Teamworks Personality Assessment Activity
HARTMAN PERSONALITY PROFILE

In each box below, click the button next to the word or phrase that best describes what you are like most of the time.
Choose only one response from each box.
opinionated
nurturing
inventive
outgoing
power-oriented
a perfectionist
indecisive
self-centered
dominant
sympathetic
tolerant
enthusiastic
self-serving
suspicious
unsure
naive
decisive
loyal
contented
playful
arrogant
worry prone
silently stubborn
flighty
assertive
reliable
kind
sociable
bossy
self-critical
reluctant
a teaser
action-oriented
analytical
easygoing
carefree
critical of others
overly sensitive
shy
obnoxious
determined
detail conscious
a good listener
a party person
demanding
unforgiving
unmotivated
vain
responsible
idealistic
considerate
happy
impatient
moody
passive
impulsive
strong-willed
respectful
patient
fun-loving
argumentative
unrealistic
directionless
an interrupter
independent
dependable
even-tempered
trusting
aggressive
frequently depressed
ambivalent
forgetful
powerful
deliberate
gentle
optimistic
insensitive
judgmental
boring
undisciplined
logical
emotional
agreeable
popular
always right
guilt prone
unenthusiastic
uncommitted
pragmatic
well-behaved
accepting
spontaneous
merciless
thoughtful
uninvolved
a show off
task-oriented
sincere
diplomatic
lively
tactless
hard to please
lazy
loud
direct
creative
adaptable
a performer
calculating
self-righteous
self-deprecating
disorganized
confident
disciplined
pleasant
charismatic
intimidating
careful
unproductive
afraid to face facts


Next, please respond to the following situations/prompts by selecting the answer that best represents your thoughts and behaviors. Pick only one answer for each prompt. Please do not skip any items.


If I applied for a job, a prospective employer would most likely hire me because I am:

a. Driven, direct, and delegating.
b. Deliberate, accurate, and reliable.
c. Patient, adaptable, and tactful.
d. Fun-loving, spirited, and casual.


When involved in an intimate relationship, if I feel threatened by my partner, I:

a. Fight back with facts and anger.
b. Cry, feel hurt, and plan revenge.
c. Become quiet, withdrawn, and often hold anger until I blow up over some minor issue later.
d. Distance myself and avoid further conflict.


For me, life is most meaningful when it:

a. Is task-oriented and productive.
b. Is filled with people and purpose.
c. Is free of pressure and stress.
d. Allows me to be playful, lighthearted, and optimistic.


As a child, I was:

a. Stubborn, bright, and/or aggressive.
b. Well-behaved, caring, and/or depressed.
c. Quiet, easygoing, and/or shy.
d. Too talkative, happy, and/or playful.


As an adult, I am:

a. Opinionated, determined, and/or bossy.
b. Responsible, honest, and/or unforgiving.
c. Accepting, contented, and/or unmotivated.
d. Charismatic, positive, and/or obnoxious.


As a parent, I am (or would be if I had children):

a. Demanding, quick-tempered, and/or uncompromising.
b. Concerned, sensitive, and/or critical.
c. Permissive, easily persuaded, and/or often overwhelmed.
d. Playful, casual, and/or irresponsible.


In an argument with a friend, I am most likely to be:

a. Verbally stubborn about facts.
b. Concerned about others' feelings and principles.
c. Silently stubborn, uncomfortable, and/or confused.
d. Loud, uncomfortable, and/or compromising.


If my friend was in trouble, I would be:

a. Protective, resourceful, and recommend solutions.
b. Concerned, empathetic, and loyal-regardless of the problem.
c. Supportive, patient, and a good listener.
d. Nonjudgmental, optimistic, and downplaying the seriousness of the situation.


When making decisions, I am:

a. Assertive, articulate, and logical.
b. Deliberate, precise, and cautious.
c. Indecisive, timid, and reluctant.
d. Impulsive, uncommitted, and inconsistent.


When I fail, I feel:

a. Silently self-critical, yet verbally stubborn and defensive.
b. Guilty, self-critical, and vulnerable to depression-I dwell on it.
c. Unsettled and fearful, but I keep it to myself.
d. Embarrassed and nervous-seeking to escape the situation.


If someone crosses me:

a. I am angered, and cunningly plan ways to get even quickly.
b. I feel deeply hurt and find it almost impossible to forgive completely. Generally, getting even is not enough.
c. I am silently hurt and plan to get even and/or completely avoid the other person.
d. I want to avoid confrontation, consider the situation not important enough to bother with, and/or seek other friends.


Work is:

a. A most productive way to spend one's time.
b. A healthy activity, which should be done right if it's to be done at all. Work should be done before one plays.
c. A positive activity as long as it is something I enjoy and don't feel pressured to accomplish.
d. A necessary evil, much less inviting than play.


In social situations, I am most often:

a. Feared by others.
b. Admired by others.
c. Protected by others.
d. Envied by others.


In a relationship, I am most concerned with being:

a. Approved of and right.
b. Understood, appreciated, and intimate.
c. Respected, tolerant, and peaceful.
d. Praised, having fun, and feeling free.


To feel alive and positive, I seek:

a. Adventure, leadership, and lots of action.
b. Security, creativity, and purpose.
c. Acceptance and safety.
d. Excitement, playful productivity, and the company of others.