Personality Test 2

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Name: ___________________ Time Allowed: 30 minutes

Read each statement and circle the score that most accurately indicates the extent to which you
agree or disagree with that statement. The scoring key is as follows:
1. Disagree strongly
2. Disagree a little
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Agree a little
5. Agree strongly
A score of 5 indicates Yes, you strongly agree with the statement, and 1 indicates No, you
strongly disagree with it.

I see myself as someone who:


Factor I
1. Warms up quickly to others. 1 2 3 4 5
2. Prefers to be alone. 1 2 3 4 5
3. Is always on the go. 1 2 3 4 5
4. Can talk others into doing things. 1 2 3 4 5
5. Seeks quiet. 1 2 3 4 5
6. Is assertive and takes charge. 1 2 3 4 5
7. Holds back from expressing my opinions. 1 2 3 4 5
8. Enjoys being part of a group. 1 2 3 4 5
9. Lets things proceed at their own pace. 1 2 3 4 5
Factor II
10. Often feels blue. 1 2 3 4 5
11. Is not easily bothered by things. 1 2 3 4 5
12. Becomes stressed out easily. 1 2 3 4 5
13. Becomes overwhelmed by emotions. 1 2 3 4 5
14. Is calm, even in tense situations. 1 2 3 4 5
15. Is afraid that I will do the wrong thing. 1 2 3 4 5
16. Keeps my cool. 1 2 3 4 5
17. Does things I later regret. 1 2 3 4 5
Factor III
18. Does not have a good imagination. 1 2 3 4 5
19. Loves to read challenging material. 1 2 3 4 5
20. Is interested in many things. 1 2 3 4 5
21. Tries to understand myself. 1 2 3 4 5
22. Is not interested in abstract ideas. 1 2 3 4 5
23. Believes in the importance of art. 1 2 3 4 5
24. Prefers to stick with things that I know. 1 2 3 4 5
25. Tends to vote for conservative political candidates. 1 2 3 4 5
Factor IV
26. Suspects hidden motives in others. 1 2 3 4 5
27. Trusts others. 1 2 3 4 5
28. Contradicts others. 1 2 3 4 5
29. Values cooperation over competition. 1 2 3 4 5
30. Is easy to satisfy. 1 2 3 4 5
31. Thinks highly of myself. 1 2 3 4 5
32. Is concerned about others. 1 2 3 4 5
33. Puts people under pressure. 1 2 3 4 5
Factor V
34. Completes tasks successfully. 1 2 3 4 5
35. Often makes last minute plans. 1 2 3 4 5
36. Excels in what I do. 1 2 3 4 5
37. Often forgets to put things back in their proper place. 1 2 3 4 5
38. Postpones decisions. 1 2 3 4 5
39. Works hard. 1 2 3 4 5
40. Pays my bills on time. 1 2 3 4 5
41. Doesn’t see the consequences of things. 1 2 3 4 5
Instructions

In the table below, for each statement 1-50 mark how much you agree with on the scale 1-5, where
1=disagree, 2=slightly disagree, 3=neutral, 4=slightly agree and 5=agree, in the box to the left of it.

1. I Am the life of the party. 1 2 3 4 5


2. I Feel little concern for others. 1 2 3 4 5
3. I Am always prepared. 1 2 3 4 5
4. I Get stressed out easily. 1 2 3 4 5
5. I Have a rich vocabulary. 1 2 3 4 5
6. I Don't talk a lot. 1 2 3 4 5
7. I Am interested in people. 1 2 3 4 5
8. I Leave my belongings around. 1 2 3 4 5
9. I Am relaxed most of the time. 1 2 3 4 5
10. I Have difficulty understanding abstract ideas. 1 2 3 4 5
11. I Feel comfortable around people. 1 2 3 4 5
12. I Insult people. 1 2 3 4 5
13. I Pay attention to details. 1 2 3 4 5
14. I Worry about things. 1 2 3 4 5
15. I Have a vivid imagination. 1 2 3 4 5
16. I Keep in the background. 1 2 3 4 5
17. I Sympathize with others' feelings. 1 2 3 4 5
18. I Make a mess of things. 1 2 3 4 5
19. I Seldom feel blue. 1 2 3 4 5
20. I Am not interested in abstract ideas. 1 2 3 4 5
21. I Start conversations. 1 2 3 4 5
22. I Am not interested in other people's problems. 1 2 3 4 5
23. I Get chores done right away. 1 2 3 4 5
24. I Am easily disturbed. 1 2 3 4 5
25. I Have excellent ideas. 1 2 3 4 5
26. I Have little to say. 1 2 3 4 5
27. I Have a soft heart. 1 2 3 4 5
28. I Often forget to put things back in their proper place. 1 2 3 4 5
29. I Get upset easily. 1 2 3 4 5
30. I Do not have a good imagination. 1 2 3 4 5
31. I Talk to a lot of different people at parties. 1 2 3 4 5
32. I Am not really interested in others. 1 2 3 4 5
33. I Like order. 1 2 3 4 5
34. I Change my mood a lot. 1 2 3 4 5
35. I Am quick to understand things. 1 2 3 4 5
36. I Don't like to draw attention to myself. 1 2 3 4 5
37. I Take time out for others. 1 2 3 4 5
38. I Shirk my duties. 1 2 3 4 5
39. I Have frequent mood swings. 1 2 3 4 5
40. I Use difficult words. 1 2 3 4 5
41. I Don't mind being the center of attention. 1 2 3 4 5
42. I Feel others' emotions. 1 2 3 4 5
43. I Follow a schedule. 1 2 3 4 5
44. I Get irritated easily. 1 2 3 4 5
45. I Spend time reflecting on things. 1 2 3 4 5
46. I Am quiet around strangers. 1 2 3 4 5
47. I Make people feel at ease. 1 2 3 4 5
48. I Am exacting in my work. 1 2 3 4 5
49. I Often feel blue. 1 2 3 4 5
50. I Am full of ideas. 1 2 3 4 5

In each of the following choose from a scale of 1–5 (where 5 is ‘most agree/most applicable’ and
1 is ‘least agree/least applicable’) which of these statements you most agree with, or is most applicable
to you. Choose just one of the numbers 1–5 for each of the 35 statements.

1. I have a loving and stable family life. 1 2 3 4 5


2. I do not tend to complain a lot. 1 2 3 4 5
3. I hope things will carry on in the future as they are now. 1 2 3 4 5
4. I never wish I was someone else. 1 2 3 4 5
5. I never vent my own frustrations on other people. 1 2 3 4 5
6. I do not have an inferiority complex. 1 2 3 4 5
7. If I have a problem I tend to analyse it and talk about it in order to
find a solution, rather than complain about it. 1 2 3 4 5
8. I am willing to adjust and change if circumstances dictate it. 1 2 3 4 5
9. I have a positive outlook on life. 1 2 3 4 5
10. I tend to take things one step at a time. 1 2 3 4 5
11. I find it easy to let things go. 1 2 3 4 5
12. I usually get a good night’s sleep. 1 2 3 4 5
13. I rarely or never feel that I am stuck in a rut. 1 2 3 4 5
14. I enjoy relaxing on my own for at least a few minutes each day. 1 2 3 4 5
15. I never let things weigh on my conscience. 1 2 3 4 5
16. I tend to define my own success path in life. 1 2 3 4 5
17. I am not envious of other people’s possessions. 1 2 3 4 5
18. I must have been born under a lucky star. 1 2 3 4 5
19. I have realized many of my ambitions in life. 1 2 3 4 5
20. I never feel ashamed of things I have done. 1 2 3 4 5
21. Other people’s criticisms do not worry me. 1 2 3 4 5
22. I feel relaxed and happy with my lot in life. 1 2 3 4 5
23. I have a great deal of confidence in my own decisions. 1 2 3 4 5
24. I rarely feel restless and wanting to do other things. 1 2 3 4 5
25. I find it very easy to sit back and relax. 1 2 3 4 5
26. I tend to focus on what is happening right now, rather than what has
happened in the past. 1 2 3 4 5
27. I laugh and smile just as much as most other people. 1 2 3 4 5
28. I am never or rarely frustrated that I could do more in life. 1 2 3 4 5
29. I never let little insignificant tasks annoy me. 1 2 3 4 5
30. I do not feel frustrated that there is simply not enough time to do all
the things I want to do. 1 2 3 4 5
31. I would describe myself as a cheerful person. 1 2 3 4 5
32. I really enjoy the job that I am doing. 1 2 3 4 5
33. I am happy with my appearance. 1 2 3 4 5
34. I greatly enjoy my leisure time. 1 2 3 4 5
35. I have had many more ups than downs in my life. 1 2 3 4 5
36. If people are rude to me I just Ignore them. 1 2 3 4 5
37. I am confident in what I do. 1 2 3 4 5
38. I can work even when things are disorganized. 1 2 3 4 5
39. I consistently put full time I effort into everything I do. 1 2 3 4 5
40. I prefer achieving my goals than assisting others to achieve their goals. 1 2 3 4 5
41. I would describe my as an extremely competent person. 1 2 3 4 5
42. I prefer working with in an stable rather then flexible environment. 1 2 3 4 5
43. I am ambitions. 1 2 3 4 5
44. Its better to get a job then aim for perfection. 1 2 3 4 5
45. I am able to compete tasks as well as, or better than other people. 1 2 3 4 5
46. I like to be in change to other people. 1 2 3 4 5
47. I strive to do the best I can 1 2 3 4 5
48. I feel uneasy if I am the center of attention. 1 2 3 4 5
49. I feel confident while making speech in Public. 1 2 3 4 5
50. I am a Law abiding citizen. 1 2 3 4 5
Name: ___________________ Time Allowed: 15 minutes
Choose your Preferred Option
1. At a party do you:
a. Interact with many, including strangers
b. Interact with a few, known to you
2. Are you more:
a. Realistic than speculative
b. Speculative than realistic
3. Is it worse to:
a. Have your “head in the clouds”
b. Be “in a rut”
4. Are you more impressed by:
a. Principles
b. Emotions
5. Are more drawn toward the:
a. Convincing
b. Touching
6. Do you prefer to work:
a. To deadlines
b. Just “whenever”
7. Do you tend to choose:
a. Rather carefully
b. Somewhat impulsively
8. At parties do you:
a. Stay late, with increasing energy
b. Leave early with decreased energy
9. Are you more attracted to:
a. Sensible people
b. Imaginative people
10. Are you more interested in:
a. What is actual
b. What is possible
11. In judging others are you more swayed by:
a. Laws than circumstances
b. Circumstances than laws
12. In approaching others is your inclination to be somewhat:
a. Objective
b. Personal
13. Are you more:
a. Punctual
b. Leisurely
14. Does it bother you more having things:
a. Incomplete
b. Completed
15. In your social groups do you:
a. Keep abreast of other’s happenings
b. Get behind on the news
16. In doing ordinary things are you more likely to:
a. Do it the usual way
b. Do it your own way
17. Writers should:
a. “Say what they mean and mean what they say”
b. Express things more by use of analogy
18. Which appeals to you more:
a. Consistency of thought
b. Harmonious human relationships
19. Are you more comfortable in making:
a. Logical judgments
b. Value judgments
20. Do you want things:
a. Settled and decided
b. Unsettled and undecided
21. Would you say you are more:
a. Serious and determined
b. Easy-going
22. In phoning do you:
a. Rarely question that it will all be said
b. Rehearse what you’ll say
23. Facts:
a. “Speak for themselves”
b. Illustrate principles
24. Are visionaries:
a. somewhat annoying
b. rather fascinating
25. Are you more often:
a. a cool-headed person
b. a warm-hearted person
26. Is it worse to be:
a. unjust
b. merciless
27. Should one usually let events occur:
a. by careful selection and choice
b. randomly and by chance
28. Do you feel better about:
a. having purchased
b. having the option to buy
29. In company do you:
a. initiate conversation
b. wait to be approached
30. Common sense is:
a. rarely questionable
b. frequently questionable
31. Children often do not:
a. make themselves useful enough
b. exercise their fantasy enough
32. In making decisions do you feel more comfortable with:
a. standards
b. feelings
33. Are you more:
a. firm than gentle
b. gentle than firm
34. Which is more admirable:
a. the ability to organize and be methodical
b. the ability to adapt and make do
35. Do you put more value on:
a. infinite
b. open-minded
36. Does new and non-routine interaction with others:
a. stimulate and energize you
b. tax your reserves
37. Are you more frequently:
a. a practical sort of person
b. a fanciful sort of person
38. Are you more likely to:
a. see how others are useful
b. see how others see
39. Which is more satisfying:
a. to discuss an issue thoroughly
b. to arrive at agreement on an issue
40. Which rules you more:
a. your head
b. your heart
41. Are you more comfortable with work that is:
a. contracted
b. done on a casual basis
42. Do you tend to look for:
a. the orderly
b. whatever turns up
43. Do you prefer:
a. many friends with brief contact
b. a few friends with more lengthy contact
44. Do you go more by:
a. facts
b. principles
45. Are you more interested in:
a. production and distribution
b. design and research
46. Which is more of a compliment:
a. “There is a very logical person.”
b. “There is a very sentimental person.”
47. Do you value in yourself more that you are:
a. unwavering
b. devoted
48. Do you more often prefer the
a. final and unalterable statement
b. tentative and preliminary statement
49. Are you more comfortable:
a. after a decision
b. before a decision
50. Do you:
a. speak easily and at length with strangers
b. find little to say to strangers
51. Are you more likely to trust your:
a. experience
b. hunch
52. Do you feel:
a. more practical than ingenious
b. more ingenious than practical
53. Which person is more to be complimented – one of:
a. clear reason
b. strong feeling
54. Are you inclined more to be:
a. fair-minded
b. sympathetic
55. Is it preferable mostly to:
a. make sure things are arranged
b. just let things happen
56. In relationships should most things be:
a. re-negotiable
b. random and circumstantial
57. When the phone rings do you:
a. hasten to get to it first
b. hope someone else will answer
58. Do you prize more in yourself:
a. a strong sense of reality
b. a vivid imagination
59. Are you drawn more to:
a. fundamentals
b. overtones
60. Which seems the greater error:
a. to be too passionate
b. to be too objective
61. Do you see yourself as basically:
a. hard-headed
b. soft-hearted
62. Which situation appeals to you more:
a. the structured and scheduled
b. the unstructured and unscheduled
63. Are you a person that is more:
a. routinized than whimsical
b. whimsical than routinized
63. Are you a person that is more:
a. routinized than whimsical
b. whimsical than routinized
64. Are you more inclined to be:
a. easy to approach
b. somewhat reserved
65. In writings do you prefer:
a. the more literal
b. the more figurative
66. Is it harder for you to:
a. identify with others
b. utilize others
67. Which do you wish more for yourself:
a. clarity of reason
b. strength of compassion
68. Which is the greater fault:
a. being indiscriminate
b. being critical
69. Do you prefer the:
a. planned event
b. unplanned event
70. Do you tend to be more:
a. deliberate than spontaneous
b. spontaneous than deliberate

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