Namely, what a test with figures is like during an interview is another common task from this clip.
The shape test refers to psychogeometer ical. The peculiarity of such tests is that it is difficult for the candidate to give socially desirable answers. He is in a situation of uncertainty if he does not know the interpretation of the answers.
After reading this article, you will know how this test is interpreted by HR specialists.
The test with figures is based on the perception of figures with certain features: the presence of angles, shape, closedness, stability.
You are offered the following set of figures:
Or this:
Exercise:
- Choose the shape that you like best.
- Do the same with the rest - choose the one most suitable for you
- Repeat the selection until one shape remains.
There is no need to explain your choice. Not so difficult, right?
Interpretation of results
Square
If you choose a square, you are hardworking, attentive to details, and prefer organized information.You are wary of, you like stability and orderliness.
Your dominant type of thinking is left-hemisphere. That is, more logical than intuitive.
Qualities of "squares" : hard work, perseverance, perseverance, punctuality, high level written communication, following rules, instructions, organization, attention to detail, focusing more on facts than judgments.
Squares are good specialists, administrators, and less often managers. As Kaltenbrunner said about Kruger:
“He is an excellent service worker, although his imagination is not enough.” Kruger apparently was a typical “square”.
The need for information when making decisions creates restrictions on independence. Passion for details, conservatism. dryness can create problems in communication and establishing contacts.
Triangle
This figure has a linear shape and corresponds to the “left-hemisphere” type of thinking. However, unlike the square, it symbolizes leadership and determination. energy.
Triangles focus on the essentials, often omitting or ignoring details. Or delegating them to other people.
Qualities of "triangles": confidence, ambition, determination, focus on the essence of the issue, courage, energy, wide circle of contacts, desire for leadership.
Triangles are ambitious. strive for a career. They can be good managers and leaders.
Their disadvantage is egocentrism, which can become an obstacle in certain situations, work in groups and in relationships with management.
Rectangle
It is believed that a rectangle is a temporary form of a personality’s state; a “Rectangular” state is dissatisfaction, a desire for change.
The shape of a rectangle can be taken by the other four relatively stable figures at some periods of life.
A state of confusion, uncertainty, resulting in inconsistency, low self-esteem produces the feeling of “a person without a core.”
The desire for change also has positive traits: inquisitiveness, interest in new things, curiosity. Openness to new ideas, quick learner.
Qualities of "rectangles": curiosity, inconsistency, variability, low self-esteem, uncertainty, positive attitude to everything new, mood swings,
Let us emphasize once again: a rectangle is a transitional form of personality.
Circle
The circle is a benevolent figure, a symbol of harmony. First of all in interpersonal relationships. Krug knows how to listen, which means they are good communicators. He has the ability to empathize and “reads” people well. Often the circle is the soul of the team.
This “bias” towards the desire for good relationship may create problems if Circle . The interests of a cause may suffer for the sake of the interests of the people.
The type of thinking is more “right-hemisphere”. That is, intuitive, based on the emotional perception of events and people.
Qualities of the "circle": st the desire to find common interests,developed intuition, need for communication, empathy, contact, goodwill, orientation to other people's opinions, ability to persuade through persuasion, sensitivity.
The circle is good. Could be great. Less prone to organizational work.
Zigzag
The only one of all the figures is open. This is a symbol of creativity. The type of thinking is pronounced “right-hemisphere”. Imaginative, intuitive, creative.
“Right-brain” thinking has a peculiarity: by omitting details and simplifying, it allows you to see the whole picture, to celebrate beauty and aesthetics.
Zigzag work requires high motivation and independence from established procedures and rules in the organization. With a high interest in work, Zigzag is able to gush with ideas and this is his distinguishing feature and value.
Qualities of zigzags:creativity, enthusiasm, creativity, intuition, carelessness, daydreaming, impulsiveness, positive attitude towards change, obsession with high motivation, spontaneity, instability of mood, impracticality.
Zigzags, being emotional people, usually need some guidance. At least to get things done.
So now you know the interpretation with figures. It is up to you to choose the figure that you like or the one that is more suitable for the position for which you are applying.
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Psychogeometry was formed as a system in the USA, and its creator is Susan Dellinger. A psychogeometric test allows you to instantly determine the typology of a person’s personality, characterize personal qualities and create a scenario for the individual’s behavior in standard situations. You can take the Dellinger psychogeometric test online in a few minutes, and the diagnostic accuracy will be about 85%.
Psychogeometric psychology test
Look carefully at the five shapes: rectangle, square, circle, triangle, zigzag. Choose from them the one that best suits you. Try to become aware of your form. If you cannot choose, then mark the figure that first caught your eye. Now rank the remaining figures, writing down their names under the desired numbers.
Interpretation of the Dellinger psychometric test
The figure that you chose first will determine the main, dominant traits of your character and behavioral characteristics. The other four figures are modulators that influence the main line of your behavior. The figure to which you assigned the last fifth number will characterize the person with whom it is most difficult for you to find a common language.
Square.
Those who chose this figure are tireless workers; they are characterized by perseverance, diligence, and the desire to bring any work they start to completion. These people love to collect all kinds of data; the constant need for information, patience, hard work and endurance make them highly qualified specialists in their field. The strength of the Square is the ability for mental analysis, the ability to provide the necessary information almost instantly. People who choose a square are most often left-hemisphere, that is, those who process information sequentially. They are very attentive to details, love order, and dream of a planned life. Such people can be excellent technicians and administrators, but the work of managers is not for them; the need for accurate and detailed information deprives these people of efficiency in decision-making. Emotional dryness, rationality and conservatism in decision making prevent Squares from establishing contacts.
Triangle
This is a symbol of a leader; such people know how to identify main goals, set specific goals for themselves and, as a rule, achieve them. Triangles are also left-hemisphere and are able to analyze a situation deeply and quickly. But unlike Squares, who are interested in details, Triangles are focused on the essence of the situation. The need to manage the situation, to always be right, makes such a person constantly compete with others, working only to win. Triangles quickly learn new things, absorbing knowledge like a sponge. Such people are often impatient and do not like those who hesitate in their decisions; they are extremely ambitious. Squares want to achieve the best quality of their work, and Triangles strive to achieve high status. The main negative quality of these people is egocentrism, which does not allow them to be particularly scrupulous on their way to the top.
Rectangle
This figure symbolizes the transitional state of personality, therefore they are characterized by inconsistency and unpredictability. These people can change a lot in one day. They often have low self-esteem, but they need communication with other people, although others may shy away from interacting with such a pliable person. At the same time, Rectangles are inquisitive, courageous, and open to everything new. Such people are easily suggestible and easy to manipulate.
Circle
This symbol speaks of harmony and the desire to establish good interpersonal relationships; the highest value for the Circle is people. He is the one who holds the work team together, knows how to listen, has a high degree of empathy, perceiving other people’s pain as his own. Such people do not like conflicts and tend to be the first to give in; their motto is “If only there is no war.” Those who choose the Circle are right-hemisphere, they rely more on intuition, most of all they pay attention to subjective aspects - feelings, values. Such people can find commonality even in opposing points of view; they are born psychologists. But the Circle will be prevented from becoming the head of a serious business by the lack of organizational skills characteristic of the Triangle and the methodical nature of the Square.
Zigzag
Those who choose such a symbol are creative, creative thinking. If a person firmly chooses a zigzag, then he is a dissenter, he is characterized by intuitiveness and imagery. Zigzag thoughts often remain ununderstood by left-hemisphere rational Triangles and Squares. Such people do not concentrate on details, they see beauty as a whole, their aesthetic sense is very developed. But Zigzags do not strive to achieve consensus; they want a conflict of ideas, contradictions, in order to take something new out of it. They don't like routine and 
monotony, people trembling because of status or agreeing for the sake of appearance. Zigzags cannot work where there is a clear structure; they need independence like air. This sign is the most excitable and enthusiastic, it is a symbol of idealists, such people are expressive and eccentric. But specific details and little things are not for them; they cannot be too persistent, which prevents them from bringing all their ideas to life.
It may happen that no figure suits you completely. In this case, a combination of two or even three figures can describe your personality.
They say geometric figures can symbolize certain human qualities. Looking at the figures, a person chooses a square for its stability, or a circle for round shapes, or zigzag for quirkiness. What will you choose?
Look carefully at the images of the figures. Choose the one you like best and read the description of your character.
People who chose , usually reserved, persistent and incredibly resilient individuals. They finish everything they start. Thanks to these qualities, squares reach great heights in their profession and become highly qualified specialists, especially in the field of technology.
Their inherent unquenchable thirst for knowledge, as well as the ability to systematize and apply the acquired knowledge, elevates them to an absolutely deserved rank - the rank of scholars. Squares are ardent supporters of planning and order, so anything that happens outside the plan and not according to instructions can unsettle them and drive them crazy.
Unfortunately, their excessive passion for detail and constant need for clarifying information interfere with prompt decision-making, so they are rarely top managers. Because of their conservatism, pedantry, rationalism and emotional dryness, it is difficult to establish contacts with others.
Triangle - a symbol of leadership. A characteristic feature of people who choose a triangle is the ability to focus on the main goal and quickly analyze the situation.
Triangles are energetic, self-confident, strong individuals who have great difficulty admitting their mistakes and are extremely pragmatic. They are often very decisive and do not tolerate objections. They are vain and strive to achieve high position and status for their subordinates.
The desire to be first and right in everything, to control the state of affairs forces them to constantly compete and compete with others. They know how to make everything and everyone revolve around them, but on the way to their goals they are not very scrupulous in matters of morality. As a rule, triangles make brilliant managers, executives and executives.
Circle - This is the most benevolent of the five geometric figures, which in mythology symbolizes harmony. Those who chose the circle are highly sensitive people, with extremely developed ability empathize, sympathize and feel other people's pain and joy.
There is no greater happiness for the Circle than to see the people around them in harmony with each other, therefore, if a conflict arises, in an effort to maintain peace, he will most likely give in first. Capable of holding both the family and the team together at work. Krug is a born psychologist.
He values people and is able to “read” them like an open book. A glance is enough for him to catch the slightest signs of hypocrisy, deception and falsehood. The Circle's desire to avoid conflicts sometimes comes to the detriment of business. Focus on people rather than on business, lack of determination and inability to present oneself often prevent Krug from becoming a strong manager and leader in business.
Zigzag - a symbol of creativity. The people who chose this figure are great originals. That is why cliches and stereotypes are not for them. In addition to a developed aesthetic sense, they often have natural wit and even causticity. Compared to others, Zigzag is the most enthusiastic and excitable person.
If Zigzag comes to mind new idea, then he will do everything so that the whole world knows about her. Zigzags are quick-tempered and expressive. Their mood changes more often than the time of day, but most Zigzags are charismatic and charming people.
Independence is the main condition for the flourishing of their creativity. They cannot stand strict boundaries, fixed responsibilities and monotonous constancy in their work and, unfortunately, they do not always complete the work they start.
Rectangle symbolizes a state of change, therefore it is a temporary form of personality. Most often, people choose it during a period of extreme dissatisfaction with life and themselves.
Rectangles strive with all their hearts to change everything for the better and, in order to fulfill their desires, they connect their best qualities: inquisitive mind, curiosity, courage.
They are open to new things and are ready to absorb knowledge for drastic changes, but their openness is on the verge of gullibility and suggestibility, so during this period Rectangles can become the object of someone’s manipulation. Fortunately, “straightness” is a temporary stage and after the successful implementation of the plan, it will pass!
There are many psychological tests on how to find out your personality type, which are actively used to compile an individual portrait of psychosocial characteristics. this person. One of them is the “5 psychogeometric figures” test, passing which an individual must associate himself with one or another of the proposed symbols and exclude the one with which he does not categorically correlate his personality.
To pass the “5 Psychogeometric Figures” test, look at the five symbols shown in the picture.
Choose the one about which you can say: “That’s me!” While taking this psychogeometric personality test, do not engage in any unnecessary speculation. This will get you nowhere. Just try to feel your form. If you are really stuck, choose the figure that first attracted you. Remember its name under No. 1. Now look at the remaining four figures in the order of your preference and write down their names under the corresponding numbers. The last figure that you write down under No. 5 will clearly not be your shape, that is, the shape that suits you least of all.
The first, most difficult stage of the psychogeometric typology test is completed. There is an orderly row in front of you geometric shapes, reflecting your subjective preferences. Whichever shape you place first is your basic shape, or subjective shape. It is this that makes it possible to determine your main dominant character traits and behavioral characteristics.
The remaining four figures are unique modulators that can color the leading background of your behavior. The strength of their influence decreases with increasing serial number. And if you can probably detect some of the characteristics of the figure in second place in your behavior, then the figure in fifth place makes itself felt when you are clearly not yourself (and, obviously, you don’t like yourself). When determining the psychogeometric type of personality, the meaning of the last figure is more important - it indicates the shape of the person whose interaction will pose the greatest difficulties for you (you can successfully overcome them with the help of psychogeometry).
Now you know how to find out your personality type, then it’s time to move on to deciphering the test.
Results of a psychogeometric test for personality typology
And now you have to interpret the “5 Figures” psychogeometric test to determine your personality type.
If most of the qualities listed in the characteristics of your basic form correspond to your real behavior, then your case is the simplest (of course, only in the diagnostic sense). All that remains is to remember your pure shape (square, triangle, circle, zigzag, rectangle) and move on to further study and application of psychogeometry in practice. However, it is possible that you “didn’t find yourself” among the figures presented. This happens to about 15% of those who take a psychogeometric test. If you are in this 15%, then there may be several reasons why you chose the “not your” form:
- negative attitude or wary attitude towards testing;
- At this time, you are concerned about the discrepancy between what you are and your ideal. So you choose the form you want to be instead of the form you currently are;
- you are in an unusual mental state for you, caused by some significant changes in your life (too excited, upset, tired, etc.).
There may be other reasons for the erroneous choice of the main form. But regardless of the reason, do the following. Read the descriptions of all five figures carefully and simply choose the one that best suits your personality and behavior. This will be the result of the psychogeometric test, your basic form.
Finally, it may turn out that no single figure suits you completely; rather, you can be described by a combination of two or even three shapes (it’s better to limit yourself to two). In this case, try to decide for yourself which of them is dominant and which is submissive. Then you can clearly depict your personality form by inscribing the subordinate into the dominant. Moreover, if the dominant form is a zigzag, then its wavy line crosses out the subordinate form; as a subordinate form, the zigzag seems to penetrate into the dominant one, breaking its contour.
Individual psychological characteristics of personality: characteristics of the “Square” type
If your main shape turns out to be a square, then you are a tireless worker! The main psychological characteristics of a person are hard work, diligence, the need to complete the work started, perseverance, which allows one to achieve the completion of the work. It is these qualities that, first of all, true Squares are famous for. Endurance, patience and methodicality usually make Kvadrat a highly qualified specialist in his field. This is also facilitated by the insatiable need for information. Squares are collectors of all kinds of data. And no matter where this collection is stored - in the head or in a special file cabinet, it is always in complete order. All information is systematized and organized. And Kvadrat is able to provide the necessary information instantly. Therefore, Squares are deservedly known as erudites, at least in their field.
An individual psychological characteristic of such a person is mental analysis - this is strong point Square. If you have firmly chosen a square for yourself - a linear figure, then most likely you are a “left-hemisphere” thinker, i.e. those who process data, in the language of computer science, in a sequential format: a - b - c - d etc etc. Squares “calculate” the result rather than guess about it. They do not miss a single link in the chain of reasoning, and when others do this, they experience difficulty in understanding and, as a result, discomfort. Squares are extremely attentive to details and details. It is people with the Square personality type who are able to work out (and do so) all the specific details of those grandiose ideas, projects and plans that are often proposed by bearers of other geometric shapes.
Squares love established order once and for all: everything should be in its place and happen in its own time. The ideal of the Square is a planned, predictable life, and he does not like “surprises” and changes in the usual course of events. He constantly “orders”, organizes people and things around him.
All these psychological characteristics The personality of a square person contributes to the fact that he can become (and becomes!) an excellent administrator, performer, but... alas, he is rarely a good administrator or manager. Naturally, the above-mentioned advantages of the Square peacefully coexist with a number of its weaknesses.
Such psychological characteristics and features of a given person, such as an excessive predilection for details (“can’t see the forest for the trees”), the need for additional, clarifying information to make a decision, deprive the Square of efficiency. Neatness, order, observance of rules and decorum can develop to a paralyzing extreme. And when the time comes to make a decision, especially one associated with risk, with a possible loss of the status quo, Squares, wittingly or unwittingly, delay its adoption, and rationality and emotional dryness and coldness prevent Squares from quickly establishing contacts with different persons (often unpleasant). The square operates ineffectively in a disordered situation. However, the strength of such a person, according to psychogeometric personality diagnostics, is that in well-structured organizations, when deadlines are established, access to information and equipment is determined, clear requirements are formulated and clear instructions for action are given, the Square surpasses all other forms!
Moral and psychological characteristics of personality traits of the “Triangle” type
The Triangle symbolizes leadership, and many Triangles feel their destiny in this: “born to be a leader.” The most characteristic moral and psychological characteristic of the personality of a true Triangle is the ability to concentrate on the main goal. Triangles are energetic, unstoppable, strong personalities who set clear goals and, as a rule, achieve them!
Of course, Triangles always know what their main goal is, because unlike Squares they are very determined people. They, like their relatives - Squares, belong to linear forms and tend to also be “left-brain” thinkers, capable of deeply and quickly analyzing a situation. However, in contrast to the detail-oriented Squares, the characteristic of the psychological characteristics of the Triangle personality is that they focus on the main thing, on the essence of the problem. Their strong pragmatic orientation guides mental analysis and limits it to the search for an effective (and often spectacular) solution to a problem under given conditions. This orientation saves Trianglers from a detailed analysis of many options in search of the best solution. This makes quite a strong impression on other, less confident people, and they follow the Triangle!
According to the psychogeometric theory, a triangle person is a very self-confident individual who wants to be right in everything! The strong need to be right and control the state of affairs, to decide not only for oneself, but also, if possible, for others, makes the Triangle a person who constantly competes with others. The dominant attitude in any business that the Triangle undertakes is an attitude towards winning, winning, success! He often takes risks, is impatient and intolerant of those who hesitate in making a decision.
Triangles really do not like to be wrong and have great difficulty admitting their mistakes, do not like to change their decisions, are often categorical, do not recognize objections and in most cases act in their own way. However, they are very successful in learning what corresponds to their pragmatic orientation, contributes to the achievement of main goals, and absorbs, like a sponge, useful information.
Another psychological characteristic of the Triangle personality type is ambition. If it is a matter of honor for Square to achieve highest quality work performed, then the Triangle strives to achieve a high position, acquire a high status, in other words, make a career (and this should not be considered a negative quality of Triangles). Before you take on a task or make a decision. The triangle consciously or unconsciously poses the question: “What will I get from this?” And rest assured: no matter what decision the Triangle makes, it will definitely contain benefits (not always material for the Triangle itself personally).
Triangles make excellent managers at the “highest” level of management. It is to the “heights” that they strive. And one more quality helps them in this - the mastery of “political intrigue”. They are excellent at presenting the importance to senior management. own work and the work of their subordinates, they can smell a profitable business a mile away and in the fight for it they can push their opponents together. And here we should pay attention, perhaps, to the main thing negative quality triangular shape: strong egocentrism, focus on oneself, which lead to the fact that Triangles, on the way to the heights of power, do not show particular scrupulousness regarding moral standards and can go towards their goal, regardless of others. This kind of Machiavellianism, of course, can cause fear and respect based on it on the part of other people, but not their affection and love. However, this more characterizes the “presumptuous” Triangles, which no one stopped in time. In general, people with the Triangle personality type - o
very nice, attractive (otherwise who would follow them?), who make everything and everyone revolve around them and without whom our life would lose its sharpness.
General psychological characteristics of personality traits of the “Rectangle” type
The rectangle symbolizes a state of transition and change. This is, so to speak, a temporary form of personality that the other four relatively stable figures can “wear” at certain periods of life. The main mental state of the Rectangle is a more or less conscious state of confusion, confusion in problems and uncertainty about oneself at a given time. These are people who are not satisfied with the lifestyle they currently lead and are therefore busy looking for a better position. Perhaps some of you have just experienced a change in professional status (moving to new job, demotion or promotion requiring adaptation); Perhaps someone foresees, anticipates such changes. Some may have experienced changes in their personal lives. In general, the reasons for the rectangular condition can be very different.
Giving a general psychological description of the personality of Rectangles, it should be noted the inconsistency and unpredictability of their actions during the transition period. Rectangles can vary greatly from day to day and even within a single day! This happens because they, as a rule, have low self-esteem, strive to become better at something, and are looking for new methods of work and lifestyles. If you look closely at the behavior of the Rectangle, you will notice that throughout the entire period he tries on clothes of other shapes: “triangular”, “round”, etc. Lightning-fast, abrupt and unpredictable changes in the behavior of the Rectangle usually confuse and alarm other people, and they can consciously avoid contact with a “person without a core.” It’s clear that no one wants to find themselves in a stupid position! For rectangles, communication with other people is simply necessary.
Nevertheless, like all people, Rectangles also exhibit positive psychological qualities when characterizing their personality that attract others to them - curiosity, inquisitiveness, keen interest in everything that happens and... courage! The rectangles are trying to do something they've never done before: asking questions they didn't have the guts to answer before. During this period, they are open to new ideas, values, ways of thinking and living, and easily learn everything new. True, the flip side of this is excessive gullibility, suggestibility, and naivety. Therefore, Rectangles are easy to manipulate, which is what people who are not too scrupulous in matters of morality take advantage of. If you do wear a "rectangular" shape, be careful! And remember that "squareness" is just a stage. It will pass - and you will reach a new level of personal development, enriched by the experience acquired at this stage.
Psychological portrait and characteristics of the temperament of the “Circle” type personality
The circle is a mythological symbol of harmony. Someone who confidently chooses a circle is genuinely interested in good interpersonal relationships. The highest value for the Circle is people and their well-being. The circle is the most benevolent of the five shapes. It most often serves as the “glue” that holds both the work team and the family together, that is, it stabilizes the group.
One of the most striking psychological characteristics of the Circle type personality’s temperament is excellent communication skills, the best among the five forms and the best listeners (Triangles are also good communicators, but they listen to themselves more than to others). They have high sensitivity and the ability to empathize. Circles feel other people's joy and feel other people's pain as their own. Naturally, people are drawn to Circles. By the way, the Circles perfectly “read” people and in one minute are able to recognize a pretender, a deceiver. Circles “cheer” for their team (or, as they say now, “team”) and are popular among work colleagues. However, they are mostly weak managers and leaders.
Firstly, Circles, due to their focus on people rather than business, try too hard to please everyone. They try to maintain peace and for this purpose sometimes avoid taking a “firm” position and making unpopular decisions, which, however, may turn out to be effective from a business point of view. For the Circle, there is nothing more difficult than entering into an interpersonal conflict. Therefore, when the Circle has a conflict with someone, it is most likely that the Circle will be the first to give in. Making peace with others is a typical “circular” behavior feature. Although this trait brings pleasure to others and makes Krug popular among his colleagues, too frequent concessions can lead to Krug losing self-respect and strengthening self-accusatory tendencies.
Secondly, Circles are characterized by such an individual psychological characteristic of a person as indecision. If they have to manage, they clearly prefer a democratic leadership style and strive to discuss almost any decision with the majority and gain support. As you know, this does not always pay off: you may miss the right moment. In addition, the Circles are weak in “political games” and often cannot present themselves and their “team” properly. All this leads to the fact that Circles are often dominated by stronger individuals, for example, Triangles, who manage to manipulate them. Luckily for them, the Circles don't seem to worry too much about who holds the power. If only everyone was happy and peace reigned all around.
However, in one respect, the Circles show enviable firmness: when it comes to issues of morality or violation of justice, the Circle becomes a passionate defender of people. Here Circles can be quite persuasive when they want to. The fact that they tend to be excellent at solving interpersonal problems is largely due to their special way of thinking.
The circle is a non-linear shape, and those who confidently identify with the circle are more likely to be “right-brain” thinkers. “Right-brain” thinking is more imaginative, intuitive, emotionally charged, more integrative than analytical. Therefore, the processing of information in the Circle personality type is not carried out in a sequential format, as in Squares (and Triangles), but rather in a mosaic manner, in breakthroughs, with the omission of individual links, for example: a d. This does not mean that Circles are at odds with logic. It’s just that formalisms do not receive priority in solving life’s problems. First of all, in the field human relations they exhibit a type of “right-brain” thinking, which is also called the “idealistic” style of thinking. The main features of the psychogeometric typology of such a personality are an orientation towards the subjective factors of the problem (values, assessments, feelings, etc.) and the desire to find commonality even in opposing points of view. Psychologists consider an umbrella to be a symbol of an idealistic solution: a solution that embraces all views and is liked by everyone related to it.
We can say that Krug is a born psychologist. However, in order to become the head of a serious, large business, the Circle lacks the “left-hemisphere” organizational skills of its “linear brothers” - Triangle and Square.
Characteristics of individual psychological properties of the “Zigzag” type personality
Zigzag symbolizes creativity. He is the only open figure of the five. If you have firmly chosen the zigzag as your main shape, then you are most likely a true "right-brain" thinker, a dissenter, since linear shapes outnumber you. By the way, Square and Triangle often don't pay attention to your sign at all! To the psychologist’s question: “Where will you place this figure?” in response you can hear: “Is this also a figure? I thought someone just scribbled on it.” Finally, left-handers are more common among Zigzags than among other forms. And this is additional evidence in favor of the “right hemisphere” of Zigzag.
So, like your closest relative - the Circle - only to an even greater extent, you are characterized by imagery, intuitiveness, integrativeness, and mosaicism. Strict, consistent deduction is not your style. Zigzag's thought makes desperate leaps: from a... to... z! Therefore, many linear, “left-hemisphere” people find it difficult to understand Zigzags. “Right-brain” thinking is not fixated on details (numbers and facts are needed in order to make a leap to a new idea), therefore, by simplifying the picture of the world in some way, it allows you to build holistic, harmonious concepts and images, and see beauty. Zigzags usually have a developed aesthetic sense.
The dominant thinking style of the Zigzag personality type is most often synthetic. The leitmotif of this style is “What if?..” What if you take this idea and this one and combine them together? What will we have as a result? Combining completely different, dissimilar ideas and creating something new and original on this basis is what Zigzags like. Unlike Circles, Zigzags are not at all interested in consensus and achieve synthesis not through concessions, but, on the contrary, by sharpening the conflict of ideas and building a new concept in which this conflict is resolved and “removed.” At the same time, they can be very sarcastic, “opening the eyes of others” to the possibility of a new solution. Zigzags tend to see the world as constantly changing. For this reason, there is nothing more boring to them than things that never change, a routine, a pattern, rules and regulations, the status quo, or people always agreeing or pretending to agree.
The characteristic of the psychological portrait of the Zigzag personality is such that they simply cannot work productively in well-structured situations. They are irritated by clear vertical and horizontal connections, strictly fixed responsibilities and constant ways of working. They need variety and a high level of stimulation in the workplace. They also want to be independent from others in their work. Then the Zigzag comes to life and begins to fulfill its main purpose - to generate new ideas and methods of work. Zigzags are never satisfied with the way things are currently being done or have been done in the past. Nothing annoys Zigzag more than Square’s maxim: “We’ve always done it this way.” Zigzags are focused on the future and are more interested in possibility than reality. The world of ideas is as real for them as the world of things is for others. They spend a considerable part of their lives in this ideal world, which is where their traits such as impracticality, unrealism and naivety originate.
It is imperative to take into account such characteristics of the individual psychological properties of the Zigzag personality as enthusiasm and excitability. These qualities are inherent in Zigzags to a greater extent than in all other five figures. When he has a new interesting idea, he is ready to tell it to the whole world! Zigzags are tireless preachers of their ideas and are able to motivate everyone around them. However, they lack politics: they are unrestrained, very expressive (“they cut the truth in the face”), which, along with their eccentricity, often prevents them from putting their ideas into practice. In addition, in accordance with psychogeometric characteristics, such individuals are not strong in elaborating specific details (without which the materialization of an idea is impossible) and are not too persistent in completing the task (since with the loss of novelty, interest in the idea is also lost).
And most importantly, other people consider Zigzags sexually attractive! And you yourself are not indifferent (to put it mildly) to this side of life.
An interesting test, by passing which you will learn a little more about yourself. There are no questions here, you just need to choose the geometric shape you like. Your body type determines your psychological characteristics.
Look carefully at the figures and choose the one that you like best, that suits you, that expresses your Self.
If you are experiencing great difficulty, choose from the figures the one that first attracted you.
Write down its name under number 1. Now rank the remaining four shapes in the order of your preference (write down their names under the corresponding numbers).
Whatever figure you place first is your basic figure, or subjective form. It makes it possible to determine your main character traits and behavioral characteristics.
The remaining four figures are unique modulators that can color the leading melody of your behavior. The last figure indicates the form of a person, interaction with which will present the greatest difficulties for you.
Brief psychological characteristics of the corresponding personality forms
SQUARE
If your main figure turns out to be a square, then you are a tireless worker. Hard work, diligence, the need to complete the work started, perseverance to achieve completion of the work - these are the main qualities of true Squares. Endurance, patience and methodicality usually make Kvadrat a highly qualified specialist in his field. This is also facilitated by the insatiable need for information. All the information they have is systematized and organized. The square is able to provide the necessary information instantly. Therefore, Squares are deservedly known as erudites, at least in their field.
If you have chosen a square for yourself - a linear figure, then most likely you are a “left-hemisphere” thinker, that is, those who process data in a sequential format: a-b-c-d... They are more likely to “ calculate the result” than guess about it. They are extremely attentive to details, details, and love established order once and for all. Their ideal is a planned, predictable life, and they do not like changing the usual course of events. They constantly “order” and organize people and things around them.
All these qualities contribute to the fact that Squares can become good specialists- technicians, excellent administrators, but rarely good managers. Excessive predilection for details, the need for clarifying information for decision-making deprives the Square of efficiency. Accuracy, adherence to rules, etc. can develop to a paralyzing extreme. In addition, rationality, emotional dryness, and conservatism in assessments prevent Squares from quickly establishing contacts with different people. Squares do not work effectively in an amorphous situation.
TRIANGLE
This shape symbolizes leadership, and many Triangles feel their purpose in this. The most characteristic feature true Triangle - the ability to concentrate on the main goal. They are energetic, strong personalities. In the Luscher test they often prefer green color and draw a Christmas tree when asked to draw a tree. Triangles, like their cousins Squares, are linear shapes and tend to also be left-brain thinkers, capable of analyzing situations deeply and quickly. However, in contrast to Squares, who are detail-oriented, Triangles focus on the essentials, the essence of the problem. Their strong pragmatic orientation guides their mental analysis and limits it to the search for a solution to a problem that is effective under given conditions.
Triangle is a very confident person who wants to be right in everything! The need to be right and the need to manage the state of affairs, to decide not only for oneself, but also, if possible, for others, makes the Triangle a person who is constantly competing, competing with others. Triangles have great difficulty admitting their mistakes! We can say that they see what they want to see, do not like to change their decisions, are often categorical, and do not recognize objections. Fortunately (for them and those around them), Triangles learn quickly and successfully (absorb useful information like a sponge), however, only that which corresponds to their pragmatic orientation contributes (from their point of view) to achieving the main goal.
Triangles are ambitious. If a matter of honor for a Square is to achieve the highest quality of work performed, then a Triangle strives to achieve a high position, acquire a high status, in other words, to make a career. Triangles make excellent managers. The main negative quality of Triangles: strong egocentrism, focus on oneself. On the way to the heights of power, they do not show particular scrupulousness regarding moral standards. Triangles make everything and everyone revolve around them... Maybe without them, life would lose its edge.
RECTANGLE
This figure symbolizes a state of transition and change. This is a temporary form of personality that the other four relatively stable figures can “wear” at certain periods of life. These are people who are not satisfied with the lifestyle they currently lead and are therefore busy looking for a better position. The reasons for the “rectangular” state can be very different, but they have one thing in common - the significance of the changes for a particular person.
The main mental state of Rectangles is a more or less conscious state of confusion, confusion in problems and uncertainty about themselves at a given time. Most character traits- inconsistency and unpredictability of actions during the transition period. They tend to have low self-esteem. They strive to become better at something, looking for new methods of work and lifestyles. Rapid, abrupt and unpredictable changes in the behavior of the Rectangle usually confuse and alarm other people, and they may consciously avoid contacts with the “person without a core”.
For rectangles, communication with other people is simply necessary, and this is another difficulty of the transition period. However, the Rectangle also has positive qualities that attract others to it: curiosity, inquisitiveness, keen interest in everything that happens and... courage! During this period, they are open to new ideas, values, ways of thinking and living, and easily learn everything new. True, the flip side of this is excessive gullibility and suggestibility. Therefore, Rectangles are easy to manipulate. "Rectangularity" is just a stage. She will pass!
CIRCLE
The circle is a mythological symbol of harmony. Anyone who confidently chooses it is sincerely interested above all in good interpersonal relationships. The highest value for the Circle is people. The circle is the most benevolent of the five shapes. It most often serves as the “glue” that holds both the work team and the family together, that is, it stabilizes the group. Circles are the best communicators primarily because they are the best listeners. They have high sensitivity and developed empathy - the ability to empathize. Circles perfectly “read” people and in one minute are able to recognize a pretender, a deceiver.
Circles “cheer” for their team and are popular among work colleagues. However, they tend to be weak managers and business leaders. First, Circles are people-oriented rather than action-oriented. In an attempt to maintain peace, they sometimes avoid taking a “firm” stand and making unpopular decisions. For the Circle there is nothing more difficult than entering into an interpersonal conflict. They try to avoid it at all costs. Sometimes - to the detriment of business. Secondly, Circles are generally not distinguished by decisiveness; they often cannot present themselves properly. Triangles tend to easily take over them. However, the Circles are not too concerned about who holds the power. In one thing, the Circles show enviable firmness - when it comes to issues of morality or violation of justice.
The circle is a non-linear shape, and those who strongly identify with the circle are more likely to be “right-brain” thinkers.
“Right-brain” thinking is more imaginative, intuitive, emotionally charged, more integrative than analytical. Therefore, the processing of information in the Circles is not carried out in a sequential format, but rather in a mosaic manner, in breakthroughs with the omission of individual links. This does not mean that Krug is at odds with logic. It’s just that formalism does not receive priority in solving life’s problems. The main features in their thinking are their focus on the subjective factors of the problem (values, assessments, feelings, etc.) and the desire to find commonality even in opposing points of view.
We can say that Krug is a born psychologist. However, he is often a weak organizer - he lacks the “left-brain” skills of his “linear brothers” - Triangle and Square.
ZIGZAG
This figure symbolizes creativity, creativity, if only because it is the most unique of the five figures and the only open figure. If you have firmly chosen the zigzag as your main form, then you are most likely a true “right-brain” thinker, a dissenter.
You, like your closest relative Krug, only to an even greater extent, are characterized by imagery, intuitiveness, integrativeness, and mosaicism. Strict, consistent deduction is not your style. The Zigzag’s thought makes desperate leaps from “a” to “z”, which is why many “left-hemisphere” people find it difficult to understand Zigzags.
“Right-brain” thinking is not fixated on details, therefore, by simplifying the picture of the world in some ways, it allows you to build holistic, harmonious concepts and images, and see beauty. Zigzags usually have a developed aesthetic sense.
The dominant style of Zigzag thinking is most often the synthetic style. Unlike Circles, Zigzags are not at all interested in consensus and achieve synthesis not through concessions, but, on the contrary, by sharpening the conflict of ideas and building a new concept in which this conflict is resolved and “removed.” Moreover, using their natural wit, they can be very sarcastic, “opening the eyes” of others.
Zigzags simply cannot work in well-structured situations. They are irritated by clear vertical and horizontal connections, strictly fixed responsibilities and constant ways of working. In their work, they require independence from others and a high level of stimulation in the workplace. Then the Zigzag “comes to life” and begins to fulfill its main purpose - to generate new ideas and methods of work.
Zigzags are idealists, which is where their traits such as impracticality and naivety come from.
Zigzag is the most excitable of the five figures. They are unrestrained and very expressive, which, along with their eccentricity, often prevents them from putting their ideas into practice. In addition, they are not strong in working out specific details and are not too persistent in bringing things to the end (since with the loss of novelty, interest in the idea is also lost).
