Humor Style Self-Assessment Test

See how you use and respond to humor in just 4 minutes. Get a clear, practical profile of your style and what it supports in your growth and balance.

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29/40

Humor Reactivity (B) (HR)

Measures how readily you perceive, understand, and respond to humor created by others.

Low reactivity

Moderate reactivity

High reactivity

0 – 13: Low reactivity | 14 – 26: Moderate reactivity | 27 – 40: High reactivity

A score of 29 indicates high humor reactivity, suggesting you tend to pick up on and enjoy others’ jokes quickly even if you do not consistently initiate humor yourself.

example score

9/40

Humor Activity (A) (HA)

Measures how strongly a person tends to initiate jokes and actively create humorous interactions.

Low initiator

Moderate initiator

High initiator

0 – 13: Low initiator | 14 – 27: Moderate initiator | 28 – 40: High initiator

A score of 9 suggests you are generally less likely to initiate humor and may more often wait for others to set a playful tone.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Curious self-explorers

41%OF USERS

People who want to understand whether they’re more of a joke-maker or a joke-appreciator and what their humor says about their personality.

Comedians and content creators

33%OF USERS

Writers, performers, and meme-makers who want to identify their humor style, targets, and how it lands with others.

Psychologists and educators

26%OF USERS

Professionals who use the results to discuss communication, group dynamics, and personal growth in clients, students, or teams.

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Reactivity of Humor (B) (RoH()

Average

23.5

Normal range

16.4 — 30.6

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Humor Activity (H) (HA()

Average

22.1

Normal range

15 — 29.2

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?

It screens for patterns in humor use, including active joke-making and reactive appreciation of humor. It also considers whether humor is directed toward the self, others, or a topic, and whether it supports balance or growth.

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

Estimated completion time is about 4 minutes. The assessment includes 20 questions.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches typical behavior rather than an ideal response. Use first impressions and avoid overthinking individual items.

How are results interpreted?

Results describe relative tendencies across humor styles rather than fixed categories. Scores can be used to guide reflection on how humor is expressed and how others’ humor is perceived.

Is this a diagnostic test?

No; it is a self-assessment tool and does not diagnose mental health conditions. Results should be interpreted as descriptive indicators and may be discussed with a qualified professional if needed.

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About This Assessment

Humor Style Self-Assessment Test - Symptoms and Signs

sense of humor

This self-report measure is designed to characterize individual differences in humor-related behaviors and preferences. The Humor Style Self-Assessment Test provides a brief, structured way to describe how a person tends to use humor and respond to humor in others.

The instrument contains 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Items are intended to capture variation in active humor expression versus more receptive or reactive humor, as well as the typical focus or direction of humor (e.g., toward oneself, others, or specific topics). Guidance for interpretation is based on the framework described by Rod A. Martin.

Results from the Humor Style Self-Assessment Test are best understood as descriptive indicators to support self-reflection or clinical discussion, rather than as a stand-alone basis for diagnosis or high-stakes decision-making. As with other self-report tools, findings should be considered alongside clinical interview data and relevant contextual information.

Author: Rod A. Martin

Literature: Martin, R. A. The psychology of humor: An integrative approach. Elsevier Academic Press. 2007.

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