What Is Your Psychological Maturity?

By: Talin Vartanian

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

What is your psychological maturity level? Are you wise and mature, or do you still have a lot to learn? Whatever you think you are, it's time to find out more with this quiz! All you have to do is answer 30 questions about your life to see exactly how mature you really are!

Maturity is based on quite a few factors, including how you treat yourself, friends, family and loved ones. How you handle arguments is also a sign of maturity, as those who tend to remain calm during a disagreement are often equated to mature people.

Some aspects of maturity are out of your control, such as life experiences and wisdom. These are simply acquired by living life to its fullest potential and overcoming difficult hardships in life. Other ways to increase your maturity level includes listening to others, respecting everyone you meet in life and doing kind acts for others. So, if you're ready to find out just how mature you really are, it's time to find out with this quiz! Do you have the maturity level of an adolescent or a young adult? You'll never know if you don't take this quiz!

How well do you listen to others?

I only listen if it's entertaining and beneficial for me.

I tend to speak more than I listen.
I only really listen to my friends and family.

I listen more than I speak.

Is time precious to you?

No, I have plenty of time.

Only when it comes to deadlines.
Sometimes I think it is.

Yes, every second counts.

Do you often give advice to others?

No, because I don't have much advice to give.

Sometimes.
Only to my loved ones.

Yes, all the time!

Which of the following matters the most to you in life?

The type of car I drive.

How much money I have.
How big my house is.

The well-being of my friends and family.

Your age range is...?

18 or under

19-35
36-55

Over 55

Are you more of a selfish or a selfless person?

I'm pretty selfish.

I think I'm a mix of both.
I'm only selfless towards certain people in my life.

I think I'm very selfless.

What do you look for in a friend?

Popularity

Similar interests
Wealth

Loyalty

Are you the type of person who holds grudges?

Yes, even for the little things.

I have a few grudges from the past.
Only if something major happened.

No, I never hold grudges.

You see a shirt at a store, but you don't have enough money to buy it. What do you do?

Steal the shirt.

I buy the shirt using my credit card.
I ask a friend or a family member for some money.

I don't buy the shirt.

How often do you stand up for yourself?

I never really stand up for myself.

I stick up for my friends more than myself.
Only if it's an issue I'm very passionate about.

All the time!

If you don't know how to do something, do you ask for help?

No way.

It depends on the type of problem.
Only if I'm really stuck with something.

Of course!

How would you describe your type of intelligence?

Logical

Intrapersonal
Interpersonal

Existential

What do you gossip about?

My friends and family.

My enemies.
Work drama.

Nothing.

Can you forgive your enemies?

No, I would never forgive my enemies.

Maybe, it depends on the enemy.
Yes, but I won't speak to them after forgiving them.

Yes, I treat them with kindness.

Who do you blame when you have a problem?

Someone else.

The universe.
Whoever is responsible for the blame.

Myself.

How often do you call your loved ones to see how they're doing?

Almost never.

Only on holidays.
Once a week.

Every other day.

What do you take seriously in life?

Nothing really.

My personal goals.
My career.

My family and friends.

Do you have high self-esteem?

No, not really.

Only on good days.
It's not too high, but it's not too low either.

Yes, of course!

Your favorite types of conversations are...?

About you.

About sports or the news.
About your loved ones.

Philosophical.

What do you do to get ahead in life?

I'm too lazy to get ahead in life.

I sabotage others to get what I want.
I work hard.

I ask for help when I need it.

Would you rather sleep or go out with friends on a Saturday night?

Go out with friends.

I would take a nap, than go out.
I wouldn't sleep, but I would prefer to just hang out in my house.

Sleep.

If someone disagrees with you, what would you do?

I would dismiss their views.

I wouldn't talk to them anymore.
I would try and argue why I'm right.

I would politely respect their views.

How would you make someone love you back?

I would play hard to get.

I would tell them how I feel.
I would shower them with affection and love.

I would give it time.

Do you think you're more open-minded or closed-minded?

I'm more closed-minded.

I'm a little bit of both.
It depends on who I'm talking to.

I'm much more open-minded.

What do you judge others on?

Their appearance.

Their views.
The way they smell.

Nothing.

Your happiness comes from...?

Money.

My family and friends.
My job.

Myself.

Do you try to change others?

Yes, I try to.

Only my loved ones.
Only people with bad manners.

No, never.

How would you cut off a friendship?

I would tell them about all of their negative traits.

I would have a friend tell them for me.
I would just stop talking to them.

I would politely talk to them about how I feel.

How much do you believe in karma?

I don't really believe in karma.

I'm not really sure if I believe in karma.
It depends on the situation.

I'm a big believer in karma.

Does age really equate to maturity?

I think it depends on the age.

Not all the time, but sometimes it does.
Yes, I'd like to think so.

No, not really.

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