A CLOSER LOOK AT Helen Fisher’s Personality Test
Over 14 million people in 40 countries have taken Helen’s personality test, which assess the degree to which a person expresses four broad styles of thinking and behaving, each associated with a basic brain system: Explorer: primarily expresses traits linked with the dopamine system. Builder: primarily expresses traits linked with the serotonin system. Director: primarily expresses traits linked with the testosterone system. Negotiator: primarily expresses traits linked with the oestrogen system.
The following test features 20 of the 56 questions—for a more scientifically accurate result, visit anatomyoflove.com
To score, give yourself:
0 points for each answer of “strongly disagree;”
1 point for each “disagree;”
2 points for each “agree;”
3 points for each “strongly agree.”
SCALE 1
1/ I do things on the spur of the moment.
SD D A SA
2/ I have a very wide range of interests.
SD D A SA
3/ I am more creative than most people.
SD D A SA
4/ I am willing to take risks to do what
I want to do.
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5/ I have more energy than most people.
SD D A SA
TOTAL
SCALE 2
1/ People should behave according to established standards of proper conduct.
SD D A SA
2/ I enjoy planning way ahead.
SD D A SA
3/ In general, I think it is important to follow rules.
SD D A SA
4/ My friends and family would say I have traditional values.
SD D A SA
5/ I would rather have loyal friends than interesting friends.
SD D A SA
TOTAL
SCALE 3
1/ I understand complex machines easily.
SD D A SA
2/ I am able to solve problems without letting emotion get in the way.
SD D A SA
3/ I am tough-minded.
SD D A SA
4/ Debating is a good way to match my wits with others.
SD D A SA
5/ I think it is important to be
