Student Profile Worksheet
Part 1: The Dimensions of Behavior Model
Complete the following self-evaluation quiz. Circle one letter under each situation
that best reflects how you would be likely to act, feel, or think.
1. When getting dressed in the morning, you
a. know exactly what you want to wear
without giving it much thought.
b. try on three things before deciding which
is best.
c. put on the clothes you laid out the night
before.
d. have no problem coordinating outfits
because everything in your closet is in
color sequence.
2. When going shopping for clothes, you
a. will not need a list. If you forget
something, you’ll just get it later.
b. buy whatever catches your eye. You
don’t worry how different outfits go
together.
c. have a list and visit every store in town
before finalizing your purchases.
d. know exactly what you want and have
studied the newspaper for sales.
3. Your favorite projects are ones that are
a. likely to have favorable results.
b. enjoyable to take part in.
c. clearly explained.
d. detail oriented.
4. You are on the community hospital’s
fundraising committee. You would be
happiest
a. chairing the committee.
b. publicizing the event and selling tickets.
c. decorating the hall.
d. keeping track of the monies collected.
5. When doing a task, you
a. get right to it and complete it in the
shortest time possible.
b. like to work with a group & talk about
your ideas.
c. organize your work & are willing to help
others with their assignment too.
d. take time to check all your work for
accuracy and thoroughness.
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6. Your family is moving across the country
to a lovely new home. You feel
a. excited about a new adventure.
b. curious about the new people you will
meet.
c. cautious and make a list of things to do.
d. worried about the change to come.
7. When you ask someone a question about
a problem, you like an answer that
a. is direct and to the point.
b. includes stimulating ideas on various
ways the problem could be solved.
c. outlines the process for solving the
problem.
d. includes data and background on how the
solution was reached.
8. When solving a problem, you
a. do what you think is best & act on it.
b. consult others & build support first
before acting.
c. create several plans of action before
implementing one to act on.
d. study & investigate all options before
acting.
9. When faced with a stressful situation, you
a. take charge and sometimes override
the decisions of others.
b. confront others and may act in an
impulsive fashion.
c. become submissive and allow others to
make your decisions.
d. resist change and withdraw from the
situation.
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 Part 2: The Personal Profile System

In the four columns below, you will find a list of personality traits. Circle a
total of 10 traits, from any category, that you feel best describes you.
 A. B. C. D.

straightforward enthusiastic steady analytical

adventurous expressive agreeable controlling

forceful influencing predictable perfectionist

sharp emotional supportive systematic

decisive inventive loyal conservative

risk taker spontaneous methodical respectful

serious trusting team player detailed

authoritative outgoing calm well-disciplined

direct unselfish thorough diplomatic

curious self-assured dependable precise

competitive friendly self-composed sensitive

self-sufficient inspiring possessive accurate

Now total the number of personality traits circled in each column:
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 Part 3: Determining your Behavior and Personality Style at Work 

1. How many of each letter did you choose in Part 1?

a.
b.
c.
d.
2. Did you choose four or more of the same letter? Yes: No

3. What is the main letter that you selected in #1?

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4. How many characteristics did you circle in each column in Part 2?

a.
b.
c.
d.
5. In which column did you place the most circles? A B C D

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6. Does that letter in question #3 and question #5 match? Yes No

7. What letter (s) did you select the most of ? ____________

8. Go on to Part 4 and look at the general description(s) for the letter(s) that you selected in
question #7 above.
Reminder: This is a quick and simplified approach to analyze your preferred work behavior style.
There is no right or wrong answers. Remember that very few people exhibit only one of the four
profile types. You may find that you are a combination of one – two styles; however for today
please select the one letter that best represents you.

The letter that best describes me is_____.

9. Lastly…find the envelopes on your table with the “colored dots” and select the one that best
describes your work behavior profile! Place this colored dot on your name tag! .
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Part 4: Descriptions of the Work Styles “Behavior and Personal” Profiles
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& achieve their public stimulating,
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characteristics be used by people related careers about what
tend to describe in this category to that offer they do.
strengths of help them get leadership  They work
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category: others in the flexible
 People with work team: B. setting.
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this behavioral
decisions
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style like to be
in control of that you & Influential others.
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environment.  Always characteristics talk about
 They are double tend to describe their thoughts
decisive & check your strengths of and feelings.
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solvers.  Be precise in category: These hints can
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goals. everyone their ability to help them get
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at making others others. others in the
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what they like. well done.
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service, home decisions after Careers that behavioral
health care, careful related well to style like to
child care, consideration. have
this profile:
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related careers
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be with people.  They are happiest control
generally do when working positions.
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style like tasks be used by people assembly line problems.
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known for work team: lab technician, accuracy.
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steadiness and questions scientist, and precise & well
patience.  Try to make related careers prepared.
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follow- on your own specialized figuring things
through with a  Make training. out.
job. decisions a bit
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jobs that think about all
options before
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work team: firefighter,
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feeling workers and
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questions of that require a
teammates systematic
 Share your approach to
expectations their work.
with others
 Relax if
everything
isn’t exactly
perfect
 Listen to
others feelings
& opinions

Careers that
related well to
this profile:
 People
matching this
profile usually
are happiest
when working
in careers that
have specific
regulations or
procedures:
that must be
followed such