Below you will find a WIDP Adult English Profile and below that a partial questionnaire.
You will immediately see the powerful benefits of this profile in a clinical, professional, or personal setting.
SOCIAL NEEDS AND DESIRES:
Good social skills; strong ability to interact well with all types of people. Flexible; can adapt
easily to solitude or moderate interaction with people. Content and comfortable with or without
social interaction. Strong need to maintain a peaceful, non-demanding lifestyle. Excellent ability
to be content with whatever situation she encounters; tends to accept the status quo in life.
Conservative in her attachments and expectations of people. Low energy reserve; chooses to expend
available energy on tasks, not relationships. Strong need to avoid fatigue; much of her behavior may
be directed toward meeting this need. Needs a quiet lifestyle and structured daily routine.
CRITERIA FOR FRIENDSHIPS:
Friendly and sociable; genuinely likes people. Free from compulsive needs, fear of rejection, low
self-esteem and other barriers to relationships. Avoids extensive social interaction; people tend to
drain her energy. Maintains attitude of non-involvement in life; usually prefers to be a spectator
instead of an active participant. Rarely initiates social interactions or friendships, but readily
participates when invited. Usually depends on others to initiate and maintain relationships with
her. Faithful and committed to friends and coworkers.
PERCEPTION OF SELF:
Confident and self-contained; satisfied with her abilities and accomplishments. Secure in believing
her own opinions and perceptions are correct. Maintains a practical approach to life and people.
Despite her ideas and abilities, may be an underachiever because of the need to protect her energy
reserve; may seem unconcerned about reaching her potential in life. Calm and complacent; rarely
introspective; good self-esteem and self-image.
PERCEPTION BY OTHERS:
Calm and stable, even under pressure. Usually perceived as friendly and understanding; finds humor
in most situations. Ability to relate well to people, including hostile or difficult personalities.
Diplomatic; a natural negotiator; often brings objectivity and peace into troubled situations.
Skilled in helping people resolve conflicts but avoids personal involvement in any conflict
situation. Non-assertive and non-confrontive; uses her excellent verbal skills, especially sarcastic
humor, as a defense.
PERCEPTION OF OTHERS:
Compassionate and understanding of others; empathetic listener. Usually accepting of people;
patient; willing to assist and encourage. Views others positively; tolerant of their faults and
mistakes. Needs recognition and appreciation for her efforts. Avoids over-involvement in the lives
and activities of others; maintains some distance even in close relationships. May become critical
of those who attempt to change or control her.
INTELLECTUAL ORIENTATION:
High intellectual abilities. Carefully gathers facts and considers options before making a decision;
rarely changes her mind once she has formed an opinion. Objective; practical; highly
self-disciplined. Excellent ability to identify problems and inequities; inspires others to develop
solutions.
EMOTIONAL ORIENTATION:
Emotionally stable; usually cheerful and calm. Avoids extremes of emotional expression; uses her
sense of humor as a defense. Not prone to moodiness or depression. Experiences strong emotions but
does not express them easily. Rarely becomes angry or experiences "hurt feelings." Usually avoids
confrontation; tries to maintain peace in every situation. May become anxious or fearful when faced
with change, or when people place excessive demands on her. Also, may feel anxiety in conflict
situations, even if she is not directly involved.
WORK ORIENTATION:
Task-oriented rather than people-oriented. Well-organized approach to tasks. Accurate and precise in
her work; perfectionistic about details. Can handle routine or tedious assignments efficiently. Slow
and steady work pace, producing consistently good results; may be exhausted by the end of the day.
Disciplined and efficient; draws her good self-concept from successful work performance. Good
ability to relate to people for short time periods; ideal career involves tasks, not people. Willing
to accommodate coworkers; readily assists when asked. Adapts well to those in authority. Can be a
capable leader, but often does not seek leadership roles; may prefer to work independently or as
part of a team. Needs reassurance from others before assuming responsibilities. Conservative in her
approach; unlikely to take risks. Functions best in a stable, controlled work environment. Her calm
style brings harmony to her work area; provides stability to teams composed of varied work styles.
May procrastinate when faced with decision-making. Can be stubborn and resistant to change, even if
the changes will bring improvement.
MOTIVATION:
Self-motivated; needs to be convinced intellectually before taking action. Strong desire to avoid
conflict or change. Seldom motivated by outside influences to change; may change her behavior to
avoid conflict (punishment) or achieve peace (reward).
REJECTION/ACCEPTANCE PROFILE:
Usually does not fear rejection or need acceptance by others. Does not take rejection personally.
Good ability to make people feel accepted; rarely uses rejection against others.
LEADERSHIP NEEDS AND DESIRES:
Very independent. Desires minimal influence and control over people's lives and behavior; resists
attempt by others to control her life. Prefers to avoid assuming responsibility and making
decisions; may be strongly influenced by a fear of failure. Strong need to appear competent and
avoid criticism. Good leadership abilities; functions well in familiar areas of responsibility.
Avoids assuming new responsibilities until she feels comfortable with them.
CRITERIA FOR RELATIONSHIPS:
High need for privacy; rarely initiates friendships. Fear of rejection prevents her from becoming
involved with people. Allows herself to become vulnerable only with carefully selected people; loyal
and committed to the few people she chooses for friends. Drawn to people with similar high needs for
independence. Dependable; quick to make sacrifices for her friends; willing to become involved in
humanitarian causes that benefit mankind. Tends to evaluate others intellectually rather than
emotionally; values those who share her logical and rational approach to life. Avoids conflict in
interpersonal situations. Tends to resist the leadership of domineering people; avoids aggressive
people.
PERCEPTION OF SELF:
Although intellectually gifted and talented in many areas, may be hindered by low self-esteem and
fear of rejection. Tends to be introspective and self-critical. May endlessly analyze her behavior
and perceived faults. Frequently focused inwardly on her thoughts rather than outwardly on people or
events. May feel inferior in comparison to others. Perfectionistic; may set impossible standards for
herself and become depressed when she fails to attain them. May doubt her ability to excel in new
areas of responsibility; avoids or resists the unknown to avoid making mistakes. Confident in
familiar areas of responsibility; needs to be permitted to assume new responsibilities at her own
pace.
PERCEPTION BY OTHERS:
Projects an image of competence and confidence; adept at hiding her insecurities; fears criticism
and making mistakes. Can be friendly and outgoing with people who have earned her trust. Although
compassionate and sensitive to people's needs, her logical outlook may convey the impression that
she is cold or indifferent. May be perceived as unfriendly; a loner. Careful and precise in her
communications; has difficulty with small talk or casual conversations. Reluctant to share her
knowledge with others, especially in large groups.
PERCEPTION OF OTHERS:
Because of her fear of rejection, she may be suspicious of people's motives; may project her own
negative self-perception onto others. Usually evaluates their words and behavior to determine if she
is being rejected; may become silent or withdraw if she perceives rejection. Values people with good
intellectual abilities, especially those who share her highly analytical approach to
decision-making. Relates best to authority figures who are her intellectual equals or superiors.
Non-assertive even when her opinion is correct; avoids interpersonal conflict and aggression. May
apply her own high standards to others; can become critical of those who fail to measure up.
INTELLECTUAL ORIENTATION:
Intellectually gifted; a creative thinker; may score in the genius range on intelligence tests.
Unlimited capacity to acquire new knowledge and skills. Logical and analytical in her approach to
life; views life as a series of tasks to be performed. Collects data before making decisions or
beginning new tasks. Very observant of people and her environment. Constantly thinking, evaluating,
questioning. Mentally sees vivid, detailed pictures; can be very creative. If she controls her
thoughts, can be highly productive and maintain a positive attitude. If her thoughts are
uncontrolled, she may experience emotional mood swings. May often mentally relive negative events.
EMOTIONAL ORIENTATION:
Compassionate and empathetic toward others, but reluctant to share her emotions. Emotionally
guarded; may equate emotional expression with loss of control. May tend to be moody and pessimistic;
may struggle with depression. Often feels anger at herself or others but internalizes rather than
expresses it. May allow anger to build over a period of time, then explode over a minor situation.
Tends to hold grudges and mentally plan vengeance against the offender. Can become anxious if
required to interact with people frequently or for extended periods of time; also may feel anxiety
if deprived of daily quiet time alone. May become anxious if criticized; strong need to avoid making
mistakes. Experiences stress if another person is her sole responsibility, or if people pressure or
attempt to control her.
WORK ORIENTATION:
Task-oriented rather than people-oriented. Analytical; approaches tasks in a logical, organized
manner. Can visualize projects from start to finish; works tirelessly to achieve goals and meet
deadlines. Outstanding ability to maintain quality control in work setting; views quality as more
important than quantity. Perfectionistic; checks work down to the smallest detail to ensure that it
is error-free; rarely satisfied with the results. Self-disciplined; works well independently;
resists authoritarian leadership. Gathers facts before making decisions, to avoid making mistakes;
may appear indecisive at times. Excellent leadership ability in familiar areas of responsibility.
Needs to gather and evaluate data before moving into unknown areas or responsibilities. Prefers not
to take risks; will procrastinate or rebel if pushed into unfamiliar areas before she feels
competent. May perceive certain authority figures as demanding; will rebel to avoid being
controlled. Functions well in a structured daily routine.
MOTIVATION:
Independent and self-motivated; needs to perform well to meet her personal high standards.
Strong-willed; can be stubborn. Usually not motivated by the promise of reward or the threat of
punishment. May have a strong fear of economic failure; this can be a primary self-motivator in the
workplace.
REJECTION/ACCEPTANCE PROFILE:
Severe fear of rejection; avoids people and situations that cause her to feel rejected. Concerned
about appearing incompetent. Draws self-esteem from the accuracy and pragmatic application of her
work; can become defensive if criticized or corrected.
RELATIONSHIP NEEDS AND DESIRES:
Needs to express and receive moderate amounts of love and affection in close relationships. Balanced
needs; expresses realistic amounts of love to others; does not need frequent assurances of love.
Usually content with a few close relationships. May expect the other person to expend more effort
than she does, to maintain the relationship and initiate expressions of love. Strong need to
maintain a peaceful, non-demanding lifestyle. Excellent ability to be content with whatever
situation she encounters; tends to accept the status quo in life. Conservative in her attachments
and expectations of people. Low energy reserve; may choose to expend available energy on tasks, not
relationships. Strong need to avoid fatigue; much of her behavior may be directed toward meeting
this need. Prefers a quiet lifestyle and structured daily routine.
CRITERIA FOR RELATIONSHIPS:
Friendly and sociable; genuinely likes people. Free from compulsive needs, fear of rejection, low
self-esteem and other barriers to relationships. Avoids extensive social interaction; people tend to
drain her energy. Needs a predictable routine in her life, including her close relationships.
Prefers quiet time at home instead of participation in social events. Maintains attitude of
non-involvement in life; usually prefers to be a spectator instead of an active participant. Rarely
initiates social interactions or friendships, but readily participates when invited. Usually depends
on others to initiate and maintain relationships with her. Faithful and committed to friends and
loved ones.
PERCEPTION OF SELF:
Confident and self-contained; satisfied with her abilities and accomplishments. Secure in believing
her own opinions and perceptions are correct. Maintains a practical approach to life and people.
Despite her ideas and abilities, may be an underachiever because of the need to protect her energy
reserve; may seem unconcerned about reaching her potential in life. Calm and complacent; rarely
introspective; good self-esteem and self-image. Confident that she is loved and accepted by those
close to her.
PERCEPTION BY OTHERS:
Calm and stable, even under pressure. Usually perceived as friendly and understanding; finds humor
in most situations. Ability to relate well to people, including hostile or difficult personalities.
Diplomatic; a natural negotiator; often brings objectivity and peace into troubled situations.
Skilled in helping people resolve conflicts but avoids personal involvement in any conflict
situation. Non-assertive and non-confrontive; uses her excellent verbal skills, especially sarcastic
humor, as a defense. Her loved ones may feel neglected at times, wanting more attention and
expressions of love than she can give.
PERCEPTION OF OTHERS:
Compassionate and understanding of others; empathetic listener. Usually accepting of people;
patient; willing to assist and encourage. Views others positively; tolerant of their faults and
mistakes. Needs recognition and appreciation for her efforts. Avoids over-involvement in the lives
and activities of others; maintains some distance even in close relationships. May become critical
of those who attempt to change or control her.
INTELLECTUAL ORIENTATION:
High intellectual abilities. Carefully gathers facts and considers options before making a decision;
rarely changes her mind once she has formed an opinion. May procrastinate when faced with
decision-making; prefers shared responsibility. Objective; practical; highly self-disciplined.
Excellent ability to identify problems and inequities; inspires others to develop solutions.
Well-organized; accurate and precise in her work. Conservative in her approach to life; unlikely to
take risks.
EMOTIONAL ORIENTATION:
Emotionally stable; usually cheerful and calm. Avoids extremes of emotional expression; uses her
sense of humor as a defense. Not prone to moodiness or depression. Experiences strong emotions but
does not express them easily, even in close relationships; difficulty verbalizing her love for
others. Rarely becomes angry or experiences ""hurt feelings."" Avoids confrontation; tries to
maintain peace in every situation. May become anxious or fearful when faced with change, or when
people place excessive demands on her. Also, may feel anxiety in conflict situations, even if she is
not directly involved.
MOTIVATION:
Self-motivated; needs to be convinced intellectually before taking action. Strong desire to avoid
conflict or change; can be stubborn and resistant to change, even if the changes will bring
improvement. Seldom motivated by outside influences to change; may change her behavior to avoid
conflict (punishment) or achieve peace (reward).
REJECTION/ACCEPTANCE PROFILE:
Usually does not fear rejection or need acceptance by others. Does not take rejection personally.
Good ability to make people feel accepted; rarely uses rejection against others. Does not
deliberately reject loved ones, but her lack of involvement can be perceived by them as rejection.
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