What is your temperament?

Nowadays, there are thousands of theorized personality categories and personality tests to go with it.

But where did it all start?

The Four Temperaments model is one of the oldest theorized personality type systems in the world. This ancient concept gave way to the many psychological theories and tests we see today.

So here, you will be exploring the different temperaments of the Four Temperament Theory and its history, as you take your own personality test on which temperament you are!

NOTE: This quiz was created for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not come with any guarantee of accuracy for any particular purpose. Thus it should not be used for any kind of psychological advice or truth.
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Quiz:

1. How would you feel if you had no access to any technology that uses the internet for a week?





2. What type of app do you use most in your phone? (hint: look at your phone's screen time settings)





3. What element do you believe represents you most?





4. In a group of friends or a team for work, what would you describe yourself as?





Your result is...


Description of the Temperaments:

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Sanguine:
The Sanguine temperament is described as sociable, outgoing, talkative, optimistic, and active. Those with this temperament are typically prone risk and pleasure-seeking behaviours, such as addictions and cravings. Their natural extrovertedness makes them tend to enjoy social gatherings and making new friends. They may be very confident in themselves, which can also mean they come off as self-absorbed and certain that they only do what is right.

Choleric:
The Choleric temperament is described as ambitious, goal-oriented, analytical, practical, independent, and decisive. Those with this temperament value being in control and may in turn come off as domineerng and aggressive. However, despite their efforts to have self-control, they may still have anger-management issues. High testosterone activity can make them competetive and perfectionists, but they are very passionate and determined in what they do. These individuals typically do what is most efficient for them, so they may not enjoy engaging in small-talk, but they are very good at planning and problem-solving, making them great leaders.

Melancholic:
Melancholic individuals tend to be analytical and detail-oriented, and they are deep thinkers and feelers. They are introverted and try to avoid being singled out in a crowd. A melancholic personality leads to self-reliant individuals who are thoughtful, reserved, and often anxious. They often strive for perfection within themselves and their surroundings, which leads to tidy and detail-oriented behavior, and can also result in them sometimes being pessimistic and procrastinators.

Phlegmatic:
Phlegmatic individuals tend to be relaxed, peaceful, quiet, and easy-going. They are sympathetic and care about others, yet they may try to hide their emotions. Phlegmatic individuals are also good at generalising ideas or problems to the world and making compromises. However, their peace-making can stem from their indecisiveness and compromising nature, which can result in them not being very goal-oriented and, in turn, prone to laziness.