The terms sanguine, choleric, melancholic and phlegmatic were coined by the greek physician aelius galenus to describe the effect of these humors on human behavior. Remember, there are at least three levels of intensity of a temperament. At counseling yesterday my pastor said im a sanguine, so i head to research into this. Mood differences between the four galen personality types.
This person has an outgoing interest in others and the ability to gain the respect and confidence of varied types of. Jun 5, 2015 choleric, melancholic, sanguine, and phlegmatic temperaments. Career fits for all personalities the choice driven life. There are many different personality tests and almost every test divides personality into 4 categories. A quick test to find your classical personality type. Take our free four temperaments test below to find out your unique type. Free four temperament test with 98% accuracy 4 temperaments. Should also point out, neuroticism also would be built into the temperaments, since it was first used by eysenck in place of responsiveness, with the melancholic and choleric being high n, and sanguine and phlegmatic being stable. Other articles where phlegmatic temperament is discussed. Sanguinecholeric, sanguinephlegmatic, and sanguinemelancholy.
Because of their tendency to uninvolvement, they are natural negotiators and diplomats. The choleric is drawn to the peaceful, calm, and goodnatured phlegmatic, while the phlegmatic is drawn to the cholerics energy and takecharge temperament, the one who comes up with all the activities and moves the relationship along. But, a person can possess all four types of temperament at the same time. The result wont say what your temperaments definitely are, though the more times you take it, the more likely you are to end up with an accurate result for each of the following pairs of words, please choose a value on the fivepoint scale based on how much each word fits or appeals to you most of the. In other words, they may seem flighty but if they stick at something they really want to do, they can easily succeed. Choleric high d, sanguine high i, phlegmatic high s, and melancholy high c. Perhaps due to their choleric tendencies, they can be ambitious and driven. This short test was designed to help you figure out your classical personality type.
Ive seen charts galore that correlate the various personality systems with each other, and while i do see patterns im all about patterns, whoever translated david keirseys four temperaments derived from the myersbriggs into the classic four temperaments melancholic, phlegmatic, sanguine, choleric must have wanted it to fit in a neat package, and i dont think it does. The traits of the primary temperament, sanguine, may be altered or modified in some significant way due to the influence of the secondary temperament. The sanguine choleric the sanguinecholeric is the most extraverted of all the temperament combinations. Strengths and weaknesses temperament counseling, inc. Many of the answers for human behavior can be found in peoples temperaments or personalities. For each of the following pairs of words, please choose a value on the fivepoint scale based on how much each word fits or appeals to you. It is not unreasonable to state that the worlds greatest feared dictators and diabolical criminals were perhaps choleric.
Surprisingly, it applies to temperament and personality. The sanguine as the cheerful, positive, mindful type. Phlegmatic temperament ancient physiology britannica. The choleric is finally most associated with strength, aggression, passion and productivity. At a very cursory level, phelgmatics are generally laid back and easygoing. Test your vocabulary with our fun image quizzes pyright1 pyright2 image credits.
Sanguine melancholic choleric phlegmatic test you are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. The four temperaments sanguine, choleric, melancholic and phlegmatic and their corresponding humors or bodily liquids blood, yellow bile, black bile and phlegm whose balance keeps us healthy. A sanguine melancholy is an outgoing, verbal individual w. By joining our free community, you will have access to additional post topics, communicate privately with other members pm, view blogs, respond to polls, upload. The way i made the test, you will find out your one stronges. Before you view your results, would you be willing to answer a few more research questions. Today, there is no shortage of personality type theories, and our pages on personality types and tests are among the most popular pages on this site. Relax, get in a quiet place, and read the entire test before making any markings. Four personality typescholeric, sanguine, phlegmatic, melancholicwere selected using the eysenck personality questionnaire and tested on ten selfreport mood scales. Whether youre a popular sanguine, perfect melancholy, powerful choleric or peaceful phlegmatic, you will find out in a few minutes.
Understanding the phlegmaticcholeric couple shona neff. The phlegmatic partner may be quite a homebody, while the sanguine tends to need a lot of activity and new and exciting adventures. Four temperaments is a theory of psychology about personality. This test should help you find your most likely temperament blend. By taking this test, you will see which personality you are. A phlegmatic person does not usually get emotional or excited about things. This idea is perhaps one of the oldest that looks like a theory of personality. Classic temperament and mbti type correlation eripedia. Choleric and phlegmatic this is a classic case of opposites attracting and is a common combination. In the personality test resources section i have found a link to the following test. A melancholy would so criticize them that they would be afraid to read aloud. This four temperaments test is based on an ancient personality typing system. Notice which table you scored highest in and refer to the back for an description of each temperament type. Four temperaments sanguine choleric melancholic phlegmatic.
Personality blends part 4, easy to like phlegmaticsanguine ive been told by colleagues that this blend is everybodys favorite person. Mbti and the four temperaments humors typology central. Up one minute, down the next, forever in motion and never staying in any state for very long at all. The phlegmatic is the only temperament the choleric is unable to control which frustrates the choleric tremendously. The phlegmatic is the most stubborn of all the temperaments when it comes to making changes. The phlegmatic will be more introverted about expressing these feelings, while the sanguine will want to talk. Each complexion had specific characteristics, and the words carried much weight that they have since lost. It is temperament that makes some people art and music enthusiasts while others are sports or industry minded. Four specific predictions as to the relations between the topology and mood scores were made and were generally confirmed.
Now the main focus is the ratio of these temperament types in the psyche of the individual. Phlegmatic meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Are you choleric, phlegmatic, sanguine or melancholic by nature. Lets do a quick test you have 5 mins to do both pages of this test. The four temperaments have never been a part of modern medicine. For a secondary pref, theres a correlation between t and choleric and f and sanguine. Four temperaments simple english wikipedia, the free. Phlegmatic choleric sanguine supine choleric extrovert this temperament is identified as the most powerful and destructive of the temperaments. The other terms are unfitting because of their definitions. This is for you, about you and your answers belong to you.
The temperaments are sanguine, melancholic, phlegmatic and choleric, take the test and find out your temperament. If you are filling out the pdf version, mark your boxes with the number 1 to auto calculate your totals. Sanguine, phlegmatic, choleric, and melancholic personality types today, there is no shortage of personality type theories, and our pages on personality types and tests are among the most popular pages on this site. This four temperaments personality test assesses your behavior and thinking to determine whether youre sanguine, choleric melancholic or phlegmatic. If the phlegmatics mood is a still pool, the sanguines might be a raging ocean. Or if you scored highest in section 1 sanguine and second highest in section 3 melancholy then your temperament blend would be sanmel. A sanguine would spend the entire class period telling stories to the children.
Exxpsanguine exxjcholeric ixxpphlegmatic ixxjmelancholic edit. Temperament sets broad guidelines on everyones behavior, patterns which will influence a person as long as he lives. Each of us has a primary and a secondary temperament. It helps a person understand how they may possess traits of extraversion or introversion. The four defined temperaments are choleric, sanguine, melancholic and phlegmatic. Theyll be raving mad one minute, in tears the next, happy again moments later, then asking whats for dinner as. Negotiator pattern sanguinecholeric id the negotiator is more assertive than the other sanguines. The gentle nature the phlegmatic assures the ideal atmosphere for such learning. Personality blends part 4, easy to like phlegmatic.
To take the test below, you will see that there are 20 rows of 4 selections for. Printable pdf version of this study there are reasons for everything we do as human beings, though it is often difficult for us to understand why we think like we think, feel like we feel, or act like we act in life. The phlegmatic is best understood as the slowmoving, careful, methodical, selfbettering type. The four temperament theory is a protopsychological theory which suggests that there are four fundamental personality types. Cholerics are hard driving, goal driven individuals. The melancholic is best known as the brooding, thoughtful, sensitive and contemplative type. In nature, there are no people with the same kind of temperament. Can you imagine a choleric as a first grade teacher.
Discover more about this personality model below the form. They are very energetic and work well with and through people. Most formulations include the possibility of mixtures among the types where an individuals personality types overlap and they share two or more temperaments. Ospp four temperaments test take a personality test. The application of corporal punishment is less dangerous in the education of phlegmatic children. There are four basic temperament types each of us it typically blend of two of the four. Interactive personality test of the four temperaments. Please note that this test is for entertainment and informational purposes only. For example, if the left one fits but the right one doesnt at all, select the leftmost value. Melancholy choleric 7 sanguine, 43 melancholy, 50 choleric, 36 phlegmatic hail to you who is a choleric melancholy. With the addition of the choleric aspect, the optimistic, impulsive, funloving sanguine becomes more adept at followthrough, taking significant leadership roles, and juggling many projects without unduly sacrificing productivity. It suggests that four bodily fluids affect human personality traits and behaviour.
This entry was posted in musings, reflections and the odd rant and tagged 4 temperaments, phlegmatic, phlegmaticcholeric, phlegmaticmelancholic, phlegmaticsanguine, temperament blends. In iranian traditional medicine and greek ancient medicine it is believed that a persons personality is characterized by one humor blood, yellow bile, black bile and phlegm. Electrophysiological differences in sanguine, choleric, phlegmatic and melancholic. Choleric, melancholic, phlegmatic, or sanguine see answers 2 ask for details. However, when this person truly comes to know jesus christ as their. All the personality blends are great, but i can see why combining the unobtrusive phlegmatic with the funfilled sanguine would be easy to like. My last post talked about the personality dynamics in the sanguinemelancholy couple. People tend to marry their opposite personality so today, we are going to explore the phlegmaticcholeric couple, and because this is the relationship i share with my husband, i.
Sanguine, meaning positive or optimistic, is a fitting term to describe paris, the city of lights, because it is often associated with positive images like the eiffel tower, cafes, and romance. The choleric temperament is sometimes referred to as the doer personality. The responses not only help determine your temperament type a phlegmatic, melancholic, sanguine or choleric, but are also assigned a value in points. Choleric and phlegmatic are also opposites, meaning you cannot be a choleric phlegmatic. Melancholic means depressive, choleric means irritable, and phlegmatic means stoic. In application, particularly the context of this forums related test.