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Ten-Item Personality Inventory (TIPI)

Ten-Item Personality Inventory (TIPI) Test

Get a clear snapshot of the Big Five personality traits in about 2 minutes. Ten quick items deliver reliable results for fast screening, check-ins over time, or group comparisons.

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

5/7

Openness to Experience (OtE)

Openness to Experience reflects curiosity, imagination, and willingness to engage with new ideas and experiences.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.9: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 5.1 – 7: High

A score of 5 indicates a moderate level of openness, suggesting a generally curious and flexible approach while still valuing some familiarity and routine.

example score

4/7

Emotional Stability (ES)

Emotional Stability measures how calmly and resiliently a person tends to respond to stress and emotional challenges.

Lower stability

Moderate stability

Higher stability

1 – 2.9: Lower stability | 3 – 5: Moderate stability | 5.1 – 7: Higher stability

A score of 4 falls in the Moderate stability range, suggesting a generally balanced response to stress with some variability depending on the situation.

example score

3/7

Conscientiousness (C)

Conscientiousness measures how organized, self-disciplined, and goal-directed a person tends to be.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.9: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 5.1 – 7: High

A score of 3 suggests a moderate level of conscientiousness, indicating some ability to plan and follow through alongside a tendency to be flexible or occasionally spontaneous.

example score

4/7

Agreeableness (A)

Measures the tendency to be trusting, cooperative, and kind toward others in interpersonal relationships.

Reserved/Critical

Balanced

Very Friendly

1 – 2.9: Reserved/Critical | 3 – 5: Balanced | 5.1 – 7: Very Friendly

A score of 4 falls in the Balanced range, suggesting a generally cooperative and kind style with some selectivity about trust and helping.

example score

4/7

Extraversion (E)

Extraversion measures sociability, activity level, and preference for engaging with other people.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.9: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 5.1 – 7: High

A score of 4 indicates a moderate level of extraversion, suggesting a balanced tendency to engage socially while still valuing some personal space.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

People curious about themselves

46%OF USERS

They want a quick snapshot of their Big Five traits to better understand their habits, reactions, and social style.

HR and team leads

31%OF USERS

They use a fast personality screen to support hiring, onboarding, team building, or training discussions when time is limited.

Researchers and students

23%OF USERS

They need a short, reliable measure to collect personality data quickly for surveys, studies, or group comparisons.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.

Openness to Experience (OtE)

Average

5.1

Normal range

4 — 6.1

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Emotional Stability (ES)

Average

4.3

Normal range

3.3 — 5.3

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Conscientiousness (C)

Average

3.4

Normal range

2.6 — 4.2

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Majority

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Friendliness (F)

Average

3.5

Normal range

2.6 — 4.4

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Majority

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Extraversion (E)

Average

3.8

Normal range

2.9 — 4.7

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Majority

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It provides a brief estimate of five broad personality dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?

It contains 10 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete.

How should responses be selected?

Rate each statement based on how well it describes the person in general. Use the full response scale and avoid overthinking individual items.

Can results be used as a clinical diagnosis?

No. Results are intended for screening and research purposes and do not replace a full psychological evaluation.

How should the scores be interpreted?

Scores reflect relative standing on each trait and are best interpreted as approximate. Single scores should be considered alongside other available information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

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Ten-Item Personality Inventory (TIPI) Test - Symptoms and Signs

structure of personality

This brief self-report inventory is designed to provide a rapid snapshot of broad personality traits. The Ten-Item Personality Inventory (TIPI) is commonly used as a screening measure when assessment time is limited.

It includes 10 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Respondents rate the extent to which paired descriptive statements apply to them, yielding approximate indices aligned with the Five-Factor Model domains (e.g., Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability/Neuroticism, and Openness to Experience). The Ten-Item Personality Inventory (TIPI) was originally developed by William B. Swann Jr., Peter J. Rentfrow, and Samuel D. Gosling and is generally interpreted as a high-level trait estimate rather than a comprehensive personality assessment.

Author: Peter J. Rentfrow, Samuel D. Gosling, William B. Swann Jr.

Literature: Gosling, S. D., Rentfrow, P. J., & Swann, W. B., Jr. A very brief measure of the Big-Five personality domains. Journal of Research in Personality. 2003.

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