Some Questions to Help Determine Your Personality or Traits
Introduction
Here are some questions to help determine personality traits. These are categorized based on different aspects of personality:
- Openness to Experience (Creativity, Curiosity, Adaptability)
- Do you enjoy trying new things or do you prefer routines?
- How do you feel about change and uncertainty?
- Do you often seek out new experiences, such as traveling or learning new skills?
- How do you react when faced with an unfamiliar situation?
- Conscientiousness (Responsibility, Organization, Dependability)
- Do you plan things in advance or prefer to go with the flow?
- How important is punctuality and meeting deadlines to you?
- Do you consider yourself detail-oriented or more of a big-picture thinker?
- How well do you handle responsibilities and commitments?
- Extraversion (Sociability, Assertiveness, Energy)
- Do you feel energized by social interactions, or do they drain you?
- How comfortable are you in large groups or at social gatherings?
- Do you prefer working alone or as part of a team?
- How often do you start conversations with new people?
- Agreeableness (Compassion, Cooperation, Kindness)
- Do you find it easy to empathize with others?
- How do you handle conflict—with diplomacy or assertiveness?
- Are you more trusting of people, or do you tend to be skeptical?
- Do you prioritize helping others, even if it inconveniences you?
- Neuroticism (Emotional Stability, Anxiety, Resilience)
- Do you get stressed easily, or are you generally calm under pressure?
- How often do you worry about things that might go wrong?
- Do you find it hard to bounce back after a setback?
- How do you typically react to criticism?
- Leadership & Decision-Making
- Do you enjoy taking charge in group situations?
- How do you handle making difficult decisions?
- Do you prefer to lead or follow in team projects?
- How do you respond to unexpected challenges?
- Work Ethic & Motivation
- Do you set long-term goals for yourself?
- How do you handle tasks that require a lot of effort or patience?
- Are you self-motivated, or do you need external encouragement?
- Do you prefer structure and clear instructions, or do you like flexibility?
- Social & Emotional Intelligence
- Can you easily read other people’s emotions?
- How do you respond to someone else’s distress?
- Do you adapt your behaviour based on different social situations?
- How well do you handle constructive criticism?
(main source: Kendra Cherry, 2025)