Give yourself a temperament test

Give Yourself a Temperament Test

Instructions:

1. 
   Relax, get in a quiet place, and read the entire test before making any markings.
   
2. 
   Before each word on the test below, place a number that best describes you, 5 being most like you and 1 being least like you. Try to be objective.
   
3. 
   Turn the page over for instrutctions on scoring ONLY after completing the test.
   

Choleric Phlegmatic Melancholy Sanguine

___ optimistic ___ very quiet ___ deep feeling ___ emotional

___goal-oriented ___pessimistc ___sensitive ___difficulty keeping resolutions

___self-confident ___introvert ___self-centered ___compassionate

___activist ___not aggressive ___easily offended ___impractical

___domineering ___indecisive ___faithful friend ___easily discouraged

___aggressive ___slow & lazy ___self-sacrificing ___undisciplined

___leadership ability ___easy going ___likes behind the scenes ___weak-willed

___stick-to-it-iveness ___calm & cool ___suspicious ___talkative

___strong-willed ___efficient ___introspective ___enjoyable

___Hot-tempered ___dependable ___perfectionist ___friendly

___insensitive ___witty, dry humor ___harbors resentment ___restless

___unsympathetic ___teases ___creative ___difficulty concentrating

___determined ___selfish ___moody ___lives in present

___decisive ___orderly habits ___critical ___egtistical

___sarcastic ___stingy ___indecisive ___impulsive

___practical ___stubborn ___pessimistic ___difficulty with appointment

___outgoing ___spectator in life ___idealistic ___optimistic

___self-sufficient ___works well under ___introvert ___outgoing

pressure
TOTAL scores (see scoring instructions on reverse side)
choleric phlegmatic melancholy sanguine

self __________ __________ _____________ ___________

Friend __________ __________ _____________ ___________

Friend __________ __________ _____________ ___________
Grading Instructions:

• 
  Add only the 3-5 numbers listed on the reverse (omit the 1’s and 2’s – they are of such low intensity. Place the totals in the areas provided.
  

WHAT TEMPERAMENT ARE YOU?
Assessing the results: Your summary of the totals now contains self and friends scores. In most cases there will be some variation. However, your primary temperament should stand out as the larger score. Hopefully your self score and friend score will be similar. If they arenot, something for you to think about is, “do my friends see mea s I see myself?” or “ Is there a great difference?” If two of your friends’ scores were quite similar to your own, then disregard the third score altogether. Some people read too much into a simple test like this. Consequently, their excessive scores will completely alster the averages of your other friends.
On the other hand, if your score and that of your friends is in marked contrast, then it may mean your are trying to make yourself something you are not – in which case you need to realistically face yourself as you really are and be yourself.
Further tests to give yourself: If you are not satisfied with the accuracy of the temperament score, here are some questions to ask yourself to at least identify your primary temperament.

1. 
   Are you an extrovert? if so, you are predominantly sanguins or choleric.
   
2. 
   If “yes” to 1, ask yourself. “Do I lean toward being a super extrovert?” That is, are you generally the first to speak? If so you are a sanguine.
   
3. 
   If “yes” to 1, ask yourself if you are a good salesman type. If so, you are predominantly sanguine.
   
4. 
   If “yes” to 1, but “no” to 2 and 3, ask, “Am I a stong natural leader?” If so you are probably a choleric.
   
5. 
   If you answered “no” to 1 – that is, you are not an extrovert – then ask yourself, “Am i a perfectionist, analytical, and somewhat critical?” If so, you are probably predominantly melancholy.
   
6. 
   If you answer “no” to 1, ask yourself if you are known by others as “very quiet.” Do you rarely get angry but experience many fears and worries? If so, you are probalby phlegmatic.
   

The above is a very casual analysis, ut it can serve as an interesting check on the accuracy of the predominant temperament in your summary for self and friend.

Taken from Your Temperament: Discover it’s Potential by Tim LaHaye.

TEMPERAMENT OVERVIEW

	CHOLERIC	MELANCHOLY	PHLEGMATIC	SANGUINE
MOTIVE	Power	Intimacy	Peace	Fun
NEEDS	To look good (academically)	to be good (morally)	To feel good (inside)	To look food (socially)
	To be right	To be understood	To be understood	To be popular
	To be respected	To be Appreciated	To be respected	To be praised
	Approval	Acceptance	Acceptance	Approval
WANTS	To hide insecurities (tightly)	To reveal insecurities	To reveal insecurities	To hide insecurities (loosely)
	To please self	To please others	To please others	To be noticed
	Leadership	autonomy	Protection	Freedom
	Challenging adventure	Security	Contentment	Playful adventure

Reference: Hartman Personality Profile

ROCKY CHOLERIC

Positives Negatives

independent unpopular cruel

have goals think they are perfect won’t give up a fight

know how they want problems sovled cold demand loyalty from ranks

decisive - know whats righ and wrong. unemotional has little needs for friends

organizer – run things well. domineering is ussually right

visionary unforgiving must correct wrongs

strict with kids – know what they expect angry compulsive need for change

Flip Philegmatic

Positives Negative

peace makers unmotivated

quiet procrastinator

don’t express selves or give info unless asked. undecisive

perfectionist selfish (stingy)

control their anger well fearful

calm in tense situation – mediate & settle arguments worrier

important to them that everyone “feels” food dampens enthusiasum

effiecient would rather watch or do behind the sceens work

suttle humor clean up after everyone goes home

quietly observe situations Finds the easy way out

good listeners – good interpersonal skills keeps emotions hidden

Maestro Melancholy

Positive Negative

gifted praise children sparingly

self sacrificing moody

help others self-centered

thoughtful critical of others

behind the sceens worker negative

like to see others suceed deep need for approval

like quiet away from people hold back affection

faithful carry resentment for years

devoted insecure socially

industious suspicious of people
Example: worry and worry about bills

spardy Sanguine

Positive Negative

entertainer undependable

outgoing fickel about friends

responsive forgetful

warm undisciplined

friendly emotionally unstable

compassionate un productive

doesn’t hold grudges egostistical

feelings don’t get hurt exagerate

life of the party compulsive talkers

fun at home decide with feelings not head

creative hates to be alone