Temperament is an individual characteristic of the human nervous system. This is the foundation on which other personality traits are gradually superimposed. These are innate features of the psyche. They can be adjusted by upbringing, but they always find their expression in critical situations.
Instruction manual
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The most common test for determining temperament is the G. Eysenck test. The test uses two indicators: introversion-extraversion and neurotism (stability-instability of the reaction). The severity of these indicators and their combination allows you to determine the person’s temperament. The test contains 57 questions about the types of reactions and behavior in certain situations. Yes and no are required. The test results show how 4 classic temperaments are presented as a percentage of a person.
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A. Belov's test is the second most popular. It contains two blocks of 20 questions. Each of them contains statements about the behavior characteristic of one of the four temperaments. A person needs to answer yes or no questions. The results of the questionnaire show the percentage of all types of temperament. The highest percentage is usually obtained by two types of temperament. They are the main ones for the person being tested.
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There are also simplified methods for determining the type of temperament. They offer a minimum number of questions. For example, "rapid test for the determination of temperament." It includes 4 descriptions of human behavior and emotional reactions. Each of them is peculiar to a certain type of temperament. By choosing one of the descriptions, the person gets the result. You can find an online version of this technique.
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Test is a temperament formula. It is based on the fact that temperament depends on the strength of the nervous system. Sanguine nervous processes pass quickly and steadily. In a choleric, the nervous system is strong and mobile, but unbalanced, and in a melancholic weak and unbalanced. Phlegmatic is characterized by a strong, inert and balanced. The test contains statements about the styles of human behavior inherent in each of the four types of systems. Only 4 columns. The column with the most affirmative answers indicates the type of temperament being tested.
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There are also professional methods for determining temperament. These are Temperament and Sociotypes and Pavlovsky Questionnaire. Their psychologists use in their professional activities when testing a sample of subjects and when conducting diagnostic studies. The Pavlov's questionnaire, or PTSD, shows the strength of the processes of excitation and inhibition, as well as the stability and instability of the nervous system. The methodology “Temperament and Sociotypes” is aimed at determining the combination of temperament and the style of human behavior in society.
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Temperament cannot be expressed in a person in its pure form. Each person combines all 4 species, but some of them dominate others. Therefore, most tests to determine the types of temperament show their percentage.
Useful advice
When answering questions, do not hesitate for a long time. Answer how it immediately comes to mind. If you want reliable results, be sincere.