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Notice: The Smurfs in the exhibit are small (+ or - 20 cm high) and are found solely at the bottom of the panels. This is to respect their real size as imagined by their creator Peyo, and also because they are the key elements of a child-oriented visit (3-8 years old).

LOCALISATION TEXTES MOYENS0.1 Signature Dove Self-Esteem Fund Presents:

WHO AM I?THE QUEST FOR MYSELF

Mur en miroir flou. Le visiteur doit le contourner. Il doit avoir l’impression de passer derrière pour entrer dans l’expo.

0.1 bande sonore Who am I?Do I really know myself?Where does my personality come from? Why am I like this? Do I have good self-esteem? Do I accept myself as I am? What distinguishes me from others? How are my relationships with others?

Bande sonore en continu : Ces questions sont dites à tour de rôle en français et en anglais en chuchotant.

0.2 La quête niveau adulte

(titre de la borne) The quest

Welcome, esteemed visitors, to this fabulous quest that is yours. Your noble goal will be to discover what makes you unique. To successfully complete your quest, you must answer the eight questions presented in the exhibit. You must write your answers on a sheet like this one. When you have finished, go to one of the computer terminals located in the centre of the exhibit, to enter your answers. You will then have a profile of your personality.

Ready? Go through the wall of appearances to the next station to get your first instructions. Good luck!

Station avec visuel fort représentant la quête. Cadre vidéo du donneur de quête (personnage un peu mystique, commandite de Télé-Québec). Cette même station se retrouve à plusieurs endroits dans l’expo, elle est un point de repère pour la quête.

0.3 The quest Children’s level

(Audio commentary): Voice of Brainy SmurfHello little human, I am Brainy Smurf. It’s great to meet you. I have a mission to smurfgest to you. To accomplish this mission, you have to stick blue Smurfickers in the right places, in squares like this one that you’ll discover as you go through the exhibition.Ready? Take a sheet of Smurfickers and come with me through the magic wall. This is going to be Smurfingly fantastic!

Illustration of Brainy SmurfSound track or text written in a bubble.Sample voting square.Sheets with 9 small blue stickers.

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0.4 There is a true quest for identity during adolescence. Who am I really? What do I like? Am I normal? Am I going to be liked? Although this inevitable life passage may be somewhat turbulent, it does lead to a better understanding of oneself. Knowing the essence of who you are results in a feeling of freedom and well-being, essential to beginning a fulfilling adult life.

Anecdotal text – all of these texts have the same format. Suggestion: photo frame, 2d1/2

0.5 Dear parents:The period of adolescence is a true quest for identity. Do you remember the many questions you asked yourself and the feeling of freedom that came with learning who you are? If your relationship with your adolescent is tumultuous, regard this as an essential stage in his or her development as he or she prepares to grow away from you. The success of this stage of life depends to a great extent on your ability to take a certain distance with respect to events involving your child.

The format for this message is identical every time. Ex.: parchment paper.

0.6 (Credits) 0.7 Panneaux des commanditaires/sponsors pannel

Zone 1: Setting: Carnival Subject: PersonalityMain message: What is personality?Goal: DEFINE the concept of personality from a scientific perspective. Major elements: Theatre stage, masks, characters (charlatan, scholar). Mood musicModule 1.1: Personality.

Goal Sample texts Means1.1 The quest

Your mission consists of first of all finding and observing the ink blots of psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach. Then, come back and choose the statement that bests corresponds with what you looked at and what you saw.

Message dit par le donneur de quête.- Visuel fort

1.1.1 What did you look at and what did you see in the inkblot of psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach?

I looked at the black spot as a unit and I saw two immobile creatures, such as two men or two bears, for example.

I looked at the black spot as a unit and I saw moving creatures, such as two dancing bears or two men clapping one another’s hands.

I focused on the different shades of white, grey and black and I saw an object of some kind.

At the end, the answers will be recorded to create personalized visual displays.

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I focused on the white zones and I saw an object of some kind. I focused on part of the blot only and I saw an object of some kind.

1.2To define the

concept of personality

Our personalityIn our day-to-day relationships, we each have our own way of perceiving, thinking and acting: our personality. It is a reflection of our individuality, our way of being. It is characterized by a certain consistency, coherence and continuity in our behaviour.

Zone intro message.- Text placed near the stage

1.2.1 The word “personality” comes from the Latin word “personna,” which refers to ancient Greek theatre masks.


1.3To present the theory on traits

Gentle, stubborn, aggressive, go-getter, kind…

Traits consistently describe the manner in which a person usually behaves. Identifying them allows us to predict a person’s behaviour in various circumstances. Most personality tests measure various personality traits quantitatively.

Masks to put on and mirror to see oneself from head to toe. The adjectives can be read only when the mask is put on.

1.3.1 On with the show!Do as an actor does – put on a mask and try a new personality!

masques d’animaux avec légende des traits + rideau. Cape d’animaux. Rideau décor.Si budget : éclairage interactif

1.3.2 Masculine traitsYou are a man. What does that involve? Not much, in fact. We should avoid overestimating the personality differences between men and women. The differences that exist have little significance and are observed in large groups of individuals. The clearest difference manifests itself in early childhood. It is highly probable that you were a little more aggressive and had a stronger desire to dominate than your female counterparts. You also likely had a greater ability to assert yourself than they did. These traits would be linked to the testosterone hormone. Over the years, you adjusted to ensure you would become an interesting choice for a partner. This is because, as in the animal kingdom, the transmission of your genes is the ultimate objective. To become an interesting choice, you must demonstrate that you have a remarkable personality. A few years back, to please women, men demonstrated more ambition and more zeal in terms of their career. Times have changed; social roles are less distinct and the personalities of men and women are more alike. Nonetheless, men generally remain more suspicious of other men who spend time with their partners; they may have doubts regarding paternity.

2 small dolls or puppets representing a man and a woman.Ex.: Colombine, Arlequin or PierrotTwo audio commentaries

Feminine traits3

You are a woman. What does that imply? Not much, in fact. We must avoid overestimating the personality differences between men and women. Those that exist have little significance and are observed in large groups of individuals. The clearest difference manifests itself in conflict management situations, particularly in childhood. Girls favour persuasion over confrontation. They are more empathetic than boys and generally assert themselves less. This is because they have a lower level of testosterone. Over the years, the personalities of men and women adjust to correspond with their social roles. As in the animal kingdom, women are responsible for creating life. They must therefore find a partner who interests them with the qualities they wish to pass on. They invest themselves more in their offspring, because their period of fertility is shorter and they can have no doubts as to their maternity.

1.4 In 1958, Pierre Culliford, better known as Peyo, created little blue creatures called “Smurfs”. The Smurfs all look alike. We can tell them apart by their accessories, and especially by their unique personalities.


1.4.1 (écrit sur un panneau) Vote for your favourite Smurf using 1 blue Smurficker. (Audio commentary: Voice of a narrator)Papa Smurf: he’s the wise village chief who looks out for all the Smurfs.Brainy Smurf: he’s always lecturing the others. That’s why he often gets bonked on the head.Handy Smurf: he repairs everything and invents all kinds of machines.Greedy Smurf: don’t leave any sweets around where he’s likely to be.Grouchy Smurf: he is never happy.Jokey Smurf: he just lives to play jokes on everyone.Lazy Smurf: Sh! Don’t wake him up!Nat Smurfling: he adores wandering through nature with his friend Flutterby.

Vote for your favourite Smurf using 1 blue sticker.

Illustration of eight Smurfs with their names and an audio description of their personality. Lights placed above the illustrations are synchronized with the descriptions.Place to vote

Careful: The sound and lighting must be synchronized!

1.4.1.1Message to parents

Dear parents: Smurf characters can be fantastic tools in the development of a child’s personality and self-esteem. Some of the Smurfs have bad characters and yet they are integrated into the village and have friends.

Highlighting a child’s positive behaviour only may incite him or her to deny a part of him- or herself, which is detrimental to self-esteem. Acknowledging “grouchy,” “lazy” and “greedy” behaviour may help children accept a part of themselves without feeling too guilty or too

The format for this message is identical every time. Ex.: parchment paper.Text placed at the adult level.

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ashamed. This is a great opportunity for a parent to educate a child without attacking him or her. For example, you could say, “Grouchy Smurf is funny, but if he always acts like that, no one is going to want to play with him any more!”

1.5 Expert or fraud? This title must appear above the two kiosks.

1.5.1 Let me introduce myself. I am Magnificus, the great scholar. I see via the stars and in the morphology of your face that you are a curious, shrewd person. You have a great quest to accomplish. If you tell me your name, I’ll be able to reveal its meaning for you. I’ll do calculations based on the letters in your first name and tell you what life has in store for you. If you write a sentence down for me, I will interpret your writing and you will know whether you are emotionally stable, despite the curve of your nose!

You must know that everything can be explained… we just have to look for the explanations... Kings recognize the wisdom of great scholars like me; they rely on us to make major decisions.

I see in my crystal ball that one day certain people will use our teachings to carry out terrible things. This will cause a great deal of controversy. You will have a hard time accessing our services; you will criticize us… but many will continue to buy our books. I’ll leave some here so you can consult them.

Have a grand time, dear visitor, and good luck with your quest.

Charlatan cut-out or 3D image.Crystal ball.Audio commentary – the voice must seem charlatan.Display case objects (old books + map of the sky), card-reader cards.

Adams (London) sextant and its wooden presentation boxEnd of the 18th centuryMusée de la nature et des sciences CollectionG-89-130 a and b Star identifier, Millar Instrument Co. Inc., Newark, NJ1945Musée de la nature et des sciences CollectionG-89-90-i

1.5.1.1a The interest I have in believing in something is not proof that it exists. Voltaire (Lettres philosophiques)

Table with books to consult. Astrology (Chinese, Inuit + traditional), numerology, calligraphy, facial expressions, first names, dreams…

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1.5.1.1b Write a sentence and analyze its slant. Writing on magnetic board.

1.5.1.2 (Interpretation)According to graphologists, slanting indicates the degree to which one masters feelings.

No slant, vertical: you control your feelings, your reason predominates. Slanted to the right: you are at emotional ease. Slanted to the left, backwards: you have psychological problems. Variable slanting: you are unstable; you don’t know what you want!

Scientifically, there is no significant correlation between personality and handwriting.

Notebook type binder

1.5.2 Hello, I am Dr. Rorschach. I can help you with your quest. I created a test to analyze your thoughts. I was inspired by the work of a noted neurologist, Sigmund Freud. This man studied functional disorders of the brain among patients with no lesions, but who were suffering internally. He invented a theoretical model of psychism and developed methods for exploring the unconscious, including hypnosis.

What do you see in this inkblot? (This question must be asked by Dr. Rorschach.)

Personality test excerpt: Rorschach’s inkblots

(Caption for the photo of Rorschach)Hermann Rorschach, Swiss psychiatrist (1884-1922).

General text.Illustration of Hermann Rorschach.

1.5.2.1 Note: The full Rorschach test involves a more comprehensive and more detailed interpretation of 10 pictures. It is impossible to make a diagnosis after examining one picture only.

What did you look at and what did you see in this inkblot?

I looked at the entire inkblot and I saw two fixed creatures, such as two men or two bears, for example.

Binder/notebook for the pretend Dr. Rorschach.

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Interpretation: You appear to be gifted with a logical, rigorous mind. You are able to accurately appraise things.

I looked at the entire inkblot and I saw two creatures in action, such as two bears dancing or two men clapping one another’s hands.

Interpretation: In addition to having a logical, rigorous mind and the capacity to appraise things, you demonstrate a certain assurance, creativity and dynamism.

I focused on the difference in nuance of the whites, greys and black and I saw some sort of object. Interpretation: You seem to have difficulty grasping new things.

I centred my attention on the white zones and I saw some sort of object. Interpretation: This may indicate that you are worried, timid, and lacking self-confidence.

I focused on only part of the blot and I saw some sort of object. Interpretation: This may indicate a lack of logic and imagination.

1.5.2.2 Important notice:

The validity of this test is questioned today. Psychoanalytical tests that confront individuals by requiring rapid reactions open the door to a wide range of responses and interpretation. Sometimes, a patient’s responses and attitude indicate to the psychiatrist the possible presence of a pathological disorder. That is why they are still sometimes used in psychiatry.

Well-positioned text – poster

1.5.2.3.1 Make the Smurfs talkComplete their sentences. Greedy Smurf — Me, I love to eat …

Nat Smurfling — Come Flutterby, let’s go…

Grouchy Smurf — Me, I don’t like…

Illustrations of 3 Smurfs Listening and recording mechanism so the children can complete the sentences.

The sentences are placed under each respective image, as close to the recording button as possible.

1.5.2.3.2 Cinema and psychoanalysis started at the same time, at the turn of the 20th century. The psychoanalyst became a theatre icon. We see psychoanalysts on the big screen more often than in hospitals or clinics.

Anecdotal text in a 2d1/2 photo frame to link the children’s interactive elements to the zone.

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2: Physiological aspectsZone 2: Setting: A giant brain: the high point of knowledge. Subject: The innate and the acquired.Main message: I am the sum of my synaptic connections.Goals: - EXPLAIN the origins and functioning of personality. - STIMULATE INTEREST in the sciences and the neurosciences in particular.Major elements: The brain, a model to assemble, the setting inside the brain with different influences.

2.1 The questFor your mission, you must think of your most striking memories and identify what, according to you, most influenced your personality.

Message dit par le donneur de quête.

2.1.1 What, according to you, has most influenced your personality? Your family (parents, brothers and sisters) Your family role (rank in the family, specific role) Your social environment or your living environment Upsetting events you have experienced Your relationships with your friends


2.2Text located on the brain’s doorstep

When I was a baby…Was I an easy baby? Curious? Fearful? One thing is for sure, I was already unique. When we compare three very young children, we quickly notice that they act differently: they each have their own temperament, dictated by their genetics.

We tend to remain true to our initial temperament unless events occur that change it. The influence of heredity on personality, somewhere between 40% and 50%, is less than its influence on physical traits (80%) and intelligence (70%). Therefore, we are not a slave to our genetic predispositions.

Enter the brain to discover how it works and uncover the influences that have contributed to forging your personality.

Zone intro message.Montage with a number of baby photos.

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2.2.1 Until around 1950, most psychologists thought that parents, mothers in particular, formed the personality of their children in a definitive manner.

Anecdotal text – all of these texts have the same format. Suggestion: Photo frame, 2d1/2

2.3Outside the brain

My influences Outside the brain. Five audio commentaries and five photo montages. These photos are hanging more or less everywhere. They light up (the background lights up) when the headset is picked up.

2.3.1 My family environment Do you think that your family environment influenced you? Do you have brothers and sisters? If yes, how do you explain your personality differences? The children within a family are different in part because of their unique innate characteristics that cause their parents to treat them differently. Differences are also enhanced by the children’s need for independence. A study conducted on identical twins separated at birth showed the importance of innate traits and the influence of acquired traits. One of the most famous cases was that of Oskar and Jack. Separated at the age of six months, they were reunited at age 46. One of them had been raised in Nazi Germany, the other in a Kibbutz in Palestine. However, they had the same ways of thinking, the same look. They were both married at age 18, each to a woman with blonde hair — which is common in Germany, but much less so in Israel. They both got divorced after three years and remarried, again to blonde-haired women. They each had a German Shepherd to which they had given the same name. In short, they were much more alike than a pair of twins raised together. Each feeling unique, they never felt the need to stand out from one another.

Photos of families with babies + photo of Oskar and Jack.Audio commentary with a stick phone.

2.3.2 My roleDid you have a specific role when you were a child? The responsibilities of children born on a farm or into a family business are generally greater than those of other children. In the same vein, expectations pertaining to children who have sick brothers, sisters or parents are different from those pertaining to children living in families with good health. At times, expectations differ according to whether a boy or a girl is involved. Although there is usually very little difference in personality attributable to family rank, it has been noted that different roles may have an impact on career choices. Thus, in a family of three children, the eldest is often expected to set the example. In many families, the eldest sibling later chooses a structured, conventional, socially recognized job. The second child often has the impression of being forgotten; there is more latitude to become what he or she really wants. Later, he or she will tend to work in a position in which human relations are important.

Audio commentary.Photos representing social roles.

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Lastly, the youngest child generally seeks to imitate the eldest. The needs of the youngest are often taken care of. These children are often rebellious, acting as the family clown. Many later opt for non-conventional jobs or become artists. It must not be concluded that those with the same occupation have similar personalities, only that many of them have the same family rank.

2.3.3 My living environmentWhat kind of environment did you live in? What influences did you experience that distinguish you from others? Was religion very important in your home? Most members of the same culture share certain personality characteristics. Are you from a disadvantaged environment or the opposite: were you well provided for? Our belonging to a social class changes our way of defining situations and reacting to them. Were your parents separated? If so, that may have changed your perceptions of love relationships. Did your parents fight for a specific cause? In your quest to discover your personality, you must understand that a number of elements may have influenced your way of being. The life journeys of people of the same generation are marked by the same major historic events and the same technological advances. These people share certain personality characteristics.

Audio commentary.Photos representing living environments.

2.3.4 Traumatic eventsHave you experienced traumatic events? These events leave their marks; they can change our lives or our ways of dealing with life. Due to their genetics, some people are more predisposed than others to handle difficult, potentially traumatic situations. The presence of a mentor – a sympathetic person who spends time with you, knows you, has confidence in you and guides you as needed – can be life-saving. In our society, many grandparents play this role with their grandchildren.

With strong self-esteem, we can even use traumatic events in a constructive way. Resilience is made possible thanks to reflection, communication, guidance, commitment, creativity and humour. You are thus not forever limited by psychological injuries that may have transpired in the past. Rest assured, you can get through them and become a very balanced person.

Photo(s) representing a traumatic situation(s).

Audio commentary.

2.3.5 My relationships with othersWhat were your first friendships like? Your temperament pushed you to spend time with certain people more than others. Were these good people? Did they have a good influence

Photo of a gang of friends.Audio commentary.

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on you? For the first time, the responsibility for interacting fell on your shoulders since your parents were not there to intervene. You had to be careful, because others could choose to no longer speak to you, to hate you, or on the contrary to love you and to admire you. And since the opinion of peers means more than anything, you had to adjust. These first experiences of personality expression had a significant impact. Your relationships have surely changed certain aspects of your personality. Thus, your friends helped differentiate you even more than your brothers and sisters did.

2.3.6 One day, a Smurf was stung by a Bzz fly, and he turned purple with rage. He started biting other Smurfs who also became purple with rage. The epidemic spread and all the Smurfs in the village turned purple. Happily, Papa Smurf found a remedy: the pollen from a flower.

Did you know that after having been stung by the Bzz fly and after having recovered, one of the Smurfs was left with after-effects from his purple period? It’s Grouchy Smurf! When we become aware of the events a person has experienced, we are able to better understand his or her behaviour.

Sound recordingIllustration of a few comic strip frames.

2.3.6.1 (In a bubble: by a Smurf)What about you? Come and tell me what Smurfs you with rage.

Message in a bubble: said by a Smurf to make the transition.

2.3.6.2 Put a blue Smurficker on the situation that makes you the angriest.

When someone takes my belongings.When I have to hurry.When I try to do something and it’s too hard.When others don’t want to play with me.When others don’t understand what I want.When someone gives me orders.When someone makes fun of me.

Illustrations of six choices of answers with space to vote.

2.3.6.3 Dear parents:Did you know that trauma in children is often caused by an adult’s not solving or intervening in a situation? Such inaction often has more consequences than the event in and of itself. To overcome a traumatic situation, one must act like Papa Smurf, in other words, be firm with the bad individual and gentle like the pollen of a flower with the distressed child.

The format for this message is identical every time. Ex.: parchment paper.

Placed at the adult level.

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2.4Inside the brain

Inside the brainAmbient sound track with sounds from a living environment: joy, pain, success, failure…

2.4.1 (Sur le panneau)Your brain is divided into two hemispheres, each composed of four parts or lobes. The frontal lobes are the centres of thought, memory and reasoning. They appear to be the focal point for personality.

The right frontal hemisphere is associated with the activation of negative emotions and shyness.

The left frontal hemisphere is associated with positive emotions, as well as with daring and weak inhibition.

Model of the brain to assemble Diagram with identification of the lobes and legends.

(Sur la console)Page couverture Step by stepAssemble the various parts of the brain.

Step 1:Connect the two sections of the neocortex. This part of our brain enables us to learn.

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Step 2:Assemble the two parts of the limbic system, then insert them into the cavity. The limbic system is the seat of various emotions such as aggressiveness, fear and pleasure.

Step 3:One at a time, insert the two temporal lobes. These regions are involved in hearing, language, memory and vision.

Step 4:One at a time, add the two parts of the reptilian brain. The reptilian brain ensures vital functions, such as heart rate, respiration and body temperature.

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Step 5:Place the brain thus assembled onto the base of the head.

2.4.1.1 The personality of people suffering from Alzheimer’s does not change as long as the illness is restricted to zones linked to memory. It is only at a very advanced stage of the illness that changes in personality are noticed.

Anecdotal text – cadre numérique

A violent blow to the head can affect the structure of the brain and significantly change personality. Victims no longer recognize themselves. Their loved ones find that they have changed. Victims must go through a long period of adjustment, not always easy to handle.

2.4.2 Neurons at work Your brain contains billions of neurons. Your neurons receive information, store it and transmit it to other neurons or cells. They communicate with one another via junction zones called synapses. These chemical transmissions involve the release of substances called neurotransmitters.

Your way of doing things corresponds with neuron selection in the synapses pathways.

Model of a neuron with plasma interactive light.Video of a neuron in action – Université Laval

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2.4.3 Cerebral chemistryHow are you? For a psychiatrist, this question could be formulated like this: How is your brain’s chemistry doing? Chemical balance is essential to maintaining your regular activities. If for any reason chemical changes take place, mental disorders appear.

(Medication legend)

Text placed outside the door to a medicine cabinetBoxes of medication inside a medicine cabinet with the legend text placed close by.

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Should there be a chemical imbalance in the brain, the psychiatrist may prescribe medication to restore its balance. Then, changes in the patient’s personality and his or her mood will be noticed. Personality changes may also be the result of side effects related to medication for other types of illnesses.

Antipsychotic drugs (to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia) olanzapine (Zyprexa®) quetiapine (Seroquel®)

Antidepressants (to treat depression) venlafaxine (Effexor XR®) nortriptyline (Aventyl®) bupropion HCl (Sandoz®) phenelzine sulfate (Nardil®) Stimulants (to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder )

methylphenidate hypochloride (Ritalin®) slow-release methylphenidate (Concerta®)

Hormones (to alleviate menopausal symptoms)

conjugated estrogens (Premarin®)

2.4.3.1 In addition to presenting a distraction, exercise causes a chemical reaction in the brain that helps re-establish mood.

Anecdotal text – cadre numérique

Drug use can change the brain’s chemistry and result in hallucinations and psychotic delirium. It may also contribute to the development of mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychic disorder due to the excess of a neurotransmitter, dopamine. This disorder affects at least 5% of the population. Current treatments use stimulants that have paradoxical effects on hyperactive patients: the stimulants calm a person’s restlessness and enhance his or her attentiveness. Hyperactivity is not considered a personality disorder, but it is associated with inattention, impulsiveness and disorganization.

A person is more likely to develop chemical imbalances in the brain if there is a history of mental illness in his or her family.

2.4.3.2 Papa Smurf prepares a personality potion. He mixes genes and acquired personality traits.

(Instruction)Prepare the potion for your personality.

Illustration of Papa Smurf preparing a potion Flasks and inscriptions: genes (innate) + traits (acquired).

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(On each flask of blue potion) Genes (innate) – Activity level Genes (innate) – Ability to adapt Genes (innate) – Disposition Genes (innate) – Attention level Genes (innate) – Sensitivity

(On each flask of yellow potion) Traits (acquired) – Signs of affection Traits (acquired) – Birth of a brother or sister Traits (acquired) – Moving Traits (acquired) – Comfort/Care Traits (acquired) – Outing with Dad

Illustration of a pot in 3D with the image of a backlit potion. Around the pot is a shelf with holes into which the flasks are inserted. There is writing on the bottles, ex. innate and disposition (Fr. + Eng.).

2.4.4 Personality disordersAccording to an American study, 6% to 9% of the population suffers from personality disorders. These disorders can affect anyone, but generally appear during adolescence or early adulthood. They cause great personal and family distress and impede social interaction. They are difficult to treat, in particular because the patient refuses to accept that a problem exists.

Freud defined mental health as the capacity “to work and to love.” Most mental health specialists still use this definition.

(Legend for the two MRI images)Some disorders can be observed on medical images. The loss of brain tissue in a schizophrenic patient can be seen here.

(Book legend)The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) is a tool for classifying mental disorders used by psychiatrists worldwide. It describes in greater detail 10 personality disorders divided into three groups.

(This paragraph should be handled differently: next to the cardex, for example)Consult the various personality disorders.)

General text for the three categories.

MRI with signs of schizophrenia.

Book: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

2.4.4a Caution: We all have some of the characteristics of personality disorders to a certain degree.

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However, if the tendencies are extreme and problematic, don’t hesitate to consult a health professional for a diagnosis.

2.4.4.1 Eccentric personalitiesThey act very strangely…

Paranoid personalities are distrustful and suspicious of others. They interpret the intentions and gestures of others as vicious. If a delirious state occurs, it is described as paranoia.

Schizoid personalities are detached; they live alone, without feeling any consequences. They show no interest in others. Signs of sympathy or affection mean nothing to them and they almost never express their emotions.

Schizotypal personalities are excessively shy. You could say that they don’t know how to act with others. They do not see or understand things in the same way. They believe bizarre things and express themselves strangely.

Illustration + cardex

2.4.4.2 Dramatic, emotional personalitiesThey have problems controlling their emotions and an ever-present need to monopolize attention. Often, they are simply afraid of being abandoned.

Antisocial or sociopathic personalities have no regard for others and couldn’t care less about their rights. They are oblivious to human emotion, even their own. Thus, they show no signs of fear when they are threatened by suffering.

Borderline personalities have interpersonal relationships that are unstable and delicate. They lack confidence in themselves. They are impulsive and demonstrate self-aggressive behaviour.

Histrionic personalities demonstrate exaggerated emotional behaviour. They are on a never-ending quest for attention. They try to make themselves stand out, seduce, attract notice or seek compassion. This disorder affects close to 3% of the population, mostly women.

Narcissistic personalities behave in a grandiose, whimsical manner. They have a strong need to be admired. They lack empathy. They are obsessed with fantasies of success and power. In situations that damage their sense of self-worth, they are ashamed and extremely humiliated.

Illustration + cardex

2.4.4.3 Anxious or fearful personalities Illustration + cardex

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Fear prevents these people from acting normally.

Avoidant personalities feel they are inferior and inadequate. They are hypersensitive to negative judgement.

Obsessive-compulsive personalities are perfectionists. They are preoccupied with things being in order and with mental and interpersonal control.

Dependent personalities are not capable of functioning properly on their own. They are often submissive, and indeed passive. They are terribly afraid of solitude and split-ups. It appears that fear of being abandoned is the fundamental cause.

3: Self-esteemSetting: A machine or control room Subject: The role and importance of self-esteem in personality development Main message: The power we have over ourselves depends on our self-esteemGoals:- STIMULATE a personal process to enhance self-awareness and self-esteem;- INCREASE AWARENESS of the importance of self-esteem in personality development. Major elements: A game with a ball and a track; a complex, interactive mechanical system with lights, dials and audio commentaries; a bubble game.Machine room ambience (dials, valves, gears) with ambient sound track

3.1 The questYour mission is to discover the social pressure that affects you the most.

Message dit par le donneur de quête.Visuel fort

3.1.1 Which social pressure affects me the most? Performance, pressure to succeed. Appearances, the obligation to be handsome and in shape or beautiful and thin. Material wealth: the pressure to have more and more material goods.


3.2 Under constructionWe are not slaves to our personalities; we are the directors. Our genetics differentiate us, so that we deal with events in a different manner. We can compare this scenario with these balls and their shape. (Put an image of the balls here.)But these balls follow their tracks. What differentiates us is the capacity we have to see ourselves in action, to rate ourselves, and adjust ourselves. How we “roll” depends to a great extent on how we perceive ourselves, our value in our own eyes, our personal esteem. Positive self-esteem enables a person to take control over his or her life.

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(Game instructions) Control the track the ball takes. Select your starting point and move the barriers.

The word innate should be written on the balls, the word environment on the starting squares, and the word events on the barriers.

Game with balls of different formats and materials representing innate characteristicsThe starting squares represent the environmentThe barriers represent happy events and difficult experiences

3.3 The road to oneselfWhen our personality is being formed, a number of social recognition indicators play a role in boosting our spirit or self-esteem. Our successes give us energy, motivate us to go forward and enable us to handle failures. Along the way, we refer to our past and consider societal demands. The road is sometimes ridden with pitfalls: failures and rejections that may take the wind out of our sails.

Mechanical system with dials, steering wheel, graphic, emergency lights and sound tracks. NOTE: This must be mechanical and make noise. Crib toys for young children should be used as inspiration.

A mirror (rear-view) is required with a “my past” inscription and a screen that observes “society.” Pressure valves are a possibility. Names of dials: love, friendship, affection, esteem of others.

3.3.1 In addition to developing the esteem others have of us, kindness and gratitude create a sentiment beneficial to our self-esteem. Have you been kind to someone today?


3.3.2 Sometime we cannot do it alone, we need help.

Despite their good intentions and the efforts they devote to enhancing their self-worth, some individuals do not succeed in having strong self-esteem. They thus experience an additional failure. To solve the situation, they must have recourse to a different approach that attacks the sources of the problem. Sometimes its origin is rooted in deep wounds.


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3.3.3Jeu sur borne informatique avec un volant.

(*** Les questions sont à la fin du scenario.)

The road to self-esteem Congratulations! You selected the best directions and took the ideal route. The only explanation for your tank being low is due to events over which you had no control.

Well done, you had a great trip, even though you didn’t always go in the best direction. Your fuel reserve is also low because of events over which you had no control.

Careful! You didn’t choose the best directions. Our self-esteem is created in part by how we choose to act.

Careful, you didn’t choose the best directions. Your decisions are not helping you build your self-esteem.

You forgot to choose a direction.Use the steering wheel to manoeuvre.

Careful, you didn’t choose the best directions. Your decisions are not helping you build your self-esteem.

Caution: THIS GAME’s goal is to show that your choices and the events you experience have an impact on your self-esteem. It is not meant to measure your self-esteem. HAVE FUN!

Jeu sur borne à être développé avec Multimage : mettre un volant qui nous permet de choisir des parcours avec manettesDans le jeu il faudra s’assurer, d’une façon ou d’une autre, de donner des trucs pour développer notre estime de soi.

Nous avons une réserve « estime personnelle » avec deux manettes : mettre en réserve, puiser dans les réserves.Nous avons aussi une manette « évaluer la situation » et une manette « réparer ».

3.4 My helmet Self-esteem is like a helmet that protects us. The more resistant and solid it is, the more it pushes away the pressures of society and allows us to become ourselves.

Text placed in front of a seat and a helmet, set-up resembling a hair salon.

3.4.1 (Audio commentary) We all have values and we should not ignore them. When our actions are consistent with our values, our self-esteem increases, but if we do not respect our values, our self-esteem declines. Self-esteem is present throughout a lifetime. It is never too late to heighten, build or reconstruct it. An accident or the loss of a job can destroy a person whose self-esteem is based on his or her success, wealth or appearance. Individuals who are proud of themselves because of

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their personal values, such as their integrity, are more emotionally resistant, and thus more interesting to be around.

Now, take a moment to relax, to take care of yourself. Simplify your life. Stop judging yourself and be proud of yourself. To help you, surround yourself with people you like and care about, whose feelings are reciprocal.

3.5 Social pressure: Be careful! Title above a group of three periscopes with images

3.5.1 Performance For about 30 years, the concept of performance has taken on excessive proportions. We have to be good workers, have ambition, be good parents, have a clean house, be in good physical shape, be likeable… higher and higher performance levels are demanded of us.

It is dangerous to let ourselves be trapped by the pressure to perform, to the detriment of our mental and physical health. Having high self-esteem means showing you are able to say “No.” It means giving oneself the right to disappoint or fail and to follow one’s own path.

Images reflecting stress and pressure

3.5.2 AppearancesToday, girls want to be thinner, taller, blonder, more voluptuous… This is because the media shows them stereotypes of beauty often impossible to achieve, images of perfect but surreal women that have been touched up. It’s not a coincidence that eating behaviour disorders are closely related to problems of self-esteem.

Having a strong sense of self-esteem means being content with yourself and accepting yourself as you are today, without abandoning the idea of change in the future. A person with high self-esteem is able to put on a bathing suit, regardless of the shape of her body.

Images reflecting appearances – including photo with bathing suit

3.5.3 Material abundanceEach one of us needs a roof, food and clothing. A big house with a double garage, in-ground pool and the latest model of car are not essential for happiness. A person with healthy self-esteem doesn’t need to imitate the neighbours to feel good about him- or herself.

Images representing material abundance accessible via a periscope

3.6 A new bodyA growth spurt

New shapesPimples

Unsightly hair

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A nose that is very predominantAt puberty, the body changes very quickly. We no longer find ourselves quite as handsome or as pretty. At times, we end up twisting reality. Our self-esteem takes a beating. The more our self-esteem is affected, the harsher our judgement. We fall into a vicious circle.

Do the people I love have perfect bodies?

3.6.1 During growth spurts, feet and hands tend to develop first, followed by legs and forearms. These changes cause a certain disproportion in the limbs, for a certain time. No need to panic! Everything will balance out on its own later.


3.6.2 Body markings, such as tattoos and piercing, often serve as a “personal rite.” They enable one to appropriate his or her body and inscribe his or her identity thereon. They also represent an assuming of autonomy with respect to the family, and a positioning vis-à-vis society.


3.6.3 According to Dr. Susie Orbach, the simple fact of looking at a magazine for three minutes lowers a woman’s self-esteem by 80%.


3.6.4 The Dove Self-Esteem Fund was created to foster positive self-esteem in women and girls. Computer terminal with access to the Dove Self-Esteem FundPamphlets on the Dove Self-Esteem Fund

3.7 The clothes don’t make the Smurf!Is Vanity Smurf more handsome than the others?

Yes, he is more handsome.No, he looks like the others.

An illustration of Vanity Smurf. Two spaces for voting.

3.7.1 Dear parents:Although you may regard your child as the prettiest or most handsome in the world, don’t go overboard telling him or her so. This quality should be referred to in your comments much less often than his or her outer beauty and qualities. Talking about beauty accords it a certain importance. Children who build their self-esteem upon their looks rather than on their personal qualities are much more fragile during adolescence, when their bodies change.

The format for this message is identical every time. Ex.: parchment paper.Placed at the adult level.

3.8 A Smurf with character!Do you like Grouchy Smurf? The other Smurfs really seem to like him even if he is never

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happy.

Yes, I like Grouchy Smurf.No, I don’t like Grouchy Smurf.

Two spaces to vote

3.8.1 Dear parents:You have a great deal of influence on the self-esteem of your child. The best advice I can give you is to take the time to play with him or her. Happy times spent with your child will be etched in his or her memory and have a significant impact on his or her development. You will thus be showing your child that he or she is important to you. Don’t sabotage a fun or enjoyable situation by taking advantage of the situation to continually correct him or her. Be honest and sincere, taking the child’s age, capabilities and skills into consideration. Try to be logical, constant and especially full of unconditional love.

The format for this message is identical every time. Ex.: parchment paper.Placed at the adult level.

Zone 4: Setting: A mysterious location to discover, with a long, circular sofa in the middle of the room. The room has six sides, including five doors. To discover the theme, the doors behind the see-through curtains must be opened.Subject: The big fiveMain message: Who am I?Goals:

EXPLAIN the origins and functioning of personality; STIMULATE INTEREST in the sciences and the neurosciences in particular.

Major elements: Personality tests4.1 Careful:

You are now going to go within yourself, on the quest for your personality. You will have to ask yourself questions about the five major dimensions of your personality. The “big five” form a work tool widely used by psychologists to describe a personality. It refers to five unique personality traits.

Module style quête

4.1.2 This Smurf is an unknown Smurf.Enter inside to choose five traits for his personality.

Panel with a Smurf.

Introversion — Extraversion4.2The test

Your need for interaction The introversion — extroversion scalePlace the balls beside the statement that most resembles your personality. If both statements resemble you to the same extent, then place two balls beside each one.

Two sets of statements placed on each side of a ball cage containing four balls

and six rows.The game is placed behind the doors.

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1a) I am warm-hearted. 1b) I am reserved and distant.

2a) I enjoy the company of others. I seek it.2b) I do not seek social stimulation; I avoid it.

3a) I speak without hesitation and I am often the leader in a group. 3b) I keep at a distance and prefer to let others talk.

4a) I am energetic. I need to be constantly occupied.4b) I am calm.

5a) I need entertainment and stimulation.5b) I don’t feel the need to be stimulated.

6a) I tend to laugh often and to be optimistic.6b) Without being unhappy, I am less lively and exuberant.

4.2.1 (Results)

Count the total number of balls on the left side of the ball cage.

If there are 20 or more:I am very extroverted. A lot of people would like to have my audacity. To be in sync with my personality, I should make choices that allow me to be in contact with people often, where I could be challenged and do lots of different things. Careful, some of us have a higher risk of experiencing problems with alcohol or drug use.

If there are between 15 and 19:I am more or less extroverted. I am regarded as likeable. To be in sync with my personality, I should make choices that allow me to be in contact with people regularly. I should also vary my activities for a break from routine.

If there are between 10 and 14:I am neither introverted, nor extroverted. On occasion I enjoy the presence of others and of large groups and I sometimes act energetically and with optimism. At times, I dare to be


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talkative. I need both aspects to be happy.

If there are between 5 and 9:I am more or less introverted. Others find me calm. I am comfortable with solitude. I do well in a routine. To be in sync with my personality, I should choose activities that involve reflection.

If there are 4 or less:I am very introverted. I do well with solitude. I don’t have the exuberance of extroverts. I am reserved, independent and constant. Others find me thoughtful. To be in sync with my personality, I should make choices that allow me to find myself alone often.

4.2.2 .1 InnateIt is in large part my genes that determine whether I am extroverted or introverted. The fact that I need or do not need interaction may be seen as the predominance of one or the other of my frontal hemispheres. If I am introverted, it’s also because my cerebral cortex is more sensitive to stimuli and thus too much stimuli stresses me.

On the other side of the doors

4.2.2.2 AcquiredMy environment can influence my introversion/extroversion dimension. In adolescence, extroverts are more popular. Introverts will often try to imitate them. A setting that encourages a person to be amiable fosters discussion, thus extroversion. An environment that shows an interest in a person’s sentiments promotes introversion, an aspect equally important in forming personality.

4.2.3 Psychological advice

Psychological advice

The simple fact of knowing whether the person with whom we are talking is introverted or extroverted can help guide our behaviour towards him or her.

Text placed in the centre, near an audio commentary – accessible from a central location.

4.2.3.1 How to act with an introvert (this must be written next to the button)

(Audio commentary)If you are dealing with an introverted child, be aware that he or she will be more responsive to your disapproval and to a punishment than to a reward and will have a greater need for your encouragement and your reassurance. If you set rules, the child will easily integrate

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them and follow them.

If you are dealing with an introverted adult, don’t rush him or her. This person reflects on things and chooses his or her words carefully. Ask him/her questions; suggest avenues of thought. Time is your friend.

How to act with an extrovert (this must be written next to the button)

(Audio commentary)If you wish to discipline an extroverted child, it’s better to do so by promising a reward than making a threat. He or she will respect your wishes much more easily! It’s part of this child’s nature. He or she adores surprises.

If you are dealing with an extroverted adult, remember that this person needs others around to motivate him/her and present challenges. You can interrupt such an individual without offending him/her, as long as you keep him/her curious and demonstrate interest. Such a person loves action.

4.2.4 What does this Smurf prefer?

Doing things on his own

Being with friends

Two illustrations indicating two opposites and two spaces to vote.

4.3 Your emotionsThe anxiety scalePlace the balls beside the statement that most resembles your personality. If both statements resemble you to the same extent, then place two balls beside each one.

1a) Faced with a new situation, I am anxious and I think about what could go wrong.1b) Faced with a new situation, I remain calm and relaxed.

2a) I regularly experience anger, frustration and bitterness. 2b) I am easy to live with and I don’t often get angry.

3a) I am often depressed. 3b) I am rarely depressed.

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4a) I am shy. I am sensitive to ridicule.4b) I am completely at ease. Embarrassing social situations really don’t bother me.

5a) I am impulsive. 5b) I am thoughtful.

6a) I feel vulnerable. 6b) I feel firmly in control.

4.3.1 (Results)


If there are 20 or more:I have lots of worries and experience lots of tension. My emotions interfere with my ability to reason. My stress management strategies are ineffective. I may be a little more at risk of developing problems of a psychiatric nature.

If there are between 15 and 19:I react negatively in various situations. I tend to feel fear, sadness, shyness, anger, guilt and distaste. My stress management strategies have little effectiveness.

If there are between 10 and 14:I am halfway along the scale of emotional stability. I sometimes experience negative emotions, such as fear, sadness, shyness, anger, guilt and distaste. My stress management strategies are effective at times.

If there are between 5 and 9:I am usually calm, even-tempered, relaxed and capable of handling stressful situations without too much upset. My stress management strategies are generally effective.

If there are 4 or less:I am very emotionally stable. In most circumstances, I remain unruffled. My stress management strategies are very effective.


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4.3.2.1 Neurological explanations

InnateMy organism secretes a steroid hormone known as cortisol that helps deal with stress. Studies suggest that the quantity of cortisol released is 60% heredity-related.


4.3.2.2 AcquiredLiving conditions during my childhood may have played a significant role in my responsiveness to events. I have registered experiences that were stressful, or appeared dangerous in my memory, and I react accordingly. To achieve greater emotional stability, I must experience notable, diverse, positive experiences.

4.3.3 Psychological adviceTo be happier and have fewer negative thoughts, we often have to change our habits. But this requires time and perseverance. In fact, we must modify the pathway of the connections in our brains, obliging them to take other routes.

Spin the wheel to discover your challenge of the month!- Not everything can be perfect. I am learning to accept my limits.

- Nothing is purely negative; I’m looking for potentially positive elements.

- Stress causes negative emotions. I’m looking for ways to relax.

- Negative feelings don’t do anyone any good. I’m moving on to something else.

- Rehashing the same ideas does not solve a problem. I am finding the causes of my problems and seeking ways to solve them.

- Making comparisons does not lead to happiness. Instead, I am focusing on what makes me happy.

- Difficult times seem less serious when they are put into perspective. I’m sending positive thoughts to those facing much more difficult circumstances than mine.

- Happiness is not found by satisfying material desires. I have a plan for happiness and I’m sticking to it.

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- Happiness is not freely given; it must be built. I’m opening myself to happiness and I’m asking myself what I could do to be happy.

- Laughter is soothing; it increases the production of endomorphin. I find an opportunity to laugh every day.

4.3.4 Does this Smurf have confidence in the other Smurfs?

Yes, he has confidence in them.

No, he is wary, he is afraid of the other Smurfs.


Your state of mindScale of open-mindedness to the experience

4.4 The question Your state of mindScale of open-mindedness to the experiencePlace the balls beside the statement that most resembles your personality. If both statements resemble you to the same extent, then place two balls beside each one.

1 a) I have a lively, active imagination.1 b) I don’t waste my time daydreaming.

2 a) I appreciate art and beauty.2 b) Art rarely stirs my emotions.

3 a) I am tuned in to my emotions and I experience them intensely.3 b) I attach little importance to my emotions.

4 a) I prefer things to be new and different.4 b) I don’t appreciate change.

5 a) I have a curious nature and I appreciate new ideas.5 b) My interests are in certain well-defined subjects.

6 a) I question certain values.6 b) I respectfully submit to authority and my values are more traditional.

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4.4.1 (Results)


20 or more:I am open-minded, imaginative and a dreamer. I enjoy finding new and creative solutions to solve problems. I am sometimes reproached for my lack of realism.

Between 15 and 19:I am easy-going. I have good coping skills and adapt easily both in my personal and professional life. I am open to rethinking my values.

If there are between 10 and 14:I have a practical nature. Sometimes I am easy-going and imaginative, but at times prefer what is concrete and obvious.

If there are between 5 and 9:I am a realist. I can be counted on when moderation and stability are needed within a group. I hesitate to take risks and prefer using tried and true solutions in problem solving.

If there are 4 or less:I am conservative, cautious and stable. I prefer what is simple, plain, direct, tangible, familiar and obvious. Some may criticize my lack of flexibility.


4.4.2.1 Biological explanations

InnateOpen-mindedness is my personality characteristic the least heredity-related (40%). It involves a certain sense of curiosity, a heredity-based trait, associated with a precise form of neurotransmitter.


4.4.2.2 AcquiredMy open-mindedness may have been influenced by the feeling of safety I experienced in my early childhood. The more a child feels emotionally safe, the more he or she is keen to explore and to take part in varied experiences. At times, open-mindedness is seen more through one’s imagination. Level of education plays a positive role in becoming open-minded.

4.4.3 Psychological adviceHow to deal with one’s opposite?

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4.4.3Audio commentary

Conflict often arises from a difference of opinions or values. During a discussion, the open- or close-mindedness of the participants can be a real source of frustration, especially if each person is trying to impose their point of view on the other. The only way to avoid or escape from an escalation in the conflict is to modify behaviour attempting to control and dominate the other participant. Discussions should focus on achieving a common goal through cooperation.

Should you have to deal with a person who is less open-minded than you, find out if they have experience and knowledge pertaining to the subject of conversation – ask precise questions. If the individual’s answers are relevant, investigate further and draw out their knowledge and experience on the matter; this information will be useful to you.

If on the other hand you are dealing with a very open-minded person whose proposals are not very realistic in your opinion, ask him or her for more details and explanations regarding the feasibility of the plan. Clearly define the subject and be precise about what you want to know more about. Dare to interrupt.

Although it is very rarely seen as positive, a difference of opinions or values can allow a relationship to evolve. It takes communication and sometimes negotiation. This may even lead to a change of position.

Audio commentary

4.4.4 Does this Smurf like to try new things?

Yes, he likes new things

No, he doesn’t like changes


4.5 Your interpersonal relationshipsScale of agreementPlace the balls beside the statement that most resembles your personality. If both statements resemble you to the same extent, then place two balls beside each one.

1a) I have faith in others.1b) I am sceptical.

2a) Generally speaking, I am direct, frank and sincere. 2b) I often use manipulation, flattery, trickery and deception.

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3a) I am generous, and want to help those in need. 3b) I am focused on my own needs and not very involved with other people’s problems.

4a) I tend to be submissive and to control my aggressiveness.4b) I am more competitive than cooperative. I easily express my anger.

5a) I am modest, humble and discreet. 5b) I lack modesty. At times I am even arrogant.

6a) I am sensitive to the needs of others.6b) Those looking for sympathy get little reaction from me.

4.5.1 (Results)


20 or more:I am very considerate, likeable, helpful, and unselfish. I risk having people take advantage of me.

Between 15 and 19:People enjoy my company. I am empathetic and ready to help others.

Between 10 and 14:I am neither pleasant nor unpleasant. I have expectations of myself and of others but they are clearly expectations, not demands.

Between 5 and 9:I am demanding of myself and of others. I prefer to keep my distance rather than become involved in the lives of those around me.

4 or less:I won’t let anyone walk over me. I can be somewhat of a dictator, but in terms of mental health, this is not a problem.


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4.5.2.1 Neurologicalexplanations

InnateA person’s potential for aggressive behaviour is more or less developed at birth. Those who are impulsive and aggressive have a low level of serotonin and a high level of testosterone. These differences are apparent in very early childhood.


4.5.2.2 AcquiredThe way a person handles aggressiveness depends largely on the relationships he or she developed with loved ones during childhood. Thus, those children who experience emotional deprivation and abuse during childhood have a tendency to adopt the same behaviour once they become adults. Notorious criminals and well-known dictators often had childhoods marked by horrific abuse and severe emotional deprivation.

4.5.3 Psychological adviceEmotional dependency



Being overly kind can sometimes mask an emotional dependency. Someone who ignores their own needs and uses various means to be liked has emotional dependency issues. In such a case, interpersonal relationships are not very fulfilling and often come to a dead end. A fear of abandonment is one of the root causes.

If you are always extremely nice, ask yourself the following questions:Is it because:

- you have difficulty saying no? - you are afraid of being rejected?- you feel as though you must be of service to others?- you feel the need to prove that you are as good as others are?- or because it’s easier to take the abuse than it is to try and deal with an abusive

situation?

If you answered “yes” to many of these questions, you may have an emotional dependency problem. Consider seeking help with building your self-esteem. This approach could enhance your sense of satisfaction with life.

Audio commentary, accessible from a central location

4.5.4 Is this Smurf a kind Smurf?

Yes, he is very kind


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No, he is mean

4.6 Your volitionConscientiousness scale Place the balls beside the statement that most resembles your personality. If both statements resemble you to the same extent, then place two balls beside each one.

1a) I feel capable and competent. 1b) I feel incapable and incompetent. 2a) I am orderly, tidy and organized. I put things in their places. 2b) I am disorderly and unorganized. I don’t have a methodical approach.

3a) I meet my moral obligations and stick to my principles and ethics. 3b) I am more casual, not very reliable or dependable.

4 a) I seek success; I have ambitions.4b) I am nonchalant, somewhat lazy and lack determination.

5a) I am disciplined. 5b) I lack discipline.

6a) I think before I act. I am careful.6b) I don’t think about the consequences of my actions or my words.

Two sets of statements placed on each side of a ball cage containing four balls. The game is placed behind doors.

4.6.1 (Results)Count the total number of balls on the left side of the ball cage.

20 or more:I am extremely conscientious. I pay attention to detail. I worry about neatness and precision. My work is impeccably done. I should watch for burn-out potential.

Between 15 and 19:I am a conscientious worker and gifted in activities requiring structure and organizational skills. When I start a task, I have the volition to finish, and I succeed relatively well.

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I am independent. I appreciate having the flexibility to organize my own schedule but still require a certain amount of structure.

Between 5 and 9:I have somewhat of a bohemian nature. I don’t get caught up in the details and do not appreciate rules and procedures that others wish to impose on me. New projects are a source of motivation.

4 or less:I am nonchalant and do not follow specific goals. I seek pleasure most of all.

4.6.2.1Neurological explanations

InnateA conscientious temperament is largely hereditary. Children who are conscientious will stay that way through adulthood unless their environment incites them to modify this behaviour. The effect of testosterone on impulsive behaviours could explain the differences in the conscientious temperament in boys and girls.


4.6.2.2 AcquiredEncouraging children to set new targets for themselves fosters the development of their conscientiousness. Placing more emphasis on the importance of their social relationships, such as friendships, encourages a less structured approach to life.

4.6.3Psychological advice

Psychological adviceThe best of both worlds



Marked differences in the levels of conscientiousness either within a work team or within a couple can be a source of conflict. In some instances, the advantages of planning, organizing and adding finishing touches are not great. The time and energy spent on being very conscientious are thus wasted. At other times, to the contrary, planning and organization are essential. Thus, we have to know how to be conscientious or bohemian, as necessary. Who doesn’t dream of being a little more gypsy-like from time to time, just to let loose and enjoy life with fewer responsibilities? On the other hand, conscientious types take better care of themselves: they exercise more, eat better and have regular medical check-ups.

On one hand, those with conscientious personalities succeed in getting the coveted job placements. They have the desire and drive to put in the necessary effort. However, excessive or obsessive conscientiousness can lead to dependency issues at work. Such individuals may

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experience paralyzing perfectionism, an obsessive need for cleanliness and feelings of guilt. Conscientious personalities are more prone to professional burn-out!

4.6.4 Does this Smurf apply himself when doing his work?Yes, he tries very hard No, he works quickly.


5 End of the questHave you completed your quest? Congratulations! Record your answers to get a profile of your personality.

Careful: Only those people who have completed their quests can record their answers.

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5.1 Notice: Only individuals who have stuck all of their blue Smurfickers will be allowed to enter the village.

Message written before arriving at the Smurf village.

5.1.1 Congratulations! You have completed your quest and you have earned your spot in Smurf Village.Who are you? Ticklish Smurf? Brave Smurf? Sports Smurf? Invent a name for yourself and write it under the Smurf of your choice, then place it in the village.

Smurf Village in images. Smurfs in 2D on a magnetized board. On this board, there is a spot to write the Smurf name that the child gives him- or herself. The child then positions his or her character on the village’s magnetized board. He or she thus leaves their mark in the exhibit.

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1 I have some spare time. I’m going to take advantage of it to...

I do something I enjoy.

I’m happy. +2 0 +1 0

I do housework. I’m proud of myself.

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2 My neighbour needs help.

I lend a helping hand.

I congratulate myself on being a good neighbour.

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He can help himself! I am not proud of myself.

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3 I’m depressed OR I’m feeling blue.

I spend time with people I care about.

My friends gave me comfort.

2 1 0 +1

I hibernate or cocoon; this will pass.

The feeling doesn’t go away; I have dark thoughts.

-2 -1 0 -1

4 I’m tired. I get some rest; I deserve it.

I feel good. +1 0 +1 0

An energy drink will get me going!

What a peculiar feeling!

-1 0 -1 0

5 I’m still hungry… I eat some more. Haaa I’m full. 2 0 0 0I don’t eat. I fear what others might think of me.

I’m still hungry. -1 0 0 0

6 I’m a 15-minute walk from the store and I need to buy milk.

A short walk will do me good.

I’m proud of myself.

0 0 2 0

No time to waste, I’ll take the car.

I’m not proud of myself.

0 0 -2 0

7 It’s my grandmother’s birthday…

I’ll go visit, she’ll be pleased…

She was happy to have me there.

2 0 1 1

I’ll call her. They had a good time without me.

0 0 0 -2

8 My friends invite me to a party. I have to

I’m going and I’ll enjoy myself.

It was enjoyable. 0 2 1 1

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bring something. It’s too much trouble, I’m not going.

I’m bored! 0 0 -1 -1

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1 I have a presentation to give.

I don’t fuss and complicate things.

I’m disappointed with the result.

0 0 -1 -2

A challenge! I will do my very best.


0 0 2 2

It will be the very best presentation ever seen.

It wasn’t and I’m disappointed.

0 0 -3 1

2 It’s time to get ready for a special meeting.

What a waste of time!

I’m disappointed. 0 0 -1 -1

Another occasion to take care of myself.


1 0 +2 1

Oh, if I could only look like the celebrities!

What a letdown! -2 0 -2 0

3 I go to a fashion show with a friend.

These models are really too thin… what torture!

My self-esteem is intact.

0 0 +1 0

It makes me question my own appearance.

My self-esteem takes a blow.

0 0 -1 0

Too bad I don’t look like they do.

What a disappointment.

0 0 -2 0

4 When I look at myself in the

I have a unique style! It feels good. 0 0 +2 0

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mirror… I’m not very proud of what I see.

Not good for my self-esteem.

0 0 -1 0

I think about plastic surgery.

My self-esteem is crushed.

0 0 -3 0

5 My friend is going through a breakup

I go see her; I listen and help her think of something else.

I feel good about helping her.

1 1 1 1

I go see her and give her advice.

She doesn’t follow my advice as I had hoped, but it feels good to see her.

1 2 -1 -1

This isn’t the right time to bother her.

I don’t feel very supportive.

0 0 -2 -1

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2 People make fun of me. It’s hard to take.

0 -1 -2 -3

3People are happy to see me.

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4People are gawking at me. What did I do wrong?

0 -1 0 -1

5It feels so good to be loved.

+2 0 0 0

6My mother is dying and I can’t do anything about it.

-3 -3 0 0

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I won a race. Yahoo!+1 0 +2 +1

8I failed a test!

0 0 -2 -2

9I got a fantastic mark on my test. Great!

0 0 +2 +2

10Someone outdid me! It’s frustrating!

0 -1 0 -1

11Someone else took the credit I deserve!

-1 -1 -1 -1

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12Someone is late meeting me.

-1 -1 0 0

13 The opportunity to make a dream come true presents itself. What luck!

3 1 0 0

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My friends are organizing a party!

1 3 1 1

15The one I love has surprised me.

+2 0 0 0

16Someone has broken a promise.

-1 -2 0 0

17A friend called me. I’m pleased.

1 2 0 0

18No one listens to me when I speak!

0 0 -1 -1

19My friend is moving.

0 -2 0 0

20Someone is mad at me.

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21They don’t let me give my opinion.

-2 0 0 0

22Someone finds me attractive.

+2 0 +2 +1

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