This test will help you determine what type of temperament you are.
No temperament can be said to be “good” or “bad.” Therefore, your task is not to try to change your temperament (this is impossible), but to wisely use its positive aspects and try to neutralize negative manifestations.
In addition, no person has any type of temperament in its pure form. Usually it is a mixture of different types, but one still prevails. Try to determine which type of temperament prevails in you.
We invite you to take a short test.
Mark next to each statement: + (corresponds to you) or - (does not correspond to you).
Questionnaire text
1. You are restless.
2. You are quick-tempered and impulsive.
3. You are usually impatient.
4. You are proactive and decisive.
5. You are persistent and even stubborn.
6. You are resourceful and quickly navigate an argument.
7. The rhythm of your activity is uneven and spasmodic.
8. You like to take risks.
9. You easily forgive insults.
10. Your speech is fast and emotional.
11. You often suffer from your imbalance.
12. You don't tolerate anyone's shortcomings.
13. You are attracted to everything new.
14. Your mood often changes.
15. You are a cheerful and cheerful person.
16. You are always collected, and your energy is in full swing.
17. You often quit something you started halfway through.
18. You don’t always correctly assess your strengths.
19. Your interests and hobbies change often.
20. You easily get used to new circumstances.
21. It is not difficult for you to be distracted from your own affairs, and you quickly deal with someone else’s problem.
22. Painstaking work that requires patience is not for you.
23. You are sociable and responsive.
24. Your speech is clear and loud.
25. You have excellent self-control and do not panic even in difficult situations.
26. You fall asleep easily and wake up quickly.
27. You find it difficult to concentrate and make thoughtful decisions.
28. You are absent-minded and inattentive.
29. You are reserved and cold-blooded.
30. You are consistent in your words.
31. You are careful and reasonable.
32. You are characterized by restraint, you know how to wait.
33. You are not too talkative and do not like empty chatter.
34. Your speech is measured and calm.
35. You distribute your strength correctly and never give your all.
36. You plan your affairs and adhere to a clear daily routine.
37. You take criticism calmly.
38. It is difficult for you to immediately switch to another activity.
39. You have smooth, good relationships with people.
40. You are careful even in small things.
41. It is difficult for you to adapt to a new environment.
42. You are very slow.
43. You are shy.
44. The new environment leaves you confused.
45. You are not confident in yourself, in your abilities.
46. Loneliness does not bother you.
47. Failures and troubles unsettle you for a long time.
48. During difficult periods in life, you withdraw into yourself.
49. You are not very resilient, you get tired quickly.
50. Your speech is quiet and sometimes slurred.
51. You automatically adopt the character traits of your interlocutor and his manner of speaking.
52. You are very impressionable and sensitive.
53. You have high demands on yourself and the world around you.
54. You are characterized by some suspiciousness and suspicion.
55. You are easily offended.
56. You are pleased when others empathize with you.
Well, did you answer the questions? Let's look at the test results then.
The test has 4 groups of questions, each group contains 14 statements. In the first group (from 1 to 14 statements) a description of a choleric person is given. In the second group (from 15 to 28 statements) - the characteristics of a sanguine person. In the third group (from 29 to 42 statements) there is a portrait of a phlegmatic person. In the fourth group (from 43 to 56 statements) there is a description of a melancholic person.
If in any of the groups you received more than 10 pluses, then this type of temperament prevails in you. If the number of pluses is 5-9, then these traits are expressed to a significant extent in you. And if there are less than 4 positive answers, then the traits of this type of temperament are weakly expressed.
Incredible facts
Temperament type largely determines who we are, what we do, and why we do it.
The idea of the existence of 4 temperaments: choleric, melancholic, sanguine and phlegmatic was invented 2000 years ago by Hippocrates. He argued that differences in personality are related to the fluid that predominates in the human body.
Choleric – yellow liver bile
Sanguine - heart blood
Melancholic – black bile of the kidneys
Phlegmatic - phlegm of the lungs
Thus, the predominance of one of the liquids made a person energetic and optimistic (sanguine), silent and sad (melancholic), passionate (choleric) or calm (phlegmatic).
Temperament and character
Temperament should not be confused with a person's personality. Personality is a combination of many human factors, while temperament is only one factor, albeit a very important one.
It is a need that motivates us to behave according to our natural innate tendencies. If it is not satisfied, the person will not feel good or function effectively.
Again, for example, let's take the temperament of a sanguine person. Being in the company of people and communication are its needs. If such a person does not communicate regularly and is not around people, he begins to worry and suffer from low self-esteem.
Each type of temperament has its own needs: a choleric person needs quick results, a sanguine person needs to be in the company of people, a phlegmatic person needs a stable environment, and a melancholic person needs a detailed plan.
Temperament type test
There are several tests to determine a person's temperament type. Since the pure type of temperament is quite rare, this test will help you determine which type of temperament you have predominates and which are secondary.
For this test you will need a piece of paper and a pen. The test consists of 20 questions with four answer options. Write the numbers of the questions from 1 to 20, and choose one of the most suitable answer options ( a B C or G). Once you have answered all the questions, count the total number of letters.
Choose one statement that suits you best.
A) I am fussy and restless
B) I am cheerful and cheerful
C) I am cool and calm
D) I am shy and shy
A) I am hot-tempered and uncontrollable
B) I am businesslike and energetic
C) I am thorough and consistent
D) I get lost in a new environment
A) I am straightforward and harsh towards other people
B) I tend to overestimate myself
C) I can wait
D) I doubt my abilities
A) I am not vindictive
B) if something stops interesting me, I quickly cool down
C) I strictly adhere to a system in my work and daily routine
D) I involuntarily adapt to the character of the interlocutor
A) my movements are jerky and abrupt
B) I fall asleep and wake up quickly
C) it’s hard for me to adapt to a new environment
D) I am timid and inactive
A) I am intolerant of the shortcomings of others
B) I am efficient and hardy
C) I am constant in my interests
D) I am easily wounded and sensitive
A) I'm impatient
B) I quit what I started
C) I am reasonable and careful
D) I find it difficult to establish contact with new people
A) my facial expressions are expressive
B) I speak quickly, loudly and clearly
C) I’m slow to get back to work
D) I am easily offended
A) I have fast, passionate speech
B) I quickly get involved in a new job
C) I easily control impulses
D) I am very impressionable
A) I work in spurts
B) I take on any new business with passion
C) I don’t waste my energy
D) I have quiet, weak speech
A) I am characterized by disorganization
B) I am persistent in achieving my goals
C) I am lethargic and inactive
D) I seek the sympathy of others
A) I quickly decide and act
B) in difficult situations I maintain my composure
C) I have an even relationship with everyone
D) I'm not sociable
A) I am proactive and decisive
B) I quickly grasp new things
C) I don’t like to chat in vain, I’m silent
D) I can easily tolerate loneliness
A) I strive for something new
B) I am always in a cheerful mood
B) I like neatness
D) I am timid and inactive
A) I'm stubborn
B) I am not constant in interests and inclinations
C) I have calm, even speech with stops
D) when I fail, I feel confused and depressed.
A) I have a tendency to get hot
B) monotonous painstaking work weighs me down
C) I am little susceptible to blame and approval
D) I have high demands on others and myself
A) I am a risk taker
B) I easily adapt to different circumstances
C) I finish what I started
D) I get tired quickly
A) I am characterized by sudden mood swings
B) I tend to get distracted
C) I have self-control
D) I am too sensitive to blame and approval
A) I can be aggressive, a bully
B) I am responsive and sociable
B) I am kind
D) I am suspicious and suspicious
A) I am resourceful in an argument
B) I easily cope with failures
C) I am patient and reserved
D) I tend to withdraw into myself
Result:
Now count the number of answers "a", "b", "c" and "d".
Multiply each number obtained by 5 to get a percentage.
For example, you got 7 answers “a”, 10 answers “b”, 2 answers “c” and 1 answer “d”.
"a"= 7*5=35%
"b"=10*5=50%
"v"=2*5=10%
"g"=1*5=5%
The answers correspond to the following types of temperament:
"a" – choleric
"b" – sanguine
"v" – phlegmatic
"g" – melancholic
Thus, in the example we got that a person has a dominant sanguine temperament type ("b" = 50%), the secondary temperament type is choleric ("a" = 35%), and then in descending order is phlegmatic ("c" = 10 %) and melancholic ("g"=5%)
40% or more, this type of temperament is dominant in you.
If a certain type of temperament has gainedfrom 30 to 39%, this type of temperament is pronounced in you.
If a certain type of temperament has gainedfrom 20 to 29%, this type of temperament is moderate .
If a certain type of temperament has gainedfrom 10 to 19%, this type of temperament is weakly expressed in you .
Short temperament test
There is another quick way to determine temperament. It is based on the ancient Greek teaching about what fluid predominates in the human body.
So, answer all 2 questions:
1. Your hands and feet at normal temperature are usually:
A) warm
B) cold
2. Under normal conditions, your skin will usually:
B) wet
D) dry
Result:
AB – sanguine
AG - choleric
BV - phlegmatic
BG – melancholic
Temperament type Sanguine
Sanguine - very sociable person who likes to be around people. Of all the temperaments, the sanguine person is the easiest to communicate with. They bring energy and breathe life into any company with their mere presence. Their cheerfulness and humor illuminate everything around them.
They are an optimistic type of person who believes that life is a wonderful, fun-filled experience and should be lived to the fullest.
Inactivity causes them stress, as they live in a fast and active rhythm. This is the most impulsive of all temperaments.
The sanguine person achieves great success in matters related to connections and communication, but is the least disciplined and organized type of all temperaments.
He is open, very enthusiastic, friendly, and very understanding of other people's feelings, but can be rude and inconsiderate.
It is difficult to call a sanguine person a devoted friend, since he does not like to commit himself to obligations, but simply wants to have fun. They live as if they have neither past nor future. They rarely admit their mistakes, but tend to exaggerate in order to look more successful in the eyes of others.
Since this type of temperament loves pleasure many sanguine people are prone to various kinds of addictions, as well as overeating.
A person with this type of temperament is willing to take on difficult tasks and will complete a task or project while his ego is fueled. However, at the slightest hint of their shortcomings, they quit.
They get upset easily if they are not appreciated and not reassured of love. They are very demanding in terms of love and affection, suffering from feelings of jealousy if the attention that belongs to them goes to someone else.
Characteristics of a sanguine person
Strengths:
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Curious
Lives in the moment
Changeable mood
Childlike
Attractive personality
Talkative, good storyteller
Sole of company
Good sense of humour
Good memory for colors
Emotional and convincing
Enthusiastic and expressive
Weak sides:
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Talks loudly and laughs
Allowing circumstances to control you
Gets angry easily
Growing up is hard
Talkative
Tends to exaggerate
Surface
Can't remember names
May be intimidating to others
Too carefree
Restless
Selfish
Sanguine at work
Takes the initiative at work
Invents new activities
Looks great
Creative and bright
Full of energy and enthusiasm
Inspires others
Captivates many
In the field of: marketing, travel, fashion, cooking, sports, entertainment
Sanguine friend:
Makes friends easily
Loves people
Thrives from compliments
Inspiring
Many people envy him
Doesn't hold a grudge
Apologizes quickly
Doesn't let others get bored
Sanguine child, teenager, adult
Infant
Pros: energetic and inquisitive, funny and sweet, walks a lot and makes various sounds, shows off, reacts vividly to people.
Minuses: screams for attention, knows about his irresistibility, constantly needs company, often gets into trouble, self-centered.
Child
Pros: Charming personality, bold and energetic, looks innocent, cheerful and enthusiastic, loves to have fun, gets going easily, enjoys the company of people.
Minuses: does not complete things, disorganized, easily distracted, quickly loses interest, emotional ups and downs, demands recognition, forgetful and restless, tends to exaggerate.
Teenager
Pros: knows how to charm others, daring, popular, life of the party, inventive and bright, knows how to please, quickly apologizes.
Minuses: prone to deception, makes excuses, easily distracted, needs attention and approval, prone to cheating, finds school boring, immature, doesn't know how to handle money.
Adult
Emotional Needs: attention from other people, touch, approval of one’s actions, acceptance
Cause of depression: life has become boring, no hope for the future, feels unloved
How to get rid of stress : go shopping, have fun with friends, delicious food.
Energy level: receives a boost of energy from other people, frantic pace of life, periods of fatigue
Temperament type Choleric
This type of temperament is considered the most powerful and destructive of all. It is not an exaggeration to say that the world's most formidable dictators and criminals belonged to the choleric temperament. However, when they use their power for good, they are capable of becoming excellent leaders.
Cholerics are incredible resilient and unyielding. If they decide on something, they do not change their opinion, even if it is wrong.
Choleric people rarely listen to the advice of others. They want to have complete control over themselves and those around them. They are of the opinion that they know what is best and what is acceptable behavior for others.
They have serious anger management problems. Choleric people rarely express emotions such as love, tenderness, friendliness and empathy, but this can be compensated by a secondary type of temperament. In addition, on the part of other people, they consider these emotions inappropriate and useless.
Cholerics believe that no one can complete a task better than them. They tend to become overtired and can become nervous.. To achieve their goal, they are ready to do anything.
Unlike melancholic people, who see the shortcomings of a project before taking any action, choleric people do not see any pitfalls. The choleric will move regardless of the cost that is required, because for him the end justifies the means.
Cholerics are self-centered and often do not take into account the needs of others.
They are perfectionists, and they consider even their shortcomings to be flawless. It is difficult for them to admit that they are wrong.
Characteristics of a choleric person
Strengths:
Born leaders
Dynamic and active
Strong need for change
Strong-willed and decisive
Non-emotional
They're hard to break
Independent and self-sufficient
Exude self-confidence
They take on any task
Weak sides:
They like to command
Impatient
Hot-tempered
Can't relax
Too impulsive
They like to argue
Don't give up even when you lose
Lack of flexibility
Unfriendly
They do not like displays of sentimentality and emotion.
Unresponsive
Choleric at work
Purposeful
Sees the big picture
Organizes well
Looking for a practical solution
Moves quickly to action
Distributes tasks
Insists on his own
Sets goals
Stimulates activity
Likes to argue
Most suitable professions in the field of: management, technology, statistics, engineering, programming, business
Choleric friend:
Doesn't need a large circle of friends
Will lead and organize
Always right
Copes well with unexpected situations
Choleric child, teenager, adult
Infant
Pros: decisive look, fearless, energetic, sociable, fast development
Minuses: demanding, loud and noisy, throws things, sleeps poorly
Child
Pros: natural leader, courageous and energetic, productive, goal-oriented, fast-moving, self-sufficient, competitive, self-confident
Minuses: controls parents, tends to manipulate, is capricious, restless, insists on his own, likes to argue, stubborn, disobedient.
Teenager
Pros: aggressive, competent, quickly organizes any business, takes leadership, solves problems, self-confident, stimulates others, knows how to act in a critical situation, good potential, responsible.
Minuses: likes to command, controls his friends, believes that he knows everything, tends to look down on, becomes unpopular at times, decides for others, can offend, does not like to repent, blames others.
Adult
Emotional needs: devotion of the crowd, sense of power, appreciation, gratitude for one's actions
Cause of depression: life out of control, problems with money, work, spouse, children or health
How to get rid of stress: work more, engage in physical activity, avoid difficult situations
Energy level: excess energy, needs to reboot
Temperament type Phlegmatic
To the observer it seems phlegmatic slow and stubborn. People of phlegmatic temperament move through life slowly, slowly, spending as little energy as possible.
It is difficult to say whether phlegmatic people really lack energy, or whether they simply refuse to use it.
They are problem-oriented and very efficient if the work requires precision, thoroughness and a minimum of energy.
Perhaps the world will never know those brilliant thoughts, great books and works of art that were consigned to oblivion by the phlegmatic. They rarely use their ideas and talents, since bringing them to life requires a lot of effort.
The phlegmatic sits and watches as representatives of other temperament types make mistakes and notes what needs to be changed in this world in order for everything to be right. They are excellent at detecting cases of any injustice, but very rarely take any action against this injustice. They can inspire others to take action, but they themselves will not personally participate in this.
A phlegmatic person is the only type of temperament that a choleric person cannot control (which makes the choleric person terribly angry).
This is the most stable temperament. He can also be called the most stubborn when it comes to change. Since he tends not to interfere in other people's affairs, he can be a good mediator and diplomat. Peace at any cost is the motto of a phlegmatic person.
A phlegmatic person is not afraid of being rejected and can easily cope with a cold and hostile person. They are calm, carefree, and not subject to outbursts of emotion, anger, or feelings of bitterness, like other types of temperaments. Their restraint and coldness can sometimes hurt loved ones.
Characteristics of a phlegmatic person
Strengths:
Balanced
Flexible and calm
Assembled
Patient
Tends to be constant
Silent but witty
Friendly and kind
Tends to hide his emotions
Easily comes to terms with his fate
Universal man
Weak sides:
Lack of enthusiasm
Fearful and anxious
Indecisive
Avoids responsibility
Weak will
Selfish
Too shy and secretive
Compromises too often
Complacent
Phlegmatic at work:
Competent and constant
Peace-loving and executive
Possesses administrative skills
Serves as a mediator when problems arise
Avoids conflicts
Capable of working under pressure
Finds easy ways
Most suitable professions in the field of: medicine, education, psychology and psychotherapy, child development, social service
Phlegmatic friend
He's easy to get along with
Pleasant to talk to
Harmless
Good listener
Dry sense of humor
Likes to watch people
Capable of compassion
Phlegmatic child, teenager, adult
Infant
Pros: good-natured, unpretentious, joyful, easily adaptable
Minuses: slow, modest and aloof, indifferent, unresponsive
Child
Pros: observes others, easy to cheer, does not cause problems, stable, pleasant, calm
Minuses: selfish, indecisive, avoids work, fearful, a little stubborn, lazy and sleepy, watches a lot of TV.
Teenager
Pros: pleasant personality, witty, good listener, can be a mediator in solving problems, can lead if pushed, serious attitude
Minuses: indecisive, unenthusiastic, compromises too often, lacks motivation, sarcastic, remains aloof, procrastinates.
Adult
Emotional needs: peace and tranquility, sense of importance, lack of stress, respect
Cause of depression: chaos in life, many problems, pressure from outside
How to cope with stress
: organize your life, turn off the TV, eat and sleep regularly
Energy level: Lowest energy level, needs rest, feels drained around people
Temperament type: Melancholic
Melancholic people have very sensitive, emotional nature, and feelings sometimes take over them. Emotions can lift their mood to unprecedented heights, and the rest of the time they remain in a depressed and gloomy state. However, a secondary temperament often balances out this trait.
Melancholic people need to learn to convey their emotions, as they try to protect and protect themselves emotionally. They often demonstrate their love through loyalty and responsibility towards the other person.
If a melancholic person makes full use of his strengths, he is capable of great and wonderful achievements. When they give in to their weaknesses, they are prone to self-destructive behavior.
A pure melancholic person is an introvert and a loner. Melancholic people are goal-oriented, they are perfectionists and often set the bar too high for themselves and the people around them.
They can be called very loyal to their friends and family. If a melancholic person makes a promise, he will keep it. These are creative people, but prone to deep depression. They can also be called secretive and quite serious.
They are independent, do not respond to promises and rewards, or to the threat of punishment. They are rarely satisfied with the result because they feel they can do it better. They have a realistic view of what is happening. Melancholic people know their limits and rarely take on more than they can handle.
Melancholic temperament most focused on himself. Due to their sensitive nature, they are easily offended or insulted. They may be suspicious and come to unfounded conclusions. They are prone to introspection to such an extent that it can lead to inactivity and loss of energy, as well as other problems.
A melancholic person may be calm and quiet on the outside, but inside feel angry or deeply resentful. They keep these feelings to themselves until they build up and one day explode.
Characteristics of a melancholic person
Strengths:
Deep and thoughtful
Analytic mind
Serious and focused
Gifted
Talented and creative
Artistic and musical
Ability for philosophy or poetry
Connoisseur of beauty
Sensitive to others
Selfless
Conscientious
Idealist
Weak sides:
Remembers negative moments
Tendency to mood swings and depression
Likes to be offended
Head in the clouds
Low self-esteem
Selectively listens
Concentrated on himself
Closed
Often feels guilty
Prone to persecution mania
Prone to hypochondria
Melancholic at work
Sticks to schedule
Perfectionist, sets high standards
Pays attention to details
Persistent and thorough
Organized
Careful
Economical
Sees problems
Finds non-standard solutions
Loves graphs and lists
Most suitable professions and in the fields of: research, arts, science, administration, social work
Melancholic friend
Makes friends with caution
Prefers to stay in the shadows
Tries not to attract attention to himself
Devoted and faithful
Ready to listen to complaints
Can solve other people's problems
Concerned about other people
Looking for the perfect partner
Melancholic child, teenager, adult
Infant
Pros: serious and quiet, well behaved, tries to please, loves routine
Minuses: does not like strangers, looks sad, can cry easily, is attached to parents
Child
Pros: thoughtful, talented, musical and artistic, loves to dream, good friend, perfectionist, deep, responsible.
Minuses: subject to mood swings, complains and fusses, lacks self-confidence, overly sensitive, focuses on the negative, withdraws into himself, sees problems, uncommunicative.
Teenager
Pros: good student, creative, loves to explore, organized and goal-oriented, sets high standards, conscientious, sensitive to others, pleasant personality
Minuses: strives too much for perfection, prone to depression and critical, inferiority complex, suspicious, low self-esteem, vindictive, needs encouragement
Adult
Emotional needs: sensitivity and understanding, support when feeling down, space to be alone, silence and the absence of other people
Cause of depression: life is imperfect, unbearable emotional pain, lack of understanding
How to cope with stress: distance yourself from people, read, start studying something, meditate, go to bed on time
Energy level: Average energy level, depleted in the presence of people, needs peace and quiet
Temperament- This is an innate, cumulative system of human psychological characteristics. Psychologists distinguish 4 types of temperament: Melancholic, Sanguine, Choleric and Phlegmatic. In its “pure form,” none of the temperaments is found; as a rule, in addition to the predominant, so-called basic temperament, a person combines the traits of two or even three more types of temperament. Throughout life, under the influence of external factors, some traits of temperament may be smoothed out or, on the contrary, become more pronounced, but in general, the predominant type of temperament is laid down at birth.
Hat test)). Determining temperament from a picture.
Try to imagine yourself in the place of the person whose hat was “damaged” and choose the appropriate option without looking at the answers. You are asked to choose a picture from the cartoons, so the situation is a little exaggerated. At the same time, in life we do not always show our temperament and most often we suppress our reactions so as not to “scare” others. So at this point when testing, be honest with yourself.
Answers.
1. Choleric.
2. Melancholic.
3. Sanguine.
4. Phlegmatic.
Figured temperament test.
Choose the figure that is closest to you.
Answers
1. Square - phlegmatic.
2. Triangle - choleric.
3. Rectangle - Mixed type of temperament.
4. The circle is melancholic.
4. Zigzag - sanguine.
Description of temperament types.
Phlegmatic person
Unhurried, unperturbed, has stable aspirations and mood, outwardly stingy in the manifestation of emotions and feelings. Has logical judgments. He has a strong, balanced, efficient nervous system, a persistent, persistent worker, he gets things done to the end. Most often he is calm, restrained and constant in his feelings, his mood is even, he rarely loses his temper.
Capable of deep, stable and permanent feelings. Phlegmatic is peaceful, attentive, caring. Moderately talkative, does not like to chat about trifles. Saves energy and does not waste it. Facial expressions, speech, gestures and actions are slow and calm, restrained, emotionally inexpressive. He is thorough, reliable, and distinguished by the depth and constancy of his thoughts.
But a phlegmatic person has difficulty switching from one job to another, “swings” for a long time, does not adapt well to a new environment, is passive (low level of activity), has difficulty developing new habits and behavior patterns, but at the same time they become persistent. He is characterized by lethargy, laziness, indifference to others, and lack of will. Tends to do familiar work in familiar, familiar surroundings.
Choleric
Fast, passionate, impetuous, open, with quick mood changes. Choleric is active, mobile, optimistic, impulsive, but at the same time easily excitable and restless. A choleric person also has a strong nervous system, but he is unbalanced, quick-tempered, irritable, impatient, touchy, and vulnerable.
He may have emotional breakdowns. Due to conflict, he does not get along well with other people. A choleric person easily switches from one task/topic of conversation to another task/topic; he is characterized by sudden mood swings. He is highly excitable, has pronounced emotional experiences, and is unable to control his emotions.
The movements and speech of a choleric person are fast, intermittent, abrupt, impetuous, and impulsive. Prone to exhaustion, because when he is passionate about a task, he acts with all his might. In the interests of society, he is proactive, principled, active, and energetic.
In the absence of spiritual and personal growth, he is affective, irritable, hot-tempered, aggressive, unrestrained, and conflictual.
Sanguine
A lively, hot-tempered, active person, with frequent changes of mood and impressions, with a quick reaction to all the events happening around him, quite easily coming to terms with his failures and troubles. Sanguine is cheerful, friendly, talkative, flexible, and responsive.
He has a strong, balanced nervous system, high performance, while he is active and mobile, easily experiencing failures. He communicates easily with people, quickly gets along with people, switches easily, easily and quickly reacts to what is happening around him. At the same time, he strives for novelty, a change of impressions, is restless, and does not sufficiently regulate his impulses. He has rich, agile facial expressions, fast, expressive speech.
A sanguine person cannot do things that require concentration, attention, perseverance, or patience. He has a rapid change of feelings, but the feelings are shallow, he is prone to inconstancy and superficiality.
Melancholic
A person is easily vulnerable, prone to constantly experiencing various events, he reacts sharply to external factors. A melancholic person is highly impressionable, easily emotionally vulnerable, touchy, but at the same time sensitive and empathetic, easily gets along with different people, and is non-conflict.
He has a weak nervous system, increased fatigue, low mental activity, and slowness. He is highly emotional, but tends to experience problems within himself, which leads to self-destruction. His feelings are deep, constant, stable, but at the same time poorly expressed. He has difficulty concentrating on anything for long periods of time.
A melancholic person experiences failures hard and acutely (they often give up), he is timid, shy, anxious, indecisive, unstable to stress, his speech is quiet, slow. He is withdrawn, uncommunicative, quiet, pessimistic, his mood changes easily, but at the same time he is melancholic and reasonable.
In a healthy environment, he is productive and can perform monotonous work that requires attention, perseverance, patience, and concentration. A deep, meaningful person. But under unfavorable circumstances, he becomes anxious, withdrawn, fearful, and vulnerable.
Scientists have noticed that the strongest and most outstanding individuals, as a rule, have a strong character and a pure type of temperament. Thus, O.V. Suvorov, A.S. Pushkin, I.P. Pavlov approached “pure” choleric people. Famous melancholic people: Mozart, Poganini. Sanguine - Yu. A. Gagarin. Many other equally famous people also had pure, or close to pure, types.
Character and temperament are usually quite strongly connected with each other; it depends on them how a person will behave in a given life situation. On our website you can also take a free patented character and temperament test, we hope that this will help you better understand yourself and the people around you. Good luck!
The test will help you determine your temperament type.
Take a piece of paper. Write the numbers of the questions from 1 to 20, opposite them mark the letter of the answer (“a”, “b”, “c”, or “d”). After passing, count the total number of letters.
Temperament test
Of the four statements, you need to choose the one that most suits you.
a) fussy and restless;
b) cheerful and cheerful;
c) cool and calm;
d) shy and shy.
a) hot-tempered and uncontrollable;
b) businesslike and energetic;
c) thorough and consistent;
d) you get lost in a new environment.
a) are straightforward and harsh towards other people;
b) tend to overestimate themselves;
c) know how to wait;
d) doubt your abilities.
a) unforgiving;
b) if something ceases to interest you, you quickly cool down;
c) strictly adhere to the work system and daily routine;
d) you involuntarily adapt to the character of your interlocutor.
a) you have impetuous, sudden movements;
b) fall asleep quickly;
c) it’s hard for you to adapt to a new environment;
d) submissive.
a) intolerant of shortcomings;
b) efficient, hardy;
c) their interests are constant;
d) easily vulnerable, sensitive.
a) impatient;
b) quit what you started;
c) reasonable and careful;
d) find it difficult to establish contact with new people.
a) you have expressive facial expressions;
b) fast, loud speech with lively gestures;
c) slowly get involved in work;
d) very touchy.
a) you have fast, passionate speech;
b) you get involved in a new job quickly;
c) you can restrain your impulse easily;
d) very impressionable.
a) work in jerks;
b) take on any new business with passion;
c) don’t waste your energy;
d) you have quiet, weak speech.
a) you are characterized by disorganization;
b) persistent in achieving the goal;
c) lethargic, inactive;
d) seek the sympathy of others.
a) quickly decide and act;
b) maintain composure in difficult situations;
c) equal relations with everyone;
d) unsociable.
a) proactive and decisive;
b) quickly grasp new things;
c) don’t like to chat in vain, are silent;
d) you can easily endure loneliness.
a) strive for something new;
b) you are always in a cheerful mood;
c) love neatness;
d) timid, inactive.
a) stubborn;
b) interests and inclinations are not constant;
c) you have calm, even speech with stops;
d) when you fail, you feel confused and depressed.
a) have a tendency to be hot-tempered;
b) are burdened by monotonous painstaking work;
c) are little susceptible to censure and approval;
d) you have high demands on others and yourself.
a) risk appetite;
b) adapt to different circumstances easily;
c) finish what you start;
d) you get tired easily.
a) sudden changes in mood;
b) tend to get distracted;
c) have self-control;
d) are too susceptible to blame and approval.
a) you can be aggressive, a bully;
b) responsive and sociable;
c) gentle;
d) suspicious, suspicious.
a) resourceful in argument;
b) you experience failures easily;
c) patient and reserved;
d) you have a tendency to withdraw into yourself.
Count how many times you chose answer “a”, how many “b”, how many “c” and how many “d”. Now multiply each of the 4 numbers received by 5. You will get the percentage of answers.
For example:
“a” - 7 times * 5 = 35%
“b” - 10 times * 5 = 50%
“c” – 2 times * 5= 10%
“g” - 1 time * 5 = 5%
Four types of answers correspond to 4 types temperament.
“a” - choleric type
“b” - sanguine type
“v” – phlegmatic type
“g” is a type of melancholic.
In our example, type “b” dominates - sanguine (50%). Determine your dominant type.
Temperament types
Choleric.
Unbalanced type. Stormy emotions, outbursts. Speech is uneven and confused. Sudden change of mood. He is quarrelsome and straightforward with people. Can't wait, impatient. Strives for something new constantly, unstable in interests.
Sanguine.
“Alive”, sociable, maintains composure in difficult situations. Easily joins a new team and is not constrained. Quickly switches from one job to another. In decisions he is often not collected. Speech is clear, loud, and fast.
Phlegmatic person.
Balanced. Reasonable, careful, sociable in moderation. Sedentary, inert. Sustainable in interests. Adheres to strict routines in the workplace. Slowly switches from one job to another.
Melancholic.
Sedentary, unbalanced. All emotions are inside. Indecisive, does not believe in himself, very sensitive. Closed, prone to loneliness. Sustainable in interests. It's hard to make contacts.
To determine the type of temperament, there are specially designed questionnaires, there are quite a lot of them. Here's one of them. Its author is A. Belov.
After answering four blocks of questions, you will be offered a simple formula for the most accurate calculation of your temperament.
Using this technique you can also determine your child's temperament type.
Temperament test by A. Belov. Temperament formula:
Instructions.
Carefully read the list of properties inherent in a particular temperament, and put a “+” if the property is inherent in you, and a “-” sign if this property is not expressed in you.
Test material (questions).
1. If you:
1. Calm and cool-headed.
2. Consistent and thorough in business.
3. Be careful and reasonable.
4. You know how to wait.
5. They are silent and do not like to chat in vain.
6. You have calm, even speech, with stops, without sharply expressed emotions, gestures and facial expressions.
7. Restrained and patient.
8. Finish what you start.
9. Don't waste your energy.
10. Strictly adhere to the established routine in life and system in work.
11. You easily control your impulses.
12. Low sensitivity to approval and censure.
13. You are gentle and show a condescending attitude towards barbs directed at you.
14. Constant in their interests and relationships.
15. Slowly get involved in work and switch from one task to another.
16. Have equal relationships with everyone.
17. Love neatness and order in everything.
18. Having difficulty adapting to a new environment.
19. Have self-control.
20. Gradually meet new people.
2. If you:
1. Shy and self-conscious.
2. You get lost in a new environment.
3. Find it difficult to establish contact with new people.
4. Don't believe in your strength.
6. You feel depressed and confused when you fail.
7. They tend to withdraw into themselves.
8. You get tired quickly.
9. You have quiet speech, sometimes reduced to a whisper.
10. Unwittingly adapt to the character of your interlocutor.
11. Impressionable to the point of tearfulness.
12. Extremely sensitive to approval and blame.
13. You place high demands on yourself and others.
14. Prone to suspicion and suspiciousness.
15. Painfully sensitive and easily vulnerable.
16. Extremely touchy.
17. Secretive and uncommunicative, do not share your thoughts with anyone.
18. Inactive and timid.
19. Uncomplainingly submissive.
20. Strive to evoke sympathy and help from others.
3. If you:
1. Restless, fussy.
2. Uncontrollable, hot-tempered.
3. Impatient.
4. Harsh and straightforward in relationships with people.
5. Decisive and proactive.
6. Stubborn.
7. Resourceful in an argument.
8. You work in jerks.
9. Risk-prone.
10. Forgiving and non-offensive.
11. You have fast, passionate speech with confused intonations.
12. Unbalanced and prone to ardor.
13. Intolerant of shortcomings.
14. Aggressive bully.
15. You have expressive facial expressions.
16. Able to act and decide quickly.
17. Strive tirelessly for something new.
18. You have sharp, impetuous movements.
19. Persistent in achieving their goals.
20. Prone to sudden mood swings.
4. If you:
1. Cheerful and cheerful.
2. Energetic and businesslike.
3. Often do not finish what you start.
4. Tend to overestimate themselves.
5. Able to quickly grasp new things.
6. Unstable in interests and inclinations.
7. You easily experience failures and troubles.
8. Easily adapt to different circumstances.
9. Take on any new business with passion.
10. You quickly cool down if the matter ceases to interest you.
11. Quickly get involved in a new job and quickly switch from one job to another.
12. Be burdened by monotony, everyday, painstaking work.
13. Sociable and responsive, do not feel constrained with new people.
14. Hardy and efficient.
15. You have fast, loud, clear speech, accompanied by lively gestures and expressive facial expressions.
16. Maintain composure in unexpected, difficult situations.
17. You are always in a cheerful mood.
18. You quickly fall asleep and wake up.
19. You are often not collected and show haste in decisions.
20. Sometimes we tend to skim over the surface and get distracted.
Key to the temperament test.
Count the number of "+" for each temperament separately.
1 block - phlegmatic
Block 2 - melancholic
3 block - choleric
Block 4 - sanguine
Then calculate the percentage of positive answers for each type of temperament (the number of “+” for one type of temperament divided by the number of “+” for all four types of temperament and multiplied by 100%).
In its final form, your temperament formula will take something like this: T = 36% X + 35% C + 15% F + 14% M, which means that your temperament is 36% choleric, 35% sanguine, 15% phlegmatic and 14% melancholic.
Interpretation of the obtained values.
Phlegmatic person
New forms of behavior are developed slowly, but are persistent. Possesses slowness and calmness in actions, facial expressions and speech, evenness, constancy, depth of feelings and moods. Persistent and stubborn, he rarely loses his temper, is not prone to emotions, calculating his strength, brings things to the end, is even in relationships, moderately sociable, and does not like to chat in vain. Saves energy and doesn’t waste it. Depending on the conditions, in some cases a phlegmatic person may be characterized by “positive” traits - endurance, depth of thoughts, constancy, thoroughness, in others - laziness and a tendency to perform only habitual actions.
Melancholic
Has high sensitivity: there is a depth of feelings with little expression. He is characterized by restraint and muted speech and movements, modesty, and caution. Under normal conditions, a melancholic person is a deep, meaningful, responsible person who successfully copes with life’s tasks. Under unfavorable conditions, he can turn into a closed, anxious, vulnerable person, prone to difficult internal experiences of life circumstances that do not deserve it.
Characterized by increased excitability, actions are intermittent. He is characterized by sharpness and swiftness of movements, strength, impulsiveness, and vivid expression of emotional experiences. Due to imbalance, carried away by a task, he tends to act with all his might and become more exhausted than he should. Having public interests, his temperament shows initiative, energy, and integrity. In the absence of spiritual life, choleric temperament often manifests itself in irritability and short temper under emotional circumstances.