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Temperament Survey

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the one description you most naturally identify with. Ask yourself:

Am I someone who (is)...

a)

Ready to jump into new tasks, energized by challenges

b)

Agreeable, easy to get along with

c)

Sensitive to the emotions of others

d)

Excitable, passionate, quick to say yes

2.

Am I someone who (is)...

a)

Motivated to achieve goals, eager to be the leader

b)

Energetic, lively, exhibits love and affection openly

c)

Logical, gathers facts and data, likes lists

d)

Flexible, able to adjust to new conditions, calm in the midst of chaos

3.

Am I someone who (is)...

a)

Avoids conflict, and drama, levelheaded

b)

Fun to be around, a good storyteller with a sense of humor

c)

Self-motivated, usually right

d)

Careful, thoughtful, doesn't rush into things

4.

Am I someone who (is)...

a)

Upbeat, always sees the best in people and situations

b)

Detail-oriented, orderly, tidy

c)

Confident and assertive with my opinion

d)

Cooperative, open to the needs and ideas of others

5.

Am I someone who (is)...

a)

A determined problem solver, finds a way to get it done

b)

Playful, spontaneous, lives in the moment

c)

Considerate, kind, polite

d)

Serious, avoids being impulsive or flashy

6.

Am I someone who (is)...

a)

Friendly, outgoing, talkative

b)

Efficient and effective with my time and effot

c)

Relaxed, hard to provoke or annoy

d)

Precise, thorough, has very high standards

7.

Am I someone who (is)...

a)

Not confident in social situations

b)

Can be quick-tempered

c)

Struggles to make decisions quickly

d)

Can dominate conversations

8.

Am I someone who (is)...

a)

Unafraid to disagree with others, bossy

b)

Uncomfortable with solitude, afraid of missing out

c)

Rarely sets goal for myself, unclear on purpose or direction

d)

Sometimes feels isolated, too introspective

9.

Am I someone who (is)...

a)

Can be overbearing, prefers to be in control

b)

Unsure of myself, reluctant to jump into conversations or activities

c)

Seeks diversions from tasks, can waste time or daydream

d)

Prone to feeling sad or gloomy, gets hung up on bad news

10.

Am I someone who (is)...

a)

Persuades others to do things my way, thinks the end justifies the means

b)

Often exaggerates stories, compulsive talker

c)

Uses sarcasm or the silent treatment when upset

d)

Struggles to express enthusiasm

11.

Choose the one description that you most naturally identify with:

a)

No sense of urgency, resents being pushed

b)

Skeptical, sees obstacles, thinks about the worst-case scenario

c)

Fickle, forgetful, makes excuses, repeats stories

d)

Reluctant to admit mistakes or say I'm sorry, rarely compliments others

12.

Are you someone who (is):

a)

Struggles with follow-through, especially when things stop being fun

b)

Slow to get moving, a procrastinator

c)

Dislikes tears and emotions in others, can be unsympathetic

d)

Hard to please, can be critical

13.

Choose the ONE statement that best represents you.

a)

I like to talk through my decisions out loud with others.

b)

I am decisive, and my decisions are usually right.

c)

I want all the information before I make a decision.

d)

I sometimes just want someone else to make the decision for me.

14.

Choose the ONE statement that best represents you.

a)

I like knowing a little about a lot of things and a lot about the things that really interest me.

b)

I like to stick to the schedule.

c)

I like accomplishing things and feeling productive.

d)

I like coming up with creative ideas people will enjoy.

15.

Choose the ONE statement that best represents you.

a)

I tend to notice imperfections and mistakes.

b)

I tend to forget or disregard things I'm not interested in.

c)

I tend to not even think of bad or sad things.

d)

I tend to not show my emotions.

16.

Choose the ONE statement that best represents you.

a)

I frequently tell stories about my personal experiences.

b)

I consider every thought and detail before communicating.

c)

I cut to the chase in conversations; I don't need every last detail.

d)

I hesitate to speak up and advocate for myself when I disagree with the group.

17.

Choose the ONE statement that best represents you.

a)

I want the freedom to do projects in my own time frame.

b)

I want time to process my thoughts and answers so I know they're correct.

c)

I want to know the why behind a project so I know it's worth my time.

d)

I want Variety and spontaneity with projects.

18.

Choose the ONE statement that best represents you.

a)

I am good at delegating to others.

b)

I'm good at teaching others.

c)

I'm good at inspiring others.

d)

I'm good at caring for others.

19.

Choose the ONE statement that best represents you.

a)

I get stressed when I feel like I'm not liked.

b)

I get stressed when I feel like I'm not understood.

c)

I get stressed when I feel like I'm not in control.

d)

I get stressed when I feel like I'm being pulled into conflict.

20.

Choose the ONE phrase you are most likely to say in your head or out loud:

a)

Who else is going to be there?

b)

What will we be doing?

c)

Do I have to go?

d)

You go. I have better things to do.

21.

Choose the ONE phrase you are most likely to say in your head or out loud:

a)

Are you sure that's safe?

b)

Hurry up! We're late.

c)

That sounds like fun!

d)

I'm good with whatever.

22.

Choose the ONE phrase you are most likely to say in your head or out loud:

a)

It's done. I took care of it.

b)

I'll do it, if someone will do it with me.

c)

I've been giving it some thought.

d)

No worries. It will work out.

23.

Choose the ONE phrase you are most likely to say in your head or out loud:

a)

No, thanks. I'll just watch.

b)

I didn't mean it that way.

c)

I'd be happy to help!

d)

I'm not sure I trust them.

24.

Choose the ONE phrase you are most likely to say in your head or out loud:

a)

I totally forgot about that. I'm sorry.

b)

I don't really care. You decide.

c)

That won't work. I've already planned to...

d)

Just give me the bottom line.

25.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Easygoing

b)

Ambitious

c)

Energetic

d)

Analytical

26.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Enthusiastic

b)

Fearless

c)

Agreeable

d)

Empathetic

27.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Cautious

b)

Capable

c)

Calm

d)

Charming

28.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Positive

b)

Organized

c)

Assertive

d)

Content

29.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Resourceful

b)

Considerate

c)

Lighthearted

d)

Reserved

30.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Productive

b)

Patient

c)

Detail-oriented

d)

People-oriented

31.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Pessimistic

b)

Bossy

c)

Indifferent

d)

Distractible

32.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Demanding

b)

Detached

c)

Naive

d)

Moody

33.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Self-centered

b)

Sluggish

c)

Scatterbrained

d)

Suspicious

34.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Undisciplined

b)

Unmotivated

c)

Unsympathetic

d)

Unforgiving

35.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Indecisive

b)

Dramatic

c)

Impatient

d)

Insecure

36.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Blunt

b)

Judgmental

c)

Apathetic

d)

Restless

37.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Driven

b)

Imaginative

c)

Compassionate

d)

Even-keeled

38.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Well-balanced

b)

Enjoys working hard

c)

Musical or artistic

d)

Turns crisis into comedy

39.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Methodical

b)

Loud laugh

c)

Quiet, but witty

d)

Brave

40.

Choose the ONE word/phrase of the four options that best describes you. If you get stuck, just pick the best option available.

a)

Patient leader

b)

Curious

c)

Delegates well

d)

Deep and thoughtful