There are no foreseeable risks to you from participating in this research, the results of which are free. The possible benefits to you consist of feedback about your personality, which may provide you with greater insight about yourself. Your participation in this research is completely voluntary, and all responses to this survey are anonymous and will be kept confidential. You may refuse to answer any of the questions, and you may withdraw your consent and discontinue participation in this study at any time.

As you are rating yourself, you are encouraged to rate another person. By rating someone else you will tend to receive a more accurate assessment of your own personality. Also, you will be given a personality profile for the person you rate, which will allow you to compare yourself to this person on each of five basic personality dimensions. Try to rate someone whom you know well, such as a close friend, coworker, spouse, or other family member.

• Your results will be displayed as soon as you submit your answers.
• The test will take around 5 to 10 minutes.
• Portions of this test are copyright 2000 by U. C. Berkeley psychologist Oliver P. John, Ph.D.; all rights reserved.