The ancient Greeks believed that humans have four main personality types: optimistic, impatient, calm and analytical. According to them, these personality types have a great influence on who we are, how we act, and how we make our decisions. The Greek physician Hippocrates believed that these four types of personality were created out of excess or lack of four different types of body fluids: yellow bile, black bile, phlegm, and blood. Whether this is an established theory or not, the quiz before you was built upon it, and we invite you to answer the following questions to find out which personality type describes you best!
1 of 10
How do you feel when you encounter unexpected situations?
They don’t bother me, but I'm not a fan of surprises
I'm not sure
They make me very uncomfortable
I like unexpected situations
2 of 10
Are you a spontaneous person?
Not at all
I’m somewhat spontaneous
Yes
No, but I adjust to new situations quickly if necessary
3 of 10
Are you easily bored?
If I get bored I find something to do
Some of the time
Yes
I'm never bored
4 of 10
How diverse are your interests?
My interests are relatively diverse
I focus on one thing at a time
I don’t have many interests
I'm interested in the people around me more than in other things
5 of 10
Are you driven by emotions?
I am very influenced by how I feel
No
Mostly
I can avoid it much of the time
6 of 10
How high is your energy level usually?
Average relative to others
It depends on my mood
I'm not a particularly energetic person
Very high
7 of 10
Which of the following describes the perfect weekend in your eyes?
A trip to a new place that I have not yet visited
Spending quality time with my spouse
Spending quality time with family and friends
Learning new things that could move me forward in life
8 of 10
I usually spend money on...
Purchasing expensive items or gaining unique experiences
Purchasing objects that are useful or of real value
I divide my money between expenses according to my budget
Buying gifts for others
9 of 10
How well do you manage to fight your impulses?
Impulses don’t affect my plans, so I don’t have to fight them
I try, but it's often hard for me to fight my impulses
I act according to my impulses, but very carefully
I always stop for a moment and think before I act
10 of 10
Where would you rather live?
In the neighborhood where I grew up
In a place with amazing natural landscapes
It's hard for me to decide
In a big city
You are an optimistic person
You’re curious and creative, love the little pleasures life has to offer and enjoy impressing others with your external... READ MOREYou’re curious and creative, love the little pleasures life has to offer and enjoy impressing others with your external appearance. You aren’t afraid of taking risks when going after your dreams, and you may easily get bored from day to day habitual life. Because there is always something going on in your life you prefer to focus on only a few things at one time, instead of paying your full attention to each one separately.
You are a person who holds money to high regard and enjoys working, but at the same time has trouble holding down jobs... READ MOREYou are a person who holds money to high regard and enjoys working, but at the same time has trouble holding down jobs that require you to meet other’s demands. You like proving your abilities instead of just talking about them, and you are capable of succeeding in life because of the analytical and logical thinking that characterize you. You just need to control your temper to allow others to help you do so.
Imagination is what differentiates you from others and you often try to interpret other’s thought to deeply understand... READ MOREImagination is what differentiates you from others and you often try to interpret other’s thought to deeply understand their feelings. You always do your best to find a positive solution to arguments that spring up between your friends, but unfortunately, you have a hard time solving problems that you face. Luckily, even when facing a problem, you stay cool calm and collected.
You are very loyal to your family and to the people who are part of your daily life, you don’t have a problem working... READ MOREYou are very loyal to your family and to the people who are part of your daily life, you don’t have a problem working in a hierarchy because order is very important in your life. Because you tend to rely on facts and not on feelings when trying to prove something, you are known as being pessimistic from time to time. Patience can lead you to success, therefore it’s better that you pause and weigh all your options before coming to conclusions.
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