Which of the Fundamental Four Personality Traits Is Most Dominant in You?

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which of the Fundamental Four Personality Traits Is Most Dominant in You?
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About This Quiz

According to one theory, all of us are basically four special snowflakes. If you have never heard of the four temperament theory, it suggests that there are four fundamental personality types. Of course, you're unique and so are all of the other people in this world, but even though there is no one else quite like you, according to this theory, you can mostly be summed up in one of four different ways.

Are you Sanguine, someone who is always enthusiastic about life, who is always up for doing something and loves social gatherings? Or possibly you are Choleric, someone who has a quick temper, likes life to move quickly around them, and tends to be irritable? Or perhaps you are melancholic, the type that is a bit of a philosopher, who is considered wise by those around them and who tends to be quiet and reflective?

Or maybe you are the last of the four fundamental personality types, the Phlegmatic, which is someone that is totally chilled out and spends their days relaxed and peaceful. You might believe that you know which type you will be, but sometimes what you think of yourself and what others think are two different things. Take this quiz to find out.

Do you like throwing parties?
I love doing that.
That doesn't sound fun at all.
That sounds like a nightmare.
No, but I like going to them.
Are you good at arguments?
Sure, but I don't like to argue.
I am the best.
I am awful at arguing.
I never argue, so I don't know.
Do you get along with people at work?
I get along with just about everyone.
No, how would that even be possible?
No, but I hide it.
Of course.

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Do you think you have a lot of charisma?
I am oozing it.
Charisma is just something fake.
Oh, I don't know.
I think I am very likable.
How chill are you?
I am pretty chill.
Chill? Not at all.
Not very, but I am good at faking it.
So chill it is ridiculous.
Do you feel bad for people that are poor?
I guess so.
No, they just need to work harder.
Sure, everyone deserves money.
I feel so bad for them that it hurts.

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Do you flatter people a lot to get what you want?
Well, yeah.
I do if I think it will work.
I don't think I could get away with that.
I would never think of doing that.
How often do you yell angrily?
It takes a lot, but I do it sometimes.
Quite often, it feels good to let that out.
Hardly ever.
Pretty much never.
Do you dance when you're alone?
No, but I dance a ton around other people.
Nope.
Sure, who doesn't?
If the mood strikes me I do.

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Do you worry a lot about how you look?
No, because I look amazing.
No, that is for weak minded people.
Sure, doesn't everyone?
No, I love myself.
Do you tell other people your secrets?
I don't really have any.
I would never do that.
Yes, I have good friends I trust.
Yes, I trust easily.
Do you like it when people are intimidated by you?
No, but it doesn't bother me either.
Love it!
No, but it makes me feel safer.
No, I hate that.

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How many close friends do you have?
More than 10
0-1
2-5
6-10
Do you like to be in unpredictable situations?
Sure, I love not knowing what will happen next.
That is a total nightmare to me.
That sounds scary.
I don't mind them.
How spontaneous are you?
Very, I rarely think things out.
Not even a little bit.
I act like I am, but I kind of fake it.
I just go with the flow.

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What movie sounds fun to see?
"Superbad"
"Wall Street"
"The Fog of War"
"The Princess Bride"
Has anyone ever told you that you talk to loud?
Yes, how did you know?
They wouldn't dare.
No, I am pretty quiet.
Ha, if they did that would be funny.
How do you work out?
I just stay active.
I hit the gym regularly.
I do a lot of hiking.
Yoga.

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Do you cry when you watch sad movies?
I don't watch sad movies.
No, that would be silly.
All the time.
If it is a really good one.
How would you say hello to a guy friend?
Hey dude.
Hey pal.
Hey buddy.
Hey man.
What would you most like to listen to on a road trip?
Outkast
Metallica
Tori Amos
The Smiths

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Do you get bored easily?
I never am bored.
Yes, I need stimulation all the time.
If I don't keep myself busy I do.
Not often.
What do you do in your spare time?
Hang out with friends.
Work on a project.
Read or do something artistic.
Meditate or take long walks.
Where would you most like to spend your Saturday night?
At a rave.
At an expensive restaurant.
On the couch with my significant other.
At a small dinner party with close friends.

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You just came into 2,000 dollars, what do you do with it?
Spend it partying.
I save it.
Use it on something for my home.
Take a trip.
Where would you like to live for 3 months?
Miami Beach
New York City
Austin, Texas
Bar Harbor, Maine
Are you a flirt?
Oh, I flirt so hard.
I don't flirt at all.
Sure, if I like someone.
If I am in the mood.

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What would be a good job for you?
Bartender.
Corporate sales.
Freelance writer.
Social worker.
You're at a show and the person on stage points at you and asks you to come up with them. What are you thinking?
Yay!
Whatever.
I wish I were dead.
This could be interesting.
Do you like dogs?
I do, but they are a lot of work.
Not particularly.
Sure, but I like cats better.
Love them.

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