Personality Profile - Temperament Sorter PDF

The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II Decide on answer a or b and put a check mark in the proper column of the answer sheet. Scoring directions are provided. There are no right or wrong answers since about half the population agrees with whatever answer you choose. 1 When the phone rings do you __ (a)...

The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II Decide on answer a or b and put a check mark in the proper column of the answer sheet. Scoring directions are provided. There are no right or wrong answers since about half the population agrees with whatever answer you choose. 1 When the phone rings do you __ (a) hurry to get to it first __ (b) hope someone else will answer 2 Are you more __ (a) observant than introspective __ (b) introspective than observant ​Observant:​ quick to notice or perceive; alert. Introspective:​ contemplative, the act of looking into oneself. 3 Is it worse to __ (a) have your head in the clouds __ (b) be in a rut 4 With people are you usually more __ ( a) firm than gentle __ ( b ) gentle than firm 5 Are you more comfortable in making __ (a) judgments based on data __ (b) judgments based on your feelings 6 Is clutter in the workplace something you __ (a) take time to straighten up __ (b) tolerate pretty well 7 Is it your way to __ (a) make up your mind quickly __ (b) pick and choose at some length 8 Waiting in line, do you often __ (a) chat with others __ (b) stick to business 9 Are you more __ (a) sensible than ideational __ (b) ideational than sensible ​Ideational: of, relating to, or involving ideas or concepts. 10 Are you more interested in __ (a) what is actual__ (b) what is possible 11 In making up your mind are you more likely to go by __ (a) objective data __ (b) how you feel 12 In sizing up others do you tend to be __ (a) objective and impersonal __ (b) friendly and personal 13 Do you prefer contracts to be __ (a) signed, sealed, and delivered __ (b) settled on a handshake 14 Are you more satisfied having __ (a) a finished product __ (b) work in progress 15 At a party, do you like to *The Keirsey Temperament Sorter is copyrighted by David Keirsey from the book Please Understand Me and Please Understand Me II Copyrighted © 1978 David Keirsey.  The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II __ (a) interact with many people, even strangers __ (b) interact with a few friends 16 Do you tend to be more __ (a) factual than speculative __ (b) speculative than factual 17 Do you like writers who __ (a) say what they mean __ (b) use metaphors and symbolism 18 Which appeals to you more __ ( a ) consistency of thought __ (b) harmonious relationships 19 If you must disappoint someone are you usually __ (a) straight and to the point __ (b) warm and sympathetic 20 On the job do you want your activities __ (a) scheduled __ (b) unscheduled 21 Do you more often prefer __ (a) final, unalterable statements __ (b) tentative, preliminary statements 22 Does interacting with strangers __ (a) energize you __ (b) tax your reserves 23 Facts __ (a) speak for themselves __ (b) illustrate principles 24 Do you find visionaries and theorists __ (a) somewhat annoying __ (b) rather fascinating 25 In a heated discussion, do you __ (a) stick to your guns __ (b) look for common ground 26 Is it better to be __ (a) just __ (b) merciful 27 At work, is it more natural for you to __ (a) point out mistakes __ (b) try to please others 28 Are you more comfortable __ (a) after a decision __ (b) before a decision 29 Do you tend to __ (a) say right out what's on your mind __ (b) keep your ears open 30 Common sense is __ (a) usually reliable __ (b) frequently questionable 31 Children often do not __ (a) make themselves useful enough __ (b) exercise their fantasy enough *The Keirsey Temperament Sorter is copyrighted by David Keirsey from the book Please Understand Me and Please Understand Me II Copyrighted © 1978 David Keirsey.  The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II 32 When in charge of others do you tend to be __ (a) firm and unbending __ (b) forgiving and lenient 33 Are you more often __ (a) a cool-headed person __ (b) a warm-hearted person 34 Are you prone to __ ( a) nailing things down __ ( b ) exploring the possibilities 35 In most situations are you more __ (a) deliberate than spontaneous __ (b) spontaneous than deliberate 36 Do you think of yourself as __ (a) an outgoing person__ (b) a private person 37 Are you more frequently __ (a) a practical sort of person __ (b) a imaginative sort of person 38 Do you speak more in __ (a) particulars than generalities __ (b) generalities than particulars 39 Which is more of a compliment: __ (a) "There's a logical person" __ (b) "There's a sentimental person" 40 Which rules you more __ (a) your thoughts__ (b) your feelings 41 When finishing a job, do you like to __ (a) tie up all the loose ends __ (b) move on to something new 42 Do you prefer to work __ (a) to deadlines __ (b) just whenever 43 Are you the kind of person who __ (a) is rather talkative __ (b) doesn’t miss much 44 Are you inclined to take what is said __ (a) more literally __ (b) more figuratively 45 Do you more often see __ (a) what's right in front of you __ (b) what can only be imagined 46 Is it worse to be __ (a) a softy __ (b) hard-nosed 47 In trying circumstances are you sometimes __ (a) too unsympathetic __ (b) too sympathetic *The Keirsey Temperament Sorter is copyrighted by David Keirsey from the book Please Understand Me and Please Understand Me II Copyrighted © 1978 David Keirsey.  The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II 48 Do you tend to choose __ (a) rather carefully __ (b) somewhat impulsively 49 Are you inclined to be more __ (a) hurried than leisurely __ (b) leisurely than hurried 50 At work do you tend to __ (a) be sociable with your colleagues __ (b) keep more to yourself 51 Are you more likely to trust __ (a) your experiences __ (b) your conceptions 52 Are you more inclined to feel __ (a) down to earth __ (b) somewhat removed 53 Do you think of yourself as a __ (a) tough-minded person __ (b) tender-hearted person 54 Do you value in yourself more that you are __ (a) reasonable __ (b) devoted 55 Do you usually want things __ (a) settled and decided __ (b) just penciled in 56 Would you say you are more __ (a) serious and determined __ (b) easy going 57 Do you consider yourself __ (a) a good conversationalist __ (b) a good listener 58 Do you prize in yourself __ (a) a strong hold on reality __ (b) a vivid imagination 59 Are you drawn more to __ (a) fundamentals __ (b) overtones 60 Which seems the greater fault: __ (a) to be too compassionate __ (b) to be too dispassionate 61 Are you swayed more by __ (a) convincing evidence __ (b) a touching appeal 62 Do you feel better about __ (a) coming to closure __ (b) keeping your options open 63 Is it preferable mostly to __ (a) make sure things are arranged __ (b) just let things happen naturally *The Keirsey Temperament Sorter is copyrighted by David Keirsey from the book Please Understand Me and Please Understand Me II Copyrighted © 1978 David Keirsey.  The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II 64 Are you inclined to be __ (a) easy to approach __ (b) somewhat reserved 65 In stories do you prefer __ (a) action and adventure __ (b) fantasy and heroism 66 Is it easier for you to __ (a) put others to good use __ (b) identify with others 67 Which do you wish more for yourself __ (a) strength of will __ (b) strength of emotion 68 Do you see yourself as basically __ (a) thick-skinned __ (b) thin-skinned 69 Do you tend to notice __ (a) disorderliness __ (b) opportunities for change 70 Are you more __ (a) routinized than whimsical __ (b) whimsical than routinized Sample Answer Sheet *The Keirsey Temperament Sorter is copyrighted by David Keirsey from the book Please Understand Me and Please Understand Me II Copyrighted © 1978 David Keirsey.  The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II Answer Sheet ​name:​ _________________________________ Enter a check for each answer in the column for a or b. Remember to circle the letter below the larger number of each pair (see Sample Answer Sheet above for illustration). If the two numbers of any pair are equal, then circle neither, but put a large X below them and circle it. Directions for Scoring 1. Add down so that the total number of “a” answers is written in the box at the bottom of each column (see illustration). Do the same for the “b” answers you have checked. Each of the 14 boxes should have a number in it. 2. Transfer the number in box No. 1 of the answer sheet to box No. 1 below the answer sheet. Do this for box No. 2 as well. Note, however, that you have two numbers for boxes 3 through 8. Bring down the first number for each box beneath the second, as indicated by the arrows. Now add all the pairs of numbers and enter the total in the boxes below the answer sheet, so each box has only one number. 3. Now you have four pairs of numbers. Circle the letter below the larger number of each pair (see answer sheet below for illustration). If the two numbers of any pair are equal, then circle neither, but put a large X below them and circle it. *The Keirsey Temperament Sorter is copyrighted by David Keirsey from the book Please Understand Me and Please Understand Me II Copyrighted © 1978 David Keirsey.