3.2.5 Self-QUIZ: What Kind of Personality Do You Have?

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What Kind of Personality Do You Have?

For each of the five personality traits, check the descriptions that accurately describe your personality. Then total up the number of check marks for each category. Use the Scoring key below to determine whether you’re low, moderate, or high in each category.

I see myself as someone who . . .

Extraversion

is talkative
is full of energy
generates a lot of enthusiasm
has an assertive personality
is outgoing, sociable

Conscientiousness

does a thorough job
is a reliable worker
perseveres until the task is finished
does things efficiently
makes plans and follows through with them

Openness

is curious about many different things
has an active imagination
values artistic, aesthetic experiences
is sophisticated in art, music, or literature
likes to reflect, play with ideas

Agreeableness

is helpful and unselfish with others
has a forgiving nature
is generally trusting
is considerate and kind to almost everyone
likes to cooperate with others

Neuroticism

is depressed, blue
can be tense
worries a lot
can be moody
gets nervous easily

Note: This Self-Quiz is adapted from John, Donahue, and Kentle (1991).