Temperament – Initial Reaction

INITIAL REACTION

Initial reaction is also known as Approach or Withdrawal. This refers to how you respond to new people or environments either positive or negative.  Someone who is bold will tend to approach things quickly as if without thinking. More cautious people typically prefer to watch for a while before engaging in new experiences.

 

Do you check out people or things in their environment without hesitation or shy away?

 

INITIAL REACTION

      Bold/Approaches___________________________________________Cautious

 

 

 

Tips for Managing the Extremes

For someone who approaches new situations easily:

• Develop firm rules to provide a safe environment for curiosity.
• Teach yourself to use reasonable caution with new people or in new situations.

 

For someone who withdraws:

• Allow time to adjust to new situations; let yourself set the pace.
• Quietly encourage them, without pushing, to try new activities and make new friends.

 

 

Reference: Wikipedia

Photocredit: Nevin Taylor 2008