Personality test

Personality profile

Discover your personality profile and find out what it says about you. The test has 40 questions. The first 20 questions assess your strengths. The remaining 20 assess your weaknesses. The result is the personality profile that prevails the most. The personality test is based on the most respected official method, the Personality Profile (Personality Plus: Littauer Florence, 1992).

1/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Adventurous. One who takes on new and daring ventures with a determination to master them. Adaptable. Easily adjusts and is comfortable in any situation. Animated. Full of life, lively use of hand, arm and face gestures. Analytical. Likes to examine details for their logic and correctness.

2/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Persistent. Sees one project through to completion before starting the next. Playful. Full of fun and good humour. Persuasive. Convinces through logic and facts rather than charm or force. Peaceful. Appears untroubled and calm, and steps back from any form of strife.

3/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Submissive. Easily accepts anyone else's view or wish, with little need to assert their own opinion. Self-sacrificing. Willingly gives up their own comfort to meet the needs of others. Sociable. One who sees the company of others as an opportunity to be charming and entertaining, rather than treating it as a business challenge. Strong-willed. One who is determined to go their own way.

4/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Considerate. Mindful of the needs and feelings of others. Controlled. Feels emotions but rarely shows them. Competitive. Turns every situation, event or game into a contest and always plays to win! Convincing. Can win you over with anything through the charm of their personality.

5/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Refreshing. Renews and stimulates others, or makes them feel good. Respectful. Treats others with respect. Reserved. Keeps their displays of emotion and enthusiasm under control. Resourceful. Can act quickly and effectively in practically any situation.

6/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Contented. A person who easily accepts any circumstance or situation. Sensitive. Cares intensely about others and about what's going on. Self-reliant. An independent person who can fully rely on their own abilities, judgement and resources. Spirited. Full of life and excitement.

7/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Planner. Prefers to work out a detailed process to reach a project goal, and would rather be involved in the planning stage than in carrying out the tasks. Patient. Unmoved by delays, remains calm and tolerant. Positive. Knows things will turn out well when they're in charge. Promoter. Urges or motivates others to join their plan through the charm of their personality.

8/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Sure. Confident, rarely hesitates or doubts. Spontaneous. Prefers life to be impulsive, unpremeditated activity, and doesn't want to be constrained by plans. Scheduled. Creates and lives by a daily plan, and dislikes having their routines disrupted. Shy. Quiet, doesn't easily start a conversation.

9/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Orderly. A person with a methodical, systematic arrangement of things. Loyal. Obliging. One who can be counted on to complete an assigned task. Outspoken. Speaks frankly and without reserve. Optimistic. Convinces themselves and others that everything will turn out fine.

10/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Friendly. Rarely starts a conversation. More a responder than an initiator. Funny. A sparkling sense of humour. Can turn any story into an entertaining one. Forceful. A commanding personality others would hesitate to stand up to. Faithful. Devoted, persistent, loyal and sometimes devoted to the point of fanaticism.

11/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Daring. Fearless, bold, willing to take risks. Delightful. A person who is upbeat and fun to be with. Diplomatic. Deals with people tactfully, sensitively and patiently. Detailed. Does everything in the proper order with a clear awareness of everything that's happening.

12/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Cheerful. Constantly in good spirits, sparking joy in others. Consistent. Stays on an even emotional keel and reacts as one would expect. Cultured. One whose interests span intellectual and artistic pursuits such as theatre, symphony, ballet, painting and more. Confident. Self-assured and certain of their abilities and success.

13/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Idealistic. Visualises things in their perfect form and feels the need to measure up to that standard. Independent. Self-sufficient, self-assured and with no need of help from others. Inoffensive. A person who never says or causes anything unpleasant or unwelcome. Inspiring. Encourages others to work with a smile and likes to combine work with fun.

14/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Demonstrative. Openly expresses emotions, especially affection, and doesn't hesitate to touch others while talking to them. Decisive. A person who can make decisions quickly and firmly. Dry humour. Enjoys "dry jokes", usually simple ones that can come across as sarcasm. Deep. Intense and often introspective, with a distaste for shallow conversation and chit-chat.

15/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Mediator. Tries to head off disagreements between differing views so conflicts don't arise. Musical. Takes part in music or appreciates it deeply. Sees music as an art form rather than entertainment. Mover. Driven by a need to be productive, a leader others follow, finds it hard to sit still. Mixes easily. Loves parties and can't wait to meet everyone in the room.

16/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Thoughtful. A considerate person who remembers special occasions and anniversaries and enjoys kind gestures. Tenacious. Persistent, stubborn, won't let go until the goal is perfect. Talker. Talks constantly, generally telling funny stories and entertaining everyone around, feeling the need to fill the silence so others feel comfortable. Tolerant. Easily accepts the thoughts and ways of others without needing to disagree or confront them to achieve change.

17/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Listener. Always willing to hear what you have to say. Loyal. Faithful to a person, an ideal or a job, sometimes beyond reason. Leader. A born director who needs to be in charge, finding it hard to believe anyone else could do the job as well. Lively. Full of life, enthusiastic, energetic.

18/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Contented. Satisfied with what they have, rarely envious. Chief. Commands, directs and expects people to follow. Chartmaker. Organises life, tasks and problem-solving by making lists, forms or charts. Cute. Entertaining, friendly, the centre of attention.

19/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Perfectionist. Sets high standards for themselves and often for others, longing for everything to be in order. Pleasant. An easygoing companion you can talk to about anything. Productive. Must constantly be working or achieving something. Even on holiday, can't just lie around doing nothing. Popular. Loves life and people and is in great demand as a party guest.

20/40 Strengths. Choose what describes you best.

Bouncy. A spirited, lively personality full of energy. Bold. Fearless, daring, forging ahead, unafraid of risk. Behaved. Consistently strives to conduct themselves within what they feel is proper. Balanced. A stable, middle-of-the-road personality, not prone to extreme highs or lows.

21/40 ⚠️ You're in the second half of the test. This part assesses your weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Blank. A person who shows little emotion in facial expression or gestures. Bashful. Shrinks from being the centre of attention, a result of their self-consciousness. Brassy. Showy, comes on like a storm and is loud in company. Bossy. Commanding, domineering, in adulthood building relationships based on their own view of the world.

22/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Undisciplined. A person whose lack of order permeates almost every area of their life. Unsympathetic. Finds it hard to relate to the problems or hurts of others. Unenthusiastic. Tends not to get excited, often feeling it won't work anyway. Unforgiving. One who has difficulty forgiving or forgetting a hurt or injustice done to them, apt to hold on to a grudge.

23/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Reticent. Unwilling, doesn't try to get involved. Resentful. Often holds bad feelings as a result of real or imagined slights. Bulldozer. Fights against other directions and opinions that stand in the way. Can't accept the other side's point of view. Repetitious. Retells stories and events to entertain you, unaware they've already told them several times. Constantly needs to talk.

24/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Fussy. Insistent over petty matters or details, demanding great attention to trivial details. Fearful. Often experiences feelings of deep worry, apprehension or anxiety. Forgetful. A lack of memory usually tied to a lack of discipline. Doesn't bother writing down things that aren't fun. Frank. Direct, open, doesn't mind saying exactly what they think.

25/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Impatient. A person who finds it hard to endure delays or to wait for others. Insecure. One who is afraid or lacks self-confidence. Indecisive. A person who finds it hard to make any decision. Works long over a decision, having to weigh all the pros and cons so it comes out perfect. Interrupts. A person who is more a talker than a listener. Talks without noticing they've cut someone off, or simply talks over them.

26/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Unpopular. A person whose intensity and demands for perfection can push others away. Uninvolved. Has no desire to listen to or take an interest in clubs, groups, activities or other people's lives. Unpredictable. May be excited one moment and down the next, willing to help but then disappearing, or promising to come but forgetting to show up. Unaffectionate. Finds it hard to demonstrate feelings openly, verbally or physically.

27/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Headstrong. Insists on their own way. Haphazard. Has no consistent way of doing things. Hard to please. A person whose standards are set so high it's hard to satisfy them. Hesitant. Slow and reluctant to get involved.

28/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Plain. A middle-of-the-road personality with no highs or lows, showing little if any emotion. Pessimistic. While hoping for the best, generally sees only the problems at first glance. Proud. A person with great self-esteem who sees themselves as always right and the best person for the job. Permissive. Allows others (including children) to do as they please.

29/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Angered easily. One with a childlike flash temper that erupts in quick anger which passes and is forgotten almost instantly. Aimless. Not a goal-setter, with little desire to become one. Argumentative. Generally brushes off arguments because they're right, regardless of what anyone thinks or what the situation is. Alienated. Easily feels estranged from others, often because of insecurity or fear that others don't really enjoy their company.

30/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Naive. A simple, childlike perspective, lacking sophistication or an understanding of what the deeper levels of life are really about. Negative attitude. One whose attitude is seldom positive and who can often see only the dark side of any situation. Nervy. Full of confidence, boldness and sheer nerve, often in a negative sense. Nonchalant. Easygoing but indifferent.

31/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Worrier. Constantly feels uncertain, troubled or anxious. Withdrawn. A person who pulls back into themselves and needs time alone, or isolation. Workaholic. An aggressive go-getter who must be constantly productive and feels very guilty when resting. Driven not by a need for perfection or completion, but by a need for achievement and reward. Wants applause. Lives off the recognition or approval of others. As an entertainer, craves the applause, laughter and/or acceptance of an audience.

32/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Too sensitive and introspective. Easily offended when misunderstood. Tactless. Sometimes expresses themselves in a somewhat offensive and inconsiderate way. Timid. Backs away from difficult situations. Talkative. An entertaining, compulsive talker who finds it hard to listen.

33/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Doubtful. Marked by uncertainty and a lack of confidence. Disorganised. Lacks the ability to ever get their life in order. Domineering. Usually takes control of situations and/or people. Tells others what to do. Depressed. A person who feels down most of the time.

34/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Inconsistent. Erratic, contradictory, with actions and emotions not based on logic. Introvert. A person whose thoughts and interests are directed inward, living within themselves. Intolerant. Appears unable to withstand or accept another's attitudes. Lacks the ability to see things through others' eyes and understand their views. Indifferent. A person to whom most things don't matter, letting them run their course.

35/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Messy. Lives in a state of disorder, unable to find things. Moody. Doesn't get very high emotionally, but easily slips low when feeling unappreciated. Mumbles. When under pressure, speaks quietly, doesn't feel the need to speak clearly. Manipulative. Influences and manipulates others to their own advantage. Looks for ways to get their own way.

36/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Slow. Often doesn't act or think quickly, an unnecessary effort. Stubborn. Determined to exert their own will, not easily persuaded, obstinate. Show-off. Needs to be the centre of attention, wants to be watched. Sceptical and suspicious. Questions the motives behind a conversation and looks for a hidden agenda.

37/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Loner. Requires a lot of time to themselves and tends to avoid other people. Lord over others. Doesn't hesitate to make it clear they're right and in control. Lazy. Weighs up work or activities by how much energy they might consume. Loud. A person whose laugh or voice can be heard above everyone else in the room.

38/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Sluggish. Slow to get started, needs motivation. Suspicious. Tends to suspect or distrust others or their ideas. Short-tempered. Demanding and impatient, with anger flaring quickly when others are slow or haven't finished what they were asked to do. Scatterbrained. Lacks the power of concentration or attention, flighty.

39/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Vindictive. Consciously or unconsciously holds a grudge and punishes the offender, often by subtly withholding friendship or affection. Restless. Likes constant new activity, because doing the same things all the time isn't fun. Reluctant. Resists getting involved. Rash. May act hastily, without thinking things through, generally impatient.

40/40 Weaknesses. Choose what describes you best.

Compromising. Often lets the other side win an argument even when they're right, just to avoid conflict. Critical. Constantly evaluating and drawing conclusions, often dwelling on or reacting to negative influences. Crafty. One who can always find a way to reach the desired goal. Changeable. Childlike, with a short attention span, needing lots of change and variety to avoid boredom.