Characteristics

• Perceive reality efficiently and can tolerate uncertainty
• Accept themselves and other for what they are
• Spontaneous in thought and action
• Problem-centred not self-centred
• Unusual sense of humour
• Able to look at life objectively
• Highly creative
• Resistant to enculturation but not purposely unconventional
• Concerned for the welfare of humanity
• Capable of deep appreciation of basic life-experience
• Establish deep satisfying interpersonal relationships with a few people
• Peak experiences
• Need for privacy
• Democratic attitudes
• Strong moral/ethical standards