Cattell's 16 Factor Test Essay

It has always been pointed out that I have always been too hard on myself by ensuring everything I do to be faultless and compliant. As a matter of fact, these personalities can be further exemplified with the use of the Cattell’s 16 Factor Test results. To begin with, I agree with my 90% test result on dutifulness that implies devotion to rules and one’s duty. For instance, during my last term as the Supreme Student Government (SSG) Vice President in high school, I had an intense shouting match with my best friend. Every year, the seniors are grouped with the freshmen to compete in the most awaited Cheer dance competition that is organized by the SSG. I am highly expected to be impartial but am still allowed to help with the dance practice;
I questioned about the dimensions of the plane and confirmed that it will merit the group major deductions. The rules stated that the props must be approximately 2 meters in height and width but the airplane was almost three times as big and long. Thereafter, he insisted that I should give considerations as they are fully unaware of the dimensions of the props. In turn, I argued that all rules have been carried out beforehand and blamed them for not taking responsibility to be more conscious about the rules. He even got more furious when I used “us” in reference to the SSG officers as completely separated from “them”, my section, and thus accused me of not having any concern at all. Needless to say, I granted them no excuse to their mistake so they had to cut the airplane and decided to present it as five different props that could be formed into one big airplane. Rather than succumbing to the desire to win the most significant competition in my high school life, I chose to be committed to my responsibilities as a leader and did not regret getting into a fight with my best friend because it is truly imperative that rules must be applied to all
In other words, I would rather be rational than emotional during difficult times. I was in a strong and stable three year relationship that endured personality differences, family conflicts and even the Manila-Aklan long distance. However, in early 2016, he told me that his family will soon migrate in Canada. After several considerations, I thought that this challenge will strengthen our relationship but I finally decided to end it in November. Normally, one would break down after a breakup but I showed no severe sorrow. I analyzed the current and possible situations to arrive at a logical decision. One of the reasons is that our current situation was hardly bearable, let alone the Canada-Philippines distance especially when I have no plans of leaving the country. I realized that a long distance relationship is quite a heavy baggage for two 17 year olds to carry. It is with certainty that I made the right decision for the reason that when I allowed emotions to influence my decision, the consequences will be far more