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MENTAL MODEL · M6590

DISC

DISC
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A behavioral style theory proposed by psychologist William Moulton Marston in 1928, identifying four behavioral styles: - D (Dominance): Direct, decisive, competitive, results-oriented - I (Influence): Enthusiastic, optimistic, sociable, persuasive - S (Steadiness): Patient, reliable, team-oriented, good listener - C (Conscientiousness): Analytical, precise, systematic, quality-focused

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Know yourself and others, adapt to different styles. DISC helps understand different people's communication preferences and behavioral motivations.

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A behavioral style theory proposed by William Moulton Marston in 1928. It projects behavioral tendencies onto two dimensions: ① People (passive ↔ active), ② Tasks (indirect ↔ direct), intersecting to form the four types D/I/S/C. The core is that "behavioral styles are observable and adaptable," not fixed personality labels, used to improve communication and collaboration efficiency.

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