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The process includes two word-circling tests (North vs. South, East vs. West), followed by totaling results to determine primary and sub-primary directions. 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That is your primary direction.  \nNo one direction is better than another, they’re all just different.  \nIs your primary direction, North, South, East, or West?  \nIf you’re not sure which one you are, an easy way to find out is to the pick which type is LEAST like you. Find the one that has characteristics that:  \n● you don’t like  \n● you tend to avoid  \n● make you feel uncomfortable  \n● you don’t do well  \n● you don’t enjoy  \nONCE you find it, look at the opposite direction (for example, If you chose North, look at South ) and that is your primary direction.  \nAdapted from The Personality Compass: A New Way to Understand People by Diane Turner and Thelma Greco, 1998  \nTEST ONE NORTH OR SOUTH  \nAre you more North or South?  \nFor each set of words, circle the word that describes you more often than the other one (even though you may have both characteristics at times)  \n\n| a. Confident\u003Cbr>b. Helpful\u003Cbr>a. Self reliant\u003Cbr>b. Understanding\u003Cbr>a. Fast paced\u003Cbr>b. Easy going\u003Cbr>a. Independent\u003Cbr>b. Team player\u003Cbr>a. Decisive\u003Cbr>b. Diplomatic\u003Cbr>a. Assertive\u003Cbr>b. Non confrontational\u003Cbr>a. Competitive\u003Cbr>b. Cooperative\u003Cbr>a. Leader\u003Cbr>b. Loyal | a. Goal centered\u003Cbr>b. People centered\u003Cbr>a. Initiator\u003Cbr>b. Listener\u003Cbr>a. Determined\u003Cbr>b. Unselfish\u003Cbr>a. Straightforward\u003Cbr>b. Patient\u003Cbr>a. Results focused\u003Cbr>b. Relationship focused\u003Cbr>a. Hardworking\u003Cbr>b. Friendly\u003Cbr>a. In charge\u003Cbr>b. Generous\u003Cbr>a. Task oriented\u003Cbr>b. Peace oriented | a. Bold\u003Cbr>b. Supportive\u003Cbr>a. Productive\u003Cbr>b. Faithful\u003Cbr>a. Self starter\u003Cbr>b. Volunteer\u003Cbr>a. Opinionated\u003Cbr>b. Sensitive\u003Cbr>a. Challenger\u003Cbr>b. Mediator\u003Cbr>a. Doer\u003Cbr>b. Communicator\u003Cbr>a. Deadline driven b. Values driven\u003Cbr>a. Achiever\u003Cbr>b. Caregiver |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\nTotal Number of A’s circled:  (if this number is higher, you’re more North)  \nTotal Number of B’s circled:  (if this number is higher, you’re more South)  \nAdapted from The Personality Compass: A New Way to Understand People by Diane Turner and Thelma Greco, 1998  \nTEST TWO EAST OR WEST  \nAre you more East or West?  \nFor each set of words, circle the word that describes you more often than the other one (even though you may have both characteristics at times)  \n\n| c. Organized\u003Cbr>d. Creative\u003Cbr>c. Structured\u003Cbr>d. Flexible\u003Cbr>c. Quality centered d. Idea centered\u003Cbr>c. Logical\u003Cbr>d. Visionary\u003Cbr>c. Reserved\u003Cbr>d. Innovative\u003Cbr>c. Planner\u003Cbr>d. Spontaneous\u003Cbr>c. Perfectionist\u003Cbr>d. Free spirited\u003Cbr>c. Traditional\u003Cbr>d. Risk taker | c. Factual\u003Cbr>d. Fun loving\u003Cbr>c. Analytical\u003Cbr>d. Cheerful\u003Cbr>c. Consistent\u003Cbr>d. Versatile\u003Cbr>c. Serious\u003Cbr>d. Humorous\u003Cbr>c. Efficient\u003Cbr>d. Dreamer\u003Cbr>c. Reliable\u003Cbr>d. Delegator\u003Cbr>c. Industrious d. Improvising\u003Cbr>c. Persistent\u003Cbr>d. Imaginative | c. Cautious\u003Cbr>d. Open minded\u003Cbr>c. Finisher\u003Cbr>d. Motivator\u003Cbr>c. Rule follower\u003Cbr>d. Option provider\u003Cbr>c. Systematic\u003Cbr>d. Carefree\u003Cbr>c. Precise\u003Cbr>d. Inventive\u003Cbr>c. Persuasive\u003Cbr>d. Adventurous\u003Cbr>c. Accurate\u003Cbr>d. Adaptable\u003Cbr>c. Protocol focused d. Methods focused |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\nTotal Number of C’s circled:  (if this number is higher, you’re more East)  \nTotal Number of D’s circled:  (if this number is higher, you’re more South)  \nAdapted from The Personality Compass: A New Way to Understand People by Diane Turner and Thelma Greco, 1998  \nYOUR PRIMARY (and sub primary) PERSONALITY  \nCOMPASS  \nNow that you have a number for each of the four compass points ( North, South, East, West)    \nThis direction has the highest number is:  (this is your primary direction)  \nThis direction has the second highest number is:  (this is your sub primary direction)  \nAdapted from The Personality Compass: A New Way to Understand People by Diane Turner and Thelma Greco, 1998  \nYOUR CAREER AND THE FOUR PERSONALITY DIRECTIONS  \nEach primary direction has characteristics that natural","cbCairOo1Sek0KiM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairOo1Sek0KiM","pdf",191375,"English","# The Personality Compass\n## Choosing your primary direction\n## Test One: North or South\n## Test Two: East or West\n## Your primary (and sub primary) personality compass\n## Your career and the four personality directions","[{\"question\":\"How do you determine a person’s primary personality direction (North, South, East, or West)?\",\"answer\":\"Pick the word choices that best describe you and identify which direction is most different from your least-liked traits. 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