Personality Type Inventory Survey - What's My Type

Personality Type Inventory Survey

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Date: Full Name: Unique ID (reference only):

Gender:

[ ] Male [ ] Female [ ] Neuter

Answer each of the questions by marking A or B. It's best if you give your first impression rather than try to analyze the question too much. It's important to answer every question. Skip only the questions that you really can't decide between one and the other of the two choices.

1. When you are interrupted by something needing your attention do you prefer to [ ] A. squeeze it in right away? [ ] B. wait and give it more time?

2. Are you more interested in finding out [ ] A. how something actually works? [ ] B. what useful purpose it serves?

3. Are you more contented with [ ] A. exchanging your ideas within a group? [ ] B. listening to the conversation?

4. Are you likely to [ ] A. arrange things in advance? [ ] B. try keeping an open schedule?

5. Do you usually associate with people who tend to [ ] A. use their imaginations? [ ] B. rely on their experiences?

6. When deciding something important is it easier for you to [ ] A. arrive at an answer and see how it feels? [ ] B. think it through and make the logical choice?

7. When you are dealing with something personal do you initially seek [ ] A. support from a friend? [ ] B. time to be alone?

8. While reading do you generally find it easier to [ ] A. accept most things? [ ] B. assess your own opinions?

9. Are you a person who enjoys [ ] A. doing familiar things? [ ] B. developing new ideas?

10. Among your friends do you [ ] A. risk being vulnerable? [ ] B. find difficulty expressing some things?

11. In a group do you respond better to people who [ ] A. are down to earth about things? [ ] B. have quite original ideas?

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12. Having an agreement on something [ ] A. makes it easier to plan ahead? [ ] B. allows you more free time?

13. Which is more enjoyable [ ] A. keeping in touch with a close friend? [ ] B. meeting new people?

14. How often do you need a list of "things to do" [ ] A. only when you are busy? [ ] B. whenever you have anything important to remember?

15. Do you consider yourself a person who uses more [ ] A. emotion and feeling? [ ] B. objective reasoning?

16. When you have something important to say at a meeting do you [ ] A. think about what to say before you speak? [ ] B. begin with your idea and let the words follow?

17. In taking advantage of a particular situation do you [ ] A. enjoy the added risk of time? [ ] B. hate working against the clock?

18. Do you admire people who [ ] A. pursue new ideas? [ ] B. preserve traditions?

19. Do your conversations with people you just met become more [ ] A. energetic as they go along? [ ] B. reserved as you find little more to say?

20. In organizing something do you ordinarily [ ] A. set up an outline first? [ ] B. take care of things as they come up?

21. When dealing with other people do you focus on [ ] A. their emotional responses? [ ] B. the actual situations?

22. Would it be easier for you to write a [ ] A. book of poems? [ ] B. detailed manual?

23. Do you like to begin a conversation by [ ] A. talking freely about yourself? [ ] B. letting the other person go first?

24. When something unusual pops up are you likely to feel [ ] A. uneasy about the sudden change? [ ] B. glad when it breaks up the routine of things?

25. When there is a standard way of doing something are you ready to [ ] A. get down to business? [ ] B. suggest alternatives?

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26. When you arrive at someone's home are you initially more aware of [ ] A. things happening around you? [ ] B. feelings inside of you?

27. Is your enthusiasm for things [ ] A. clearly visible? [ ] B. less likely to show?

28. Are you more likely to judge between [ ] A. good and bad? [ ] B. right and wrong?

29. Is it your usual style to be [ ] A. making changes? [ ] B. leaving things the way they are?

30. In a difficult situation do you [ ] A. avoid giving an opinion? [ ] B. readily volunteer your advice?

31. Do you feel more comfortable [ ] A. knowing what the facts are? [ ] B. having a summary of the situation?

32. When you are working do you enjoy [ ] A. having others close by? [ ] B. being able to work alone?

33. Which is more satisfying [ ] A. having a good time? [ ] B. doing something worthwhile?

34. Do people find you more [ ] A. outgoing and energetic? [ ] B. reserved and less aggressive?

35. Are you more likely to support [ ] A. your own way of doing things? [ ] B. proper procedures?

36. When you are caught off guard do you feel like [ ] A. giving an explanation? [ ] B. keeping the matter inside?

37. Which lifestyle do you prefer [ ] A. having a routine to follow? [ ] B. being able to "go with the flow"?

38. Are you someone who [ ] A. jumps to conclusions first? [ ] B. waits for the final ending to unfold?

39. Which pattern are you more likely to follow [ ] A. plan ahead? [ ] B. wait and see?

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40. Are you interested in knowing more about the [ ] A. possibilities? [ ] B. background information?

41. Among your friends do you [ ] A. keep up with things that are happening? [ ] B. find it difficult to stay ahead of the news?

42. Would you rather know [ ] A. what caused the problem in the first place? [ ] B. how to prevent the problem in the future?

43. In your own way are you more [ ] A. careful about what you do? [ ] B. carefree about things?

44. When you are involved in a critical situation are you likely to react [ ] A. cautiously? [ ] B. instinctively?

45. After the party is over do you find yourself [ ] A. energetic and tuned up? [ ] B. weary from the experience?

46. When offering your assistance do you prefer giving [ ] A. detailed instructions? [ ] B. definite guidelines?

47. Which appeals to you more [ ] A. receiving affection? [ ] B. being understood?

48. When you need to discuss changing the plans do you [ ] A. contact people right away? [ ] B. hold off until it becomes necessary?

49. In making the final decision do you [ ] A. go with your heart? [ ] B. trust your head?

50. Following a regular routine gives you a feeling of [ ] A. confidence? [ ] B. being tied down?

51. Are you more likely to develop your [ ] A. good qualities? [ ] B. weaker areas?

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For each of the following statements, respond with A or B to the following question: Which word better describes you, your actions, or your preferences? Again, skip only the questions that you really can't decide between one and the other of the two choices.

52. [ ] A. controlled [ ] B. uncontrolled

53. [ ] A. personal [ ] B. impersonal

54. [ ] A. details [ ] B. illustrations

55. [ ] A. objective [ ] B. subjective

56. [ ] A. external [ ] B. internal

57. [ ] A. debate [ ] B. question

58. [ ] A. situation [ ] B. viewpoint

59. [ ] A. analysis [ ] B. evaluation

60. [ ] A. system [ ] B. random

61. [ ] A. legal [ ] B. helpful

62. [ ] A. shy [ ] B. bold

63. [ ] A. value [ ] B. cost

64. [ ] A. evaluate [ ] B. tolerate

65. [ ] A. passive [ ] B. active

66. [ ] A. winning [ ] B. participating

67. [ ] A. conclusions [ ] B. facts

68. [ ] A. qualified [ ] B. experienced

69. [ ] A. words [ ] B. thoughts

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