Below is a test that will allow you to determine the percentage of each type of temperament in your temperament structure and highlight your main type.
Now let’s take a look at the test results. There are 4 groups of questions in the test, 14 statements in each group. The first 14 (from the first to the fourteenth statement) describe the choleric temperament. The second group, from the 15th to the 28th statement, describes a sanguine person. The third group, from 29 to 42 – phlegmatic type of temperament. And the last group, from 43 to 56, the statement describes the melancholic temperament.
If in any of the groups you received more than 10 pluses, then this type of temperament is dominant for you. If the number of pluses is 5-9, then these traits are expressed in you to a large extent. And if there are less than 4 positive answers, then the features of this type of temperament are poorly expressed.
Choleric individuals are extroverted, but lack the carefree attitude of the sanguine temperament. As a result, they are determined, independent, decisive, and goal-oriented. Fact-based and logical, they typically enjoy being in charge since they have many leadership qualities as well as ambition. On the other hand, they are also disagreeable and may be prone to anger when things do not go their way.
People with a sanguine temperament are enthusiastic, active, and social. They are extroverts who enjoy meeting new people and being part of a crowd. They find it easy to socialize and often make new friends by virtue of being social, outgoing, and charismatic. Sanguine personalities often have a hard time doing nothing and may be prone to seek out risky activities as a way of keeping themselves stimulated.
Phlegmatic individuals are peaceful, quiet, and easy-going. They are sympathetic and care about others, yet try to hide or downplay their emotions, seeking instead to influence others through gentleness and cooperation. They are good at resolving conflicts and problems by way of making sensible compromises but, on the other hand, they may also be too self-sacrificing or unambitious in the name of avoiding conflict.
People with a melancholic temperament are intense, serious, and deep. They are sensitive and capable of deep emotion. They have a well-developed eye for the tragic or sad side of things, and may easily be disappointed by the coarseness of the outer world. As a result, they tend to keep to themselves, or only really open up around a select few individuals with whom they can exchange feelings and ideas.