High Self monitors typically change their behaviors in different situations.

Typical behaviors and descriptions of high self monitors: 

Positive:
-  better in job interviews
-  make more new friends 
-  adaptable
-  flexible 
-  popular

Negative:
-  talkative
-  lacking integrity 
-  wishy-washy
-  two-faced 

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Self monitoring refers to how much an individual changes their behavior in order to fit their situation better. High self monitors are very different in different situations whereas low self monitors have a more stable personality across situations. 

Self Monitoring

Funder, D. C. (2019). The personality puzzle. New York, NY: W. W. Norton &amp; Company.

The Personality Puzzle

High Self Monitors 

Low self monitors often remain consistent across situations. Their behavior is easier to predict and they stable in their actions. 
Typical behaviors and descriptions of lot self monitors:

Positive:
-  self-directed
-  has integrity 
-  consistent 
-  honest 
-  independent

Negative: 
-  insensitive
-  stubborn 
-  inflexible 
-  easily irritated

Low Self Monitors 

- Goal setting
- monitoring time
- metacognitive strategies; monitoring and evaluating progress toward achevement, adjusting learning strategies, mobilizing personal and environmental resources

The use of self-regulation strategies changes with age.

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