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14 Free Online Personality Tests to Figure Yourself Out

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I’m sensitive, but strong-minded!

I’m destined to marry rich!

Alright, that last one’s my horoscope, but the others are results of personality quizzes. There’s something wonderful about personality tests—the idea that you can put yourself into a category (or categories), just like that, is so relieving and satisfying.

And while we can understand that these quizzes will not be completely accurate, a lot of them do provide us with some insight into who we are, how we act, what our potential is, and where our ambition might take us. The more you know and understand about yourself, the more likely you are to find a career path you’ll love.

So if you’re looking for some great personality quizzes—or even just something fun to do over lunch, keep scrolling.

Based on Carl Gustav Jung’s study of psychological traits (for example, introversion and extroversion) and the famous Myers-Briggs test, 16 Personalities covers the “big five” personality traits of individuals: mind, energy, nature, tactics, and identity. As one of the most popular personality quizzes online—taken more than 500 million times—it’ll cover everything from your basic qualities to your romantic relationships to your workplace habits, strengths, and weaknesses.

The “Who Am I?” Visual DNA test is one of the most fun personality quizzes you’ll come across. Formatted less like a Q&A setup and more like a “pick a photo that you think is pretty” system, it’ll show how your character defines your outlook on and approach to life.

The HEXACO PI-R measures six major dimensions of personality: Honesty and humility, Emotionality, eXtraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Openness to experiences. You’ll rate how much you agree or disagree with 100 different statements and as a result, gain some insight into how you relate to other people and react to different kinds of scenarios.

An IQ test is typically something you have to pay for and have professionally administered to get a truly accurate score (and even then it only measures one specific type of intelligence). But there are some great, free resources out there like 123test. Their free IQ tests are just shortened versions of the real deal and they even have a “culture fair” test which is great if English isn’t your first language.

If you think you’re smart enough to join the prestigious and oldest high-IQ society, Mensa International, take this free exam and try to score in the 98 percentile. Then, you might consider taking their official test and if you ace that, it’s off to have some intellectual conversations!

Emotional intelligence is just as important as IQ—in and out of the office. EQ is the ability to process and manage your own emotions, as well as understand and influence the emotions of others. IHHP asks short, straightforward questions about how you act around others and how you handle certain situations. It’ll not only tell you where your emotional intelligence (EQ) currently is, but also suggest ways to improve weak areas.

This test is inspired by Daniel Goleman, psychologist and science journalist who wrote for The New York Times, as well as author of Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, a book discussing the many reasons why EQ shapes who we are. Instead of being direct, this quiz presents stories and asks you to answer how you’d normally respond in those circumstances.

Skills You Need covers four major components of interpersonal skills: listening, verbal communication, EQ, and teamwork. Your answers will determine if you’re above, at, or below average, and give you some direction on how to better interact with others.

This awesome, in-depth assessment takes you through various career situations, gauging both your skill level and interest. Then, it provides you with several options for your ultimate career. (OK, it might not know you perfectly, but you may enjoy knowing which jobs you could totally pull off.)

Do you know what your “dream job” even is? Let BuzzFeed decide for you—based on what outfit you put together. (Obviously, you shouldn’t take this one too seriously.)

If you’ve dreamed about going to Hogwarts your whole life (childhood and adulthood, I won’t judge), now’s your chance to know which house you truly belong in—and maybe learn a bit more about your personality along the way.

Just by choosing your favorite and least favorite colors (yup, that’s it), this test will tell you about your leadership, your management skills, your imagination, and more. But keep in mind, you’re just picking colors from a limited (and kind of ugly) selection here—so this one’s more for fun than it is an accurate assessment of who you are as an individual.

You’ve likely seen a “which character are you?” quiz for everything from Jane Austen novels to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Mean Girls—but what if you could take all those quizzes at once? This quiz draws on a crowd-sourced database of the personality traits of more than 2,000 characters across film, television, and literature, so you can see which fictional character you’re most like. Or, after you take the test, you can filter your results by individual properties and scroll through your top characters for all your favorites.

Aesthetic can be hard to define, but this BuzzFeed quiz—that’s been taken more than one million times—makes it easy. While your external aesthetic revolves more around your fashion and design preferences, your inner aesthetic is more about your personality. Find out if your personality aligns with an aesthetic like cottagecore, dark academia, or something else.

If you were wondering, I’m ENFJ, I have high emotional intelligence, and I’d be in Hufflepuff (go badgers!). What’d you learn?

Regina Borsellino contributed writing, reporting, and/or advice to this article.

Previously an editor for The Muse, Alyse is proud to prove that yes, English majors can change the world. She’s written almost 500 articles for The Muse on anything from productivity tips to cover letters to bad bosses to cool career changers, many of which have been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Inc., CNBC's Make It, USA Today College, Lifehacker, Mashable, and more. She calls many places home, including Illinois where she grew up and the small town of Hamilton where she attended Colgate University, but she was born to be a New Yorker. In addition to being an avid writer and reader, Alyse loves to dance, both professionally and while waiting for the subway.

Personality Test - How Do Others See You?

Personality Test - How Do Others See You? | Psych Central

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Medically reviewed by Matthew Boland, PhD — By Christina Ward — Updated on May 26, 2021

The word personality originates from the Latin word persona, referring to masks worn by theater performers to hide their identity or portray different roles.

Your persona, or personality, is unique to you. It’s a combination of the behaviors, emotions, thought patterns, and motivations that define us.

Research from the past few decades has pointed to the role of environment – including how we were raised – and our genetics in forming and shaping our personalities.

So, what is your personality?

Among your group of friends, are you considered the shy one who waits for others to make decisions?

Or, are you seen as the dominant one who is ready to take the lead?

Our personality test can help you find out your personality type. Answering these simple questions will give you a description of who you are and tell you how others see you.

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Answer each of the questions below honestly about yourself and we’ll score the quiz and let you know how others see you.

This online screening is not a diagnostic tool. Only a trained medical professional, like a doctor or mental health professional, can help you determine the next best steps for you.

Disclaimer: This quiz is for entertainment purposes only. In no way is this an empirically validated test. The concepts presented are not rooted in any known research.

Ready to start therapy? Our Find a Therapist resource may help.

Last medically reviewed on May 25, 2021

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110+ quiz questions for yourself! Reveal yourself today!

Quiz for yourself ? Wow, that sounds weird. It's necessary?

Hmm... Asking yourself seems like a simple act. But it's only when you take the "correct" test that you will see how much it will affect your life. Don't forget that self-examination is an important key to understanding your true values and how to become a better person every day.

Or this, in a fun way, can also be a little test to see how well others know you.

Let's find out with 110+ quiz questions for yourself!

Essential Questions - Self Quiz
Difficult questions - Quiz for yourself
Yes or no - Test for yourself
Love - Quiz for yourself
Career path - Quiz for yourself
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Is my name named after someone?
What is my zodiac sign?
What is my favorite body part?
What is the first thing I think about when I wake up?
What is my favorite color?
What is your favorite sport?
What kind of clothes do I like to wear?
My favorite number?
What is my favorite month of the year?
What is my favorite food?
What is my bad sleeping habit?
What is my favorite song?
What is my favorite saying?
A movie I will never see?
What kind of weather would make me feel uncomfortable?
What is my current job?
Am I a disciplined person?
Do I have tattoos?
How many people have I loved?
What are my 4 best friends?
What is my pet's name?
How do I go to work?
How many languages do I know?
Who is my favorite singer?
How many countries have I visited?
Where am I from?
What is my sexual orientation?
Do I collect anything?
Which car do I like?
What is my favorite salad?

Difficult questions - Quiz for yourself

Quiz for yourself — Image: Freepik

Describe my relationship with my family.
When was the last time I cried? Why?
Do I plan to have children?
If I could be someone else, who would I be?
Is my current job the same as my dream job?
When was the last time I got angry? Why? Who am I angry with?
My most memorable birthday?
How was my worst breakup?
What is my most embarrassing story?
What do I think about friends with benefits?
When was the biggest fight between me and my parents? Why?
Do I trust others easily?
Who was the last person I spoke to on the phone? Who is the person who talks to me the most on the phone?
What kind of people do I hate the most?
Who was my first love? Why did we break up?
What is my biggest fear? Why?
What makes me most proud of myself?
If I had one wish, what would it be?
How comfortable is death for me?
How do I like others to see me?
Who is the most important person in my life?
Who is my ideal type?
What is true for me no matter what?
What failure did I turn into my biggest lesson?
What are my priorities right now?
Do I believe that fate is predetermined or self-determined?
If a relationship or job makes me unhappy, do I choose to stay or leave?
How many scars do I have on my body?
Was I in a traffic accident?
What song do I sing alone?

Yes or no - Test for yourself

Friends with exes?
Allow someone to view my Google search history?
Return to the one who was unfaithful to you?
Ever brought mom or dad to tears?
Am I a patient person?
Would you rather stay at home to sleep than go out?
Still keeping in touch with your school friends?
Is there a secret no one knows?
Believe in eternal love?
Have you ever had feelings for someone who didn't love me back?
Have you ever wanted to run away from your family?
Do you want to get married someday?
I feel happy in my life
i envy someone
Money is important to me

Love - Self Quiz

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What is my ideal date?
How would I feel if love didn't have sex?
Am I satisfied with the intimacy I share?
Have I ever changed anything for my partner?
Is it necessary for my partner to know everything about me?
What is my attitude towards cheating?
How do I feel when my partner has to leave for a while because of work or school?
How about setting boundaries in a relationship to preserve privacy?
Have I ever thought about leaving my partner and why?
Does this partner make me forget the pain of my previous relationship?
What if my parents don't like my partner?
Have I ever thought about a future with my partner?
Are there more happy moments than sad ones when you are together?
Do I feel that my partner accepts me for who I am?
What was the best moment in my relationship so far?

Career Path Quiz

Do I like my job?
Do I feel successful?
What does success mean to me?
Am I driven by money or power?
I wake up excited to get this job done? If not, why not?
What fascinates me about your work?
How would I describe the work culture? Is this culture right for me?
Am I clear about what level I want to get in this organization? Does it excite you?
How important is it for me to love my job?
Am I willing to risk my career and get out of my comfort zone?
When making decisions about my career, how often do I consider what other people will think of that decision?
What advice would I give myself today about where I am in the career I want to be?
Am I in my dream job? If not, do I know what my dream job is?
What's stopping me from getting my dream job? What can I do to change?
Do I believe that with hard work and focus I can do anything I want?

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Self Development Quiz

Now on to the important part! Shut up, listen to yourself and answer the following questions!

1/ What are my milestones in the last year?

This is a question that will help you determine where you are, whether you have improved over the past year, or if you are still “stuck” on your way to achieving your goals.
When you look back at what you have been through, you will learn from past mistakes and focus on what is right and positive in the present.

2/ What do I want to be?

The best question you should ask yourself is who do you want to be. This is the question that determines the remaining 16-18 hours of the day, how you will live and how happy you will be.
Knowing what you want to achieve is good, but if you don't transform yourself to become the "right" version of yourself, it will be difficult for you to achieve what you want.
For example, if you want to become a good writer, you should spend 2-3 hours daily writing texts and practice the skills that a good writer should have.
Everything you do will lead you to what you want. That's why you need to know who you want to be, not just what you want.

3/ Do you really live in the present?

How do you like your day at the moment? If the answer is yes, then you are doing what you love. But if the answer is no, you may need to rethink what you are doing.
Without passion and love for what you do, you will never be the best version of yourself.

4/ Who do you spend the most time with?

You will become the person you spend the most time with. So if you spend most of your time with positive people or the people you aspire to be, keep up the good work.

5/ What do I think about the most?

Take a moment and think about this question right now. What do you think about the most? Your career? Are you looking for a new job? Or are you tired of relationships?

6/ What are the 3 mandatory goals I need to work towards in the next 6 months?

Write down 3 must-haves that you must complete in the next 6 months today to focus on those goals, plan, act and not waste time.

7/ If I continue with old habits and old thoughts, will I be able to achieve the life I want in the next 5 years?

This last question will serve as an assessment to help you see if what you have done in the past is actually helping you achieve your goals and dreams.
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