Understand Your Child

Complete the questionnaire below to better understand your child’s personality! This questionnaire has been developed by psychologists to provide a comprehensive description of personality.  It can be used to rate the personalities of children, adolescents, and adults of any age.  If you have more than one child that you would like to rate, you can complete this questionnaire multiple times, once for each child.

  • Read our consent form, which explains the benefits of this free, anonymous test, as well as your rights.
     
  • There are no "right" or "wrong" answers, but note that you will not obtain meaningful results unless you answer the questions seriously.
     
  • These results are being used in scientific research, so please try to give accurate answers.
     
  • Your results will be displayed as soon as you submit your answers.

Instructions

Here are a number of characteristics that may or may not apply to your child. For example, do you agree that your child is someone who likes to spend time with others? Please select a response next to each statement to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with that statement.

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Disagree
strongly

Disagree
a little

Neutral;
no opinion

Agree
a little

Agree
strongly

My child is someone who . . .

Disagree
strongly

Disagree
a little

Neutral;
no opinion

Agree
a little

Agree
strongly

Statement
1. Is outgoing, sociable.
2. Is compassionate, has a soft heart.
3. Tends to be disorganized.
4. Is relaxed, handles stress well.
5. Has few artistic interests.
6. Has an assertive personality.
7. Is respectful, treats others with respect.
8. Tends to be lazy.
9. Stays optimistic after experiencing a setback.
10. Is curious about many different things.
11. Rarely feels excited or eager.
12. Tends to find fault with others.
13. Is dependable, steady.
14. Is moody, has up and down mood swings.
15. Is inventive, finds clever ways to do things.
16. Tends to be quiet.
17. Feels little sympathy for others.
18. Is systematic, likes to keep things in order.
19. Can be tense.
20. Is fascinated by art, music, or literature.
21. Is dominant, acts as a leader.
22. Starts arguments with others.
23. Has difficulty getting started on tasks.
24. Feels secure, comfortable with self.
25. Avoids intellectual, philosophical discussions.
26. Is less active than other people.
27. Has a forgiving nature.
28. Can be somewhat careless.
29. Is emotionally stable, not easily upset.
30. Has little creativity.
31. Is sometimes shy, introverted.
32. Is helpful and unselfish with others.
33. Keeps things neat and tidy.
34. Worries a lot.
35. Values art and beauty.
36. Finds it hard to influence people.
37. Is sometimes rude to others.
38. Is efficient, gets things done.
39. Often feels sad.
40. Is complex, a deep thinker.
41. Is full of energy.
42. Is suspicious of others’ intentions.
43. Is reliable, can always be counted on.
44. Keeps their emotions under control.
45. Has difficulty imagining things.
46. Is talkative.
47. Can be cold and uncaring.
48. Leaves a mess, doesn’t clean up.
49. Rarely feels anxious or afraid.
50. Thinks poetry and plays are boring.
51. Prefers to have others take charge.
52. Is polite, courteous to others.
53. Is persistent, works until the task is finished.
54. Tends to feel depressed, blue.
55. Has little interest in abstract ideas.
56. Shows a lot of enthusiasm.
57. Assumes the best about people.
58. Sometimes behaves irresponsibly.
59. Is temperamental, gets emotional easily.
60. Is original, comes up with new ideas.
61. Is self-disciplined.
62. Is energetic.
63. Is mean.
64. Is obedient.
65. Is thoughtful of others.
66. Has a short attention span.
67. Is insecure.
68. Is quick to learn.
69. Is irritable.
70. Has a lot of imagination.
71. Is disorganized.
72. Is a joy to be with.
73. Is withdrawn.
74. Is sociable.
75. Is stubborn.
76. Is a hard worker.
77. Is always on the move.
78. Is rude.
79. Is considerate.
80. Is easily distracted.
81. Is fearful.
82. Has a good memory.
83. Is quick-tempered.
84. Is interested in new things.
85. Is organized.
86. Is sweet.
87. Is slow to warm up to new people or situations.
88. Is outgoing.
89. Is hard-headed.
90. Has a drive to do better.
91. Is active physically.
92. Is disobedient.
93. Is dependable and trustworthy.
94. Is sensitive to others’ feelings.
95. Forgets things easily.
96. Is afraid of a lot of things.
97. Has good thinking abilities.
98. Gets angry easily.
99. Is curious.
100. Keeps things neat and tidy.
101. Is loving.
102. Has difficulty making friends.
103. Loves to be with other people.
104. Wants things their own way.
105. Lacks confidence.
106. Likes to ask questions.
107. Does things carefully and with thought.
108. Has difficulty adjusting to new situations.
109. Makes friends easily.
110. Manipulates to get their own way.

Before submitting your responses, please help us improve this site by answering a few demographic questions about yourself and your child.These questions are entirely optional and will not affect your feedback.

About You About This Child

Background
Have you completed this questionnaire before to describe any child? Yes No

What is your gender? Male Female Other

What is your age? years

What is your ethnicity? Check all that apply.
White/Caucasian
Hispanic/Latino
Black/African-American
Asian/Asian-American
American Indian/Native American
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Other

Do you speak English fluently? Yes No

Where would you place yourself on the following spectrum of social class?

Location
If you currently live in the USA, in which state do you live? What is your zip code?

If you currently live outside of the USA, in what country do you live?

Education and Work
What is the highest level of formal education that you have completed?

What is your current employment status?

Marriage and Family
What is your current marital status?

Background
Have you completed this questionnaire before to describe this particular child? Yes No

What is this child's gender? Male Female Other

What is this child's age? years

What is this child's ethnicity? Check all that apply.
White/Caucasian
Hispanic/Latino
Black/African-American
Asian/Asian-American
American Indian/Native American
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Other

Relationship
What is your relationship with this child?

Does this child live in your home?
Always Sometimes Never

About how frequently do you see or talk with this child?