Test Yourself! (psychology)

Nathan Natas

This is an interesting website related to the new book of the same name. The site offers several interesting psychological tests and I thought some of us might find it helpful and interesting. I'd like to get your comments and opinions.

http://www.authentichappiness.org/

Here's a sample of the sort of results one person got from one of the tests:

VIA Signature Strengths Survey

Top Strength
Honesty, authenticity, and genuineness You are an honest person, not only by speaking the truth but by living your life in a genuine and authentic way. You are down to earth and without pretense; you are a "real" person.

Second Strength
Fairness, equity, and justice Treating all people fairly is one of your abiding principles. You do not let your personal feelings bias your decisions about other people. You give everyone a chance.

Third Strength
Caution, prudence, and discretion You are a careful person, and your choices are consistently prudent ones. You do not say or do things that you might later regret.

Fourth Strength
Kindness and generosity You are kind and generous to others, and you are never too busy to do a favor. You enjoy doing good deeds for others, even if you do not know them well.

Fifth Strength
Creativity, ingenuity, and originality Thinking of new ways to do things is a crucial part of who you are. You are never content with doing something the conventional way if a better way is possible.

Somehow the test failed to pick up on how handsome and modest I am. Stupid test!

Oh wait, maybe it DID...

Edited by - Nathan Natas on 2 October 2002 12:58:2

mamashel

This was really interesting, long, but interesting.

My strongest was Humor and playfullness

2nd capacity to love and be loved

3rd kindness and generousity

4th social intelligence

5th creativity, integrity and originality

i dont know what this says about me, but it was really interesting the questions they asked. i wonder how different it is for men and women (the test that is)

mamashel

waiting

Oooooooooo, Nathan Satan Spelled Backwards,

That's just too much damned reading to try to be happy.

I'll just make faces at you.

waiting

Top Strength	This is a Signature Strength for you.
Date: October 2, 2002
Forgiveness and mercy You forgive those who have done you wrong. You always give people a second chance. Your guiding principle is mercy and not revenge.
On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .
98% of all Web site users
98% of all female respondents
99% of all 35 to 44 years old
98% of occupation group 3
98% of all HS graduates
98% of those in Zip Code 275xx

Second Strength	This is a Signature Strength for you.
Date: October 2, 2002
Fairness, equity, and justice Treating all people fairly is one of your abiding principles. You do not let your personal feelings bias your decisions about other people. You give everyone a chance.
On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .
83% of all Web site users
82% of all female respondents
84% of all 35 to 44 years old
83% of occupation group 3
81% of all HS graduates
91% of those in Zip Code 275xx

Third Strength	This is a Signature Strength for you.
Date: October 2, 2002
Humor and playfulness You like to laugh and tease. Bringing smiles to other people is important to you. You try to see the light side of all situations.
On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .
85% of all Web site users
85% of all female respondents
86% of all 35 to 44 years old
84% of occupation group 3
82% of all HS graduates
91% of those in Zip Code 275xx

Fourth Strength	This is a Signature Strength for you.
Date: October 2, 2002
Honesty, authenticity, and genuineness You are an honest person, not only by speaking the truth but by living your life in a genuine and authentic way. You are down to earth and without pretense; you are a "real" person.
On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .
75% of all Web site users
73% of all female respondents
76% of all 35 to 44 years old
76% of occupation group 3
72% of all HS graduates
84% of those in Zip Code 275xx

Fifth Strength	This is a Signature Strength for you.
Date: October 2, 2002
Kindness and generosity You are kind and generous to others, and you are never too busy to do a favor. You enjoy doing good deeds for others, even if you do not know them well.
On this strength, you scored as high as or higher than . . .
73% of all Web site users
69% of all female respondents
75% of all 35 to 44 years old
74% of occupation group 3
64% of all HS graduates
89% of those in Zip Code 275xx

Test Yourself! (psychology)

Nathan Natas

mamashel

waiting

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