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RIGID PERSON [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Characterology
  • Industrial and Economic Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
CONT

The rigid person is closed-minded, generally somewhat dogmatic toward life. Rigid people have a preference for neatness and orderliness. They are also inconsiderate of others, tend to be critical in judging others, and not very tolerant of others’ weakness.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Caractérologie
  • Psychologie industrielle et économique
  • Psychologie clinique
CONT

Si la personne influençable se fait dicter sa conduite par les gens de son entourage, la personne rigide, elle, est plutôt indifférente à leurs opinions […] rien ne peut la faire dévier de sa trajectoire... même si elle se rend compte qu'elle a tort.

Spanish

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