Light Triad Scale (LTS) Test
Understand your empathy and positive view of others in about 2 minutes. Fast 8 questions give clear insight into dignity, respect, and faith in people for coaching, HR, or teams.
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Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
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Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.
Humanism (H)
Average
3.8
Normal range
3.1 — 4.5
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Kantianism (K)
Average
2.5
Normal range
1.7 — 3.2
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5
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Faith in Humanity (FiH)
Average
2.1
Normal range
1.4 — 2.8
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5
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Total Score of the Light Triad (TSotLT)
Average
2.5
Normal range
2 — 3
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures benevolent personality traits related to viewing others as valuable, respecting human dignity, and expecting basic goodness and fairness in people.
How long does it take to complete?
Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. The questionnaire includes 8 statements.
How should responses be answered?
Select the option that best matches typical thoughts and behavior. Answer all items using first impressions rather than extended reflection.
How are results interpreted?
Higher scores indicate a stronger tendency toward valuing people, endorsing dignity, and maintaining trust in human nature. Scores describe tendencies and do not diagnose mental health conditions.
Is this the opposite of “dark” personality traits?
No. These traits provide distinct information and are not simply the reverse of manipulativeness, callousness, or self-centeredness.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Light Triad Scale (LTS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This brief self-report measure assesses prosocial aspects of personality, including attitudes toward others and general interpersonal orientation. The Light Triad Scale (LTS) is commonly used in research and applied screening contexts to characterize individual differences in benevolent traits.
The scale includes 8 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. It was developed by Scott Barry Kaufman and David Yaden.
Scores from the Light Triad Scale (LTS) may be used to describe tendencies such as valuing others as ends in themselves, affirming human dignity, and holding a generally positive view of humanity. Results are interpreted as indicators of trait-level dispositions and are best considered alongside other assessment data and relevant clinical or organizational context.
Author: David Yaden, Scott Barry Kaufman
Literature: Paulhus, D. L., & Williams, K. M. The dark triad of personality: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Journal of Research in Personality. 2002.; Campbell, W. K., & Foster, C. A. The narcissistic self: Background, an extended agency model, and ongoing controversies. In Sedikides, C., & Spencer, S. J. (Eds.), The self. Psychology Press. 2007.; Kaufman, S. B., Yaden, D. B., Hyde, E., & Tsukayama, E. The light vs. dark triad of personality: Contrasting two very different profiles of human nature. Frontiers in Psychology. 2019.
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