Traits - Definitions Flashcards
Optimism (OP) definition
The degree to which people tend to disregard disappointment, are satisfied with who they are and expect the
future to be positive.
Situational Self-Awareness (SS) definition
Maintaining broad, receptive, and non-judgmental attention to present experience.
Composure (CP) definition
How people are prone to react in stressful situations
Credibility (CR) definition
The degree of consistency between a person’s words and actions
Confidence (CF) definition
The degree to which a person is convinced that they control the course of events in their lives.
Need for Achievement (NA) definition
Motivation by work or activities that allow testing of skills and abilities against an external standard.
Persistence (PE) definition
A tendency toward passionate and steadfast pursuit of personally valued long term or lifetime goals, despite
obstacles, discouragement, or distraction
Affiliation (AF) definition
A preference for working with others.
Humility (HU) definition
The degree to which people are seen as courteous, free from self-absorption, and easy to get along with.
Trust (TR) definition
An expectation of honesty and forthrightness on the part of oneself and others.
Openness to Difference (OD) definition
A desire to consider and explore differences in perspective, thought, and experience of persons from a variety of
backgrounds.
Focus (FO) definition
Preference for organization, procedure, and exactitude
Curiosity (CU) definition
The extent to which a person is likely to tackle problems in a novel way, see patterns in complex information.
Adaptability (AD) definition
Comfort with unanticipated changes of direction or approach.
Risk-Taking (RI) definition
A willingness to take make decisions based on limited information or to take a stand.
