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Temperament is a set of innate traits that underlies personality. Find out which of the 4 below temperaments suits you best. It is highly likely that you are a blend of two temperaments, one being more dominant than the other. It is also a bit possible that there is a tiny bit of the traits of a third temperament. It is very, very unlikely that there is a blend of all four temperaments in one person. You be the judge. Temperament score range (so far): Sanguine: 20-35 Choleric: 36-51 Melancholy: 52-67 Phlegmatic: 68-80 To figure out secondary temperament, look at weighting of scores and see which other number you chose the most, other than the dominant temperament number, i.e. the first choice in answers is Sanguine, the second is Choleric, the third is Melancholy, and the fourth is Phlegmatic. Sanguine Temperament Joyful/Cheerful Optimistic Passionate Outgoing/Attention-seeking Responsive to emotions Charismatic Compassionate Impractical/Dreamer Storyteller Childlike Memory for smells & colors Makes friends easily Doesn’t hold grudges Loves people Inattention Lack of concentration Disorganization Easily distracted Forgetful Impulsive Restless Very talkative Interrupts (Egotistical) Weak-willed Emotionally unstable Unpredictable Circumstantial Choleric Temperament Self-sufficient Born leader Dynamic Practical Compulsive need for change Must correct wrongs Unemotional Strong-willed Independent Optimistic Not discouraged easily Confident Goal-oriented Knows the right answers Can see the whole picture Quickly moves to action Thrives on opposition Little need for friends Leads and organizes Excels in emergencies Delegates work Motivator Long-term thinker Hot-tempered Cruel Impetuous Impatient Melancholy Temperament Sensitive to anguish of others Analytical Deep thinker Self-introspective Artistic or musical Self-sacrificing Poetic and philosophical Appreciates beauty Perfectionist with high standards Detail conscious Neat and tidy Organized Sees the problem Seeks creative solutions Must finish what is started Content to stay behind the scenes Likes charts, numbers, and lists Cautious to make friends Will listen to complaints Problem solver for others Moved to tears with compassion Tries not to raise attention Serious Conscientious Studious Reflective Not practical--Dreamer Self-centered Pessimistic Moody Revengeful Skeptical Phlegmatic temperament This is me, for the most part Calm and collected Quiet Witty Sympathetic Kind Inoffensive Hides emotions Reconciled to life Not in a hurry Takes the good with the bad Practical Dry sense of humor Mediator Avoids confrontation and conflict Cool under pressure Takes the easiest way Good listener Likes to watch people Compassionate and concerned Pleasant Good administrative ability Intuitive Dependable Efficient Slow and Lazy Teaser/Sarcastic Selfish Stubborn Indecisive Detached observer For a fun, more poetic view of the temperaments:
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