The Keirsey Temperament Sorter Danielle Barmer

The Keirsey Temperament Sorter(KTS II) : 

The Keirsey Temperament Sorter(KTS II)

By: Danielle BarmerEDCO 534Assessment Presentation : 

By: Danielle BarmerEDCO 534Assessment Presentation

What is The Keirsey Temperament Sorter? : 

The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II (KTS-II) is the most widely used personality instrument in the world. It is a powerful personality assessment that helps individuals discover their personality type. The KTS-II is based on Keirsey Temperament Theory, published in the best selling books, Please Understand Me (1978) and Please Understand Me II (1998), by Dr. David Keirsey. The KTS-II has been translated into 18 different languages, and has been used by over 40 million people from 140 different countries. The KTS-II is currently being used by the Fortune 500, Global 1000, the US Government / Military, by major academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and faith based organizations worldwide. What is The Keirsey Temperament Sorter?

KTS II Assessment Instructions : 

KTS II Assessment Instructions Go to Keirsey.com to access the personality assessment. It is important that you answer all the questions from the perspective of what feels real for you and not try to give answers that you think would sound like how you should behave in any particular situation. The objective is to understand yourself as you really are. Effectiveness as an individual or leader is not based on any particular personality style. The KTS II is really about how well you know yourself and others.

KTS II Assessment Format : 

KTS II Assessment Format There are 70 multiple choice questions. It takes about 30-40 minutes to complete the test. There are two choices for each question. If both seem to apply, choose the one that feels most comfortable to you. There are no right or wrong answers. When you have answered all the questions, click on the "Score it!" button to receive your free Keirsey Temperament Report. To take the KTS-II in a language other than English, choose from the languages in the pull-down selection on the computerized test.

Overview of Keirsey's Four Temperaments : 

Overview of Keirsey's Four Temperaments Temperament is observable personality traits such as communication styles, patterns of action, characteristic attitudes, values and talents. Temperament also includes personal needs, the kinds of contributions that individuals make in the workplace, and the roles they play in society. Dr. David Keirsey identified four basic temperaments the Artisan, the Guardian, the Rational, and the Idealist. Each temperament has its own unique qualities and shortcomings, strengths and challenges. It is important to understand that the four temperaments to use them effectively.

The Artisans : 

The Artisans Artisans tend to be fun-loving, optimistic, realistic, and focused on the here and now. Artisans pride themselves on being unconventional, bold, and spontaneous. Artisans make playful mates, creative parents, and troubleshooting leaders. Artisans are excitable, trust their impulses, want to make a splash, seek stimulation, value freedom, and dream of mastering action skills.

The Guardians : 

The Guardians Guardians pride themselves on being dependable, helpful, and hard-working. Guardians make loyal mates, responsible parents, and stabilizing leaders. Guardians tend to be dutiful, cautious, humble, and focused on credentials and traditions. Guardians are concerned citizens who trust authority, join groups, seek security, honor gratitude, and dream of meting out justice.

The Idealists : 

The Idealists Idealists are enthusiastic, they trust their intuition, yearn for romance, seek their true self, prize meaningful relationships, and dream of attaining wisdom. Idealists pride themselves on being loving, kindhearted, and authentic. Idealists tend to be giving, trusting, spiritual, and they are focused on personal journeys and human potentials. Idealists make intense mates, nurturing parents, and inspirational leaders.

The Rationals : 

The Rationals Rationals tend to be pragmatic, skeptical, self-contained, and focused on problem-solving and systems analysis. Rationals pride themselves on being ingenious, independent, and strong willed. Rationals make reasonable mates, individualizing parents, and strategic leaders. Rationals are even-tempered, they trust logic, yearn for achievement, seek knowledge, value technology, and dream of understanding how the world works.

Character Types : 

Character Types

Preference Scale : 

Preference Scale

Why should someone take the KTS II? : 

Any individual that is curious about their personality type. Individuals that comprehend their personality type are better able to find careers they enjoy, interpret the world around them and interact with others. Individuals that are aware of their personality type are more likely to be conscientious of their abilities, strengths, interests and skills. Why should someone take the KTS II?

Similar Assessments : 

Myers Briggs Holland’s Code Jung’s Typology Similar Assessments

Conclusion : 

Personality and temperament have a tremendous influence on an individuals social skills, career, family and life. The Keirsey Temperament Sorter is a great way to assess your personality and become familiar with who you are. It is important to understand your personality in order to be a productive member of society. Conclusion