What Personality Type Are You?

Over the years you have probably developed 'habits'. Since you are probably unaware of these, the four personality questionnaires in this series will help pin-point your preferences so that you are in a better position to select experiences that will be of benefit to you.

This questionnaire should take no longer than five minutes, however, there is no set time limit. There is no right or wrong answer, however, accurately defining your 'Personality Type' depends on how honest you can be with yourself when answering these questions.

Once you have completed this quiz try the others and see if they correspond with the 'Personality Type' in this quiz. If you get an different answer don't despair, a different response merely means that you are made up of more than one personality type. Always remember, you are one of a kind and a complex and unique human being and there is no-one else quite like you.

There will four personality quizzes in this series, do them all and pass them on to your friends and colleagues and see what Personality Types you are attracted to.

1. Do you often act without considering the possible consequences?

I think things through before making all decisions.
I have the tendency to jump right in without thinking.
I like to act quickly but only if I feel confident it is the right decision.
I sometimes act on impulse.

2. Do you take the time for thorough preparation and implementation of everything you undertake?

I have a low tolerance for disorder and uncertainty.
I like to get on with things without too much fuss and bother.
I like to stand and ponder over experiences and observe them from many different perspectives.
I am impatient and want to get on with it.

Reflector Personality

3. Do you have strong beliefs about what is right and wrong, good and bad?

Don't really have an opinion.
I'm flexible and open-minded.
Depends on the circumstances.
Absolutely, and there is no room for compromise.

4. Do you feel it is appropriate to speak your mind in every circumstance?

I would rather not say anything than take the chance of offending someone.
All the time.
When there is a difference of opinion.
When I am angry and upset, although I usually regret it later.

Theorist Personality

5. Do you feel it is important to follow formal policies and procedures?

No I don't, they restrict peoples' enthusiasm.
I will think about it and let you know.
I believe they are a necessity for efficiency and continuity.
I avoid them and plead ignorance.

6. Is how you are seen to be carrying out your work important to you?

Not really, I simply do as I am told.
Sometimes. However, I don't get any credit for what I do.
I don't really care much, it's just a means to an end.
I feel it is important for my own self esteem.

Activist Personality

7. Do you use my own initiative to solve problems?

I use a number of different problem solving methods before deciding on the best approach to use.
I don't really use any method.
I take the immediately obvious action without thinking.
I use a step by step approach.

8. Do you believe that as long as things work in practice it's okay?

I am keen to test things out in practice rather than going through details first.
I tend to be impatient with instructions.
I like to get on with things and act quickly.
I have the tenancy to reject anything that doesn't have an obvious application.

Reflector

9. Do you find that actions based on gut feelings are as sound as those based on careful thought and analysis?

I find it difficult to make decisions with or without gut feelings
All my decisions are based on factual information only.
I often base my decisions on gut feelings alone.
I would never make a decision without careful thought and analysis

10. Do you take care over the interpretation of data available to you?.

No, I usually jump to conclusions.
I think about the data thoroughly before coming to any conclusions.
I avoid having to work through any data provided to me.
I delegate all that boring stuff and ask for an summary

Theorist

11. Do you regularly ask people about their basic assumptions?

I prefer to go it alone.
I'm not really interested in other peoples' opinions.
I listen to others and value their observations and input.
I only ask for opinions on minor matters rather than the more complex issues.

12. When you hear about new ideas or approaches, how do you react to them?

I don't want to know about them, I'm happy with things as they are.
I react positively to them but not rush into anything.
I get bored with mundane everyday things and can't wait to try something new.
I immediately start to work out how to apply them in practice.

Pragmatist

13. Do you actively seek out new experiences?

I have a tendency to rush into action without sufficient preparation.
Get bored with mundane everyday things.
I am happy to be exposed to new experiences.
I am unlikely to resist change.

14. Do you reach a decision carefully after weighing up many alternatives?

I don't make snap decisions anytime.
I'm inclined to take advice from others before making any decisions.
I make excuses to avoid making decisions.
I am inclined to make snap decisions and sometimes regret the results of these decisions.

activist

15. Are you an advocate of self discipline?.

Yes, I watch my diet and take regular exercise.
I like to stick to a fixed routine.
Feel guilt over-indulging in your favorite.
Tend to breakout once in a while.

16. Do you accept and stick to laid down procedures and policies?

As long as I regard them as an efficient way of getting things done.
Laid down policies and procedures are too restrictive for my liking.
I will go along with them as long as there is something in it for me.
I wouldn't know, I don't follow any.

reflector

17. Are you attracted to more novel, unusual ideas?

Yes, as long as they are not over the top.
The weirder the better.
I prefer more practical ideas .
I don't really don't care much as long as they work.

18. Do you pay meticulous attention to detail in everything you do?

Yes, even if it means putting a hold on projects.
Depends on what, or who it effects.
I don't really care much about detail.
No-one else notices the detail so I don't bother about it either.

theorist

19. How do you feel about people who act spontaneously?

I dislike spontaneous, people, I find them irrational most of the time.
I find them great when I need some new ideas, but prefer to leave them alone at other times.
I get on best with spontaneous people.
I wouldn't know because I don't know any.

20. In group discussions do you usually come straight to the point?.

No, I try to avoid making any comments at all.
I only give my opinion if I am asked for it.
I'm usually outspoken and like to put my point forward very early in the discussion.
I need to learn to keep my mouth shut and speak only when spoken to.

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