Temperament

I.Active: quick, vivacious
Phlegmatic: slow, inert
Balanced
II.Positive: decisive, firm, determined, not easily influenced
Negative: vacillating, easily influenced, weak impression
Balanced
III.Intellectual: theoretical; tendency to think about things rather than to act
Emotional: acts upon impulse rather than thought; expends energy in emotion rather than action or thought.
Motor: eager to do, execute
(Note which tendency is strongest, which weakest)
IV.Optimistic: irrepressibly good-natured, cheerful, blithe
Pessimistic: easily gloomy, discouraged, unhappy, fearful, morose
Intermediate
V.Leader: initiative, positive, executive; inspires confidence, loyalty, and coöperation of colleagues
Follower: compliant, easily led, lacks initiative
Intermediate
VI.Original: creative
Copyist: reproduces others’ ideas, principles
Intermediate
VII.Democratic: cordial, warm-hearted, hospitable, friendly, responsive
Autocratic: snobbish, inhospitable, reserved, exclusive
Intermediate
VIII.Progressive: open-minded, temperamentally a radical, reformer
Conservative: conventional, biased by public opinion, customs; suspicious of the new
Intermediate
IX.Mystic: sees spiritual phases of a situation
Realist: lacks imagination; has Yankee “common sense”, practical
Balanced
X.Idealist: interested primarily in spiritual aspects and values
Materialist: interested only in material values, advantages, or disadvantages
Balanced
XI.Responsible: thoughtful, conscientious, good judgment
Irresponsible: absent-minded, heedless, foolish, unreliable
Intermediate
XII.Sees large aspects of problem or work
Concerned with details
Balanced
XIII.Self-reliant: ready to care for self; furnishes own initiative and encouragement
Dependent: relies on others for initiative, action, service, encouragement
Intermediate
XIV.Reaction Time:
Deliberate
Impulsive
Rapid
Slow
Moderate

Psychological and Social Analysis

Mental Activity:AlertSlow
ResponsiveDull
CuriosityDisinterested
ExperimentingInert
ExploringListless
Persistent willVacillating
Interest in variety
Involuntary concentrationFlitting
Feeling strongSlight
Imaginative (1)Unimaginative
Self-reliant (1)Dependent
InitiativeInactive
Profits by experienceRepeats same errors
Normal intelligenceBackward
Precocious
Thought:Definite (2)Vague
Clear (2)Confused
Able to follow directions (1)Unable
Open-minded (4)Self-satisfied
Attention:Well focusedSuperficial
Flitting
Dreaming
Concentration:Involuntary, markedSlight
Voluntary, marked (4)Slight
Senses:Keen: Discrimination of differencesUndeveloped
 Sound
 Rhythm
 Musical sound
 Color
 Beauty (pictures, sculpture, Nature)
 Rhyme
 Time: Day and night
 Yesterday
 To-morrow
 Season
 Year
 Historic time
Imitation:MarkedSlight
MechanicalSlavish
Creative (3)
Memory:RetentivePoor. Due to:
MotorInattention
EmotionalLack of clearness
AuditoryLack of repetition
Visual
Verbal
Logical
Association of Ideas:MarkedSlight
Poetic (2)Prosaic
Logical (2)Superficial
Imagination:Vivid (1)Lacking
Overwrought
ClearHazy
Constructive (3)Reproductive
Resourceful (3)Unresourceful
Visual
Auditory
Reasoning:By associationEasily satisfied
Logical (2)Undeveloped
Sensible (5)Foolish
Judgment:Sensible (6)Foolish
Erratic
Requires Proof (4)Credulous
Tastes and Interests: (2)What kind of Stories
 Songs
 Games
 Handwork
 Humor
How spends free time
Æsthetic: MarkedSlight
 Rhythm
 Music
 Color
 Pictures
 Nature
 Poetry
Mechanics: MarkedSlight
 Watching
 Examining
 Contriving (1)
Philosophical: (3)
 MarkedSlight
 (Seeks reasons for life, God, death, immortality)
Questions: NumerousFew
 “What?”
 “Where?”
 “Why?”
 “How?”
Waits for answerDisinterest in answer
Asks for informationFor sake of talking
Seeks further informationEasily satisfied
Self-expression:FreeReserved
NaturalSelf-conscious
Affected
QuietOstentatious
ArtisticAwkward
ImpressiveWeak, hesitating
CharmUnattractive
Speech:Articulation perfect (4)Imperfect (Note which sounds)
Stammers
Stutters
Lisps
Clear (1)Indistinct
Slovenly
ForcibleWeak
Fluent (4)Reticent
Halting
Sentences complete (3)Incomplete
Grammar correct (5)Incorrect (Note errors)
Good vocabulary (5)Limited vocabulary
Slang
Vulgarity
Voice: (1)SoftLoud
MusicalHarsh
Nasal
Shrill
ClearHusky
VitalDrawl
Range (Test with musical instrument)Monotone
Emotions:StrongDull
Supersensitive
WholesomeMorbid
Silly
DeepSuperficial
PoisedExplosive
Moody
Good controlPoor control
Capricious
Hysterical
Eccentric
Self-respectUndue humility
Pride
Sense of humorProsaic
TrustfulSuspicious
Jealous
BuoyantEasily discouraged
CourageousFearful
DaringTimid
CheerfulMelancholy, petulant
PatientImpatient
Tantrums
Easily imposed upon
ContentedDissatisfied
SensibleVain
Conceited
Overaffectionate
EnthusiasticApathetic
Easily guidedContrary
Obstinate
Rebellious
Overdocile
DeliberativeImpulsive
Social:LoyalChangeable
Jealous
Tattling
Treacherous
GenerousSelfish
SympatheticHard-hearted
Silly
Considerate of othersThoughtless
Criticizing
CourteousRude
Bullying
Winsome, manlyIndifferent
GraciousPriggish
ConciliatoryIll-mannered
PeacemakingQuarrelsome
Manners: (2-3)CharmIndifference
Repulsion
Self-possessedSelf-conscious
Bashful
Taciturn
Seeking attention
Simpering
GentleAggressive
Boisterous
RespectfulImpudent
Interrupting
Contradicting
Trained in conventionsUntrained, awkward
Industry: (4)IndustriousLazy, shirking
PromptDilatory
Dawdling
Procrastinating
ThoroughCareless
PainstakingIndifferent
OrderlyDisorderly
SystematicErratic
ThriftySpendthrift
EconomicalExtravagant
Miserly
ForesightedShort-sighted
Shrewd
Easily imposed upon
Moral: (3)ConscientiousSupersensitive
Indifferent
Callous
GenerousSelfish
Self-seeking
HonestPrevaricating
Thieving
FrankHypocritical
Affected
Sly
Underhanded
Tricky
Brusque
MischievousDestructive
TeasingMalicious
ModestImmodest
Pure-mindedUncouth
Bold
Brazen
Unchaste
Desires and appetites controlledUncontrolled desires and appetites
Will:FirmWeak
PersistentVacillating
Subject to reasonStubborn
Motives that influence: (1)AmbitionFear of punishment
Pain to othersVanity
Pleasure to othersRivalry
Ideal good (the right)Selfishness
Joy in right doingMercenariness
Love (of others, cause, God)Material reward
Response to reproof: (1)FriendlySullen
ReboundsSulks
Acknowledges justiceResentful
Revengeful
Religion: (2)WonderApathy
Awe
ReverenceIrreverence
Sense of gratitudeThoughtless
Interest in theological questionsDisinterest
Interest in religious ceremoniesDisinterest

Natural Gifts and Talents (5). Expressiveness in any of following:

Music: vocal, instrumental; rhythm, dancing, dramatics; drawing, painting, modeling, sculpture; literature, handcrafts, mechanics; nurturing, organizing, leadership

Ideals, Ambition, Expectations (8). Extent and nature of following:

Vocational: (Will change with periods of development, environment) Professional: technical, artistic, industrial, manual Educational: economic, social, family

Training:SturdyCoddling
SimplePampered
ConsistentInconsistent
SympatheticUnsympathetic
JustUnjust
PersistentIntermittent
Scope for self-activityRepressed
IntelligentIrrational
Emotional
SincereSuperficial

Summary