Personality Assessment

S.No. Option Description
1 a I have been romantic and imaginative
  b I have been pragmatic and down to earth
     
2 a I have tended to take on confrontation
  b I have tended to avoid confrontation
     
3 a I have typically been diplomatic, charming and ambitious
  b I have typically been direct, formal and idealistic
     
4 a I have tended to be focused and intense
  b I have tended to be spontaneous and fun-loving
     
5 a I have been a hospitable person and have enjoyed welcoming new friends into my life
  b I have been a private person and have not mixed much with others
     
6 a Generally, it’s been easy to provoke me
  b Generally, it’s been difficult to provoke me
     
7 a I have been more of a “street-smart” survivor
  b I have been more of a “high-minded” idealist
     
8 a I have needed to show affection to people
  b I have preferred to maintain a certain distance with people
     
9 a When presented with a new experience, I have usually asked myself if it would be useful to me
  b When presented with a new experience, I have usually asked myself if it would be enjoyable
     
10 a I have tended to focus too much on myself
  b I have tended to focus too much on others
     
11 a Others have depended on my insight and knowledge
  b Others have depended on my strength and decisiveness
     
12 a I have come across as being too unsure of myself
  b I have come across as being too sure of myself
     
13 a I have been more relationship-oriented than goal-oriented
  b I have been more goal-oriented than relationship-oriented
     
14 a I have not been able to speak up for myself very well
  b I have been outspoken – I have said what others wish they had the nerve to say
     
15 a It’s been difficult for me to stop considering alternatives and do something definite
  b It’s been difficult for me to take it easy and be flexible
     
16 a I have tended to be hesitant and procastinating
  b I have tended to be bold and domineering
     
17 a My reluctance to get too involved has gotten me in trouble with people
  b My eagerness to have people depend on me has gotten me in trouble with them
     
18 a Usually, I have been able to put my feelings aside to get the job done
  b Usually, I have needed to work through my feelings before I could act
     
19 a Generally, I have been methodical and cautious
  b Generally, I have been adventurous and takeen risks
     
20 a I have tended to be a supportive, giving person who enjoys the company of others
  b I have tended to be a serious, reserved person who likes discussing issues
     
21 a I have often felt the need to be a “pillar of strength”
  b I have often felt the need to perform perfectly
     
22 a I have typically been interested in asking the tough questions and maintaining my indipendence
  b I have typically been interested in maintaining my stability and peace of mind
     
23 a I have been a bit cynical and skeptical
  b I have been a bit mushy and sentimental
     
24 a I have often worried that I’m missing out on something better
  b I have often worried that if I let down my guard, someone will take advantage of me
     
25 a My habit of being “stand-offish” has annoyed people
  b My habit of telling people what to do has annoyed people
     
26 a Usually, when troubles have gotten to me, I have been able to “tune them out”
  b Usually, when troubles have gotten to me, I have treated myself to something I’ve enjoyed
     
27 a I have depended on my friends and they know that they can depend on me
  b I have not depended on people I have done things on my own
     
28 a I have tended to be detached and preoccupied
  b I have tended to be moody and self-absorbed
     
29 a I have liked to challenge people and “shake them up”
  b I have liked to comfort people and calm them down
     
30 a I have generally been an outgoing, sociable person
  b I have generally been an earnest, self-disciplined person
     
31 a I have usually been shy about showing my abilities
  b I have usually liked to let people know what I can do well
     
32 a Pursuing my personal interests has been more important to me than having comfort and security
  b Having comfort and security has been more important to me than pursuing my personal interests
     
33 a When I have had conflicts with others, I have tended to withdraw
  b When I have had conflicts with others, I have rarely backed down
     
34 a I have given in too easily and let others push me around
  b I have been too uncompromising and demanding with others
     
35 a I have been appreciated for my unsinkable spirit and resourcefulness
  b I have been appreciated for my deep caring and personal warmth
     
36 a I have wanted to make a favorable impression on others
  b I have cared little about making a favorable impression on others
     
37 a I have depended on my perseverance and common sense
  b I have depended on my imagination and moments of inspiration
     
38 a Basically, I have been easygoing and agreeable
  b Basically, I have been hard-driving and assertive
     
39 a I have worked hard to be accepted and well-liked
  b Being accepted and well-liked has not been a priority for me
     
40 a In reaction to pressure from others, I have become more withdrawn
  b In reaction to pressure from others, I have become more assertive
     
41 a People have been interested in me because I have been outgoing, engaging, and interested in them
  b People have been interested in me because I’m quiet, unusual, and deep
     
42 a Duty and responsibility have been important values for me
  b Harmony and acceptance have been important values for me
     
43 a I have tried to motivate people by making big plans and big promises
  b I have tried to motivate people by pointing out the consequences of not following my advice
     
44 a I have seldom been emotionally demonstrative
  b I have often been emotionally demonstrative
     
45 a Dealing with details has not been one of my strong suits
  b I have excelled at dealing with details
     
46 a I have often emphasized how different I am from most people, especially my family
  b I have often emphasized how much I have in common with people, especially my family
     
47 a When situations have gotten heated, I have tended to stay on the sidelines
  b When situations have gotten heated, I have tended to get right in the middle of things
     
48 a I have stood by my friends, even when they have been wrong
  b I have not wanted to compromise what is right, even for friendship
     
49 a I have been a well-meaning supporter
  b I have been a highly-motivated go-getter
     
50 a When troubled, I have tended to brood about my problems
  b When troubled, I have tended to find distractions for myself
     
51 a Generally, I have had strong conviction and a sense of how things should be
  b Generally, I have had serious doubts and have questioned how things seemed to be
     
52 a I have created problems with others by being pessimistic and complaining
  b I have created problems with others by being bossy and controlling
     
53 a I have tended to act on my feelings and let the “chips fall where they may”
  b I have not tended to act on my feelings let they stir up more problems
     
54 a Being the center of attention has usually felt natural to me
  b Being the center of attention has usually felt strange to me
     
55 a I have been careful, and tried to prepare for unforeseen problems
  b I have been spontaneous, and have preferred to improvise as problems come up
     
56 a I have gotten angry when others have not shown enough appreciation for what I have done for them
  b I have gotten angry when others have not listened to what I have told them
     
57 a Being independent and self-reliant has been important to me
  b Being valued and admired has been important to me
     
58 a When I have debated with friends, I have tended to press my arguments forcefully
  b When I have debated with friends, I have tended to let things go to prevent hard feelings
     
59 a I have often been possessive of loved ones – I have had trouble letting them be
  b I have often “tested” loved ones to see if they were really there for me
     
60 a Organizing resources and making things happen has been one of my major strengths
  b Coming up with new ideas and getting people excited about them has been one of my major strengths
     
61 a I have tended to be driven and very hard on myself
  b I have tended to be too emotional and rather undisciplined
     
62 a I have tried to keep my life fast-paced, intense and exciting
  b I have tried to keep my life regular, stable, and peaceful
     
63 a I have felt uncomfortable leaving past commitments, so I have had difficulty making major life-changes
  b I have felt uncomfortable making long-term commitments, so I have made major life-changes fairly easily
     
64 a I have generally tended to dwell on my feelings and to hold onto them for a while
  b I generally have tended to minimize my feelings and not pay very much attention to them
     
65 a I have provided many people with attention and nurturance
  b I have provided many people with direction and motivation
     
66 a I have been a bit serious and strict with myself
  b I have been a bit free-wheeling and permissive with myself
     
67 a I have been self-assertive and driven to excel
  b I have been modest and happy to go at my own pace
     
68 a I have been proud of my clarity and objectivity
  b I have been proud of my reliability and commitment
     
69 a I have spent a lot of time looking inward – understanding my feelings has been important to me
  b I have not spent much time looking inward – getting things done has been important to me
     
70 a Generally, I have thought of myself as a sunny, casual person
  b Generally, I have thought of myself as a serious, dignified person
     
71 a I have had an agile mind and boundless energy
  b I have had a caring heart and deep dedication
     
72 a I have pursued activities that had a substantial potential for reward and personal recognition
  b I have been willing to give up reward and personal recognition if it meant doing work I was really interested in
     
73 a Fulfilling social obligations has seldom been high on my agenda
  b I have usually taken my social obligations very seriously
     
74 a In most situations, I have preferred to take the lead
  b In most situations, I have preferred to let someone else take the lead
     
75 a Over the years, my values and lifestyle have changed several times
  b Over the years, my values and lifestyle have stayed fairly consistent
     
76 a Typically, I have not had much self-discipline
  b Typically, I have not had much connection with people
     
77 a I have often felt too emotionally vulnerable to be around others
  b I have often felt that my sacrifices have been taken for granted
     
78 a I have a tendency to think of worst-case scenarios
  b I have a tendency to think that everything will work out for the best
     
79 a People have trusted me because I am confident and can look out for them
  b People have trusted me because I am fair and do what is right
     
80 a Often, I have been so involved in my own projects that I have become isolated from others
  b Often, I have been so involved with others that I have neglected my own projects
     
81 a When meeting someone new, I have usually been poised and self-contained
  b When meeting someone new, I have usually been chatty and entertaining
     
82 a Generally speaking, I have tended to be pessimistic
  b Generally speaking, I have tended to be optimistic
     
83 a I have preferred to inhabit my own little world
  b I have preferred to let the world know I am here
     
84 a I have often been troubled by nervousness, insecurity, and doubt
  b I have often been troubled by anger, perfectionism, and impatience
     
85 a I realize that I have often been too personal and intimate
  b I realize that I have often been to cool and aloof
     
86 a I have lost out because I have not felt up to taking opportunities
  b I have lost out because I have pursued too many possibilities
     
87 a I have tended to take a long time to get into action
  b I have tended to get into action too quickly
     
88 a I usually have had difficulty making decisions
  b I seldom have had difficulty making decisions
     
89 a I have a tendency to come on a little too strong with people
  b I have a tendency not to assert myself enough with people
     
90 a Generally, I have gone out of my way to meet people and make connections
  b Generally, I have not gone out of my way to meet people and make connections
     
91 a When I have been unsure of what to do, I have often sought the advice of others
  b When I have been unsure of what to do, I have often tried different things to see what works best for me
     
92 a I have worried that I would be left out of other’s activities
  b I have worried that other’s activities would distract me from what I need to do
     
93 a Typically, when I have gotten angry, I have told people off
  b Typically, when I have gotten angry, I have become distant
     
94 a I have tended to have trouble falling asleep
  b I have tended to fall asleep easily
     
95 a I have often tried to figure out how I could get closer to others
  b I have often tried to figure out what others want from me
     
96 a I have usually been measured, straight-talking, and deliberate
  b I have usually been excitable, fast-talking, and witty
     
97 a Often, I have not spoken up when I have seen others making a mistake
  b Often, I have helped others see that they are making a mistake
     
98 a During most of my life, I have been stormy person who has had many volatile feelings
  b During most of my life, I have been a steady person in whom “still waters run deep”
     
99 a When I have disliked people, I have usually tried hard to stay cordial – despite my feelings
  b When I have disliked people, I have usually let them know – one way or another
     
100 a Much of my difficulty with people has come from my touchiness and taking everything too personally
  b Much of my difficulty with people has come from my not caring about social convention
     
101 a My approach has been to jump in and rescue people
  b My approach has been to show people how to help themselves
     
102 a Generally, I have enjoyed “letting go” and pushing the limits
  b Generally, I have not enjoyed losing control of myself very much
     
103 a I have been overly concerned with doing better than others
  b I have been overly concerned with making things okay for others
     
104 a My thoughts have generally been speculative – involving my imagination and curiosity
  b My thoughts have generally been practical – just trying to keep things going
     
105 a One of my main assets has been my ability to take charge of situation
  b One of my main assets has been my ability to describe internal states
     
106 a I have pushed to get things done correctly, even if it made people uncomfortable
  b I have not liked feeling pressured, so I have not liked pressuring anyone else
     
107 a I have often taken pride in how important I am in other’s lives
  b I have often taken pride in my gusto and openness to new experiences
     
108 a I have perceived that I have come across to others as presentable, even admirable
  b I have perceived that I come across to others as unusual, even odd
     
109 a I have mostly done what I had to do
  b I have mostly done what I wanted to do
     
110 a I have usually enjoyed high-pressure, even difficult, situation
  b I have usually disliked being in high-pressure, even difficult, situation
     
111 a I have been proud of my ability to be flexible – what’s appropriate or important often changes
  b I have been proud of my ability to take stand – I have been firm about what I believe in
     
112 a My style has leaned towards spareness and austerity
  b My style has leaned toward excess and over-doing things
     
113 a My own health and well-being have suffered because of my strong desire to help others
  b My relationships have suffered because of my strong desired to attend to personal needs
     
114 a Generally speaking, I have been too open and naive
  b Generally speaking, I have been too wary and guarded
     
115 a I have sometimes put people off by being too aggressive
  b I have sometimes put people off by being too “up tight”
     
116 a Being of service and attending to the needs of others has been a priority for me
  b Finding alternative ways of seeing and doing things has been a priority for me
     
117 a Typically, I have been even-tempered
  b Typically, I have strong changes of mood
     
118 a I have frequently been drawn to situation that stir up deep, intense emotion
  b I have frequently been drawn to situation that make me feel calm and at ease
     
119 a I have cared less about practical results than about pursuing my interests
  b I have been practical and have expected my work to have concrete results
     
120 a I have had a deep need to belong
  b I have had a deep need to feel balanced
     
121 a In the past, I have probably insisted in too much closeness in my friendships
  b In the past, I have probably kept too much distance in my friendships
     
122 a I have had a tendency to keep thinking about things from my past
  b I have had a tendency to keep anticipating things I’m going to do
     
123 a I have tended to see people as intrusive and demanding
  b I have tended to see people as disorganized and irresponsible
     
124 a Generally, I have not had much confidence in myself
  b Generally, I have had confidence in only myself
     
125 a I have probably been too passive and uninvolved
  b I have probably been to manipulative and controlling
     
126 a I have frequently been stopped in my tracks by my self-doubt
  b I have rarely let self-doubt stand in my way
     
127 a Given the choice between something familiar and something new, I have usually chosen something new
  b I have generally chosen things I like, why be disappointed by something new I might not like?
     
128 a I have given a lot of physical contact to reassure others about how I feel about them
  b I have generally felt that real love does not depend on physical contact
     
129 a When I have needed to confront someone, I have often been too harsh and direct
  b When I have needed to confront someone, I have often “beaten around the bush” too much
     
130 a I have been attracted to subjects that others would probably find disturbing, even frightening
  b I have preferred to spend my time on subjects that are not disturbing or frightening
     
131 a I have gotten into trouble with people by being too intrusive and interfering
  b I have gotten into trouble with people by being too evasive and uncommunicative
     
132 a I have worried that I don’t have the resources to fulfill the responsibilities I have taken on
  b I have worried that I don’t have the self-discipline to focus on what will really fulfill me
     
133 a Generally, I have been a highly intuitive, individualistic person
  b Generally, I have been a highly organized, responsible person
     
134 a Overcoming inertia has been one of my main problems
  b Being unable to slow down has been one of my main problems
     
135 a When I have felt insecure, I have reacted by becoming arrogant and dismissive
  b When I have felt insecure, I have reacted by becoming argumentative and defensive
     
136 a I have generally been open-minded and willing to try new approaches
  b I have generally been self-revealing and willing to share my feelings with others
     
137 a I have presented myself to others as tougher than I really am
  b I have presented myself to others as more caring than I really am
     
138 a I usually have followed my conscience and reason
  b I usually have followed my feelings and impulses
     
139 a Serious adversity has made me feel hardened and resolute
  b Serious adversity has made me feel discouraged and resigned
     
140 a I usually have made sure that I have had some sort of “safety net” to fall back in to
  b I usually have chosen to live on the edge and to depend on as little as possible
     
141 a I have had to be strong for others, so I haven’t had time to deal with my own feelings and fears
  b I have had difficulty coping with my own feelings and fears, so it’s been difficult to be strong for others
     
142 a I have often wondered why people focus on the negative when there’s so much that’s wonderful about life
  b I have often wondered why people are so happy when so much in life is messed up
     
143 a I have tried hard not to be seen as a selfish person
  b I have tried hard not to be seen as a boring person
     
144 a I have avoided intimacy when I feared I would be overwhelmed by people’s needs and demands
  b I have avoided intimacy when I feared I would not be able to live up to people’s expectations of me