COLORFUL

The Colorful scale concerns seeming gregarious, fun, entertaining, and enjoying being in the spotlight.

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COLORFUL
Colorful

BEHAVIOR RANGE

LOW

HIGH

No Risk Colorful

Can be described as modest, withdrawn, always appropriate

LOW

HIGH

No Risk Colorful

Can be described as modest, withdrawn, always appropriate

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SUBSCALES: A DEEPER LEVEL OF INTERPRETATION

 

PUBLIC CONFIDENCE

HIGH
LOW

x

HIGH

Outgoing, socially confident, and engaging; presents ideas with energy and enthusiasm, but is attention-seeking, dominates conversation, and talks over others.

x

LOW

Self-restrained, quiet, and controlled; may seem socially inhibited and lacking in outward confidence.

DISTRACTIBLE

HIGH
LOW

x

HIGH

Energetic, curious, and idea-oriented; but is also easily bored, distractible, and needs constant stimulation.

x

LOW

Focused, task-oriented, and methodical; may seem unable to shift gears quickly or multitask effectively.

SELF-DISPLAY

HIGH
LOW

x

HIGH

Expressive, entertaining, and dynamic; enjoys the spotlight; uses dramatics to attract attention to oneself; may seem self-absorbed.

x

LOW

Restrained, adherent to social norms and expectations, may not make a strong impression on others.

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