A Simple Paper/Pencil Temperament Test

A first step toward discovering your natural temperament type.

Are you naturally outgoing? Do others consider you outgoing?

If you are outgoing, are naturally talkative? If so you are most likely an "I" on the DiSC scale.

Influence
contacting people
making a favorable impression
verbalizing with articulateness
creating a motivational environment
generating enthusiasm
entertaining people

Cross-reference to other systems: Outgoing/people-oriented, Sanguine, MB - ExFP

If you are outgoing, are you more interested in getting things done than talking? If so you are probably a "D" on the DiSC scale.

Dominance
getting immediate results
causing action
accepting challenges
making quick decisions
questioning the status quo
taking authority

cross reference to other systems: Outgoing/Task-oriented, Choleric, MB - ExTP

If you do not consider yourself naturally outgoing (that is, more quiet or introverted), do you consider yourself a detailed person? Do others notice that you are careful about order and details? If so you are most likely a "C" on the DiSC scale.

Cautious
following directives and standards
concentrating on detail
working under controlled circumstances
being diplomatic with people
checking for accuracy

cross reference to other systems: Reserved/task-oriented, Melancholy, MB - xSTJ

If you do not consider yourself naturally outgoing, are you best known for being easy to get along with, calm and steady? If so you are probably an "S" on the DiSC scale.

Steadiness
performing an accepted work pattern
sitting or staying in one place
demonstrating patience
developing specialized skills
concentrating on the task
showing loyalty

Cross reference to other systems: Reserved/people-oriented, Phlegmatic, MB - IxFJ

Two caveats:

Temperament is often modified by life experience and circumstances - we call this our personality.

Each of us is a blend of usually TWO of the above types. Write me at the address below for a more detailed analysis of your temperament.