Scientists Say There Are 4 Distinct Personality Types — Which One Are You?

By: Brian Whitney
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Scientists Say There Are 4 Distinct Personality Types — Which One Are You?
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About This Quiz

People always want to know more about their personalities. Sure, you might think you know what you're like, but do you really? The only way to really find out who you are is to find more about what other people are like and compare and contrast yourself to them.  The most famous personality test is known as the Meyers Briggs, but people always want to know more about themselves.  That is why it is always interesting when a new study comes out that lets us know more about our personality. A group of scientists just did a study and grouped everyone into 4 distinct categories, average, reserved, role models, and self-centered.  You probably noticed right away one of the groups is called average. That could be a personality test all by itself. Think about it, do you actually want to be in the average group, or would it make you irritated?

We have developed a series of questions which will let you know which one of these groups you belong in, so if you're ready to find out more about yourself, don't be scared, just take this quiz. Just remember that average doesn't always mean basic and being self-centered isn't always a bad thing,

Smiling Backdoor Party
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Do you like parties?
Sure, they are fun.
I hate parties.
I don't mind them.
I love parties.

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Daydream on Tram
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Do you daydream a lot?
I do it all the time.
No, that is a waste of time.
I try to stay on task, but sometimes I do.
I don't think I do.

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Worried Korean Woman
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Do you worry about things a lot?
Of course, everyone does.
No, why worry about things I can't control?
No, I try to solve the things I worry about.
Nah, I don't care about things like that.

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Woman Laughing on Boat
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Do you have a lot of friends?
Sure, I have quite a few.
Just one or two.
Yes, I am happy with my amount of friends.
I hang out with a lot of people, but I don't have many close friends.

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Woman Riding on Man's Shoulders
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Is it easy for you to trust people?
I do my best.
Not really.
Sure, I am a good judge of character.
I don't trust people at all.

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Expressionless Woman
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Do you manipulate people?
I try not to.
On a rare occasion.
Not at all.
Sure, all the time.

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Business Seminar
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Are you a team player at work?
Sure, that is really important to me.
I do my best.
I am a great team player.
No, I like to do my own thing.

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Corporate Female Boss
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Would you be a good boss?
No, that is too much pressure.
I prefer to work for myself solo.
Yes, I would be great at it.
I think I would be, but for some reason I have never had that chance.

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Adult Daughter and Mom Hug
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Are you emotional?
Very much so.
Not really.
I am probably about average.
I am not emotional at all.

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Argument over Coffee
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Do you like a good argument?
No, they make me uncomfortable.
I don't like fighting.
Sure, if it is civil.
Yes, I love to argue.

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Two Women at a Boutique
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Do you think you're better than other people?
No, I am insecure actually.
No, but I am secure in who I am.
No, but I work harder.
I do indeed.

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Woman Says Stop
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Are you able to control your impulses?
I do my best.
Well, my bad ones at least.
Yes, I pride myself on that.
No, why bother?

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Pinocchio
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How often do you lie?
Not very often.
Very rarely.
Pretty much never.
All the time.

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Relaxing in the Park
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What word describes you best?
Anxious
Solid
Dependable
Cool

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Yelling at Each Other
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How often do you get in fights with other people?
Pretty much never.
Hardly ever, but mostly because I avoid them at all costs.
Only when I have to.
All the time.

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Running Late
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Are you late for things a lot?
Very rarely.
No, usually I show up early.
I pretty much am never late.
All the time.

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Playing Chess
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Are you a logical person?
No, I am pretty emotional.
I would say so.
I do my best.
No, I just do what I feel like doing.

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Speaking to a Group
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Are you a good public speaker?
No, just thinking about that makes me nervous.
I am awful at that.
I can hold my own.
The best

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Woman Thanking Mechanic
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Do you like helping people?
Sure, doesn't everyone?
I guess so.
Yes, that is really important to me.
I get nothing out of that.

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Painting in Studio
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Are you artistic?
I am fairly artistic.
No, but I enjoy art.
Very much so.
Art is a waste of time.

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Prom Queen
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How important is it to you to be popular?
Very important.
I don't care about that.
I would rather be a good person than popular.
I am popular, so I never think about that kind of thing.

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Follow the leader
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Are you a good follower?
I certainly am.
That isn't my best quality.
Of course.
I am horrible at that.

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Woman Piloting Sailboat
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What is most important to you?
My famlly
My job
My integrity
Personal success

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Man Kissing Forehead
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Have you ever had true love?
I thought I did.
I would have to say no.
Yes, I have.
That doesn't exist

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Woman at Desk Giving Dirty Look
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What bothers you most about other people?
Meanness
Vanity
Dishonesty
Stupidity

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Love Triangle
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Have you cheated on a significant other?
No, I would be afraid I would be caught.
Yes, but I felt bad.
No, that is wrong.
Sure, lots of times.

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Crying Woman
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How often do you cry?
At least once a week.
Probably once a month.
Every once in a while.
I can't remember the last time I cried.

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Applying Lipstick
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Do you thrive on routine?
Yes, very much so.
Yes, but I like to make my own routine.
I am pretty adaptable.
No, I thrive on chaos.

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Colleagues Problem Solving
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Are you articulate?
No, I get pretty tongue-tied.
I would say I am about average.
I would say so.
Extremely

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Woman Adjusting Hair
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What would you like to do better?
Be more confident.
Be more social.
Be a better role model.
Nothing

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