SMITH TEMPERAMENT TYPE QUESTIONNAIRE
AIM OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE
INSTRUCTIONS
By completing this Questionnaire with careful
consideration, you will gain deeper insight into your
generic or basic temperament type, i.e. the type of
person you are. The questionnaire will reveal how
you…
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The Questionnaire consists of twenty four sets
of statements. There are four statements in
every set. These must be prioritised, valued
and scored. The total score for every set of
statements must add up to 10. You may prefer
to award all 10 points to one statement, or you
could balance the scores depending on your
preference. As long as the total for every set of
statements adds up to 10.
Think and behave
relate to people
express your feelings
deal with conflict
communicate with others
EXAMPLES: I can be described as…
1
Stubborn
8
Flexible
0
Influencer
2
Pleaser
0
2
Critical
2
Practical
1
Competitive
6
Social
1
As you work through the twenty four sets of statements, you may find it hard, in some cases, to decide which
statements are typical of the real you. You may even feel like all of the statements describe you, or none of them
do. Don’t get confused. Just make your best guess as to which statement is most and which is least like you.
There are no right or wrong answers. There are also no good or bad profiles, although each profile has decided
situational implications.
24 SETS OF STATEMENTS
Now continue to prioritise and weigh the four statements of every set as explained above. Remember, a total
score of 10 for each set is required.
CALCULATE YOUR SCORE
Add up the scores for each of the four categories (vertically). Write in every score in the TOTAL columns at the
bottom. The column with the highest score is indicative of your dominant personal characteristics. The column
with the second highest score is your subdominant profile.
You will, probably, have scores in al four quadrants. This proves that your temperament is flexible to adjust to
different situations and circumstances.
A. INTERACTION WITH PEOPLE
People normally describe my behaviour and communication style as…
L1
L2
R1
R2
1
Detached, private
person, not social
Reserved, friendly
person
Expressive, confident
person
Outgoing social person
2
Prefers private work
environment
Prefers orderly,
organised work
environment
Prefers variety and
challenging work
environment
Prefers pleasant, social
work environment
3
Prefers working alone,
at own pace
Prefers a slower pace
with no pressure,
committed, cooperative
type
Prefers to lead, respond
well to pressure,
competition
Supportive type, prefers
to be part of the group –
no pressure
4
Serious nature
Responsible, controlled
nature
Dynamic, fast paced
nature
Carefree, easy-going
nature
5
Detached, impatient
Considerate, patient
Outspoken, dominant,
impatient
Pleasing, helpful,
carefree
Energised by order,
certainty, safety
Energised by power,
winning, control
Energised by people,
participation
Energised by privacy,
6 effectiveness,
outcomes
7
Factual, to the point
Clear, polite
Direct, convincing
Enthusiastic
8
Communication is
factual, precise
Communication is
detailed, systematic
Communication is not
detailed, passionate
Communication is
expressive, unstructured
9
Objective, clinically
precise type of person
Polite, considerate
type of person
Provocative, straight
type of person
Pleasing, conforming
type of person
10
The silent, detached
type
The diplomatic,
listening type
The convincing,
assertive type
The talkative, sociable
type
TOTAL L1
TOTAL L2
TOTAL R1
TOTAL R2
B. EXPRESSION OF FEELINGS/CONFLICT HANDLING STYLE
When stressed or during conflict I behave…
L1
L2
R1
R2
11
Do not show feelings
Controlled, reserved
Strong, passionate
feelings
Warm, enthusiastic,
expressive
12
Bottle up, repress
feelings
Even tempered, in
control of feelings
Expressive, say what
they feel
Spontaneous,
expressive, up and
down, show what they
feel
13
Under stress: will
lose patience and will
probably withdraw
Under stress:
experience disharmony.
Will complain or
compromise
Under stress: will
become aggressive,
challenging, confronting
Under stress: will
become nervous, could
cry, giggle or even
become aggressive
14
In conflict: will avoid or
postpone an issue to
think it over
n conflict: will try to
find a compromising
solution
In conflict: will be firm
and non-negotiable
Will probably let others
have it their way to
protect the relationship
15
In conflict: Will point
out the logic and
benefits of the situation
In conflict: will propose
a middle ground, a
compro-mising solution
Will push to get his/her
point made
Will try not to hurt the
other’s feelings
conflict: will probably
16 Inavoid
taking a position
Will try to
accommodate the other
person’s wishes
Will assert their needs
and wishes – force it
unto others
Usually try to satisfy
every-body’s wishes
TOTAL L2
TOTAL R1
TOTAL R2
TOTAL L1
C. THINKING AND LEARNING STYLE
My thinking and learning style can be described as…
L1
L2
R1
R2
17
Motivated by quality,
results
Motivated by order,
clarity
Motivated by power,
being the best
Motivated by people,
fun
18
Analytical, precise
Systematic, structured
Creative, imaginative
Unstructured
19
Critical
Detailed
Impulsive
Intuitive
20
Factual, precise
Clearly defined
Big picture, no detail
Emotional
21
Realistic
Practical
Enterprising
Idealistic
22
Reflective, thinking
things over
Careful, conservative
Impulsive
Happy-go-lucky
Responsible, punctual
person. Seeks order and
structure
Competitive,
achievement
driven. Seeks
acknowledgement
Group dependent.
Seeks support and
approval
Prefers good
factual, to-the-point
presentations
Prefers clear practical
presentations. Likes
reinforcement
refers interactive
environment, discussion
and variation
Prefers group work,
interaction, music and
fun
TOTAL L1
TOTAL L2
TOTAL R1
TOTAL R2
Self driven, independent
23 person. Seeks privacy
and confirmation
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TEMPERAMENT TYPE
To determine your generic or basic temperament type or profile, add up your total scores for Sections A, B and C. Then plot your grand total on the Typology Matrix below.
TOTALS FOR SECTIONS A, B, AND C
1
Section A
Section B
Section C
GRAND TOTAL
L1
L1
L1
L1
TYPOLOGY MATRIX
GENERIC TEMPERAMENT PROFILE
L1
R1
150
150
120
120
90
90
60
60
90
120
150
L2
60
30
30
30
30
60
90
120
150
R2