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Fundamental Personality Traits Test

Get a clear snapshot of core personality traits in about 4 minutes. This 21 item check-in is fast, reliable, and useful for hiring, counseling, and education.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured
example score
17/35
Soft-Heartedness–Psychoticism (S)
This scale assesses the continuum from soft-heartedness to psychoticism, reflecting egocentrism, social adaptability, and persistence versus rigidity.
Soft-hearted
Balanced
More psychoticism
0 – 16: Soft-hearted | 17 – 25: Balanced | 26 – 35: More psychoticism
A score of 17 falls in the Balanced range, suggesting a typical mix of self-interest and social adjustment with generally steady persistence toward goals.
example score
17/35
Neuroticism–Stability (N)
This scale assesses emotional stability versus sensitivity to stress and anxious reactivity.
More stable
Balanced
More sensitive
0 – 16: More stable | 17 – 25: Balanced | 26 – 35: More sensitive
A score of 17 falls in the Balanced range, suggesting generally steady emotional regulation with occasional stress sensitivity.
example score
19/35
Introversion–Extraversion (I)
This scale measures where a person falls on the introversion–extraversion dimension in terms of sociability, activity level, and optimistic engagement with others.
More introverted
Balanced
More extraverted
0 – 16: More introverted | 17 – 25: Balanced | 26 – 35: More extraverted
A score of 19 falls in the Balanced range, suggesting a moderate need for social interaction with generally even levels of sociability and activity.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?
Job candidates and hires
41%OF USERS
People take it during recruitment or onboarding to quickly map core traits that affect teamwork, communication, and stress response.
Counseling and coaching clients
34%OF USERS
Individuals use it in short sessions to clarify patterns like emotional reactivity and sociability and guide practical next steps.
Students and group participants
25%OF USERS
Learners take it in classes or workshops to build self-awareness and compare how different personality styles show up in group work.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Your scores across each test scale, translated into plain, usable insights. Not just numbers, but what they actually mean for your daily life, emotional state, and overall well-being.
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Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.
Soft-heartedness → Psychoticism (S→P)
Average
17
Normal range
11.6 — 22.4
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35
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Neuroticism → Stability (N→S)
Average
9
Normal range
2.5 — 15.6
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35
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Introversion → Extraversion (I→E)
Average
24.1
Normal range
18.3 — 30
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0
max.
35
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?
It provides brief estimates of core personality dimensions, including extraversion and emotional stability (neuroticism). Results summarize relative standing on each dimension within the set of scales.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 21 items.
How should items be answered?
Each item is rated on a five-point scale. Select the response that best reflects typical behavior and feelings rather than a single recent event.
How should results be interpreted?
Scores indicate tendencies, not fixed traits or diagnoses. Interpretation should consider the setting, the respondent’s context, and any other relevant information.
What are appropriate uses and limitations of the results?
Results may support screening and discussion in recruitment, counseling, or educational settings. They should not be used as the sole basis for high-stakes decisions.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Fundamental Properties of Personality Test

Fundamental Personality Traits Test

type of temperament

This brief self-report measure is designed to support rapid screening of broad personality characteristics. Fundamental Personality Traits is intended to yield a concise profile of commonly assessed trait dimensions using a straightforward response format.

The instrument includes 21 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. It may be suitable for use in settings such as intake, counseling, or other contexts where time-limited assessment of personality traits is needed; interpretation should be based on standard scoring procedures and considered alongside other clinical information.

Fundamental Personality Traits is attributed to Paul T. Costa Jr. and Robert R. McCrae.

Author: Paul T. Costa Jr., Robert R. McCrae
Literature: John, O. P., Robins, R. W., & Pervin, L. A. Handbook of personality: Theory and research. Guilford Press. 2008.
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