DOPE
Imagine you're going on a holiday with your tribe. Almost automatically, all of you revert to your natural roles you play within your group. Some of you maybe the planners, whilst some would take the lead role in coralling the group to action. If you're a numbers guy, then you'll probably be handling the accounts for the trip, or maybe you're the designated driver. Or perhaps you're the one that always gets lost or the one who can never make it on time, maybe even the one that always up to try some new exotic food no one would even dare take a sniff at.
It's always fascinating how we all revert to our usual roles, and in most cases, we all do so because of the personality traits that we have. Given how significant an impact our personalities can play in determining our lives, generations of psychologists have tried to put a finger on these personality traits to help us better understand our make up, and more importantly figure out what makes us tick.
But we have some bad news, and some good. The bad news is that because personality can be so ephemeral, we've never really succeeded in doing so. We do have good theories and ideas on how to classify personality traits, but we've never been able to agree upon a universal descriptors.
The good news though, is that we have a bunch of pretty fun personality tests we can try! From what Harry Potter character you are, to which Bridgerton character you're most likely to end up with (depending on when you read this, this may be sorely dated), or perhaps the musician who would most likely serenade you at your wedding, we have an unending (and ever growing) library of personality tests that can be done for fun!
But that's the keyword here, "for fun". These tests are an entertaining way to provide you with an overarching label for your personality, and should not be taken as definitive or prescriptive in anyway. If you're keen for a formal assessment, do contact a clinical psychologist to set something up.
What we have here is a fun one you can try, the DOPE test! Give this test a go to find out which Avian (ie. bird) type you are! Just remember whilst this is for recreational purposes, it can still tell you some good things about yourself!
Identifying Your Style Questionnaire
As you read these statements, you will start to recognize your own style. If the statement sounds like you, mark it as True. If the statement does not sound like you, mark it as False.
1.
When dealing with people and problems, I am seen as firm and determined
2.
I am always thinking of new ideas and concepts
3.
I feel more comfortable dealing with facts and figures than dealing with people
4.
I like traditional practices and accepted ideas best
5.
I am a gentle person who enjoys peace and harmony
6.
I often upset people with my directness
7.
I am inclined to argue with the television or radio when I don’t agree with them
8.
I like to take my time filling out forms and questionnaires
9.
Working on my own is better for me than working with others
10.
I often find myself telling jokes at parties and with friends
11.
Before making a decision I like lots of information
12.
I am naturally nosier than others around me
13.
Getting the task done is more important than peoples feelings
14.
I describe myself as enthusiastic, spontaneous and persuasive
15.
How people feel is very important to me
16.
I thoroughly check all small details before coming to a conclusion
17.
I can be seen as bossy and rather aggressive at times
18.
People say I could sell sand to the Arabs
19.
I find small talk difficult and often find myself talking about work
20.
I am inclined to criticise people who do not think logically
21.
I find being rushed to meet tight deadlines worries me
22.
I prefer to be alone than having to mix with others
23.
I am seen as a calm, even tempered person, who cares about people and how they feel
24.
I like working in a job that I understand, that is systematic and not rushed
25.
I am good at talking people into seeing things my way
26.
People often call me a perfectionist
27.
Having authority and control is very important to me
28.
Emotions and feelings are not as important as reason and logic
29.
I push my ideas strongly, even if others don’t agree
30.
I am steady, thorough and analytical
31.
I enjoy being the centre of attention
32.
I get bored with formality, systems and rigid processes
33.
Time is more important to me when doing a job, than people’s feelings
34.
I enjoy being part of the team more than being the leader
35.
Structure, rules & procedures are important to me
36.
I am often described as a workaholic
37.
I thrive on new, challenging and different tasks
38.
I enjoy reading more than talking
39.
I don’t like being rushed
40.
I am highly competitive
41.
I make decisions quickly and on my own
42.
I tend to listen and be influenced by other people’s ideas and suggestions
43.
I am a very detailed person
44.
I am seen as a controlled, confident and courageous person
45.
I tend to be shy and quiet
46.
I enjoy parties and am often the entertainment
47.
I enjoy new things, even when they are risky
48.
People see me as mild and easy going
49.
I am confident and sure of myself in most situations
50.
I am neat and tidy in just about everything I do
51.
I get annoyed when people make light of serious situations
52.
I don’t like making decisions on my own
53.
I have no trouble in making fast and important decisions on my own
54.
I often hide how I feel
55.
I tend to express exactly how I feel
56.
Fine details are very important to me
57.
I get aggravated by people who waste time and lose track in discussions
58.
I have a reputation for going into situations too fast
59.
I tend to take control in most situations
60.
I am more attracted to adventurous ideas than practical ones
61.
I am often the one talking in the group
62.
When I am upset everyone knows
63.
I often put off making the hard decisions
64.
I am a patient, even tempered and a quiet person
65.
I dislike arguing and often give in to people
66.
I can be seen as cool and withdrawn by some people
67.
I prefer to be the leader than a team player
68.
I am a great storyteller and often exaggerate
69.
I avoid aggressive and over assertive people
70.
Most people see me as a good listener
71.
I find expressing my feelings difficult
72.
I am known as warm, friendly and understanding
73.
I have no problems in expressing my feelings and opinions in meetings and discussions
74.
I prefer to listen than to do the talking
75.
I enjoy standing up and talking to groups
76.
At the end of the day it is efficiency and results that count
77.
People often talk to me about their problems
78.
I rely on my own decisions rather than other people’s opinions
79.
I gesture with my hands and talk fast, when I get excited
