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Wombat (Teenager)
Professional Report
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by Michael White
Contents
The Four Temperaments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4AusID Global® - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Modern Day Temperament Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Carl Jung & the Myers-Briggs Model of Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Your Reported Type – The Wombat (SJ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Suggested Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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the Four temperaments
Have you ever noticed how…
4 seasons make up a year
4 chambers reside in our hearts
4 lobes compartmentalise the human brain
4 human blood groups exist: A, B, O, AB
4 basic elements are distinguished: earth, fire, water and air
4 basic states of matter are: solid, liquid, gas and plasma
4 is the number of points on a compass
4 is the number of gospels in the New Testament
4 is even made up of four letters
What do you think? One big coincidence? Not on your life…
The number 4 has always had quite some strength in our universe.
The system of Temperament and AusID Global both work with this principle and divide hu-manity into four distinctly different groups, each with their own set of type specific Behaviours, Talents, Values and Needs.
This is not to imply that a person is of only one type though, that would be stereotyping and putting people into boxes. The truth is that we all have elements of each of the four groups, just not in equal measure.
Originally developed by Empedocles and expanded by Aristotle, the theories regarding these ‘elements’ as they were then known, have had a significant influence upon many traditions stretching even into the 21st century.
Today there are many schools of thought based upon alchemy, astrology and psychology that have integrated this system, and even a number of the more contemporary personality theories have been influenced.
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According to many modern day psychologists, a person’s innate psychological development is directly relatable to the presence of, and relationship between these different ‘elements’ of the psyche.
It is not just one persons belief system we are promoting though, as many great minds have gone into shaping this fascinating aspect of humanity, helping to understand exactly what it is that makes us so different, yet fundamentally the same.
The following information is designed to introduce you to some of the modern and ancient origins of Temperament, as well the evolution of our understanding of personality typing and how people’s personalities affect their day to day lives.
In the system that prevailed in the Classical world, there were four elements: fire, earth, air, and water. This paradigm was highly influential in medieval natural philosophy, and it was a man by the name of Paracelsus (1493-1541) who first referred to the ancient idea of the elements as fundamental building blocks of nature.
It was actually this system that provided, in part, the inspiration for the selection of our four An-imals used in the AusID Global model, as we tried to remain true to the fundamental ‘element’ theme: The Eagle - Air; The Dolphin – Water; The Wombat – Earth; The Red Kangaroo – Fire.
ausID Global® - IntroDuCtIon
AusID Global is modelled on the four ancient Temperaments, which were introduced to the public arena in 1978 by American Psychologist Dr. David Keirsey. We have then linked these Temperaments to four Australian animals, the Eagle, the Dolphin, the
Kangaroo and the Wombat. The choice for these animals is actually two-fold; to increase appreciation of Australian native wildlife, and also to set our AusID Global apart from other systems that might already be in use around the world.
The original AusID Global program was developed to assist school based students gain a greater sense of their own identity, while also helping Teachers and Parents to understand about different teaching and learning styles. While we found many excellent resources already available to support our understanding of the temperaments, we felt that we needed something more that would capture the imagination of our youth, yet at the same time involve adults too, in a colourful and inviting way.
So we travelled back in time nearly 2500 years looking for inspiration, to the days of ancient Greece and Hippocrates, the father of modern Medicine, who used a similar system. Since then of course, great progress has been made in refining his theories, each step bringing us greater clarity and understanding. People such as the Roman philosopher Gaelen, and Paracelus in the middle-ages; and Jung, Adickes, Spranger and Kretchmer in the early and mid 1900’s all added to our knowledge.
In 1956, the daughter and mother partnerships of Isabel Briggs-Myers and Katherine Cook-Briggs took our understanding to a whole new level when they developed a system that could be understood by ordinary people everywhere. Today, each year, millions of people worldwide use their system. Research and refinement continues through the work of global institutions which have grown up around this topic.
The AusID Global program continues this journey by identifying innate differences between people and highlighting their observable patterns of behaviour and then linking these be-haviours to the characteristics of Australian native animals. While similar systems have been introduced throughout the world to help understand differences between people, only Aus-ID Global offers this uniquely Australian perspective that our young people especially can quickly and easily identify with.
The use of animal totems also pervades many ancient myths and cultural traditions globally, and they have been used for centuries to foster spiritual growth and to guide people in their lives. Knowledge of animal totems can also enhance our understanding of the innermost aspects of human nature by revealing more of a person’s innate character, and it is by borrowing from the wisdom of these ancient cultures that we are able to add to a modern approach to life that has all too often failed to recognize or understand the inter-connectedness of all things.
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An excellent example of the use of animal totems is among some of the native north American tribes, where one of a child’s first teachings was that of the four great powers of the medicine wheel, which are inherent in each of us. The story of the medicine wheel states that when we are born, each of us will adopt a beginning place within these four directions, which in turn will give us our first perspective of life. This perspective is destined to become our easiest and most natural way of experiencing the world.
Understanding your personality and how you respond to situations therefore, can help you to better manage all aspects of your life, from the work you do, to how you manage your most important relationships. People differ from each other in many exciting and fundamental ways. That is a given. We hold different beliefs, are moved by different things, perceive “facts” differ-ently and generally behave in ways not always in step with those around us.
Perhaps you are like the Eagle, who likes to be seen as an expert in their chosen area of interest, displaying extensive knowledge whatever the subject matter. Eagles are drawn to roles requiring superior knowledge, expansive thinking and creative problem solving. From an early age they often display independence and crave knowledge.
Or are you more like the Dolphin, helping others to achieve their goals. Unassuming and dedicated, Dolphins derive a great deal of satisfaction from fostering greatness in others, often working in the background to inspire and encourage. From an early age this type will usually move towards other people seeking a deep connection.
The Wombat is determined and focused, loves to be of service and is steadfast and diligent in the completion of their goals, no matter how big or small. The most responsible of the types, Wombats will always put work before play. From an early age they will often look to those around them for structure, routine and consistency.
Or possibly you are more like the Kangaroo, fun loving, non-judgmental, preferring to be guid-ed by your own desires, happiest when left to your own devices. Kangaroos enjoy a hands-on approach, and like to take time to make work as enjoyable as possible. From an early age they like to play and have fun, often testing their boundaries as they go.
Through AusID Global you will begin to recognise and understand:
X Four fundamentally different approaches to life and work
X Ways to enhance communication between people
X Four distinctly different teaching and learning styles
X Strategies to support others in their everyday lives
X How and why other people act the way they do
moDern Day temperament theory
X We are born with a natural predisposition for our type
X Each type brings with it a different perspective on life
X Each one has it’s own unique gifts and challenges
X Aspects of our personality not our entire personality
X One of the most tested and validated of all psychometric tools
X Supported by a vast network of institutions and organisations
While every person is special and unique, there is also clear historical evidence for differing sets of core values which are able to form the basis for four essential per-sonality types. These four ’aspects of humanity’ have appeared throughout both
ancient and modern traditions - Hippocrates (450BC); Paracelsus (1550); Jung (1910); Spranger (1920); Myers-Briggs (1956) & Keirsey & Bates (1978). Native American tribes also used animal totems to differentiate between people. AusID Global uses the Dolphin, Eagle, Kangaroo & Wombat to highlight these same differences.
David Keirsey Psychologist
RationalIdealist Guardian Artisan
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Modern Day Temperament Theory
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In their book , Please Understand Me, Keirsey and Bates say, “It will clarify things to name the four temperaments after gods because each god-and each temperament-has its followers.” He then goes on to say; “who worships Apollo (spirit) does not worship Prometheus (science) and who desires Dionysian joy (or release) is not content with Epimetheus (duty). You will see that the four temperaments are different from each other in very fundamental ways.”
Dr. Keirsey compared the behaviours of his four temperaments with the essential elements of Jung’s concepts. He suggests strong links to his four temperaments with SJ, SP, NF & NT pairs contained in the Myers-Briggs model. He goes on to say:
“I soon found it convenient and useful to partition Myers’s sixteen types into four groups, which she herself suggested in saying that all four of what she referred to as the “NFs” were alike in many ways and that all four of the “NTs” were alike in many ways – although what she called the “STs” seemed to me to have very little in common, just as the “SFs” had little in common.”
“However, four earlier contributors, Adickes, Spranger, Kretschmer, and Fromm, each having written of four types of character, helped me to see that Myers’s four “SJs” were very much alike, as were her four “SPs.”Bingo! Typewatching from then on was a lot easier, the four groups – SPs, SJs, NFs, and NTs – being light years apart in their attitudes and actions.”
The Myers-Briggs Model of Type
IstJ Istp InFJ IntJ
estJ estp InFp Intp
esFJ esFp enFp entp
IsFJ IsFp enFJ entJ
Note: in this model we have deliberately changed the layout of the 16 types, and used colours to highlight the connection between the different models of Temperament and Type.
Carl JunG & the myers-brIGGs moDel oF type
T he personality types first identified by Carl Jung, and later developed further by Kath-arine Cook-Briggs and her daughter Isabel Briggs-Myers form one of the most widely recognised psychometric testing tools at use in the world today.
The word psychometric roughly translated means ‘measurement of the mind’ which can be a little misleading as the theory related does not measure intelligence. These instruments are indicators only and act like a guide to help understand why people behave in different ways and just as importantly, what motivates individuals.
Recognition of personality type supports identification of divergent learning styles and assists people with career choice and working in teams. Many organizations use personality type knowledge to improve workplace performance through improved communication, teamwork and more effective leadership.
The Jungian and Myers-Briggs concepts describe the psychological essences of 16 person-ality types. While each person is energised when they use one or two specific psychological functions, everyone can in fact consciously use all the functions. However, the less preferred of these can be more difficult to use and may take more of our energy. It is similar to how most people have severe difficulty in writing fluently with their non-preferred hand.
While there are only four dichotomous preferences in the table below, they offer us a total of sixteen different combination types, which in turn gives us the sixteen personalities identified in the Myers-Briggs Model of Type.
The PREFERENCES
Extroverted Introverted
Sensing iNtuition
Thinking Feeling
Judging Perceiving
Note: Each person will use all eight preferences, however, like moths to a flame, each will be drawn to use their innate preferences with more energy and enthusiasm.
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Recognising where our natural energy lies and where our challenges are located enables us to understand the aspect of our lives that bring us both the greatest success, as well as the greatest challenges.
Understanding Jungian and Myers-Briggs concepts can also help explain why our colleagues, family and friends are energised in different ways, and how tasks which may energise you might in fact be de-energising for another person.
Another advantage to the way that preference pairs, as they are sometimes called, are present-ed, is that they clearly show that there are two possibilities in each case, and while you have access to both, and indeed use both, you will inevitably favour one over the other. This gives us our inherent nature, which we will use to navigate the areas of our lives that are deeply personal, as opposed to our learnt behaviour which might indicate differently.
The sixteen types of the Myers-Briggs Model
ISTJ ISTP INFJ INTJ
ESTJ ESTP INFP INTP
ESFJ ESFP ENFP ENTP
ISFJ ISFP ENFJ ENTJ
In this model, Isabel Briggs-Myers arranged 8 letters into 16 different combinations to provide us with a dynamic profiling system, one that is still widely used today.
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Historical Models
Greek Mythology Apollonian Promethean Epimethean Dionysian
Hippocrates (c. 370 B.C.) Enthusiastic Calm Sombre Cheerful
Galen (c.190 A.D.) Choleric Phlegmatic Melancholic Sanguine
American Native Tribes Eagle Buffalo Mouse Bear
Paracelsus (c.1550) Water Air Earth Fire
Adickes (1907) Dogmatic Agnostic Traditional Innovative
Spranger (1920) Religious Theoretic Economic Aesthetic
Fromm (1947) Receptive Marketing Hoarding Exploitive
Myers-Briggs (1956) Intuition/
FeelingIntuition/ Thinking
Sensing/ Judging
Sensing/Perceiving
Keirsey (1978) Idealist Rational Guardian Artisan
AusIDentities (2008) Dolphin Eagle Wombat Kangaroo
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Your Reported Type – The Wombat (SJ)
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your reporteD type – the Wombat (sJ)
The following chart is a general overview of the nature of the Wombat, outlining four different levels of the structure of personality that are presumed to exist.
Each of the types has such a structure, but of course it is different for each of them. There will of course be times when they overlap, especially when it comes
to the ‘Typical Behaviours’ and ‘Innate Talents’, but since these operate more at a surface level, not at a deep psychological level, this is quite normal.
When seeking to understand another it is more important to dig a little deeper and appreciate what it is that drives a type, in other words their ‘Values’ & what they are ’Searching For’. It is at this level that the differences become much more profound, and begin to shape our entire perspective of life.
Typical Behaviours Innate Talents
StandardisingResponsibleMeticulousDependableStructuredEconomical
Stabalising InfluenceAuthority Dependent
Rule MakerLogistics
Sequential ThinkerOverseer
MeasurementReliable
Life Values Searching For
Stability & SecurityRules & Regulation
ConformityPrecise Instruction
Membership Responsibility
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Wombat – SJ
Steady paced, conventional, structured and respectful of established procedures are just some of the characteristics typical of the Wombat. Probably the most sensible of the types, they are usually happiest when they can apply new knowledge in practical or tra-
ditional ways.
Not overly concerned with idle speculation or innovation, they will usually base their actions on how they have been shown to do things, or how they have been done in the past. They are the responsible ‘doers’ in society and genuinely love to belong or be a part of something, like an organisation or a team, where they can exercise their innate sense of duty. They usually like to have a schedule or clearly defined instructions and deadlines before commencing new projects.
Wombat types enjoy learning from experts, people who know what they are talking about and are able to explain things in a clear and organised way. They often have trouble with a disorga-nized setting, whether in the classroom or in the workplace and like to bring order and structure to whatever it is they are doing.
They enjoy building upon existing skills and knowledge and are usually capable of setting clearly defined goals and objectives that have a strong and realistic short term focus.
Punctuality is to the Wombats, in others as well as in themselves. In fact this preoccupation with accuracy can be found in almost every area of their life, which probably explains why so many Wombat types are drawn to occupations that involve acute attention to detail and a responsible approach, such as: accounting or banking; team leader; supervisor; teacher and office manager.
Consistency is also of great importance to the Wombat. Do not expect to say one thing one day and then change things around the next without some sort of questioning from this type. They will immediately see any inconsistencies in what you are saying and want to know why things are now different from what was previously explained to them.
Therefore, if you are planning any changes, let them know in advance what they can expect and how long things are likely to take. You might even consider taking time to explain the reasoning behind any changes in the first place. This usually helps to appease their sometimes fastidious nature and can engender trust, a quality that also seems very important for these, the most dependable of the types.
Wombats are here to teach others about patience and reliability and that regulations are here for a reason. This type shows us how to be thorough and disciplined in our approach to serious
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matters, like work and education, but they often need to learn how to relax more and have fun. Wombats often put their duties or the needs of others before their own needs.
This can be an admirable quality, however, when they do so at the expense of their own health or peace of mind, they can experience considerable stress as a result . They must learn to take time out for themselves and enjoy life a little. Also, considering the ‘bigger picture’ before making important decisions allows them to appreciate interesting new ideas and different approaches to life.
The Effects of Adolescence
Adolescence can be a turbulent stage in a child’s life, and involves an unmatched pe-riod of cognitive, physical, social and emo-
tional change and growth. The additional challenge for the teacher is to continue to provide authentic, meaningful learning whilst helping students to pos-itively negotiate this period of their lives, as they begin to think more broadly about issues beyond the home and family.
In adolescence, a positive self-concept is critical. When thoughts and feelings are validated, teenagers are capable of greatness. During this volatile time, each temperament type tends to react differently, in part due to the function in charge. Typical behaviours, dependent of the function in charge, follow: Wombats
Wombats usually excel during primary school when the emphasis is on mastery and demon-stration of basic skills. Like their Kangaroo cousins, however, in high school when the curriculum begins to focus on understanding theories, extrapolating meaning and working with abstract concepts; some Wombats feel they will never understand it and often begin to work harder and longer than other students to compensate.
They make good use of planning and time-management techniques to stay on top of their obligations but can become distressed if unexpected events prevent their planned study from taking place.
During adolescence, Wombats often seek opportunities to demonstrate their increasing com-petence and strive to gain additional responsibility and freedom. Many are eager to find part-time jobs as they have a strong desire to serve their community. Respectful of authority and extremely responsible, Wombats are dependable employees and model students, often ap-pearing more mature than their less conscientious peers.
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Some teenage Wombats do grow restless and rebellious, however these occasions are minor and it typically takes a look of disapproval from someone they respect to get them back on track. Usually too interested in doing well, they rarely get into serious trouble.
On occasion, the Wombat will display signs of moodiness amongst family members, but this is rarely seen in public. A sunny, positive façade will be maintained at school, even as they wres-tle internally with their conflicting needs for security and a growing desire for independence and control.
X Classroom Strategies
Wombats like and appreciate:
X Building on experience, learning from experiences of others.
X Having short-term, realistic goals.
X Being in a conventional, routine and predictable learning environment.
X Working at a steady pace, with structured plans and procedures.
X Clear expectations defined at the start of the learning process.
X Useful, realistic activities, facts and details, deadlines.
X Finishing one thing before going on to another.
Wombats are stressed by:
X Ambiguous instructions, tasks or assignments.
X Too much theory, or abstract ideas that don’t seem to be relevant.
X A disorganised setting.
X New information that doesn’t link to what is already known.
What you can do to help:
X Provide them with their own equipment.
X Appreciate their helpfulness and give positive feedback.
X Use concrete materials, examples, diagrams to explain abstract concepts
X Give clear instructions, help them to organise their day if necessary.
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Points to Remember
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Famous Wombats
Mother Theresa
poInts to remember
X Usually very sensible & dependable
X Good with facts & details
X Like to know what the rules are
X May become unsettled by change
X Enjoy praise for what they produce
X Dislike vague or abstract statements
X Good at following instructions
X Naturally very organised
X Expect the teacher to be in charge
X Like people to be clear & consistent
X Enjoy establishing a regular routine
X Prefer a step-by-step approach
John Howard
George Bush
Princess Mary
Marge Simpson
The Queen
Superman
Shrek
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X Books:
• AusID Global® Who’s Who: A Guide to the Four Temperaments
• AusID Global® Who’s Who in the Classroom: A Teachers Guide • AusID Global® Who’s Who in the Zoo: A Children’s Guide to Type
X A4 Full Colour Posters:
• In the Classroom – Set of 4• In the Workplace – Set of 4
X Questionnaires, Certificates and Professional Reports:
Entry Level: 8-12 Years of age
Intermediate Level: 13-17 Years of age
Advanced Level: Adult
X AusID Global® App
The Aussie Zoo Crew – Available through i-tunes and Google Play
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Following on:
Once you have entered the world of Type and the Four Temperaments, you are likely to have many unanswered questions and we encourage you to find answers to these questions through exploring the AusID Global® website and the list of books and
resources we have available for purchase.
If you would like to be trained in how to use the AusID Global® program or arrange a workshop in your school or workplace, please use the ‘contact us’ link on the website or send an email to [email protected]. We hold regular 1 and 2 day workshops throughout Australia.
We look forward to working with you.
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