* Perceives reality accurately and objectively; tolerates and even likes ambiguity; and is not threatened by the unknown.
* Accepts himself, others and human nature.
* Is spontaneous, natural, genuine.
* Is problem-centered (not self-centered), non-egotistical; has a philosophy of life and probably a mission in life.
* Needs some privacy and solitude more than others do; is able to concentrate intensely.
* Is independent, self-sufficient and autonomous; has less need for praise or popularity
* Has the capacity to appreciate simple and common place experiences; has zest in living, high humor, and the ability to handle stress
* Has (and is aware of) rich, alive, fulfilling “peak experiences,” or moments of intense enjoyment.
* Has deep feelings of brotherhood with all mankind; is benevolent, altruistic.
* Forms strong friendship ties with relatively few people; and is capable of greater love.
* Is democratic and unprejudiced in the deepest possible sense.
* Is strongly ethical and moral in individual (not necessarily conventional) ways; enjoys work in achieving a goal as much as the goal itself; is patient, for the most part.
* Has a thoughtful, philosophical sense of humor that is constructive, not destructive.
* Is creative, original, inventive with a fresh, naive, simple and direct way of looking at life; tends to do most things creatively ‹ but does not necessarily possess great talent.
* Is capable of detachment from culture; can objectively compare cultures and can take or leave conventions.