Dr. Richard I. Lanyon researched five basic personality traits in his creation of personality assessment tests. Last week, we looked at patience (click here to read last week's article), this week, read all about conformity and conscientiousness …

Conformity: The Systematic, Traditional Trait

Persons who score high in the trait of Conformity like structure and rules. They are concerned about what is "right", and they have a strong need to be right. They are systematic, accurate, precise, and careful, and they are also dedicated, devoted, and sensitive to criticism. At the extreme, they are meticulous and perfectionistic. High conformists fear being wrong, they can be worriers who can get consumed by details.

Characteristics

Perfectionist Believes in and follows the rules Focused Very loyal to "systems" "By the book" Sees things in black and white Attend to details Conservative Likes traditions Has good skills at designing systems to accomplish Very meticulous Overly sensitive to criticism - takes it personally

 

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