Perceiving and Judging Exercise
Feb 6th, 20131) Have participants sort themselves into J and P groups using the following phrases:
JUDGING � J |
PERCEIVING - P |
Lifestyle is decisive, planned and orderly |
Lifestyle is flexible, adaptable and spontaneous |
Enjoys being decisive |
Enjoys being curious and discovering surprises |
Feels comfortable establishing closure |
Feels comfortable maintaining openness |
Works best when able to plan and can follow the plan |
Enjoys working on different projects as interest surfaces |
Schedules and plans to avoid anxiety |
Energized by deadlines and enjoys last minute rushes |
Does not easily tolerate uncertainty |
Able to tolerate ambiguity |
Likes definite order and structure |
Likes going with the flow |
2) Ask the J group to write three questions about people who prefer P.
3) Ask the P group to write three questions about people who prefer J.
4) Have the J group ask the P group their questions. Allow the P group to respond. Do not allow rebuttal from the J group.
5) Repeat this process with the P group asking the questions.
6) Process the activity.
a) Ask the P group:
i) Did the questions seem like statements in question form?
b) Ask the J group:
i) Did the questions seem like descriptions of behavior in question form?
This exercise may take 30-45 minutes.
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