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VIA Signature Strengths Questionnaire

wolfy

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I really like this test. Of all the tests I've done I think it was closest to how I am. I did it a long time before joining this site. I wasn't convinced then. But after being here and feedback from people I've realised it was spot on.

You can find it here Authentic Happiness.
It's long 240 questions. Also you have to register, it's free.

This resource is pretty useful too. 340 Ways to Use VIA Character Strengths

You can get the 24. But the top five are most important.
Here are my top five.

Your Top Strength

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.
Your Second Strength

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.
Your Third Strength

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.
Your Fourth Strength

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.
Your Fifth Strength

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.
 

Totenkindly

@.~*virinaĉo*~.@
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MBTI Type
BELF
Enneagram
594
Instinctual Variant
sx/sp
Your Top Strength
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.

Your Second Strength
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.

Your Third Strength
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.

Your Fourth Strength
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.

Your Fifth Strength
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.
 

NewEra

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I
I liked this test. My results:

Your Top Strength - 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.

Your Second Strength - 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.

Your Third Strength - 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.

Your Fourth Strength - 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.

Your Fifth Strength - 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.

Very accurate too.
 

Orangey

Blah
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ESTP
Enneagram
6w5
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
 

Kasper

Diabolical
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ENTP
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so/sx
ZOMG! That took a while!


Your Top Strength
Humor and playfulness :blush: Maabee I like teasing...
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.

Your Second Strength
Perspective (wisdom) :huh: Think I answered some things wrong.
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.

Your Third Strength
Creativity, ingenuity, and originality rulz suck!
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.

Your Fourth Strength
Hope, optimism, and future-mindedness :yay:
You expect the best in the future, and you work to achieve it. You believe that the future is something that you can control.

Your Fifth Strength
Curiosity and interest in the world I so am!
You are curious about everything. You are always asking questions, and you find all subjects and topics fascinating. You like exploration and discovery.

...

22 - Self-control and self-regulation
23 - Citizenship, teamwork, and loyalty
24 - Industry, diligence, and perseverance

HEH! :D
 

wolfy

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Your Second Strength
Perspective (wisdom) :huh: Think I answered some things wrong.
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.

Come on now. Give yourself more credit. :yes:
 

Ism

New member
Joined
Jun 21, 2008
Messages
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MBTI Type
INTP
Enneagram
9w1
Your Top Strength
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.

Your Second Strength
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.

Your Third Strength
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.

Your Fourth Strength
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.

Your Fifth Strength
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.

Interesting, yeah. I may have smeared it a bit.
 

Lady_X

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ENFP
Enneagram
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sx/sp
Your Top Strength

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.
Your Second Strength

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.
Your Third Strength

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.
Your Fourth Strength

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.
Your Fifth Strength

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.
 

Kasper

Diabolical
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ENTP
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9w8
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so/sx
Your Fourth Strength
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.

WHAT THE HELL KIND OF INTP ARE YOU?!?

You sound like fun :D

Come on now. Give yourself more credit. :yes:

Not trying to put myself down or anything, just seemed kinda strange to me and not at all what I expected :huh:
 

Lady_X

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how come i didn't get social intelligence!!?? haha...for real i thought i was good at that stuff.
 

MissMurder

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eSTP
Your Top Strength

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.

Your Second Strength


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.

Your Third Strength

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.

Your Fourth Strength

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.

Your Fifth Strength

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.
 

Orangey

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Why the hell didn't I get the beauty one? I answered all of the related questions with "very much like me."
 

MrME

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INFJ
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I'm actually surprised that it didn't give me Humor as one of my top strengths. (Oh, wait, it's at #7, so not that far off.)

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. :blush:

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. :tongue10:

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. :huh:

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. :)

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. :yes:
 

Kasper

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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. :tongue10:

*pokes the prudent Jay*
 

bluebell

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INTP
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


Hmm. Kinda accurate. The bravery is somewhat overstated, methinks. Edit: And the last sentence of #5 isn't too accurate. My choices are prudent, but I do quite often say stuff I later regret.
 

Quinlan

Intriguing....
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ISFP
Enneagram
9w1
Your Top Strength
Appreciation of beauty and excellence

Your Second Strength
Curiosity and interest in the world

Your Third Strength
Fairness, equity, and justice

Your Fourth Strength
Forgiveness and mercy (AM I NOT MERCIFUL?!!)

Your Fifth Strength
Humor and playfulness
 

Lady_X

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ENFP
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sx/sp
Your Top Strength
Appreciation of beauty and excellence

Your Second Strength
Curiosity and interest in the world

Your Third Strength
Fairness, equity, and justice

Your Fourth Strength
Forgiveness and mercy (AM I NOT MERCIFUL?!!)

Your Fifth Strength
Humor and playfulness

hey! ours was almost the same...cool!
 

Quinlan

Intriguing....
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That means we are totally awesome and the best.
 

Lady_X

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that's what i thought too!

see...great minds...
 
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