The best way to describe the Writer is a quiet observer. As a Writer, you are interested in people, their actions, their emotions, etc. At the same time you like to have your own space, which allows you to create your own picture of how things work in the world. You take your observations of people and their actions, and make your own determination of what they really mean, which can also lead to a great amount of creativity. Writers are known for their excellent observation and analytical skills. You do your best work in isolation and at times, are very passionate, letting your emotions show. The three aspects of your personality tested in AMPT: how you interact with your environment, how you handle information, and what motivates you, blend together to achieve the Writer outcome.
How you interact with your environment
As a Writer, you need your own space. You like to be on your own and are usually quiet and reserved, but always thinking. Writers are deeply interested in their own feelings and thoughts and like concentration and quiet in their surrounding environments. You don't like to have a large group of people around you. You prefer to have those in your life who you are closest to you, with you. Writers can also have trouble making new contacts and do not like surprises.
How You Handle Information
Writers handle information emotionally. You are deeply interested in other people, and more specifically, their feelings. Passion and love are of great importance in your life. You base your decisions on a proposition or in a situation ethically and whether the decision you make will be good or bad. Writers are always the ones to notice what a beautiful morning it is and deal out compliments to everyone they see. However, you can also sometimes be touchy and pass you mood onto others.
What Motivates You
The way you interact with your environment carries over to you motivations. Action and taking the initiative in a situation are a big part of your life. When facing a tough decision, you go with the situation and act impulsively. Deadlines mean nothing to Writers. You prefer freedom from obligations and the quality and quantity of your work output depends heavily on your mood. You are a curious person and interested in looking at situations in a new and different perspective. You can start several projects at once, but that does not mean they will all be your best work. Because Writers are such an intuitive type, doing things without any preparation isn't that uncommon of a situation.
Compatible Types
The following are other personality types that you are compatible with. They are determined to be compatible because of possible synergies that lie in your working with one of the following types.
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The following are your incompatible personality types. They are determined to be incompatible with your type because they handle information in the opposite manner that you do.
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Cattell, R.B., Eber, H.W. and Tatsuoka, M.M. (1970) “ Handbook for Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF)” . Champaign , IL : Institute for Personality and Ability Testing.
