Online Assignment #2
Sydney Heyler
Section 310
My VALS
type was Experiencer/Innovator.
According to the VALS descriptions, Experiencers are motivated by
self-expression particularly through areas such as exercise, sports, outdoor recreation, and social activities. Experiencers seek variety and excitement in
their lives. I found this classification
very accurate; I love staying active and busy and thoroughly enjoy life’s
everyday excitements. The description also mentioned that while Experiencers
are easily excited by new possibilities, they’re also quick to cool. This is something I can relate to as
well. I like a fast-paced life but enjoy
some downtime as well. I cherish time to
myself as much as I do being active.
The one part of the Experiencer’s
description that I did not agree with was about being an avid consumer,
spending lots of money on things such as fashion and entertainment. While current trends do interest me, I tend
to be a very conservative spender, only purchasing things I really need.
The Innovator description fits a
successful, sophisticated leader. This
is a title I feel I can relate to. I
enjoy leadership positions and being in charge of groups. I would much rather lead than be told what to
do. I am also a very ambitious person
and strive for success and perfection in nearly everything that I do.
The one part of the innovator
description that I didn’t quite relate to was the stressed importance of one’s
image. My possessions and belongings
don’t necessarily reflect my personal tastes or independence. I prefer to show those things through my
actions, activities and values.
Overall I thought the VALS survey
did a fairly accurate job of categorizing me as an Experiencer/Innovator with
only a few simple questions. Despite a
few mismatched characteristics, the descriptions seemed very applicable to my
life.
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