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Introduction
People with a Conscientious personality prefer to set the standard for the
group, and they expect everyone else to comply, with the same level of
quality, accuracy, and order. Conscientious personalities are concerned with
doing something the most precise, accurate way that leads to a quality
product or process.
There are times in life when we need quality results, when the job needs to be
done with precision which is what Conscientiousness personalities do best.
God created the world with accuracy, order, and quality. Fortunately, some
people still strive for achievements that manifest those characteristics.
God selected Moses, a High C, to accurately proclaim His law to the Hebrew
people. Just getting the job done would not have been sufficient.
The High D will get us over the mountain, to be sure, but the High C will get
us over the mountain with everyone and everything in it’s place, at the proper
time and destination, and within budget.
Like High S’s they prefer the status quo and when presented with new ideas
they ask numerous clarification questions.
High C’s are able to detect errors in a planning process before it breaks
down.
However, too much cautiousness can become a weakness. Their drive for
perfection can become a handicap.
Both High D’s and C’s are task oriented; however, the High D
personality is driven by the process of achieving a goal, whereas the
High C personality tends to concentrate on producing a quality
product. They emphasize the “correct” or “right” way to carry out a
task.”
Example: Publishing a book. The High D would concern themselves
with the step-by-step process of getting the manuscript written, edited,
to press, and ultimately delivered. The typical High C would
concentrate his efforts on insuring that the manuscript was accurate,
grammatically correct, printed on quality paper in a timely manner, and
within budget.
Part of the High C’s drive for quality, accuracy, and order comes from
their desire for a structured environment.
High C’s believe that life itself should proceed along a predictable
path. Their motto might be “I can’t act on a tasks until I get it right!”
In contrast, the High I and D personalities seek spontaneity and
freedom of expression.
Both Moses and Luke are examples of High C’s who God used when
accuracy and precision were important to report and record his laws.
A High C’s preoccupation with detail leads him to prefer an
environment where everything has a name, label, and place. A good
example is when you borrow a tool from a man who is a High C. Their
instructions are use it properly, clean it when you’re done, oil if if
necessary, and put it back exactly where he has labeled it to go.
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Processing information is critical to a High C personality if they are to
feel comfortable with change. They usually remain cautious a long
time before completely accepting the change.
High C’s will generally comply with those in authority when challenged
with obstacles and pressure.
Fears Criticism
► Because of their high standards of performance, High C
personalities can be extremely critical of their own work and
have a tendency to internalize criticism from others.
► They have difficulty with criticism because they see criticism as
dissatisfaction with their standard of performance.
► Their tendency to internalize criticism usually leads them to
experience feelings of insecurity and depression.
► Being patient and encouraging to a High C can be valuable to
their recovery from fearful events.
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Primary High C Personality
(The Objective Thinker Personality)
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The High C Personality Traits
(The Objective Thinker Personality)
Positive Traits
Value To A Team
Once committed, High C’s are thorough and loyal to completing the task
at hand.
Example: Luke recorded Paul’s activities during his three missionary
journeys. His detailed accounts give us an accurate record of the
historical workings of the first-century church. His recordings of Jesus’
life are characterized as the gospel to the gentiles.
Response To Pressure:
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The High C/S/D Personality
(The Perfectionist Personality)
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Weaknesses Ex. 3:1-22, 4:1-17
Positive Traits
Value To A Team
C/S/D’s put a great deal of emphasis on seeing the hard facts with their
own eyes.
They have a tendency to over emphasize observing, validating, studying,
and touching the evidence before drawing an conclusions.
Example: Thomas did not believe the stories of Christ resurrection until
he could see the nail wounds in His hands and put his fingers into them
and place his hand into Jesus’ side.
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The C/I/S Personality
(The Practitioner Personality)
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III. Further Bible Study:
Strengths 1 Kings 18:1-46
Weaknesses 1 Kings 19:1-18
To understand the C/I/S actions we have to realize that they are driven by the
interaction of the separate needs to control, to influence, and to cooperate.
Positive Traits
The C/I/S personality often has knowledge about many subjects and can
network well among different groups.
They have high ambitions for themselves and others.
The C/I/S personality (Practitioner) works hard at becoming a key person
in a specialized field.
It is not uncommon for them to strike out on then own, even though they
may have to give up some security that also drives them.
Getting the C/I/S personality to discuss their feelings of disappointment
about the performance of others helps resolve potential conflicts.
Unlike the other High C’s, the C/I/S personalities have good verbal skills
and can handle most of their conflicts adequately.
Example: In 1 Kings 18:27 was able to face the priests of Baal in the test
to burn up the sacrifice placed on the wet wood.
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The High C = S Personality
(The Unidentified Personality)
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Mary (?)
Positive Traits
The C=S personality are loyal team players and are good at following
through.
They are stable, accommodating, and faithful.
The C=S personality is the model of being available and supportive.
Example: At the cross, John was the only one present. Jesus asked him
to take care of Mary who eventually became a part of his household.
Internal Fear
The C=S personality does not like surprises or illogical thinking. They will
ask questions in order to validate information and reestablish order and
stability.
They prefer to follow traditional rules, regulations, and procedures which
provide them with a level of security.
Example: When confronted with her pregnancy (illogical surprise) Mary
asked questions about how this was possible. Gabriel answered all of her
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questions and told her about her aunt Elizabeth. Mary continued to
ponder all that had happened.
Introduction:
High C’s have a special talent for organizing and following instructions
correctly. They believe that an important part of life is obeying laws,
following the rules, and fulfilling commitments.
They believe that if they are compliant good things will happen and,
conversely, that if they resist, bad things will happen.
Like High S’s they fear antagonism and confrontation and will avoid
situations and people that produce conflict.
This fear based thinking develops into a life-style where pleasing others
and conforming to authority become the criteria for measuring success.
Their behavior takes on an “acceptance by performance” theme. The
see the path to God’s acceptance as compliance with the dos and don’ts.
They have a difficult time accepting the idea that God’s love is not
conditional. Their lives become a process of conforming to the “do” lists,
which often leads to basing their acceptance upon their ability to live up
to prescribed standards of holiness.
Of particular concern are children with a High C or High S personality
who also have extremely low D and I traits. These children have a
tendency to have very sensitive personalities. These children need
parents who are warm, accepting, and encouraging.
The High C has a tendency to perceive all of the flaws in society, people,
a product, anything.
The High C is often labeled the pessimist (being negative); the High I the
optimist (life in general is wonderful and upbeat). The High D wants to
change the world to meet their desires and wishes, while the High S
typically prefers to maintain the status quo.
All four views are normal, God given, and create a necessary balance.
To create this balance, initial perceptions must be respected and at the
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same time be controlled by the Holy Spirit. When such a balance exist,
healthy disagreement can take place, so that issues can be clearly
defined. The High C makes sure no element is left unnoticed even
though others see them as being negative and against any new idea.
High I’s are particularly disturbed by a High C’s mistrust of their input.
High C’s typically disagree or recheck their story before even thinking
about making a decision.
High C’s need reassurances of support. Their nature is to gather
information and then check and recheck the data until they are sure it is
accurate.
High C’s typically choose independent resources to assimilate
information into a quality-control check.
High C’s need order and defined responsibility.
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► Example: Read Moses words in Numbers 11:14. In 1 Kings 19:10,14,
Elijah expresses similar feelings.
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Additional Information:
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► The High C’s need for clarification can be annoying to High D’s and
High I’s who are more action-oriented.
► Example: Moses asked many questions about the task before him in
Ex. 11:13-24.
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► They follow instructions carefully and keep high standards with a
commitment to quality.
High D: “It is difficult providing the kind of detail they need in order to satisfy
their questions.
High I: “To patiently deal with all their questions without getting defensive.
Sometimes we just respond without intending to be taken seriously,
but High C’s take everything to be a concrete commitment.”
High D: “If our plan to include them involves change, we shouldn’t expect
them to make a decision right away. The loving response is to
allow them time to think about the change.”
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High I: “Submit to the fact that a little structure in our life won’t hurt us.”
High S: “Understand their sensitivity levels and being more patient with their
questions.”
High I: “High C’s are our heavenly sandpaper who remind us when we’ve
missed the mark.”
High S: “High C’s have the skill and commitment to check and recheck data
until it is right.”
High C’s naturally see the flaws within a system and are committed to
maintaining quality control.
Knowing their commitment to high standards, the Lord continually raised up
High C prophets to speak out when Israel strayed from God.
High C: “I need to know people are willing to listen to me, but I am not
asking that people always understand my logic.”
High C/S: ”Be patient with my questions and understand I need time to
process your responses. Also, if I cross-check your answers, it
doesn’t mean I don’t trust you---I just have to be sure.”
High C/S/D: “Allow me time to adjust to change and give me reasons why it
is necessary.”
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High C/I/S: “I need an environment that exhibits acceptance, forgiveness,
honesty, and logical thinking.
High C/S: “After I hear your input, let me get off by myself and give me the
freedom to talk with someone else.”
High C/I/S: “Let me verbalize my feelings, but don’t judge me for them. Be
patient with me.”
Summary:
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Revised: 11/2006 by Dr. Richard Carr
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