This resource review focuses on the use of the DISCflex instrument in the classroom. While frequently administered in industry, DISC-style instruments are less frequently used in academic contexts, despite a usefulness in clarifying and working with preferred behaviors. This review provides a brief history and description of the DISCflex instrument, guidance for administering the instrument to students, suggestions for its use in teaching, and a comparison to the Everything DiSC [sic], an alternative DISC-style instrument.
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