Personality Exam

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Part I

You will be presented with descriptions of four "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.
Note: The test result may not be accurate in some cases. Depression or too much stress or anxiety usually rings out
people's "shadow personality" which often appears to be some kind of inversion of their true personality. In some
cases, it can be quite difficult to identify the REAL you.

Instruction: Choose the description that fits you best. NOTE: 1 check only per number.

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

Extroverts tend to be more naturally active. expressive, Introverts tend to be more reserved, private, cautious
social, and interested in many things. and interested in fewer interactions, but with greater
depth and focus.
If you are an Extrovert you get energy from
interacting with people. If you are an Introvert you get your energy from
within.
 You have high energy.
 You like to talk a lot.  You have quiet energy.
 You often think out loud.  You like to talk less and think quietly inside
 You figure things out by talking about them. your head.
 You like to be around people a lot.  You prefer to solve problems alone, perhaps
 You may like to be alone part of the time, but asking others' opinions once you have the
knowing when you'll be with people is very options figured out.
important.  While you enjoy other people, being with them
 You like to be the center of attention. does drain your energy.
 You develop ideas through discussion.  You prefer a small group of people you
 If you have a problem, you are quick to turn to already know.
others to share it.  You proceed cautiously in meeting people.
 You like to have a lot of friends.  You are reluctant to share personal
 You like working in teams. information.
 You are expressive, outgoing, enthusiastic, and  If you go to a large social function you will not
uninhibited. want to stay long.
 You tolerate noise and crowds.  You like to spend time alone, and you feel
 You are energized by action, people, and comfortable being alone.
things.  You would rather do a big project alone or
 You like meeting new people, and you meet with one other person, than to work closely
people readily. with seven or eight people.
 You share personal information easily  You like to avoid crowds and seek quiet.
 You are easy to get to know  Others see you as shy, quiet, and inhibited.
 You prefer to do lots of things at once. You are energized by ideas, feelings, and
impressions.
 You have a single layered personality; you
tend to be the same in public and in private  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 Intuitives tend to be more imaginative, deep, creative,
trust past experience and often have good common theoretical people who often rely on their hunches.
sense.
If you are an Intuitive you usually dream, theorize,
If you are a Sensor, you notice the facts, details, and compose, see symbolism, and walk the inner mind
realities of the world around you. Your days are landscape.
mostly spent attending to reality and understanding
the facts.  You prefer to work with ideas, abstractions,
and implications.
 You are more present-oriented and down-to-  You are more future oriented and idealistic.
earth.  You are focused on the mental or spiritual
 You prefer to work with facts, data, and details world.
 You are focused on the physical world - the  You are focused on ideas and the big picture.
here and now.  You are original, complex, and deep.
 You need evidence and facts.  You admire creativity.
 You mostly rely on past experiences.  You value freedom.
 You value security.  You are full of ideas.
 You are focused on the facts and details.  You are idealistic, abstract, imaginative,
 You understand details and particulars. You speculative, and theoretical.
use words literally.  You have roundabout thoughts.
 You have straightforward speech.  You probably use metaphors, analogies, and
 You are traditional and simple. You like to use hidden meanings.
established skills.  You like to try new and different ways of
 You are materialistic, realistic, concrete, doing things.
practical, and methodical.  You understand meaning and generalities.
 You admire practicality.  You look beyond the surface; you see the
 You appreciate standard ways to solve possibilities.
problems.  You prefer to learn new skills.
 You work systematically  You learn new things through general
 You learn new things by imitation and concepts.
observation.  You enjoy exercising your imaginations and
 You notice the obvious circumstances; you see coming up with creative solutions.
what is.  You prefer to think abstractly and consider a
 You see the trees instead of the forest. 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 Feelers tend to be sensitive, empathetic, and are
are convinced by logical reasoning. compelled by extenuating circumstances and a constant
search for harmony.
If you are a Thinker, you make decisions based
primarily on objective and impersonal criteria-what If you are a Feeler, you make decisions based primarily
makes the most sense and what is logical. on your personal values and how you feel about the
choices.

 You value truth.  You value harmony.


 You are driven by your rational mind.  You consider other people's emotions.
 You use logic in making decisions.  You are warm, friendly, gentle, and personal
 You consider other people's reasoning. with people.
 You notice wrong reasoning.  You like to please others; show appreciation.
 You are cool, reserved, and independent. You use mercy with others.
 You tend to see flaws.  You like to deal with people compassionately
 You are fair.  You choose tactfulness over truthfulness.
 You are honest, direct, and objective.  You live by your passionate heart.
 You are naturally critical.  You tend to take things personally.
 You choose truthfulness over tactfulness.  You get your feelings hurt easily.
 You deal with people firmly, as needed.  You want to avoid arguments and conflicts.
 You use justice in dealing with others.  You notice when people need support.
 You are motivated by achievement.  You are motivated by being appreciated.
 You seek respect.

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

Thinker ✔ Feeler
4. ARE YOU A JEDGER OR A PERCEIVER? (T/F)

Judgers like to be scheduled, organized, and productive. Perceivers like to be flexible, curious, and
nonconforming.
If you are a Judger, you prefer a structured, ordered,
and fairly predictable environment, where you can If you are a Perceiver, you prefer to experience as much
make decisions and have things settled. of the world as possible. You like to keep your options
open and are most comfortable adapting.

 You are serious and formal.  You are playful and casual.
 You like to make decisions.  You like to postpone some decisions, if you
 You like to organize and make plans. can.
 You pay attention to time.  You like to keep plans flexible, and you are
 You use schedules and timetables as a guide. able to adopt to new circumstances quickly.
 You like to work first, play later.  You like to wait-and-see.
 You like to finish projects best.  You are less aware of time or late. You do
 You are settled, decisive, routinized, and whatever comes up.
predictable.  You like to play first, work later.
 You dislike surprises and need advanced  You like to start projects best.
warnings.  You are flexible, spontaneous, unpredictable,
 You need issues settled. and tentative.
 You get things done as soon as possible.  You are more carefree, leisurely, and
 Others may see you as concise, focused, and disorganized.
hard-working.  You enjoy surprises and spontaneous
 You tend to use the directive communication happenings.
style. (e.g. "Ask Jerry for specific instructions  Others may see you as verbose and scattered.
on balancing the budget. ")  You don't like anything unalterable.
 You want to arrange things to happen as you  You tend to use the informative
want them to happen. communication style. (e.g. "Jerry has some
 You are planning for the future. information that might help you balance the
 You are good at listing tasks and developing budget. ")
timelines.  You are interested in watching things unfold.
 You see the need for most rules.  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
Part II

Please rank the four items according to how much the items appeal to you. The MOST
IMPORTANT item is ranked 1. The next most appealing is ranked 2, and so on d o wn t o 4.

A.
4 a. A really good restaurant
1 b. Family and/or friends
2 c. A new place or situation
3 d. A competitive and/or learning situation

3 a. A well-structured company
4 b. A people oriented company
2 c. A creative company
1 d. A fast, growing, risk motivated company

4 a. A job or project that makes sense


3 b. A job or project that benefits others
1 c. A job or project that is different and exciting
2 d. A job or project that is mentally stimulating

3 a. A good physical relationship


2 b. A meaningful relationship
4 c. New relationships

1 d. Challenging and/or competitive relationships

4 a. Rewards based on security


2 b. Rewards based upon loyalty
1 c. Rewards based upon originality of ideas
3 d. Rewards based upon merit and achievement
2 a. A good ball game
3 b. A moving emotional experience
1 c. A new and different experience
3 d. A winning experience

2 a. A task that one can see or touch


3 b. A task that makes one feel good
3 c. A task that calls upon one's imagination

1 d. A task that requires logical reasoning

3 a. Steady work
4 b. Harmonious work
2 c. Changing Work
1 d. Efficient Work

B.
Where is your country?

3 a. Somewhere warm with gentle breezes


4 b. Cool mountains, or it doesn't really matter
1 c. Somewhere exciting, new and different where no one has ever been before
2 d. A familiar place

What is topography?
3 a. Comfortable, easy and nice
2 b. Challenging with areas to conquer
1 c. Varied with different and interesting areas
4 d. Terrain similar to where you live now

What is climate?
2 a. Warm
3 b. Cold or doesn’t matter.
2 c. Changing from day to day
1 d. Familiar (as in seasonal)

What is your government's philosophy?

1 a. Generous (takes care of the citizens)


3 b. Capitalistic (competitive economy)
4 c. Laissez-faire or experimental
2 d. Cautiously traditional and solid

What is your national product, if any?

2 a. Hospitality, tourism, or things such as a health care center of excellence


4 b. Whatever will sell and make profit
1 c. Experimental & news technology on the cutting edge
3 d. Products you can rely on to always work; things you’ve dealt with in the past
Part III

WHEN YOU'RE DOING WHAT YOU LOVE, WHO AR E YOU?


Mark the box (just one) i n each row that m o s t d e s c r i b e s you when you’re working in
your s t r e n g t h s and talents.

EXAMPLE: Reality Imagination

What Is What If

Order Chaos

New Ideas Status Quo

Revenue Profit

Incremental Radical

Wait Jump In

Intuition Information

Influence Go Along

Barriers Attractions

Preserve System Reinvent

Tactics Strategy

Big Picture Fine Points

Actualization Conception

The Priorities The Discussion

The Principle The Applications

Literal Metaphoric

Instructions Figures It Out

The Master Plan The Events

Fanciful Practical

Figures It Out Read Directions

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