adapted from Personality Traits

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by U. S. Department of State

We all know that we have different personality traits that make us unique human beings. Some of us seem to prefer order and predictability. We feel comfortable when we work on a schedule. A good day is when we can check everything off our to-do list. Others of us, however, are more spontaneous and become bored when things are too predictable. Is one better than the other? The answer of course is "it depends" on the situation. In the best of all worlds, we would be able to spend the majority of our time in environments that allow us to produce in ways that align to our personal style. However, there will be times when we need to be flexible and accomplish tasks and adapt to the demands of the environment. The secret is balance of course. We need to set goals and expectations based on who we really are and know that there will be times when we need to shift gears. But those times should be in the minority.
For instance, for those of us who are "people" persons, committing to a task that requires hours of isolation while completing detailed paper work will most likely become highly stressful. Success at this kind of task will come at great cost both physically and emotionally. On the other hand, if the major requirements of the task were spending considerable time interacting with others in a creative environment, we would find much greater satisfaction and be much less stressed. Under the latter condition, our satisfaction will enable us to be flexible enough to adapt to tackle the more sequential, detailed tasks that may be necessary. In short, personality style affects our preferences for learning and creating, our expectations for relationships, our time management skills, our methods of communication, and even our adjustment to change.
Knowing our type, that is the kinds of traits that define us, can help us understand how we react in our environment and the kinds of conditions we need to maximize success and happiness potential while minimizing stress.

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Which sentence most accurately states the central idea of the passage?

Answer 1

The central idea of the passage is that understanding our unique personality traits can help us navigate our environments effectively, enabling us to maximize satisfaction and success while minimizing stress.