Jamie Acker 20161215

BEHAVIOURAL BLEND

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The behavioral blend is the combination of trait factors any one individual possesses as measured on the Four Temperament Models of Human Behavior, also referred to a DISC for the four temperament labels. The identification of this range of traits is valuable, sometimes, one might say, even critical to successful interpersonal communication because this knowledge can potentially prevent unnecessary, perhaps explosive, confrontations or potentially enhance successful communication of information whether in daily communications or relevant communications.

It attempts to explain the actions and behaviors of people based on their personality traits. When these features are identified and classified, they are used to pair up people with tasks, or with team members so that they can increase productivity. The behavioral blend aims to showcase what is expected of us, and who we are as far as what type of individual you are. The importance of DISC in interpersonal communication is that it explains that knowing the traits of people can help match them together adequately to accomplish more. That specific personality types go together better than others.

A behavioral blend would include the combination of traits that define each uniquely. For example, my character/behavioral blend is dominant but also critical and sensitive, inspiring and influential while still submissive and cautious. My combination makes me a very outgoing individual, easy to interact and talk to. Very loving and sensitive but still cautious while always aspiring to bring out the best in myself and others. My decisions are not made lightly or without basis as I tend to think critically about myself and how I relate to others.

Regarding interpersonal communication, it makes it easy to communicate with anybody no matter our differences. Some people bring out the dominant side of me while to others I often find myself submissive especially when dealing with positions of authority or an influential figure. Because of such a blend, I find it easy to interact with others and share virtually but still very cautious. As far as enlarging my conversation is concerned, this information just helps in the search for the right balance of doing things. Not doing too much and vice versa. Always making sure my personality/behavioral blends are well manifested.

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Daffern, M., Jones, L., & Shine, J. (2010). Offence paralleling behaviour: A case formulation approach to offender assessment and intervention. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell.

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