INSTRUCTIONS
This is a
Personality Temperament Test taken from Tim LaHaye's book, "Why You Act
The Way You Do". It helps assess your Temperament Profile of potential
strengths & weaknesses. It's very simple and takes about 45 minutes to
complete. There are 4 Sections below. In each section you will find a series of
descriptive words. Your job is to read each word and put a number next to it
according to how well it describes the REAL you. To get a more accurate
assessment of your temperament have 3-4 close friends &/or family members
also complete a test about your temperament.
After you have
completed all 4 Sections scroll down to the bottom of this page for further
instructions.
SCORING CRITERIA
Score How Each Word Best Describes You:
1 = "That is definitely NOT me!"
2 = "That is usually NOT me."
3 = "That is usually me."
4 = "That is mostly me."
5 = "That is definitely me!"
REMEMBER
It's important that you be honest and objective. Don't
mark a box according to how you want to be seen, rather mark it according to
how you really are.
* If the word describes exactly who you NATURALLY ARE NOT
then put a "1" next to it. "That is definitely NOT me!"
* If the word describes pretty INACCURATELY who you
NATURALLY are then put a "2" next to it. "That is usually not
me."
* If the word describes somewhat accurately who you
NATURALLY are then put a "3" next to it. "That is usually
me."
* If the word describes pretty accurately who you
NATURALLY are then put a "4" next to it. "That is mostly
me."
* If the word describes exactly who you NATURALLY are
then put a "5" next to it. "That is definitely me!"
If it is NATURALLY who you are then it isn't something
that you are "working on" nor is it something that requires a lot of
effort in order for you to be that way. It just comes natural. Some of the
descriptive words below are very flattering words and some are unflattering
words. Don't answer according to how you want to be or don't want to be. BE
COMPLETELY 100% HONEST WITH YOURSELF.... BE RAW ABOUT WHO YOU ARE RIGHT NOW AT
THIS POINT IN YOUR LIFE.
SECTION 1
__ emotional
__ egotistical
__ interrupts others
__ compassionate
__ impulsive
__ disorganized
__ impractical
__ funny
__ forgetful
__ easily discouraged
__ very positive
__ easily angered
__ undisciplined
__ extrovert
__ refreshing
__ lively/spirited
__ weak-willed
__ spontaneous
__ talkative
__ delightful/cheerful
__ enjoyable
__ popular
__ friendly/sociable
__ "bouncy"
__ restless
__ difficulty concentrating
__ likes to play
__ difficulty keeping resolutions
__ lives in present
__ difficulty with appointments
SECTION 2
__ optimistic
__ determined
__ bossy
__ goal-oriented
__ decisive
__ frank
__ self-confident
__ sarcastic
__ workaholic
__ self-sufficient
__ practical
__ headstrong
__ activist
__ outgoing
__ domineering
__ adventurous
__ aggressive
__ competitive
__ leadership ability
__ daring
__ persevering
__ bold
__ strong-willed
__ persuasive
__ hot-tempered
__ resourceful
__ insensitive
__ outspoken
__ unsympathetic
__ productive
SECTION 3
__ deep feeling
__ critical
__ insecure
__ sensitive
__ indecisive
__ hard to please
__ self-centered
__ pessimistic
__ depressed easily
__ easily offended
__ idealistic
__ loner
__ self-sacrificing
__ introvert
__ faithful friend
__ analytical
__ considerate
__ likes behind the scenes
__ suspicious
__ respectful
__ introspective
__ planner
__ perfectionist
__ scheduled
__ unforgiving/resents
__ orderly
__ creative
__ detailed
__ moody
__ gifted (musically or athletically)
SECTION 4
__ very quiet
__ selfish
__ unenthusiastic
__ negative
__ regular daily habits
__ hesitant
__ shy
__ stingy
__ aimless
__ not aggressive
__ stubborn
__ worrier
__ spectator of life
__ works well under pressure
__ indecisive
__ adaptable
__ slow and lazy
__ submissive to others
__ easy going
__ reserved
__ calm and cool
__ content/satisfied
__ efficient
__ patient
__ dependable
__ listener
__ witty/dry humor
__ pleasant
__ teases others
__ consistent
ANALYSYS
After you have finished all of the above 4 Sections go
back and cancel out each description that you scored either a 1 or 2 by drawing
a line through that number. Since that score is so low it doesn't really apply
to your overall scoring in each Section. Now add up all of the 3's, 4's, &
5's in each Section and write your total somewhere within each appropriate
Section. The Section with the highest score is your Primary Temperament and the
Section with the second highest score is your Secondary Temperament. No one is
one pure temperament, but instead we are a blend of all the temperaments.
WHAT'S MY
PERSONALITY TEMPERAMENT?
Each Section represents one of four Temperaments:
SECTION 1: Sanguine Temperament (fun-loving extrovert;
outgoing; very social; "the life of the party") - EXTROVERT
SECTION 2: Choleric Temperament (focused; extrovert; goal
oriented; "the achiever") - EXTROVERT
SECTION 3: Melancholy Temperament (detailed;
introspective; artistic; "the naturally gifted") - INTROVERT
SECTION 4: Phlegmatic Temperament (easy going; stable;
consistent; "the loyal friend") - INTROVERT
WHAT'S MY
PERSONALITY TEMPERAMENT BLEND?
Since everyone is a combination of the four Temperaments
you need to find out what your Temperament "Blend" is by assessing
what your Primary & Secondary Temperaments are. The Section with the
highest score is your Primary Temperament and the section with the second
highest score is your Secondary Temperament.
Now morph your Primary & Secondary together. In other
words, if you scored highest in Section 2 (Choleric) and second highest in
Section 4 (Phlegmatic) then your Temperament Blend would be
"ChlorPhleg". Or if you scored highest in Section 1 (Sanguine) and
second highest in Section 3 (Melancholy) then your Temperament Blend would be
"SanMel". If you tied in any Section then see which Section had the
most 5's to determine which Section more accurately represents you. It is also
possible to be a Tri-Blend Temperament who has 3 dominant Temperaments.