FREE PERSONALITY TEST


You will be presented four pairs of descriptions of "dimensions" or aspects. Choose the description that fits you best. As you read, try to see the most obvious, the most fundamental difference between two descriptions, and then decide... Try to answer as you really are, not how you may wish you were, or have to be at work.

1. ARE YOU AN EXTROVERT OR AN INTROVERT? (E/I)

Extroverts tend to be more naturally active, expressive, social, and interested in many things.

If you are an Extrovert you get energy from interacting with people.

  • You have high energy.
  • You like to talk a lot.
  • You often think out loud.
  • You figure things out by talking about them.
  • You like to be around people a lot.
  • You may like to be alone part of the time, but knowing when you'll be with people is very important.
  • You like to be the center of attention.
  • You develop ideas through discussion.
  • If you have a problem you are quick to turn to others to share it.
  • You like to have a lot of friends.
  • You like working in teams.
  • You are expressive, outgoing, enthusiastic, and uninhibited.
  • You tolerate noise and crowds.
  • You are energized by action, people, and things.
  • You like meeting new people, and you meet people readily.
  • You share personal information easily.
  • You are easy to get to know.
  • You prefer to do lots of things at once.
  • You have a single layered personality; you tend to be the same in public and in private.

    • Introverts tend to be more reserved, private, cautious, and interested in fewer interactions, but with greater depth and focus.

    If you are an Introvert you get your energy from within.

  • You have quiet energy.
  • You like to talk less and think quietly inside your head.
  • You prefer to solve problems alone, perhaps asking others' opinions once you have the options figured out.
  • While you enjoy other people, being with them does drain your energy.
  • You prefer a small group of people you already know.
  • You proceed cautiously in meeting people.
  • You are reluctant to share personal information.
  • If you go to a large social function you will not want to stay long.
  • You like to spend time alone, and you feel comfortable being alone.
  • You would rather do a big project alone or with one other person, than to work closely with seven or eight people.
  • You like to avoid crowds and seek quiet.
  • Others see you as shy, quiet, and inhibited.
  • You are energized by ideas, feelings, and impressions.
  • You are private, self-contained, and reserved.
  • You prefer to focus on one thing at a time.
  • You are different in public and in private.
  • You have a rich inner life.

    • There is a slight difference between shyness and introversion. Introverts enjoy solitude. Shy people, on the other hand, often desperately want to be closer to other people, but are afraid, or don't know how.

    Introverts are wired differently from Extroverts and they have different needs.

    Where do you think you fall on the Extroversion/Introversion Scale?

    Extrovert
    Introvert

    2. ARE YOU A SENSOR OR AN INTUITIVE? (S/N)

    Sensors tend to be simple, practical, literal people who trust past experience and often have good common sense.

    If you are a Sensor, you notice the facts, details, and realities of the world around you. Your days are mostly spent attending to reality and understanding the facts.

  • You are more present-oriented and down-to-earth.
  • You prefer to work with facts, data, and details.
  • You are focused on the physical world - the here and now.
  • You need evidence and facts.
  • You mostly rely on past experiences.
  • You value security.
  • You are focused on the facts and details.
  • You understand details and particulars.
  • You use words literally.
  • You have straightforward speech.
  • You are traditional and simple.
  • You like to use established skills.
  • You are materialistic, realistic, concrete, practical, and methodical.
  • You admire practicality.
  • You appreciate standard ways to solve problems.
  • You work systematically.
  • You learn new things by imitation and observation.
  • You notice the obvious circumstances; you see what is.
  • You see the trees instead of the forest.

    • Intuitives tend to be more imaginative, deep, creative, theoretical people who often rely on their hunches.

    If you are an Intuitive you usually dream, theorize, compose, see symbolism, and walk the inner mind landscape. You prefer to work with ideas, abstractions, and implications.

  • You are more future oriented and idealistic.
  • You are focused on the mental or spiritual world.
  • You are focused on ideas and the big picture.
  • You are original, complex, and deep.
  • You admire creativity.
  • You value freedom.
  • You are full of ideas.
  • You are idealistic, abstract, imaginative, speculative, and theoretical.
  • You have roundabout thoughts.
  • You probably use metaphors, analogies, and hidden meanings.
  • You like to try new and different ways of doing things.
  • You understand meaning and generalities.
  • You look beyond the surface; you see the possibilities.
  • You prefer to learn new skills.
  • You learn new things through general concepts.
  • You enjoy exercising your imaginations and coming up with creative solutions.
  • You prefer to think abstractly and consider a problem conceptually.
  • You see the forest instead of the trees.

    • Sensors and Intuitives learn differently and are interested in learning different kinds of things. Sensors and Intuitives have a hard time teaching each other. The structure and details Sensors need interferes with the way Intuitives think.

    Where do you think you fall on the Sensor/Intuitive scale?

    Sensor
    Intuitive

    3. ARE YOU A THINKER OR A FEELER? (T/F)

    Thinkers tend to be firm, cool, reserved, analytical, and are convinced by logical reasoning.

    If you are a Thinker, you make decisions based primarily on objective and impersonal criteria--what makes the most sense and what is logical.

  • You value truth.
  • You are driven by your rational mind.
  • You use logic in making decisions.
  • You consider other people's reasoning.
  • You notice wrong reasoning.
  • You are cool, reserved, and independent.
  • You tend to see flaws.
  • You are fair.
  • You are honest, direct, and objective.
  • You are naturally critical.
  • You choose truthfulness over tactfulness.
  • You deal with people firmly, as needed.
  • You use justice in dealing with others.
  • You are motivated by achievement.
  • You seek respect.

    • Feelers tend to be sensitive, empathetic, and are compelled by extenuating circumstances and a constant search for harmony.

    If you are a Feeler, you make decisions based primarily on your personal values and how you feel about the choices.

  • You value harmony.
  • You consider other people's emotions.
  • You are warm, friendly, gentle, and personal with people.
  • You like to please others; show appreciation.
  • You use mercy with others.
  • You like to deal with people compassionately.
  • You choose tactfulness over truthfulness.
  • You live by your passionate heart.
  • You tend to take things personally.
  • You get your feelings hurt easily.
  • You want to avoid arguments and conflicts.
  • You notice when people need support.
  • You are motivated by being appreciated.

    • Thinkers do have feelings, of course. And Feelers are quite logical. But Thinkers and Feelers process experiences differently. More males are Thinkers, and more females are Feelers.

    Where do you think you fall on the Thinker/Feeler scale?

    Thinker
    Feeler

    4. ARE YOU A JUDGER OR A PERCEIVER? (J/P)

    Judgers like to be scheduled, organized, and productive.

    If you are a Judger, you prefer a structured, ordered, and fairly predictable environment, where you can make decisions and have things settled.

  • You are serious and formal.
  • You like to make decisions.
  • You like to organize and make plans.
  • You pay attention to time.
  • You use schedules and timetables as a guide.
  • You like to work first, play later.
  • You like to finish projects best.
  • You are settled, decisive, routinized, and predictable.
  • You dislike surprises and need advanced warnings.
  • You need issues settled.
  • You get things done as soon as possible.
  • Others may see you as concise, focused, and hard-working.
  • You tend to use the directive communication style. (e.g. "Ask Jerry for specific instructions on balancing the budget.")
  • You want to arrange things to happen as you want them to happen.
  • You are planning for the future.
  • You are good at listing tasks and developing timelines.
  • You see the need for most rules.

    • Perceivers like to be flexible, curious, and nonconforming.

    If you are a Perceiver, you prefer to experience as much of the world as possible. You like to keep your options open and are most comfortable adapting.

  • You are playful and casual.
  • You like to postpone some decisions, if you can.
  • You like to keep plans flexible, and you are able to adopt to new circumstances quickly.
  • You like to wait-and-see.
  • You are less aware of time or late.
  • You do whatever comes up.
  • You like to play first, work later.
  • You like to start projects best.
  • You are flexible, spontaneous, unpredictable, and tentative.
  • You are more carefree, leisurely, and disorganized.
  • You enjoy surprises and spontaneous happenings.
  • Others may see you as verbose and scattered.
  • You don't like anything unalterable.
  • You tend to use the informative communication style. (e.g. "Jerry has some information that might help you balance the budget.")
  • You are interested in watching things unfold.
  • You question the need for many rules.

    • Judgers and Perceivers have different ways of approaching life. Please note that "Judger" does not mean "judgmental," as some people have thought.

    Where do you think you fall on the Judger/Perceiver scale?

    Judger
    Perceiver