HSCO 508 Exam Questions and Answers
DISC model - Answer-D=Dominant, driving, doer
I=Inspiring, interesting, interactive
S=Supportive, steady, stable
C=Cautious, competent, careful
-Psychologist Dr. Frank Wichern
Temperant - Answer--we control our feelings and actions
-guard emotions
First step to solving people problem - Answer--Controlling your feelings
personality and temperament - Answer--the predictable patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
active or passive roles - Answer-Extrovert vs Introvert
, Behavioral Blend - Answer-There are four basic personality types. These types, also known as
temperaments, blend together to determine your unique personality. To help you understand why you
often feel, think, and act the way you do,
Graph 1 is your masked and guarded behavior - Answer-This is expected of me! you go in and out of the
two graphs all day long
My graph 1 results - Answer--As an "S" type, you think people expect you to be more sensitive and
submissive. You like blending in with the crowd because you feel that others want you to be still and
quiet. You can be very loyal and friendly on an individual basis. You act like people want you to be more
withdrawn and reserved in public. You often think you need to serve humanity and do what you are
told, rather than challenge others and do what you want to do. Your humble spirit and quiet demeanor
makes you well-liked. You are not very outwardly friendly, but you have many friends. People like you
because you are not overbearing or confrontational. You think others want you to be pleasing and easy-
going.
High D - Answer--Motivation: challenge & control
-Environmental Needs: Freedom, authority, varied activities, difficult assignments, opp. for advancement
-Responds to leader: provides direct answers, sticks to business, stresses goals, provides pressure,
allows for freedom of personal accomplishment
-Need to learn: people are important, relaxation, some controls are needed, everyone has a boss,
verbalizing conclusions helps others understand
High I - Answer--Motivation: Recognition
-Environmental Needs: Prestige, friendly relationships, opp. to influence others, opp. to inspire others,
chance to verbalize ideas
-Responds best to leader: democratic manager and friend, social involvement outside of work,
recognition of abilities, offers incentives for risk taking
-Needs to learn: time must be managed, there is such a thing as too much optimism, details are
important, humility is a virtue
DISC model - Answer-D=Dominant, driving, doer
I=Inspiring, interesting, interactive
S=Supportive, steady, stable
C=Cautious, competent, careful
-Psychologist Dr. Frank Wichern
Temperant - Answer--we control our feelings and actions
-guard emotions
First step to solving people problem - Answer--Controlling your feelings
personality and temperament - Answer--the predictable patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
active or passive roles - Answer-Extrovert vs Introvert
, Behavioral Blend - Answer-There are four basic personality types. These types, also known as
temperaments, blend together to determine your unique personality. To help you understand why you
often feel, think, and act the way you do,
Graph 1 is your masked and guarded behavior - Answer-This is expected of me! you go in and out of the
two graphs all day long
My graph 1 results - Answer--As an "S" type, you think people expect you to be more sensitive and
submissive. You like blending in with the crowd because you feel that others want you to be still and
quiet. You can be very loyal and friendly on an individual basis. You act like people want you to be more
withdrawn and reserved in public. You often think you need to serve humanity and do what you are
told, rather than challenge others and do what you want to do. Your humble spirit and quiet demeanor
makes you well-liked. You are not very outwardly friendly, but you have many friends. People like you
because you are not overbearing or confrontational. You think others want you to be pleasing and easy-
going.
High D - Answer--Motivation: challenge & control
-Environmental Needs: Freedom, authority, varied activities, difficult assignments, opp. for advancement
-Responds to leader: provides direct answers, sticks to business, stresses goals, provides pressure,
allows for freedom of personal accomplishment
-Need to learn: people are important, relaxation, some controls are needed, everyone has a boss,
verbalizing conclusions helps others understand
High I - Answer--Motivation: Recognition
-Environmental Needs: Prestige, friendly relationships, opp. to influence others, opp. to inspire others,
chance to verbalize ideas
-Responds best to leader: democratic manager and friend, social involvement outside of work,
recognition of abilities, offers incentives for risk taking
-Needs to learn: time must be managed, there is such a thing as too much optimism, details are
important, humility is a virtue
