Discussion 3- Bohan

Discussion 3- Bohan

by Bohan Dong -
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Based on the Five Factor Personality Test, I exhibit a strong inclination towards extraversion and openness to experience, with scores of 70% and 79% respectively, I also believe I am such a person that I am keen to interact with the outside world and maintain a strong interest in a variety of new experiences. My Conscientiousness score was a little higher than I expected, I treat my work sometimes lazy, when I face somethings really hard, I can not handle them really well. As for agreeableness, I maintain a balanced approach to interpersonal interactions; I can be friendly and cooperative with others, but I also have my own opinions and choices depending on the situation. Finally, Neuroticism scored 63%, which is pretty much what I expected, and I may be more sensitive to certain emotional issues. Overall, this test provided me with valuable insight into my personality traits and allowed me to get to know myself better.

A. I believe that most people have reached the level of "safety needs" and "love needs". In many societies and cultures, with improved and stable basic living conditions, such as food, shelter and health, many people have already met their physical and safety needs. However, the "love needs" (including friendship, family and emotional connection) are an ongoing quest that many people may still struggle to meet because of the complexity of relationships and the changing nature of society.

B. People may not be able to reach the level of "self-esteem needs" or "self-actualization needs" because of a variety of barriers, including economic hardship, sociocultural factors, mental health problems and social exclusion.

C. I don't think most people have reached the stage of self-actualization or reached their full potential. Although many people may strive for this goal, self-actualization is an ongoing process in life. Many people may be preoccupied with other priorities or challenges that may distract them from fully focusing on self-actualization. But that doesn't mean that most people don't make an effort or don't want to reach this stage, it's just that the process takes time and sustained effort.

Thanks for reading my passage!

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Re: Discussion 3- Bohan

by Rebecca Heyworth -

Your Five Factor Personality Test results provide valuable insights into your personality traits. It's interesting that you lean towards extraversion and openness to experience, indicating a strong desire for social interaction and a curiosity for new experiences. Your conscientiousness score, while somewhat unexpected, reflects the complexity of balancing work and effort, especially when faced with challenging tasks. Your balanced approach to agreeableness suggests the ability to navigate interpersonal dynamics while maintaining your individuality. Your perspective on the attainment of "safety needs" and the ongoing quest for "love needs" aligns with the evolving nature of relationships and the stability of basic living conditions in many societies. Your recognition of the barriers to achieving "self-esteem needs" and "self-actualization needs" acknowledges the impact of various challenges that individuals may face on their path to personal growth. Your understanding of the ongoing nature of self-actualization and the potential distractions from other life priorities resonates with the idea that it's a lifelong journey for most, characterized by dedication and sustained effort.

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by Lily Cai -

Hey Bohan! After reading your results and reading what you had to say, you did a fantastic job. I liked how went into detail about each topic elaborating on each point given. I liked when you said, "My Conscientiousness score was a little higher than I expected, I treat my work sometimes lazy, when I face some things really hard, I can not handle them really well." You were honest about it and self-aware. I also agree that people need to be loved. Being loved can not only increase someone's mental state but can also increase one's self-esteem. I completely agree with your last point. I do think people try and they are unable to reach their full potential. 

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by Allison Bailey -

Hey Bohan! 

Great response! After taking the personality quiz, I also found that I am more sensitive to some emotions than I had thought; I scored 85% in Neuroticism. I knew that I am not an optimist, but taking that part of the test made me realize how often I focus on negative feelings. In my response, I also answered that most people reach the level of Love and Belonging, because our society requires social interactions. However, although a person might have connections, he or she could be deprived of love from others.  

I like what you said about people getting distracted from reaching their full potential. It is easy to prioritize the trivial things in life.



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Re: Discussion 3- Bohan

by Blair Moore -

Bohan I really enjoyed reading your results and what you had to say about them. I also enjoy experiencing new things and I also struggle with completing some of my work. Thank you for sharing more about yourself. I found your points in part A to be very well-founded and I can clearly see your points. For your statement in Part B, I totally agree those two stages are in my opinion the most difficult to achieve. Lastly, for part C I also think a lot of people don't fully achieve their full potential. People are always worried about things they shouldn’t be worried about and it holds us back.

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