strengths test

Here are your scores on the Brief Strengths Test. For more information, see the book Authentic Happiness. This questionnaire measures the same character strengths as the VIA Signature Strengths Survey. It's a shorter version that looks only at your behavior in the past month and depends a bit more on your interpretation of the brief descriptions of the strengths. Two descriptions of each strength are provided. The first is the latest version, from Character Strengths and Virtues. The second is fromAuthentic Happiness and the VIA Signature Strengths Survey. Your self-ratings are compared to those of other users of this questionnaire on this website, except those who selected Not Applicable for the strength. if you want to have a go: http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/results.aspx?id=270&it=1&langid=1033

ALWAYS

Love of Learning Mastering new skills, topics, and bodies of knowledge, whether on one's own or formally; obviously related to the strength of curiosity but goes beyond it to describe the tendency to add systematically to what one knows Love of learning - You love learning new things, whether in a class or on your own. You have always loved school, reading, and museums-anywhere and everywhere there is an opportunity to learn.

Brief Strengths Test Love of Learning March 27, 2011 99% 99% 99% 99% 100% 99%

Integrity [authenticity, honesty] Speaking the truth but more broadly presenting oneself in a genuine way; being without pretense; taking responsibility for one's feelings and actions Honesty, authenticity, and genuineness - You are an honest person, not only by speaking the truth but by living your life in a genuine and authentic way. You are down to earth and without pretense; you are a "real" person.

Brief Strengths Test Integrity March 27, 2011 97% 97% 98% 98% 98% 97%

Love Valuing close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing and caring are reciprocated; being close to people Capacity to love and be loved - You value close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing and caring are reciprocated. The people to whom you feel most close are the same people who feel most close to you.

Brief Strengths Test Love March 27, 2011 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Kindness [generosity, nurturance, care, compassion, altruistic love, "niceness"] Doing favors and good deedsFOR others; helping them; taking care of them Kindness and generosity You are kind and generous to others, and you are never too busy to do a favor. You enjoy doing good deeds FOR others, even if you do not know them well.

Brief Strengths Test Kindness March 27, 2011 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Forgiveness and mercy Forgiving those who have done wrong; giving people a second chance; not being vengeful Forgiveness and mercy - You forgive those who have done you wrong. You always give people a second chance. Your guiding principle is mercy and not revenge.

Brief Strengths Test Forgiveness and mercy March 27, 2011 97% 97% 97% 97% 97% 96%

Gratitude Being aware of and thankful for the good things that happen; taking time to express thanks Gratitude - You are aware of the good things that happen to you, and you never take them for granted. Your friends and family members know that you are a grateful person because you always take the time to express your thanks.

Brief Strengths Test Gratitude March 27, 2011 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

USUALLY

Curiosity [interest, novelty-seeking, openness to experience] Taking an interest in all of ongoing experience for its own sake; finding subjects and topics fascinating; exploring and discovering Curiosity and interest in the world - You are curious about everything. You are always asking questions, and you find all subjects and topics fascinating. You like exploration and discovery.

Brief Strengths Test Curiosity March 27, 2011 72% 71% 72% 73% 70% 72%

Open-mindedness [judgment, critical thinking] Thinking things through and examining them from all sides; not jumping to conclusions; being able to change one's mind in light of evidence; weighing all evidence fairly Judgment, critical thinking, and open-mindedness - Thinking things through and examining them from all sides are important aspects of who you are. You do not jump to conclusions, and you rely only on solid evidence to make your decisions. You are able to change your mind.

Brief Strengths Test Open-mindedness March 27, 2011 80% 80% 76% 81% 79% 84%

Perspective [wisdom] Being able to provide wise counsel to others; having ways of looking at the world that make sense to oneself and to other people Perspective (wisdom) - Although you may not think of yourself as wise, your friends hold this view of you. They value your perspective on matters and turn to you for advice. You have a way of looking at the world that makes sense to others and to yourself.

Brief Strengths Test Perspective March 27, 2011 71% 71% 66% 74% 74% 76%

Persistence [perseverance, industriousness] Finishing what one starts; persisting in a course of action in spite of obstacles; "getting it out out the door"; taking pleasure in completing tasks Industry, diligence, and perseverance - You work hard to finish what you start. No matter the project, you "get it out the door" in timely fashion. You do not get distracted when you work, and you take satisfaction in completing tasks.

Brief Strengths Test Persistence March 27, 2011 81% 80% 82% 80% 79% 83%

Vitality [zest, enthusiasm, vigor, energy] Approaching life with excitement and energy; not doing things halfway or halfheartedly; living life as an adventure; feeling alive and activated Zest, enthusiasm, and energy - Regardless of what you do, you approach it with excitement and energy. You never do anything halfway or halfheartedly. For you, life is an adventure.

Brief Strengths Test Vitality March 27, 2011 87% 86% 87% 87% 88% 90%

Citizenship [social responsibility, loyalty, teamwork] Working well as member of a group or team; being loyal to the group; doing one's share Citizenship, teamwork, and loyalty - You excel as a member of a group. You are a loyal and dedicated teammate, you always do your share, and you work hard for the success of your group.

Brief Strengths Test Citizenship March 27, 2011 67% 66% 66% 68% 70% 72%

Fairness Treating all people the same according to notions of fairness and justice; not letting personal feelings bias decisions about others; giving everyone a fair chance Fairness, equity, and justice - Treating all people fairly is one of your abiding principles. You do not let your personal feelings bias your decisions about other people. You give everyone a chance.

Brief Strengths Test Fairness March 27, 2011 61% 61% 62% 62% 61% 62%

Leadership Encouraging a group of which one is a member to get things done and at the same time maintain good relations within the group; organizing group activities and seeing that they happen Leadership - You excel at the tasks of leadership: encouraging a group to get things done and preserving harmony within the group by making everyone feel included. You do a good job organizing activities and seeing that they happen.

Brief Strengths Test Leadership March 27, 2011 75% 74% 75% 76% 76% 78%

Humility/Modesty Letting one's accomplishments speak for themselves; not seeking the spotlight; not regarding one's self as more special than one is Modesty and humility - You do not seek the spotlight, preferring to let your accomplishments speak for themselves. You do not regard yourself as special, and others recognize and value your modesty.

Brief Strengths Test Humility/Modesty March 27, 2011 82% 82% 81% 83% 83% 85%

Prudence Being careful about one's choices; not taking undue risks; not saying or doing things that might later be regretted Caution, prudence, and discretion - You are a careful person, and your choices are consistently prudent ones. You do not say or do things that you might later regret.

Brief Strengths Test Prudence March 27, 2011 84% 84% 85% 85% 85% 87%

Self-regulation [self-control] Regulating what one feels and does; being disciplined; controlling one's appetites and emotions Self-control and self-regulation - You self-consciously regulate what you feel and what you do. You are a disciplined person. You are in control of your appetites and your emotions, not vice versa.

Brief Strengths Test Self-regulation March 27, 2011 90% 91% 90% 91% 91% 91%

Humor [playfulness] Liking to laugh and tease; bringing smiles to other people; seeing the light side; making (not necessarily telling) jokes Humor and playfulness - You like to laugh and tease. Bringing smiles to other people is important to you. You try to see the light side of all situations.

Brief Strengths Test Humor March 27, 2011 74% 74% 66% 83% 84% 78%

OCCASIONALLY

Bravery [valor] Not shrinking from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain; speaking up for what is right even if there is opposition; acting on convictions even if unpopular; includes physical bravery but is not limited to it Bravery and valor - You are a courageous person who does not shrink from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain. You speak up for what is right even if there is opposition. You act on your convictions.

Brief Strengths Test Bravery March 27, 2011 24% 24% 29% 22% 23% 29%

Social Intelligence [emotional intelligence, personal intelligence] Being aware of the motives and feelings of other people and oneself; knowing what to do to fit in to different social situations; knowing what makes other people tick Social intelligence You are aware of the motives and feelings of other people. You know what to do to fit in to different social situations, and you know what to do to put others at ease.

Brief Strengths Test Social Intelligence March 27, 2011 13% 11% 15% 10% 12% 14%

NEVER/RARELY

Creativity [originality, ingenuity] Thinking of novel and productive ways to do things; includes artistic achievement but is not limited to it Creativity, ingenuity, and originality - Thinking of new ways to do things is a crucial part of who you are. You are never content with doing something the conventional way if a better way is possible.

Brief Strengths Test Creativity March 27, 2011 4% 4% 5% 3% 3% 5%

Appreciation of beauty and excellence [awe, wonder, elevation] Noticing and appreciating beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in all domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience Appreciation of beauty and excellence - You notice and appreciate beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in all domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.

Brief Strengths Test Appreciation of beauty and excellence March 27, 2011 3% 3% 4% 3% 3% 4%

Hope [optimism, future-mindedness, future orientation] Expecting the best in the future and working to achieve it; believing that a good future is something that can be brought about Hope, optimism, and future-mindedness - You expect the best in the future, and you work to achieve it. You believe that the future is something that you can control.

Brief Strengths Test Hope March 27, 2011 8% 8% 9% 6% 7% 11%

Spirituality [religiousness, faith, purpose] Having coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe; knowing where one fits within the larger scheme; having beliefs about the meaning of life that shape conduct and provide comfort Spirituality, sense of purpose, and faith - You have strong and coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe. You know where you fit in the larger scheme. Your beliefs shape your actions and are a source of comfort to you.