Harrison Assessment Tests Interpreting Paradox Reports Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to Harrison's Paradox Theory, a behavioral trait is considered a genuine strength only when it is:

Accepted Answer

Balanced by its complementary, paradoxical trait.

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Exhibited with high intensity and frequency.

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A person's most dominant and natural tendency.

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Aligned with the requirements of a specific job role.

Question 2

A Paradox Report shows an individual has a high score in the 'dynamic' trait of Frankness and a low score in the 'gentle' trait of Diplomacy. In which quadrant would this person's behavioral pattern be plotted?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive Imbalance (Blunt)

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Balanced Versatility (Forthright Diplomacy)

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Passive Imbalance (Evasive)

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Balanced Deficiency (Avoids Communication)

Question 3

An employee's Paradox Report indicates a 'Balanced Deficiency' in the paradox of Organization, meaning they are low in both 'Organized' and 'Flexible'. Which of the following behaviors would most likely be observed?

Accepted Answer

The employee tends to be disorganized and struggles with both planning and adapting.

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The employee rigidly follows a plan, even when circumstances change.

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The employee is highly adaptable but struggles to create initial structure.

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The employee consistently creates and follows effective, well-structured plans.

Question 4

A manager is reviewing a team member's Paradox Report to create a development plan. The report shows a strong 'Passive Imbalance' in the 'Driving' paradox, with high 'Warmth/Empathy' and low 'Enforcing'. What is the most effective development strategy according to Paradox Theory?

Accepted Answer

Focus on developing the 'Enforcing' trait to balance their existing strength.

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Encourage the team member to be less empathetic to become tougher.

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Train the team member in a completely different area of weakness.

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Accept that this is a fixed trait and assign tasks that only require empathy.

Question 5

While debriefing a Paradox Report, a client is plotted in the 'Aggressive Imbalance' quadrant for the 'Opinions' paradox, indicating high 'Certain' and low 'Open/Reflective'. The client insists, 'I'm not dogmatic, I'm just decisive and clear!' This reaction is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The tendency for individuals to perceive their imbalanced strength as a sole virtue.

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A healthy expression of balanced versatility.

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A misunderstanding of the 'Open/Reflective' trait.

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An indication that the assessment results are likely inaccurate.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the function of the 'rippling shaded area' around the dot on a specific Paradox Graph?

Accepted Answer

It represents the normal range of the individual's behavior.

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It indicates the individual's desired score on the paradox.

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It shows the range of behavior under extreme stress.

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It highlights the ideal range for the associated job role.