OK! You have made it this far! The material below is a quick and direct overview of the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers) aka The Theory of 3 Personality Types.

The Wakefield Doctrine is predicated upon the idea that everyone experiences the world/reality differently from one of three overlapping but distinctive perspectives. It also proposes that our personalities are but a result of our perception, of our habitual responses to the world. The Doctrine maintains that these characteristic perceptions of reality can be grouped into three distinct types, called for reasons stated elsewhere, clarks, scotts and rogers. These links will tell you everything you need to know about each type.

When we say “experience the world” we don’t just mean things about you, we mean the way you see the world, the assumptions you make and how you feel about other people. In a word: perception. Perception is the key to the Doctrine. All are in keeping with the description of your type. Not as difficult as it sounds. Try this: if you are a roger that means that you know that the world is based on rules and that people who know these rules gather in relationships and groups, sort of like herds of animals do, common interests in common. As a roger, to your very soul, you know that the universe is quantifiable and organized. It is entirely natural for you to see the things in the world that demonstrate this quality of being quantifiable, so you tend to like things in an orderly, traditional arrangement. You are naturally attracted to work or studies that reflect this. Rogers tend to be engineers, accountants, judges, historians, members of the clergy. Anything that is based on natural organization.

The same applies to clarks and scotts. What our personality type is goes way beyond likes and dislikes, attitudes and interests. “Who” we are as personality types is demonstrated in what we do for work, what our idea of recreation is, who are friends are and what we reject the most in our daily lives. All in reflection, in support of our personality types: clarks, scotts or rogers.

Now one of the best things about the Doctrine is that you don’t have to take a test or a college course, you don’t have to pay someone money to test you and you don’t even have to know anything about psychology. In other words, none of the hoops and hurdles that most of the other personality typing systems require you to jump through before you can get any of the benefits. Here at the Doctrine all you have to do is to be able to step outside of yourself and see beyond the most basic assumptions you make about life and reality.

One thing about the Wakefield Doctrine that we often hear is “I read the description of the three personality types. Sometimes I think I am a roger and other times it is clear that I must be a scott. That must mean your theory does not work on me.” The reason this happens is that we are all born with the qualities of all three personality types. We become predominately a scott or a roger or a clark. The other two qualities do not go away. We always have them within and sometimes we will act like one of the other two types. Born with the potential to view the world in one of these three ways, all people possess the characteristics of all three but soon (by age 7 or so) become one of the three. Put another way: we all possess the potential to see the world as a clark or a scott or a roger. It is only the predominance of qualities from one (over the other two) that makes us who we are. No one is only clarklike or scottian or rogerian.

Psychology and psychiatry texts make constant reference to type A/B/C personalities and their interactions. We are somewhat along those same lines. For us, those references have evolved into our Wakefield Doctrine, which we have found to be much more palatable. To err may be human, but to create a categorization system that explains all there is to understand human behavior in a somewhat cryptic nutshell is absolutely divine. And we have noticed along the way a heck of a lot of fun. In an “improvisational academia” sort of way, we invent terms as we go along to describe conditions and situations that may not have existed previously. And yet, our system works perfectly well when taken totally seriously.

The value of the Wakefield Doctrine is that once you can see the world through the eyes of another, behavior becomes understandable. Not only is it a valuable tool for understanding human behavior, but it is also an immeasurable tool for self-improvement. It is not about replacing what you already know about yourself but rather enhancing it. Be open-minded and you will discover new things about yourself and others that you never knew and apply them. And because the Doctrine is about 3 personality types (and remember, we all some of each) it enables you to not only understand the perspective of the other two, but to also be in the world of the other two. It is an invaluable tool for relationships, both personal and professional. Furthermore, equipped with the knowledge of the Doctrine, you will know more about a person than he/she does.  How much more beneficial can understanding human behavior via personality types be?

Now go read about each type and then come back here to watch an entertaining (to say the least) video from the Saturday Night Drive (info, time and number on the right). See? We have fun too! Clarks, Scotts and Rogers are all in attendance. See if you can identify each type and leave us a comment.

A scott? Ya think?!

Once you realize which of the three personality types of the Wakefield Doctrine you are (clark, scott or roger) there’s no going back. Not only will your entire perspective of the people you know and the world you live in make complete sense, but in addition everything you did as a child growing up will as well. It’s pretty frickin’ amazing.

I was astonished by the fact that, not knowing at the time that I was a scott, how I spent my youth was exactly as it should’ve been for a scott. A little background: There were a lot of woods and streams where I grew up until about 2nd grade. I can remember spending hours exploring. Looking for beavers near their dams. Watching the fish in the crystal clear water (predator). As I grew older I was never really concerned with what people thought. I knew a lot of kids but had just a handful of close friends. I was able to run with any crowd at any given time. I guess this kind of made me a loner but in a good flexible way that I could use to my advantage (that predator thing again). Still do. But enough about me. Too many “mischief-maker” stories.

Try this: knowing “who” you are now, go back in time of your memories since the age of 3 or 4. Think about the stuff you used to do as a pre-pubescent child. How you interacted with other kids and friends.

• Always felt like an outsider? (clark)
• Daydreamer? (clark)
• Always thought it would be better to be someone else?(clark)

• You are at the 5th birthday party of your best friend…now start to make a wish and you blow out the candles (scott)
• You decide that your wagon can keep up with a car if you put enough grease on the wheels and build a ramp off the roof of the porch in front of the house (scott)

• Always felt like you needed to fit in and be like the others (roger)
• One of those kids who was fascinated with creating live, working railroad tracks complete with a functioning train that blew out steam, railroad station with passengers, and carefully placed landscape. (roger)

Whoever you may be, isn’t it amazing to see yourself and say “geez, I really was/am a clark (or a scott or a roger)…” You will realize that you are the same person now as you were then as it relates to your personality type. It’s some damn cool stuff.

Special post today for our readers about the efficacy of the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers). If you have been following the Doctrine and are familiar with the premise and 3 personality types this is gonna blow your mind. And for those of you who are new go here and come back. It will all make sense.

As you know, we utilize the Doctrine in our everyday lives to understand not only ourselves but everyone else. To explain why people say and do the things they do. Everyone who starts with the Doctrine says/thinks the same thing: “I know I must be a scott but then sometimes it is clear that I am a roger…” Well that is, in fact, true. Remember, it is the predominant characteristics of each that determine “who” we are. I am a scott, but my other 2 aspects are always there below the surface.

What would you say if I told you that our other 2 aspects can also come out subconsciously while we are asleep in a dream state without any conscious effort to “bring” them out? After all our subconsciousness is actually the “in-filtered” version of ourselves.

Well it’s true! It does happen! How cool is that? Kind of scary? Maybe. You see, as we continue to grow the Doctrine we are learning new facets. Want proof positive? Well I’ve got it for you. The other night the Progenitor Clark had a nightmare. Go read what is was about here and then come back. Don’t forget to read the comments too. You’re gonna be saying “Holy Shit!!!”

tap, tap, tap…  Oh you’re back!

So what do you think? The Doctrine never sleeps. Even when we do. This is both an amazing yet perhaps scary (in a good way) example of the validity of the Doctrine. Of how powerful the personality type theory of the Wakefield Doctrine is. If you don’t believe me then maybe you should go take a nap….

Fucking awesome video… and David Guilmour’s guitar solo? Wow…

Alright. Listen up people. Time for a scottian post. After all I am a scott. As you may or may not have heard, we at the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers) have been “experimenting” with bringing out our other aspects in order to try to experience the reality of the other two.* Well we scotts have the most difficulty doing this because we feel there is no need to change. Why even bother?

Anyway, I was talking with the Progenitor Clark the other day. Rather than discuss me and my clark-like aspect he asked me what I experienced when I observed another scott. This was my answer:

Hmmm… where to begin. Speaking from the scottian female aspect (reacting to a scottian male) there is an energy. Of course there is no mistaking the eyes. Intense. Darting back and forth, taking everything in, all the while wearing a grin that can’t be ignored. Limits are tested through a simple “ping pong game-like” conversation. Does one pull back? Admittedly I have to say, again speaking for myself, I do not. I will push it as far as I can.

Then there is the physical push and pull (pun? scotts? Ya think??!!!). Personal space is tested. Case in point: there is a manager where I work who is the epitome of a scottian male. One day while I was standing at the cash register he came in behind me to grab the drop box. As he was doing so he asked me if I had a problem with personal space (ha ha yeah right). Of course my answer was a laughing no. He said he just wanted to make sure because some people do. “Not me” I piped up with a big smile.

There is an unmistakable energy. The “tail-twitching” of the scottian female is not initially seen physically or overtly. She is more mindful. Playful. But, as would be expected, then comes the body language. I should probably stop here.

I should clarify that the “game” does not happen with every scottian male/scottian female interaction to the same degree. There is obviously a degree of attraction.**

This is my personal experience running into scotts of the male persuasion. As my manager at work (mentioned above) put it, prefacing a joke, “I can be inappropriate with you.” And that statement pretty much sums up the scottian female/scottian male interaction.

Of course I can’t dismiss the sexual aspect of this duo. We are inclined to make sexual innuendos/analogies out of just about everything. Now tell me that you wouldn’t want to be in my shoes. Betcha can’t. You don’t want to discuss or admit that you even think about sex out loud (yeah you clarks and rogers). Come on, let’s hear it. Once a mutual understanding is established (unspoken or otherwise) scotts revel in the inconsequential ability to be sexual. Verbally or otherwise. Either way, it’s fucking fun being a scott. We live for the moment in a world of stimulus-response. So why not get the most out of it?

* remember we all have some of each. It is the predominate characteristics that make us a clark, a scott or a roger.

**attraction being not only of the physical nature. The mind/thoughts/characteristics of all scottian males are the same. A scott is a scott is a scott.

With an understanding of each type you will easily be able to ascertain whether or not an applicant is suitable for the position you are trying to fill. Not only that, but how he or she will interact with others. There are many different traits that comprise each type.

What each type has in common (in terms of identification) are the eyes. They are the primary identifying characteristics for each of the three types. It has been said that “the eyes are the window to the soul” allowing us to look into a person. At the same time we are able to look out from inside of the person as well. They allow one to understand another person’s perception of reality.

Perception is the fundamental key to the Wakefield Doctrine. Once we can see the world “through the eyes” of another, behavior becomes understandable. Equipped with this knowledge, as well as the primary perception of reality of each of the three, you can’t miss when it comes to discerning whether or not an interviewee is a viable candidate for the job.

Need someone who works hard, is creative, has an appetite for knowledge and helps others unselfishly (almost to a fault)? Then a clark is your go to guy/gal. Clarks think.

Need a high-energy team leader? Someone who is self-confident? Gotta be a scott. Scotts act.

How about a tireless cog in the wheel that maintains and organizes the value of the company over the value of the individual? None other than a roger. Rogers feel.

Perhaps a video might be insightful for exemplifying each of the three types.

When looking to identify a scott, the eyes of a scott are unmistakable. The scott is always on the look out for threats/food. The expression “steely gaze” is appropriate to a scott. There is an alertness, an attentiveness, a focus that is always on guard. Look (in the scene) at the difference in the eyes between the scott and the roger.

In the above movie scene Will knows what is important and his eyes never leave Stewart.
Stewart, on the other hand,  is “bobbing and weaving.” He knows he is outmatched. He knows that he is the prey in a predator/prey situation. And even though the ultimate outcome is never in doubt, rogers are not passive (at least not entirely). Let us consider the question: when we realize that we are being threatened, how do we respond?

Here the roger (Stewart) knows he is in trouble, so he goes to his strengths.
Though (as a roger) Stewart is a food group for the scottian Will, he puts up a fight the only way that makes sense. He tries to socialize. Thus the “herd” mentality of rogers. The cogs…

Listen to what he says: “I love you”

(Jesus Christ, he did say that.)

To all of you in human resources take a cruise through the Doctrine if you want an effective method of hiring.

To anyone who has always wanted to know why people say and do the things they do, the Doctrine has the answers you have been looking for. It’ll all make sense.

OK. Now that we have that cleared up… This so-called experiment is all about self-improvement and understanding of others. The Doctrine is a tool which can be used to improve your life. Be open minded and you will discover new things about yourself and others that you never knew and apply them. And because the Doctrine is about 3 personality types (and remember, we all some of each) it enables you to be in the world of the other two. It is not about replacing what you already know about yourself but rather enhancing it. Check out this video out and you’ll understand why.

With the advent of so many social media sites available on the internet perhaps you may not have noticed that most of us live in a “virtual reality.” Facebook is probably the most heavily used social media. We get in touch with long-lost friends. We meet new ones. One of the more particular aspects of this is that we talk to/with people in a way that most likely would not occur in a non-virtual manner. That is to say we can “chat” with no consequences.

Equipped with the knowledge of the personality types of the Wakefield Doctrine you will be able to determine “who” you are communicating with. That is to say you can determine one’s personality type through “non-verbal” communication. And by doing so be aware of whether you are chatting and sharing things with a  clark or a scott or a roger.

Keeping in mind that we all have some aspects of each of the three personality types (clarks, scotts and rogers) what’s interesting about this is that it allows the other 2 types to come to the table in a way that would not normally be seen.

Clarks: they characteristically live in their heads (yeah, I know. Weird shit)
You are chatting with a clark if

• you feel like you’re chatting with yourself
• they seem to anticipate what you are about to say
• the other person isn’t making sense to you, yet there is something… familiar about the strange
• the person you are chatting with seems a bit tentative but starts to become more at ease. Once they seem to relax they relax faster than you were expecting

Scotts: characteristically the seemingly social ones, the “life of the party” but not specifically sole purpose of being social – go read this for an explanation.
You are chatting with a scott if

• you feel the energy coming out of your screen is alive and bouncing all over, but long pauses (when they are trying to do the same thing with 3 other people)
• the other person is very witty and gregarious, faster to assume familiarity
• you feel like you’re the sole focus of the other person, but it seems like they totally drop the thread when they go to other conversations
• this person is “pushing the envelope” so to speak. *Sexual innuendo is always just below the surface and with the slightest encouragement it totally springs out.

Rogers: characteristically associate with others like themselves. Herd mentality. You are chatting with a roger if

• you are having a pleasant conversation.
• they remember your interests from previous encounters
• you feel like you are being tolerated, yet there is a sense of joining a group of people who have similar interests

Now that you know who’s at the end of the other keyboard you can a) run away, b) stay and play or c) relax comfortably where you are.

Hell you can even play mind games if you want to knowing which personality type the other person is. If so, you are most likely evoking your mischievous scottian aspect…

Damn if we scotts don’t love to have a good time. Consequences? No such thing for us. It’s great being a scott!! No work. All play.

Shit. I gotta go. I’m feeling way too clark-like.

*scottian video? Hell yes.

Welcome to the Theory of 3 Personality Types. You are reading this because you are interested in personality types and human behavior.

I’m sure that you are aware of the host of personality type theories littering the digital countryside like the MBTI, Enneagram 9, Type A and B, Big Five…

After you read today’s post you will see how clearly and undoubtedly it is that the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers) is an extremely valid, useful tool in understanding human behavior and personality types. Not only that but you will see that given today’s modern world that the Wakefield Doctrine is very helpful and useful as opposed to those other dust-covered subjective-based and observation-based theories.

But more to the point, the Wakefield Doctrine is, in fact, the modern-day version of the Enneagram 9 Theory of Personality.

The following excerpts are taken from an article titled “A Guide to Understanding Yourself and the People Around You” in Natural Society written by Margaret Cochran, Ph.D. The 9 Enneagram Types being the subject.

Have you ever looked at the people you know and work with and wondered why they behave the way they do? Why one person would give you the shirt off their back if you needed it, and another person would argue the importance of having a shirt at all? Why would yet another type of person be chronically over-committed, habitually complain about it and yet persist in cramming still more things into their already-overflowing calendar? What do these very different kinds of people want and how can they be reached? The answer to these questions can be found by using a 9-point system called the Enneagram.

I have to say right off of the bat, the title of the article alone is what caught my eye. I would’ve sworn I was reading the Doctrine!

Those are the questions that people have been striving to answer in order to understand the people around them. And the Wakefield Doctrine has the answer to all of them.

Rather than having to understand/combine 9 characteristic traits, the Wakefield Doctrine is predicated upon just three overlapping distinctive perspectives. It also proposes that our personalities are but a result of our perception, of our habitual responses to the world. The Wakefield Doctrine maintains that this characteristic perception of reality can be grouped into three distinct types, called for reasons stated elsewhere, clarks, scotts and rogers.

Oh yeah, can‘t forget this. The Doctrine will change your entire view of yourself and everyone around you. It is not only a tool for understanding human behavior but also gives you the ability to actually predict how a person will react in any given situation. How frickin’ cool is that?

Again, from the referenced article:

To determine your Enneagram type, you simply need to read the descriptions of each one and select the number that best describes you and your behavioral style.

It is important to understand, as you explore this system, that we each possess all of the nine types of Enneagram energy within us. However, there is one “home point” in which we spend the majority of our “psychological time.”

Damn that familiarity again. Exactly the same as the Doctrine. We all have some of each but it is the predominance of one over the other that determines which of the three we are and our respective  perceptions of reality.

For the purpose of this post we’ll concentrate on clarks, as they have the most Enneagram numbers.

Clarks are “Ones” according to the Enneagram. They are the perfectionists, the givers, the romantics, the observers, the doubters and the dreamers. After you read the following I’ll explain why the Enneagram is so unnecessarily confusing as opposed to the Doctrine which is very specific.

Let’s begin at the beginning with point one, “The Perfectionist.”

“Ones” have extremely high expectations and very specific ideas and ideals about what’s right and what’s not. And with such exacting standards, they are not at all shy about telling those around them that they are “doing it wrong.” Perfectionists have a powerful internal critic, and as hard as they can be on us it’s nothing compared to the demands they make of themselves.

Ones have wings of “Nine – The Mediator” and “Two – The Giver.” As a result, Ones want to help others do it right, and at the same time they may find they have difficulty letting go of unused objects, prioritizing tasks and knowing exactly who they are. The “heart point” of One is “Seven, The Dreamer,” so when they interact with someone or something that is important to them they want to have fun. The “stress point” of One is “Four – The Romantic,” so when a One is unhappy, they are intensely, dramatically and over the top unhappy.

Really??!! Why are there so many strings and connections to determine a person’s personality type? Totally unnecessary.

Now go to the Wakefield Doctrine and have a quick read about the clarks. One personality type with all of the above referenced characteristics.

Come on people! Why does there have to be a number which connects to a bunch of others? It’s ridiculous.

Now go read the pages about the scotts and rogers as well and you will have to come to the same conclusion.

We are predominantly one of three, not 4 of 9 or 2 of 9. And the exercise above proves it. The Wakefield Doctrine is, in fact, more plausible than the Enneagram. What??!!!! Yes, it’s true. The Wakefield Doctrine is the modern-day Enneagram 9 updated to the 21^st century. If the creators of the Enneagram 9 were still here today they would, no doubt, change/simplify their theory.

So what the hell is wrong with all of you people who follow the Enneagram ? What the hell are you thinking? That you need to have letters and numbers to know what type of person you are?! I mean, seriously, that’s just a crock of shit. And I know that you know deep down inside that you’re more than that. So stop confusing yourselves for Christ’s sake and get with the program.