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You will see five main traits of your personality: openness, extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and neuroticism. A breakdown of 30 traits including kindness, anger, imagination and intellect. Strengths vs weaknesses, your infographic and more.

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By looking at the results of everyone we calculate an 'average' personality and thus how normal and abnormal you are in comparison. We use the IPIP testing method which is considered by researchers to be both accurate and extensive.

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Unlike other tests, accuracy improves with every new response. Over 3 million people have completed the test with many thousands more each day. 99% of test takers report their results as extremely accurate. Answer honestly and be prepared!

Your Strength and Weaknesses

We will show your personality traits which are furthest away from the average, both positive and negative. These are the traits which are most likely to define you and perhaps areas you may want to consider for personal development.

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Our test is capable of describing over 30^6 or 729 million possible personality types. By comparing you to the existing (3 million) respondents we show you exactly how many people have a personality just like yours. How unique are you?

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2/16 - Personality Type

Emotionally [B]alanced
Emotionally [R]eactive
39%
61%
[I]ntraverted
[E]xtraverted
66%
34%
[C]onventional
[O]pen
87%
13%
[G]uarded
[A]greeable
81%
19%
[S]pontaneous
[D]isciplined
81%
19%

Your Personality Type is The Artisan (RICGS)

Artisans are emotionally reactive, which means that they experience their emotions strongly and can be very passionate., however also have a higher tendency to experience emotions such as anxiety, anger and depression. Due to their independence and reserve, sometimes the Artisan can be perceived as arrogant or unfriendly, however this is merely because they don't require the same level of social stimulation or interaction that others may seek. The Artisan generally prefers fact over fiction and security and stability over ambiguity and disorder. Sticking with convention and familiar routines is generally best. With a healthy skepticism of the motives of others, and a belief in justice and being self made, sometimes the Artisan can come across as guarded or intimidating. However the Artisan has a refreshing impulsiveness about them, they tend to dislike too many rules and regulations and can be casual and whimsical.

13.65% of people are Artisans

3 / 16 - Big Five Overview

Most People
X

Neuroticism

Neuroticism refers to the tendency to experience negative feelings. Those who score high on Neuroticism may experience primarily one specific negative feeling such as anxiety, anger, or depression, but are likely to experience several of these emotions. People high in neuroticism are emotionally reactive. They respond emotionally to events that would not affect most people, and their reactions tend to be more intense than normal. They are more likely to interpret ordinary situations as threatening, and minor frustrations as hopelessly difficult. Their negative emotional reactions tend to persist for unusually long periods of time, which means they are often in a bad mood. These problems in emotional regulation can diminish a neurotic's ability to think clearly, make decisions, and cope effectively with stress.

X

Extraversion

Extraversion is marked by pronounced engagement with the external world. Extraverts enjoy being with people, are full of energy, and often experience positive emotions. They tend to be enthusiastic, action-oriented, individuals who are likely to say "Yes!" or "Let's go!" to opportunities for excitement. In groups they like to talk, assert themselves, and draw attention to themselves.

Introverts lack the exuberance, energy, and activity levels of extraverts. They tend to be quiet, low-key, deliberate, and disengaged from the social world. Their lack of social involvement should not be interpreted as shyness or depression; the introvert simply needs less stimulation than an extravert and prefers to be alone. The independence and reserve of the introvert is sometimes mistaken as unfriendliness or arrogance. In reality, an introvert who scores high on the agreeableness dimension will not seek others out but will be quite pleasant when approached.

X

Openness to Experience

Openness to Experience describes the difference between imaginative, creative people and down-to-earth, conventional people. Open people are intellectually curious, appreciative of art, and sensitive to beauty. They tend to be, compared to closed people, more aware of their feelings. They tend to think and act in individualistic and nonconforming ways. Intellectuals typically score high on Openness to Experience; consequently, this factor has also been called Culture or Intellect. Nonetheless, Intellect is probably best regarded as one aspect of openness to experience. Scores on Openness to Experience are only modestly related to years of education and scores on standard intelligent tests.

Another characteristic of the open cognitive style is a facility for thinking in symbols and abstractions far removed from concrete experience. Depending on the individual's specific intellectual abilities, this symbolic cognition may take the form of mathematical, logical, or geometric thinking, artistic and metaphorical use of language, music composition or performance, or one of the many visual or performing arts.

X

Agreeableness

Agreeableness reflects individual differences in concern with cooperation and social harmony. Agreeable individuals value getting along with others. They are therefore considerate, friendly, generous, helpful, and willing to compromise their interests with others'. Agreeable people also have an optimistic view of human nature. They believe people are basically honest, decent, and trustworthy.

Disagreeable individuals place self-interest above getting along with others. They are generally unconcerned with others' well-being, and therefore are unlikely to extend themselves for other people. Sometimes their skepticism about others' motives causes them to be suspicious, unfriendly, and uncooperative.

X

Conscientiousness

Conscientiousness concerns the way in which we control, regulate, and direct our impulses. Impulses are not inherently bad; occasionally time constraints require a snap decision, and acting on our first impulse can be an effective response. Also, in times of play rather than work, acting spontaneously and impulsively can be fun. Impulsive individuals can be seen by others as colorful, fun-to-be-with, and zany.

Nonetheless, acting on impulse can lead to trouble in a number of ways. Some impulses are antisocial. Uncontrolled antisocial acts not only harm other members of society, but also can result in retribution toward the perpetrator of such impulsive acts. Another problem with impulsive acts is that they often produce immediate rewards but undesirable, long-term consequences. Examples include excessive socializing that leads to being fired from one's job, hurling an insult that causes the breakup of an important relationship, or using pleasure-inducing drugs that eventually destroy one's health.

Neuroticism
61
Extraversion
34
Openness to Experience
13
Agreeableness
19
Conscientiousness
19

You often resist any cravings or urges that you have, but sometimes you give in, however you experience panic, confusion, and helplessness when under pressure or stress. You tend not to talk much and prefer to let others control the activities of groups. You prefer dealing with either people or things rather than ideas. You regard intellectual exercises as a waste of your time. You are willing to take credit for good things that you do but you don't often talk yourself up much, however you believe that a certain amount of deception in social relationships is necessary. You are guarded in new relationships and less willing to openly reveal the whole truth about yourself.

You are a reasonably organized person and like to have a certain amount of routine in your life.

4 / 16 - Neuroticism

Most People
X

Anxiety

The 'fight-or-flight' system of the brain of anxious individuals is too easily and too often engaged. Therefore, people who are high in anxiety often feel like something dangerous is about to happen. They may be afraid of specific situations or be just generally fearful. They feel tense, jittery, and nervous. Persons low in Anxiety are generally calm and fearless.
X

Anger

People who score high in Anger feel enraged when things do not go their way. They are sensitive about being treated fairly and feel resentful and bitter when they feel they are being cheated. This scale measures the tendency to feel angry; whether or not the person expresses annoyance and hostility depends on the individual's level on Agreeableness. Low scorers do not get angry often or easily.
X

Depression

This scale measures the tendency to feel sad, dejected, and discouraged. High scorers lack energy and have difficult initiating activities. Low scorers tend to be free from these depressive feelings.
X

Self-Consciousness

Self-conscious individuals are sensitive about what others think of them. Their concern about rejection and ridicule cause them to feel shy and uncomfortable abound others. They are easily embarrassed and often feel ashamed. Their fears that others will criticize or make fun of them are exaggerated and unrealistic, but their awkwardness and discomfort may make these fears a self-fulfilling prophecy. Low scorers, in contrast, do not suffer from the mistaken impression that everyone is watching and judging them. They do not feel nervous in social situations.
X

Immoderation

Immoderate individuals feel strong cravings and urges that they have difficulty resisting. They tend to be oriented toward short-term pleasures and rewards rather than long-term consequences. Low scorers do not experience strong, irresistible cravings and consequently do not find themselves tempted to overindulge.
X

Vulnerability

High scorers on Vulnerability experience panic, confusion, and helplessness when under pressure or stress. Low scorers feel more poised, confident, and clear-thinking when stressed.
Overall Score
61
Anxiety
55
Anger
52
Depression
64
Self-Consciousness
49
Immoderation
48
Vulnerability
78

You are generally calm, although some situations can make you feel anxious or tense. You do not usually get angry too easily but some things can annoy you. Mostly your emotions are on an even keel and you do not get depressed easily. You are not generally self conscious about yourself. You often resist any cravings or urges that you have, but sometimes you give in. You experience panic, confusion, and helplessness when under pressure or stress.

5 / 16 - Extraversion

Most People
X

Friendliness

Friendly people genuinely like other people and openly demonstrate positive feelings toward others. They make friends quickly and it is easy for them to form close, intimate relationships. Low scorers on Friendliness are not necessarily cold and hostile, but they do not reach out to others and are perceived as distant and reserved.
X

Gregariousness

Gregarious people find the company of others pleasantly stimulating and rewarding. They enjoy the excitement of crowds. Low scorers tend to feel overwhelmed by, and therefore actively avoid, large crowds. They do not necessarily dislike being with people sometimes, but their need for privacy and time to themselves is much greater than for individuals who score high on this scale.
X

Assertiveness

High scorers Assertiveness like to speak out, take charge, and direct the activities of others. They tend to be leaders in groups. Low scorers tend not to talk much and let others control the activities of groups.
X

Activity Level

Active individuals lead fast-paced, busy lives. They move about quickly, energetically, and vigorously, and they are involved in many activities. People who score low on this scale follow a slower and more leisurely, relaxed pace.
X

Excitement-Seeking

High scorers on this scale are easily bored without high levels of stimulation. They love bright lights and hustle and bustle. They are likely to take risks and seek thrills. Low scorers are overwhelmed by noise and commotion and are adverse to thrill-seeking.
X

Cheerfulness

This scale measures positive mood and feelings, not negative emotions (which are a part of the Neuroticism domain). Persons who score high on this scale typically experience a range of positive feelings, including happiness, enthusiasm, optimism, and joy. Low scorers are not as prone to such energetic, high spirits.
Overall Score
34
Friendliness
38
Gregariousness
56
Assertiveness
25
Activity Level
49
Excitement-Seeking
36
Cheerfulness
28

You generally make friends easily enough although you mostly don't go out of your way to demonstrate positive feelings toward others. You like crowds but sometimes feel overwhelmed by them. Sometimes you feel like you need some privacy and time for yourself. You tend not to talk much and prefer to let others control the activities of groups. You lead a moderately paced life. You like some energetic activities, but also like to relax and take it easy. You enjoy some excitment and risk taking in your life. You are not prone to spells of energetic high spirits.

6 / 16 - Openness to Experience

Most People
X

Imagination

To imaginative individuals, the real world is often too plain and ordinary. High scorers on this scale use fantasy as a way of creating a richer, more interesting world. Low scorers are on this scale are more oriented to facts than fantasy.
X

Artistic Interests

High scorers on this scale love beauty, both in art and in nature. They become easily involved and absorbed in artistic and natural events. They are not necessarily artistically trained nor talented, although many will be. The defining features of this scale are interest in, and appreciation of natural and artificial beauty. Low scorers lack aesthetic sensitivity and interest in the arts.
X

Emotionality

Persons high on Emotionality have good access to and awareness of their own feelings. Low scorers are less aware of their feelings and tend not to express their emotions openly.
X

Adventurousness

High scorers on adventurousness are eager to try new activities, travel to foreign lands, and experience different things. They find familiarity and routine boring, and will take a new route home just because it is different. Low scorers tend to feel uncomfortable with change and prefer familiar routines.
X

Intellect

Intellect and artistic interests are the two most important, central aspects of openness to experience. High scorers on Intellect love to play with ideas. They are open-minded to new and unusual ideas, and like to debate intellectual issues. They enjoy riddles, puzzles, and brain teasers. Low scorers on Intellect prefer dealing with either people or things rather than ideas. They regard intellectual exercises as a waste of time. Intellect should not be equated with intelligence. Intellect is an intellectual style, not an intellectual ability, although high scorers on Intellect score slightly higher than low-Intellect individuals on standardized intelligence tests.
X

Progressivism

Psychological liberalism refers to a readiness to challenge authority, convention, and traditional values. In its most extreme form, psychological liberalism can even represent outright hostility toward rules, sympathy for law-breakers, and love of ambiguity, chaos, and disorder. Psychological conservatives prefer the security and stability brought by conformity to tradition. Psychological liberalism and conservatism are not identical to political affiliation, but certainly incline individuals toward certain political parties.
Overall Score
13
Imagination
11
Artistic Interests
23
Emotionality
22
Adventurousness
38
Intellect
10
Progressivism
53

You prefer facts over fantasy and are more interested in what is happening in the real word. You are not interested in the arts and do not display aesthetic sensitivity. You tend not to express your emotions openly and are sometimes not even aware of your own feelings. Familiar routines are good, but sometimes you like to spice up your life with a bit of adventure or activity. You prefer dealing with either people or things rather than ideas. You regard intellectual exercises as a waste of your time. You like the security of tradition, but sometimes have a desire to bend the rules and challenge conventional thinking.

7 / 16 - Agreeableness

Most People
X

Trust

A person with high trust assumes that most people are fair, honest, and have good intentions. Persons low in trust see others as selfish, devious, and potentially dangerous.
X

Morality

High scorers on this scale see no need for pretense or manipulation when dealing with others and are therefore candid, frank, and sincere. Low scorers believe that a certain amount of deception in social relationships is necessary. People find it relatively easy to relate to the straightforward high-scorers on this scale. They generally find it more difficult to relate to the unstraightforward low-scorers on this scale. It should be made clear that low scorers are not unprincipled or immoral; they are simply more guarded and less willing to openly reveal the whole truth.
X

Altruism

Altruistic people find helping other people genuinely rewarding. Consequently, they are generally willing to assist those who are in need. Altruistic people find that doing things for others is a form of self-fulfillment rather than self-sacrifice. Low scorers on this scale do not particularly like helping those in need. Requests for help feel like an imposition rather than an opportunity for self-fulfillment.
X

Cooperation

Individuals who score high on this scale dislike confrontations. They are perfectly willing to compromise or to deny their own needs in order to get along with others. Those who score low on this scale are more likely to intimidate others to get their way.
X

Modesty

High scorers on this scale do not like to claim that they are better than other people. In some cases this attitude may derive from low self-confidence or self-esteem. Nonetheless, some people with high self-esteem find immodesty unseemly. Those who are willing to describe themselves as superior tend to be seen as disagreeably arrogant by other people.
X

Sympathy

People who score high on this scale are tenderhearted and compassionate. They feel the pain of others vicariously and are easily moved to pity. Low scorers are not affected strongly by human suffering. They pride themselves on making objective judgments based on reason. They are more concerned with truth and impartial justice than with mercy.
Overall Score
19
Trust
42
Morality
11
Altruism
13
Cooperation
26
Modesty
56
Sympathy
31

You mostly assume that people are honest and fair, however you are wary and hold back from trusting people completely. You believe that a certain amount of deception in social relationships is necessary. You are guarded in new relationships and less willing to openly reveal the whole truth about yourself. You do not particularly like helping other people. Requests for help feel like an imposition on your time. You are not adverse to confrontation and will sometimes even intimidate others to get your own way. You are willing to take credit for good things that you do but you don't often talk yourself up much. You are not affected strongly by human suffering, priding yourself on making objective judgements based on reason. You are more concerned with truth and impartial justice than with mercy.

8 / 16 - Conscientiousness

Most People
X

Self-Efficacy

Self-Efficacy describes confidence in one's ability to accomplish things. High scorers believe they have the intelligence (common sense), drive, and self-control necessary for achieving success. Low scorers do not feel effective, and may have a sense that they are not in control of their lives.
X

Orderliness

Persons with high scores on orderliness are well-organized. They like to live according to routines and schedules. They keep lists and make plans. Low scorers tend to be disorganized and scattered.
X

Dutifulness

This scale reflects the strength of a person's sense of duty and obligation. Those who score high on this scale have a strong sense of moral obligation. Low scorers find contracts, rules, and regulations overly confining. They are likely to be seen as unreliable or even irresponsible.
X

Achievement-Striving

Individuals who score high on this scale strive hard to achieve excellence. Their drive to be recognized as successful keeps them on track toward their lofty goals. They often have a strong sense of direction in life, but extremely high scores may be too single-minded and obsessed with their work. Low scorers are content to get by with a minimal amount of work, and might be seen by others as lazy.
X

Self-Discipline

Self-discipline-what many people call will-power-refers to the ability to persist at difficult or unpleasant tasks until they are completed. People who possess high self-discipline are able to overcome reluctance to begin tasks and stay on track despite distractions. Those with low self-discipline procrastinate and show poor follow-through, often failing to complete tasks-even tasks they want very much to complete.
X

Cautiousness

Cautiousness describes the disposition to think through possibilities before acting. High scorers on the Cautiousness scale take their time when making decisions. Low scorers often say or do first thing that comes to mind without deliberating alternatives and the probable consequences of those alternatives.
Overall Score
19
Self-Efficacy
5
Orderliness
50
Dutifulness
9
Achievement-Striving
17
Self-Discipline
36
Cautiousness
39

Often you do not feel effective, and may have a sense that you are not in control of your life. You are a reasonably organized person and like to have a certain amount of routine in your life. You find contracts, rules, and regulations overly confining and are sometimes seen as unreliable or even irresponsible by others. You are content to get by with a minimal amount of work, and might be seen by others as lazy. You have a reasonable amount of will-power and are able to follow through on tasks that you feel you need to complete. You can be distracted however and have been known to procrastinate. You are not an overly cautious person. You will think about alternatives and consequences but make up your mind fairly quickly.

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Personality Test Question and Answer

  1. What kind of personality test do we provide?
  2. Our test is based upon the 120 question NEO-PI inventory. We also provide a shorter 60 question version. You will see in your personality report your score for each of the Big Five dimensions as well as a detailed report on all 30 facets including: Anxiety, Depression, Warmth, Altruism, Dutifulness etc.

  3. Should I take the short or long version of the test?
  4. While the quick test is still quite reliable it is recommended that you take the long version as it provides greater reliability. This will take an additional 5-10 minutes to complete.

  5. How does the NEO-PI test compare with MBTI tests?
  6. A personality test is considered reliable when it produces a consistent result when the same person is measured twice. The NEO-PI personality test has become the standard for researchers and has been used in over 1000 peer reviewed studies due to its very high reliability (.86 to .93). The MBTI is not a reliable test. Research by David Pittenger demonstrated that people often get different results when taking the MBTI test twice.

    The NEO-PI-R test is fundamentally different from the MBTI test in that it does not attempt to assign a peronsality type. An MBTI test will assign you 1 of 16 possible personality types based on a number of true/false answers. Your behaviour, career suitability and many other factors are supposedly predicted by the personality type you fall into. Analyzing the results of using the MBTI for career planning the Army Research Institute concluded it was of no use and only furthered stereotypes. The MBTI test is often criticized for simplifying the complexities of personality into 1 of 16 types.

    In contrast the NEO-PI-R test shows each of the Big Five traits as a normalized score. Your Neuroticism score may be 68 while your Extraversion is 97. Each of the 30 facets are also assigned a normalized score. Rather than assign an individual as Introverted or Extroverted think of a sliding scale with extreme introversion at one end and extreme extraversion at the other. NEO-PI-R tests indicate how far along this sliding scale your personality lies relative to people of your age and country. Despite MBTI being an extremely popular personality test it is unreliable, incapable of describing personality in detail, ultimately flawed and outdated.

  7. What are the big five personality traits?
  8. Psychologist working in the field of personality require a consistent and reliable means of describing personality traits. Early personality researchers suffered due to haphazard and inconsistent use of words used to describe personality. During the 1930's American pyschologist Gordon Allport extracted every word from Webster's unabridged New International dictionary which described "in some way a form of human behavior". That list is 17,953 words long. This list of words was then filtered into 3 Columns with Column 1 being the most "objective" and therefore useful group of words. This list contained 4,504 words. A copy of Allport's 1936 study is now available online thanks to the University of Colorado.
    In 1940 Raymond Cattell shortened the list to 171 words by removing synonyms. In the 1960's a number of studies found just 5 factors were sufficient at describing personality types in very large and diverse datasets. Initially the names of the five factors varied, they're now known as Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism and Openness to Experience. We provide explanations of each of the Big Five traits in the personality report.

  9. Why should I take a personality test?
  10. A personality test is designed to provide insight into our fundamental personality traits. Traits refer to the part of our personalities which are relatively stable and effective at describing our patterns of thought and emotion. An accurate personality test will provide reliable and valid results, meaning it is both consistent and actually measures personality. Your results provide insight into these underlying patterns of thought and emotion. They do not define but can be used to predict your behaviour. There is a vast amount of research concerning relationships between Big Five personality traits and various physical and psychological conditions. Big Five personality traits have been used to accurately predict personality disorders with greater reliability than the MMPI. A personality test is a great way to improve self knowledge and form as a basis for further inquiry into who your personal psychology.

  11. How do I interpret my results?
  12. Providing you've answered honestly your results indicate how far from the average personality your particular traits lie. Keep in mind the average personality does not actually exist it is simply calculated by working with results of everyone that has taken the test. There are no right and wrong answers and you should attempt to view your results as an exercise in self knowledge.

  13. Will my personality change over time?
  14. New research is showing that certain personality traits change at different stages of our development. There also exists a maturation effect as we age. Generally as we grow older factors like conscientiousness and agreeableness increase while extraversion, neuroticism and openness decrease.

  15. Can I change my personality?
  16. Looking very briefly at this question research is showing that a number of factors influence our personality, some we can influence and others we're stuck with. Twin studies have shown about half of our personality is genetically influenced leaving the other half to be determined by environment. We know that personality is quite consistent across language and culture. We also know that regions which value individualism correlate with higher extraversion. Woman tend to have higher levels of neuroticism and agreeableness. Personality tends does change as we age but big life events produce little change in our personality.

  17. Can I print my results?
  18. At the end of test you can hit the print button to have your personality results formatted in a printer friendly format.

  19. Why do we provide our personality test for free?
  20. We currently provide our personality test free for individuals in order to collect data for various reseach initiatives. We're primarily interested in providing researchers with large and reliable data sets in addition to improving the accuracy of our personality results. If you're a personality researcher looking for data please feel free to contact us to discuss research opportunities.

  21. May I use the test on my website or in the classroom?
  22. We encourage the use of our test as part of coursework. We do not currently allow the test to be integrated into other websites but feel free to link to our test. If you're an educator and require assistance please feel free to contact.

  23. How can I compare my personality to my friends?
  24. When you're about to finish the test ensure you enter an email address. When your results are emailed to you we will include a link an instructions on completing a group personality test. This test will directly compare the personalities of your friends and provide a similarity score for each member of the group.

  25. Why should I have someone else take the test on my behalf?
  26. A popular criticism of personality tests is that they're subject to the bias of the person taking them, you. You can perform an interesting exercise by having someone that knows you extremely well take the test on your behalf. Once you've both completed the test you can compare results to see where and if differences exist.