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	DISCover DISC Most people have predictable patterns of behavior and specific personality types. There are four basic personality types, also known as temperaments. The four types are like four parts of a pie. Before looking at each of the four parts, let’s look at the pie in two parts. These two parts are designated as outgoing and reserved. Think of it this way: some people are more outgoing, while others are more reserved.
	Outgoing people are more active and optimistic. Reserved types are more passive and careful. One type is not better than the other. Both types of behavior are needed, and both are important. Outgoing types need to learn how to be more steady and cautious. Reserved types need to learn how to be more dominant and inspiring.
What People Are Saying	There is another way to divide the pie. It can be divided into task-oriented and people-oriented. Some people are more task-oriented, and some are more relationship-oriented. Task-oriented types need to learn to relate better to others and become more interactive and sharing. People-oriented individuals need to learn to be more focused on doing tasks or things. They need to be more directing and correcting.
	Now, we can have a pie divided into four parts. We can visualize the four parts: D, I, S and C. Those people who we say are predominately “D” types are outgoing and task-oriented. Those who we say are predominately “I” types are outgoing and people-oriented. Those who we say are predominately “S” types are reserved and people-oriented. Those who we say are predominately “C” types are reserved and task-oriented. The “D” type can be described with words like: Dominant, Direct, Demanding, Decisive, Determined and Doer. The “I” type can be described with words like: Inspiring, Influencing, Inducing, Interactive, Impressive and Interested in people. The “S??” type can be described with words like: Supportive, Steady, Stable, Sweet, Sensitive and Status Quo. The “C?”? type can be described with words like: Cautious, Calculating, Competent, Consistent, Contemplative and Careful.
Listen to this radio interview with Angel Tucker about this book series!	No one is purely a “D” or an “I” or an “S??” or a “C?”. Everyone is a unique blend of these four types. If someone says that he is an “I / D” personality blend, that means that he is highest in the traits of the “I” (Inspiring type), and that he is next highest in the traits of the “D” (Dominant type). This, of course, is true of the other traits, as well. TAKE THE 4-PART , ONLINE COURSE FOR BETTER RELATIONSHIPS


Four Pals at the Park features David, whose primary traits are Dominant, Demanding, Direct, Determined, Decisive, Doer. David directs his friends through a play date at the park where they enjoy playing on the playground equipment and sharing a snack together.	Four Pals at the Zoo spotlights Iris, who is the Inspiring type. Her other qualities are Influencing, Involved, Impressive, Interesting, Imaginative, and Impulsive. Iris is a bundle of energy who is all about having fun and that is exactly what she and her friends experience as they visit all of the animals at the zoo.	Four Pals at a Party highlights Summer, who is more reserved than David or Iris. She is known as the Supportive, Steady, Stable, Secure, Sweet, Shy type. In this book, Summer is having a birthday party and in typical fashion, she thinks of others before herself. For her party, asks her guests to bring gifts to be shared with her furry friends at a local animal shelter! Enjoy this special birthday party with Summer and her friends.	Four Pals in Science Class focuses on Charlie who is Cautious, Competent, Careful, Correct and Conscientious. The setting is a science class in which each of the children is instructed to build a volcano for a contest. Charlie carefully researches volcanoes before he begins his project because he wants to be accurate. Each child's approach to the assignment reflects his or her personality style. Check this book out to see who wins the prize.