Interpreting Positive Vs Negative Behavior Human being lies at a point in the continuum of the goodself (positive thinking, feeling

and doing) and the lesser self.(negative thinking, feeling and doing). In a nutshell, our attitude towards self, others and the world at large Our goodself self is manifested in our positive traits while our lesser self is manifested in our negative traits. Below are samples of positive and negative traits and attributes of the five trait clusters. Positive High Egocentric (HE+) Ambitious Respectable Competitive Determine High self-esteem Strong-willed Like challenges Pushing self to achieve goals Takes pride in ones work Set high standards Set high expectation of self and others Take control of the situation

Negative High Egocentric (HE-) Violent Brutalize Terrorize Brags Impulsive Hot-tempered Take others credit for himself Projects own image Blames others for owns mistakes A bad listener Wins at all cost Shows off Self-centered Tends to shoot down others ideas Puts others down Likes to condemn Perceives self as always right Bad loser Class conscious Stubborn and hard headed

Positive Low Egocentric (LE+)

low level of assertiveness Humble Follower Low key Quiet High Level of Tolerance Modest

Negative Low Egocentric Self (LE-) Shy Timid Deface Pessimistic Lacks self-esteem Not confident Fear of challenges Fear of the unknown Self blame Positive High Sociocentric (HSO+) Helpful Friendly Caring Passionate Sensitive Diplomatic Compassionate Extrovert Empathetic Supportive Like parties Attracted to crowds Sense of belonging Like to assist others Sharing and giving Like to work in team Cooperate with others Sensitive to others feelings Sensitive to the needs of others Ability to look past someone's behavior and understand how the person is feeling A high level of empathy Negative High Sociocentric Self Mixes freely with any Tom, Dick and Harry Engage in empty talks Practices favoritism Overly emotional Gets hurt easily

Finds it hard to say no Gregarious and rowdy Wastes time talking and cracking jokes Likes to pry into others business Gets easily bored Restless Likes gallivanting Positive Low Sociocentric (LSO+) Take criticisms without feeling hurt Introvert Avoid crowds Likes to do things on his/her own Not nosy Withdraw feelings

Negative Low Sociocentric Self (LSO-) Alienated and aloof Dislikes company Insensitive to others feelings Cold Anti-social Lacks trust in others Close and guarded Appears forbidding Unfriendly

Positive High Security (HSE+) Organize Discipline Loyal Thrifty Obedient Protective Systematic precise Law-abiding Check work carefully for mistakes Neat and tidy Obey instructions Follow company procedures Follow rules and regulations Punctuality Negative High Security (HSE-)

Fussy Intolerant of mistakes Unnecessary checking of details Red tapeism Too rigid Inflexible Resistant to change Delays decisions due to being overly careful and cautious Misery Not adaptable Worry unnecessarily Panic under crisis Positive Low Security (LSE+) Artistic Adventurous Likes to experiment with things Imaginative Not fussy Accept others strengths and weaknesses Negative Low Security (LSE-) Difficulty in taking criticism Blunderer Easy going High risk taker Disorganized Shoddy work Careless Throws things around Forgetful Breaks rules and regulation Possesses loose morals Messes up things Spendthrift Wasteful Gambles, i.e. takes high risk Likes nightlife Wayward

Positive High Manipulative (HM+) Adaptable Analytical Flexible Helicopter vision Influential

Strategic Negative High Manipulative (HM-) Hypocritical Sets double standards Good pretenders Good at conning others Uses others for self benefit Revengeful Gives empty promises Blows things out of proportion Positive Low Manipulative (LM+) Frank Straightforward Sincere Direct Open

Negative Low Manipulative (LM-) Easily manipulated Vulnerable Too trusting Easily predictable Cannot keep secrets Express feelings openly Display likes and dislikes Often victimized Not protective of oneself One public self

Positive High Self-actualizing (HSA) Motivated Progressive Productive Effective Just Appreciative Result-oriented Self-improvement Hardworking Fair Reasonable Negative Low Self Actualizing Self (LSA) Lazy Lacks commitment

Slow moving Lacks initiative Frustrated with self and others Unhappy with the company Low growth needs Lethargic Has a could not care less attitude Dull witted Lacks enthusiasm Not motivated Works grudgingly Stressful and anxious Sees life as drudgery Unreasonable Inattentive

The samples above provide a general guide to differentiate positive and negative behavior. A more accurate method of identifying positive and negative behavior is to interpret in the descriptive context of a person.