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Fact Checker

Fact Checkers are deliberate in deciding whether something is true.

Fact Checker

>Description :
Fact Checkers are deliberate in deciding whether something is true. They rely on specific information and observed experience to verify "what is" before arriving at a conclusion. Knowing all of the facts and filling in gaps are important to them, so they're frequently the last ones ready to make a definitive statement. Being bombarded with new and different information is stressful for Fact Checkers.
They'd rather weigh individual facts against each other one at a time. They like being super-prepared rather than having to deal with the unexpected, so they may seem to worry about rare exceptions to normal situations. They're likely to say things like "Did you consider...?" or "What if X and Y happen?"

>Easier :
1.Being in a structured environment.
2.Looking for possible exceptions to accepted truth.
3.Being a good listener about problems.
4.Gathering more facts.
5.Noticing when others have jumped to premature conclusion.

>Difficult :
1.Weighing multiple facts against each other simultaneously under time pressure.
2.Tolerating others when they jump to conclusions.
3.Debating or diagonising without a prescribed set of rules or guidelines.
4.Drawing conclusions based on only a few facts.

>Results Show :
1.You like making decisions deliberately, without time pressure.
2.You want to have as many facts as possible on the front end.
3.You’re careful and thorough and dislike being forced to jump to conclusions.
4.You want to avoid problems that might be hiding behind incomplete facts.
5.You’ll keep asking questions, and you’ll make sure you’re well-prepared.

>Aptitude Awareness :
As a detective, you follow the Inspector Lestrade model. You relentlessly pile up evidence, asking "just one more question" until the perpetrator can no longer maintain a claim to innocence. You like knowing all of the facts and seeking out those that are missing. You're most comfortable drawing conclusions at a deliberate, slower pace. Being bombarded with new and different information is stressful for you. You prefer analyzing individual facts one at a time rather than multiple ones simultaneously. You like being prepared rather than having to deal with the unexpected, and so tend to be aware of exceptions to normal situations or alternative interpretations of events.

>Tips :
1.Value your willingness to seek all the facts. But know when it's time to move on. Sometimes, it's better to be done than to be perfect.
2.Try to participate in situations where ensuring accuracy of facts is valued over speed in reaching conclusions.
3.Keep asking "what-ifs" even when others leap to conclusions right off the bat. You know a little more deliberation might make a difference.
4. Remember, even if others look ready to decide, they might still welcome more discussion. Raise your voice, but know when to quit.

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