ICF illustration library English version
BODY FUNCTIONS

CHAPTER 1
MENTAL FUNCTIONS
global mental functions
b126 Temperament and personality functions
General mental functions of constitutional disposition of the individual to react in a particular way to situations, including the set of mental characteristics that makes the individual distinct from others.

Inclusion
functions of extraversion, introversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, psychic and emotional stability, and openness to experience; optimism; novelty seeking; confidence; trustworthiness

exclusion
intellectual functions (b117); energy and drive functions (b130); psychomotor functions (b147); emotional functions (b152)



b1260 b1261 b1262 b1263 b1264 b1265 b1266 b1267
Extraversion Agreeableness Conscientiousness Psychic stability Openness to experience Optimism Confidence Trustworthiness
Mental functions that produce a personal disposition that is outgoing, sociable and demonstrative, as contrasted to being shy, restricted and inhibited. Mental functions that produce a personal disposition that is cooperative, amicable, and accommodating, as contrasted to being unfriendly, oppositional and defiant. Mental functions that produce personal dispositions such as in being hard-working, methodical and scrupulous, as contrasted to mental functions producing dispositions such as in being lazy, unreliable and irresponsible. Mental functions that produce a personal disposition that is even-tempered, calm and composed, as contrasted to being irritable, worried, erratic and moody. Mental functions that produce a personal disposition that is curious, imaginative, inquisitive and experience-seeking, as contrasted to being stagnant, inattentive and emotionally inexpressive. Mental functions that produce a personal disposition that is cheerful, buoyant and hopeful, as contrasted to being downhearted, gloomy and despairing. Mental functions that produce a personal disposition that is self-assured, bold and assertive, as contrasted to being timid, insecure and self-effacing. Mental functions that produce a personal disposition that is dependable and principled, as contrasted to being deceitful and antisocial.


b1268 b1269
Temperament and personality functions, other specified Temperament and personality functions, unspecified


Illustrations copyright by TAI TAKAHASHI, International University of Health and Welfare.