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Using the following adjectives, please select five to six that best describe you. Once you have done this, have someone who knows you well select five to six adjectives. Compare those you selected to those your friend selected, and then place in the appropriate window of Johari’s model, the open area, blind area, unknown area, or hidden area. Then answer the following questions:
simple | brash | vulgar | unimaginative | violent |
withdrawn | childish | unhappy | irrational | insecure |
cynical | impatient | inane | imperceptive | hostile |
boastful | panicky | distant | loud | needy |
weak | smug | chaotic | self-satisfied | ignorant |
unethical | predictable | vacuous | overdramatic | blasé |
rash | foolish | passive | unreliable | embarrassed |
callous | patient | dull | dependable | insensitive |
humorless | powerful | intelligent | dignified | dispassionate |
sensible | proud | introverted | energetic | inattentive |
sentimental | quiet | kind | extroverted | able |
shy | reflective | knowledgeable | friendly | accepting |
silly | relaxed | logical | giving | adaptable |
spontaneous | religious | loving | happy | bold |
sympathetic | responsive | mature | helpful | brave |
tense | searching | modest | idealistic | calm |
trustworthy | self-assertive | nervous | independent | caring |
warm | self-conscious | observant | ingenious | cheerful |
wise | cowardly | organized | inflexible | clever |
witty | irresponsible | timid | glum | complex |
intolerant | selfish | unhelpful | aloof | confident |
The Johari Window