The Barnum Personality Test

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| By JFriedman

JFriedman

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Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 224

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 224 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022

Answer the questions to the best of your ability. Consider what MOST describes you.

Questions and Answers

1.

You are at a large, chaotic party. Where are you likely to feel the most comfortable?
- A.
  
  At the center of the room, dancing.
- B.
  
  In a corner, talking with a close friend or two.
- C.
  
  Outside, getting some fresh air by yourself.
- D.
  
  Near the food, snacking on the chips.
2.

How would your ideal self answer the last question?
- A.
  
  The same answer
- B.
  
  The most different answer
- C.
  
  A similar answer
- D.
  
  I'm not sure.
3.

Where would you most like to travel?
- A.
  
  Somewhere relaxing
- B.
  
  Somewhere adventurous
- C.
  
  Somewhere different from my experience
- D.
  
  I'm happy where I am.
4.

How would your ideal self answer the last question?
- A.
  
  The same answer
- B.
  
  The most different answer
- C.
  
  A similar answer
- D.
  
  I'm not sure.
5.

Which word is the closest to how you would describe yourself?
- A.
  
  Agreeable
- B.
  
  Assertive
- C.
  
  Calm
- D.
  
  Passionate
6.

How would your ideal self answer the last question?
- A.
  
  The same answer
- B.
  
  The most different answer
- C.
  
  A similar answer
- D.
  
  I'm not sure.
7.

What situation is most conducive to getting your work done?
- A.
  
  In a group working with others
- B.
  
  In a situation where others are around but not interacting (e.g. coffee shop)
- C.
  
  It doesn't make a difference to me. I'm flexible.
- D.
  
  Alone in a quiet space
8.

How would your ideal self answer the last question?
- A.
  
  The same answer
- B.
  
  The most different answer
- C.
  
  A similar answer
- D.
  
  I'm not sure.
9.

Which of the following best describes your ideal partner?
- A.
  
  Someone who is supportive of my decisions
- B.
  
  Someone who challenges me to be better
- C.
  
  Someone who can balance being supportive and challenging
- D.
  
  I prefer to be alone
10.

How would your ideal self answer the last question?
- A.
  
  The same answer
- B.
  
  The most different answer
- C.
  
  A similar answer
- D.
  
  I'm not sure.
11.

How do you approach getting work done?
- A.
  
  I power through all of it at once.
- B.
  
  I break up my work over a stretch of time.
- C.
  
  I alternate working and taking breaks.
- D.
  
  I plan to go slowly, but I wait until the last minute and have to do it all at once.
12.

How would your ideal self answer the last question?
- A.
  
  The same answer
- B.
  
  The most different answer
- C.
  
  A similar answer
- D.
  
  I'm not sure.
13.

How do you decide what to eat?
- A.
  
  I eat the same kind of food every day.
- B.
  
  I pick whatever is most convenient/inexpensive.
- C.
  
  I pick whatever seems the most tasty.
- D.
  
  I try to pick something I haven't tried before.
14.

How would your ideal self answer the last question?
- A.
  
  The same answer
- B.
  
  The most different answer
- C.
  
  A similar answer
- D.
  
  I'm not sure.
15.

What seems like the most ideal walk?
- A.
  
  Walking in a stimulating environment with lots of scenery
- B.
  
  Walking with someone I care about having a meaningful conversation
- C.
  
  Walking quickly to get a lot of exercise
- D.
  
  Skipping the walk and taking a nap
16.

How would your ideal self answer the last question?
- A.
  
  The same answer
- B.
  
  The most different answer
- C.
  
  A similar answer
- D.
  
  I'm not sure.
17.

As you're walking in a crowded area, a stranger in front of you drops a twenty dollar bill. What do you do?
- A.
  
  Tap the person on the shoulder to quietly give them their money.
- B.
  
  Take the money but feel slightly guilty.
- C.
  
  Take the money, but only if no one is looking.
- D.
  
  Loudly yell at the person that they dropped their money.
18.

How would your ideal self answer the last question?
- A.
  
  The same answer
- B.
  
  The most different answer
- C.
  
  A similar answer
- D.
  
  I'm not sure.
19.

Which word is the closest to how you would LIKE to describe yourself?
- A.
  
  Agreeable
- B.
  
  Assertive
- C.
  
  Calm
- D.
  
  Passionate
20.

How would your ideal self answer the last question?
- A.
  
  The same answer
- B.
  
  The most different answer
- C.
  
  A similar answer
- D.
  
  I'm not sure.