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Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris, and San Diego Autoquestionnaire (TEMPS-A)

Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris, and San Diego Autoquestionnaire (TEMPS-A) Test

In 10 minutes, see how you typically react emotionally and which temperament traits shape your mood. Get a clear profile that supports screening, treatment planning, and progress tracking.

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

82/100

Dysthymic (D)

Measures the degree of dysthymic temperament traits such as pessimistic mood, low energy, and sensitivity to criticism.

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0 – 49: Low | 50 – 73: Moderate | 74 – 100: High

A score of 82 falls in the High range, suggesting a pronounced tendency toward low mood, fatigue, self-critical thinking, and increased sensitivity to negative feedback.

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65/100

Irritable (I)

Measures the tendency toward irritability, impulsive reactions, and quickness to anger under stress.

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Moderate

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0 – 49: Low | 50 – 73: Moderate | 74 – 100: High

A score of 65 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme tendency toward impatience and irritability, especially in stressful situations.

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71/100

Cyclothymic (C)

Measures the tendency toward pronounced emotional intensity and fluctuations in mood, energy, and self-esteem.

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Moderate

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0 – 49: Low | 50 – 73: Moderate | 74 – 100: High

A score of 71 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable mood variability and emotionally driven shifts in activity and social engagement without being at the highest level on this scale.

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31/100

Hyperthymic (H)

Measures the degree of hyperthymic temperament traits such as baseline cheerfulness, energy, sociability, and optimism.

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Moderate

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0 – 49: Low | 50 – 73: Moderate | 74 – 100: High

A score of 31 falls in the Low range, suggesting hyperthymic traits like sustained optimism and high energy are present to a lesser extent in your typical emotional style.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Mood pattern explorers

41%OF USERS

People who notice recurring mood shifts or emotional reactivity and want a clearer picture of their baseline temperament.

Therapy and psychiatry clients

34%OF USERS

People already in counseling or treatment who use it to discuss emotional style, triggers, and progress with a clinician.

Psychology students and researchers

25%OF USERS

Learners and researchers who need a quick way to classify affective temperament types for studies or training cases.

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Dysthymic (D)

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49.3 — 74.8

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Excitable (E)

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50.3

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Cyclothymic (C)

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27.2

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13.3 — 41.2

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Hyperthymic (H)

Average

49.7

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37.5 — 61.8

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100

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures affective temperament traits that shape typical emotional reactivity and baseline mood. Results indicate which temperament patterns are most prominent.

How is it completed?

It is a self-report checklist of statements. Select the statements that generally fit how feelings and reactions occur most of the time.

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

Average completion time is about 10 minutes. It includes 50 items.

Which temperament patterns are assessed?

It assesses four patterns: hyperthymic, cyclothymic, irritable, and dysthymic. Each pattern reflects a stable style of mood and emotional responsiveness.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores describe temperament tendencies and are not a diagnosis. Interpretation should consider current stress, symptoms, and clinical history when used in care.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris, and San Diego Autoquestionnaire (TEMPS-A) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This self-report measure evaluates enduring affective temperament traits that may inform clinical understanding of mood reactivity and emotional style. The Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris, and San Diego Autoquestionnaire (TEMPS-A) was developed by Hagop S. Akiskal, Gabriele Savino, and Jules Angst.

It consists of 50 items and typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. Respondents endorse statements that best describe their usual patterns, yielding profile information across several temperament dimensions commonly described as hyperthymic, cyclothymic, irritable, and dysthymic.

The Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris, and San Diego Autoquestionnaire (TEMPS-A) is used in both clinical and research settings to support screening and case formulation, and to help characterize temperament-related risk or resilience factors relevant to mood spectrum presentations. Results are descriptive and are interpreted in the context of interview data, history, and other assessment findings.

Author: Gabriele Savino, Hagop S. Akiskal, Jules Angst

Literature: Clark, L. A., Watson, D., & Mineka, S. Temperament, personality, and the mood and anxiety disorders. Journal of Abnormal Psychology. 1994.; Akiskal, H. S., Akiskal, K. K., Haykal, R. F., Manning, J. S., & Connor, P. D. TEMPS-A: progress towards validation of a self-rated clinical version of the Temperament Evaluation of the Memphis, Pisa, Paris, and San Diego Autoquestionnaire. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2005.

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