The Human Dynamics Project

The Physical-Emotional Personality Dynamic

A Summary of the Characteristics of the Physical-Emotional

Qualities

still, grounded
calm
enduring
adaptive
receptive
practical
objective

Values and Affinities

practicality
turning ideas into reality
detailed planning, producing, packaging
factual communication
cooperation
the natural world
continuity
interest in how things work
systematic thinking and problem-solving

Basic Learning Process

systematic
interative with task
taking in much detailed data
extensive internal [processing
hands-on experience (kinesthetic)
absorption over time

Function

translate plans into actuality
ensure practicality
link present, with past and future
undertake detailed practical work
bring stability
take whole systems into account

Management Process

delegate tasks easily
share the parts with the whole
need freedom to set own schedule
process much information--may need time to reach decisions
may need help with personalized communication and "people issues"

Interpersonal Relationships

serve needs of others
accepting
calm
reliable
may need help in expressing feelings and in personal exchange

Factors Causing Stress

insufficient factual data
overload of accumulated data and memories
insufficient time to process data and make responses
insufficient time alone, especially in nature, to reconnect with natural body rhythm.
lack of clear parameters and directives for tasks and responsibilities

Eyes

regarding
diffuse focus

Hands

gentle, slow, soft gestures often used to describe funciton.

Body Movements

relatively still
movements small and slow
often in the sagittal plane (forward/back)
relaxed and "grounded" posture

The Emotional-Objective behavioral style makes up 5% of the Western population. It is the second most of all the Physically Centered Principle.