Type c personality

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Type c personality
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Type c personality- is one of 4 types of people personalities. The type c personality was described by Temoshok [1], as a vigilant and repressive personality patterns. The other way to name "type c personality" is "anger in" personality.

People with the type c personality are known as emotionally repressed. Mostly because it is very difficult for them to share their needs and emotions with others, even with their family members or friends.

A few facts about the type c personality

Below are described facts about c-personality people:

  • focusing on one thing - they prefer to completely focus on doing one thing than multitasking
  • introverted - they really value meaningful, deep relationships. Because of that it is typical for them to have few close friends than having a huge group of people around them.
  • prefer to work alone - they are clearly not ‘’working in group’’ fans. It is much more comfortable for them to work alone. They need to concentrate on their task without paying attention to other people.
  • want to have clearly described direction - they want to know exactly what is wanted from them. They do not like to work with not identified task or not specified time for doing the work.
  • like to be good organized - they feel much better if they are able to plan everything. They want to have everything organized in logic and accuracy way.
  • being a perfectionist - they usually care about every little detail. They always make sure that the work they have done is consistent with the requirements and does not have any errors.

Connection between cancer and type c personality

It is known that there is connection between cancer and type c personality. In the research done by Sakineh Alami Nisi, Dr. Behnam Makvandi and Dr. Alireza Heidari [2] it is written that people with type c personality are more prone to cancer than people with other personality type. It happens because people with type c personality are more likely to have characteristics such as sensitivity and perspicacity, emotional inactivity, denial defence mechanism and unwillingness to express emotions. The people who hold back their feelings instead of expressing them are more willing to high adrenocortical level i.e. stress hormones. Such hormones have prohibitory effect on the defense of immunization of the body.

Characteristics of type c personality connected with stress level

The main characteristics are [3]:

  • Strong defense mechanisms leading to inability to verbalises and recognize the negative emotions of the subject;
  • Repeated negative reactions such as feelings of uselessness and hopelessness;
  • Inability to self–control in stress situations

Examples of Type c personality

  • John is a Type C personality. He is always meticulous about details, and he is highly organized in his tasks. He is very responsible and reliable, and he takes his work very seriously. He is also very conscientious and can be quite critical of himself and others. He tends to be quite reserved, and he is not one to express his feelings openly.
  • Maria is a Type C personality. She is very detail-oriented and prefers to take a methodical approach to problem-solving. She can be quite cautious, and she often second-guesses her decisions. She is also very conscientious and often puts in extra effort to make sure that her work is perfect. She has a tendency to be overly critical of herself and others, and she rarely expresses her emotions.

Advantages of Type c personality

Type c personalities have their own unique advantages. They include:

  • Being organized - Type c personalities are highly organized and take great pride in their ability to plan and execute tasks. They are excellent planners and can make sure that everything is in place before moving on to the next task.
  • Being detail oriented - Type c personalities are very detail oriented. They are always looking for the little things that could make a task or project better and ensure that everything is done to the highest standard.
  • Being good problem-solvers - Type c personalities have a knack for problem-solving. They are able to take a step back and analyze an issue from different angles, figure out the best approach to solve it and develop a plan of action.
  • Being loyal - Type c personalities are loyal to their causes and will do whatever they can to help out. They are not afraid to take risks in order to accomplish their goals and will go the extra mile to ensure success.

Limitations of Type c personality

Type c personality has several limitations. These include:

  • Difficulty expressing emotions – People with type C personalities may have difficulty expressing their emotions, which can lead to misunderstandings and difficulty building relationships.
  • Challenges forming relationships – People with type C personalities may find it difficult to form relationships due to their emotional repression and difficulty expressing themselves.
  • Poor coping skills – People with type C personalities may also have poor coping skills, making it difficult for them to deal with stress and other difficult emotions.
  • Low self-esteem – People with type C personalities may also have low self-esteem, making it difficult for them to take risks and be open to new experiences.
  • Rigid thinking – People with type C personalities may also have a tendency to think in a rigid, black-and-white manner, which can make it difficult to be open to new ideas or compromise.

Other approaches related to Type c personality

One approach to understanding type c personality is the Temoshok typology. Other approaches to understanding type c personality include:

  • The Five-Factor Model (FFM): This model suggests that a person's personality is made up of five broad traits: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience. Type c personality is characterized by low extraversion, low agreeableness, high conscientiousness, high neuroticism, and low openness to experience.
  • The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI): This model suggests that a person's personality is composed of four key traits: introversion, sensing, thinking, and judging. Type c personality is characterized by high introversion, sensing, thinking, and judging.
  • The Enneagram: This model suggests that a person's personality is composed of nine interconnected traits. Type c personality is characterized by a focus on perfectionism and order, a rational and analytical approach to problem solving, and a tendency to be judgmental and critical of others.

In summary, type c personality is described by Temoshok typology, the Five-Factor Model, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and the Enneagram. These all suggest that type c personality is characterized by a focus on perfectionism and order, a rational and analytical approach to problem solving, and a tendency to be judgmental and critical of others.

References

Footnotes

  1. Themoshok L. (1990)
  2. Sakineh A. N., Behnam M., Alireza H. (2015)
  3. Lală A., Bobîrnac G., Tipa R. (2010)

Author: Klaudia Trączyk