DISC Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 4 behavior factors that “D” “I” “S” and “C” stand for?

A

Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Compliance

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2
Q

What is the FOCUS of a D?

A

PROBLEMS
How you tend
to approach
problems, tasks
and challenges

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3
Q

What is the FOCUS of an I?

A

PEOPLE
How you tend
to interact with
others and
share
information

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4
Q

What is the FOCUS of an S?

A

PACE
How you
prefer to pace
things in your
environment

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5
Q

What is the FOCUS of a C?

A

PROCEDURES
Your preference
for established
rules, standards
and constraints

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6
Q

What are the NEEDS of a D?

A

Goal
achievement
Results

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7
Q

What are the NEEDS of an I?

A

People and
relationships
Experiences

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8
Q

What are the needs of an S?

A

Security and
trust

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9
Q

What are the needs of a C?

A

Information,
accuracy and
details

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10
Q

What are the characteristics of a D?

A

Driving
Resultsoriented
Quick decisions
Competitive

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11
Q

What are the characteristics of an I?

A

Ideas
Inspiring
Enthusiasm
Fun

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12
Q

What are the characteristics of an S?

A

Friendly
Predictable
Stable
Steady

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13
Q

What are the characteristics of an C?

A

Factual
Cautious
Perfectionist
Analytical

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14
Q

What are the emotions of a D?

A

Anger
Slow to anger

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15
Q

What are the emotions of an I?

A

Optimism
Pessimism

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16
Q

What are the emotions of an S?

A

Nonemotional
Emotional

17
Q

What are the emotions of a C?

A

High fear
Low fear

18
Q

What are the limitations of a D

A

Tends to overdelegate
Be too direct
Moves too
quickly

19
Q

What are the limitations of an I?

A

Poor time
management
Inattention to
detail
Too trusting

20
Q

What are the limitations of an S?

A

Resist change
Wait to be
told what to do
Internalizes
feelings

21
Q

What are the limitations of a C?

A

Fears high-risk
decisions
Overly critical
Tends to back
down

22
Q

Best way to communicate with a D?

A

Be clear and
specific
Don’t ramble
Have an action
plan

23
Q

Best way to communicate with an I?

A

Allow time for
socializing
Listen to their
ideas
Ask their
opinions

24
Q

Best way to communicate with an S?

A

Don’t rush
through
Don’t force a
quick decision
Be human
Build trust

25
Q

Best way to communicate with a C?

A

Be organized
Have your facts
prepared
Be
straightforward
Give them data