Temperament – Intensity

INTENSITY

 

Intensity refers to the energy level of a positive or negative response. If you are on the more on the intense side you may jump up and down screaming with excitement whereas a mild mannered person may just smile.

Do you react intensely to a situation or  respond in a calm and quiet manner?

 

INTENSITY

                 Mild___________________________________________Intense

 

 

 

Tips for Managing the Extremes

If you know someone who is less responsive:

• Don’t equate a lack of intensity with lack of feelings.
• Watch and listen carefully to pick up more subtle clues to problems.

 

For the overly responsive person:

• Control of emotional responses through anger management, self-talk, or calming strategies may be necessary.

 

 

Reference: Wikipedia

Photocredit: Nevin Taylor 2008