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Self-Actualization Tests
Take these tests to learn more about your personality and your own journey toward self-actualization. Developed from peer-reviewed research.
All tests are completely free (no strings attached) and anonymous (no tracking of any sort). Results are shown instantly. These tests are provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. While the results may give you greater insight into your personality, do not make any important life decisions based solely on the results. However, the information may help guide you in your own journey of self-actualization.
Test 01
Characteristics of Self-Actualization Scale
CSAS — 30 items
Developed to bring the concept of self-actualization into the 21st century. Grounded in Abraham Maslow's original writings on the characteristics of self-actualizing people, the CSAS measures 10 facets of self-actualization.
Facets measured
Kaufman, S.B. (2018). Self-Actualizing people in the 21st century. Journal of Humanistic Psychology.
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Human Potential Index
HPI — 33 constructs
The most comprehensive measure of human potential. Based on the work of over 100 academics, the HPI measures 33 needs, mindsets, skills, and behaviors central to human thriving. The full measurement includes over 70 constructs and is currently in development.
What it measures
Bigony, C., Smith, J., & Kaufman, S.B. (2022). The Human Potential Index. The Positive Product Design Guide.
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Light vs. Dark Side of the Force
LTS — 12 items
A first-draft measure of a loving and beneficent orientation toward others — what we call "everyday saints." Across four demographically diverse samples (N = 1,518), the LTS demonstrated excellent reliability and validity, predicting life satisfaction and a wide range of growth-oriented outcomes.
Three facets
Kaufman, S.B., Yaden, D.B., Hyde, E., & Tsukayama, E. (2019). The Light vs. Dark Triad of Personality. Frontiers in Psychology.
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Awe Experience Scale
AWE-S — 6 factors
Awe is a complex emotion composed of an appraisal of vastness and a need for accommodation. The AWE-S is a robust state measure of awe, based on the extant experimental literature. How often do you truly experience awe?
Six factors
Yaden, D.B., Kaufman, S.B., et al. (2018). The development of the AWE-S. The Journal of Positive Psychology.
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Healthy Selfishness & Toxic Altruism
HSS & PAS — 10 items each
Through these two scales you may gain insight on how you care for yourself and others. The Healthy Selfishness Scale was developed based on the writings of Erich Fromm and Abraham Maslow on healthy self-love.
Two scales
Kaufman, S.B., & Jauk, E. (2020). Healthy Selfishness and Pathological Altruism. Frontiers in Psychology.
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Healthy Personality Scale
HPS
What basic personality traits characterize the psychologically healthy individual? Those scoring high are more likely to have good self-regulatory skills, an optimistic outlook, and a clear and stable self-view — and are relatively immune to stress.
Predicts
Bleidorn et al. (2018). The healthy personality from a basic trait perspective. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
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Bittersweet Test
15 questions
Developed by David Yaden and Scott Barry Kaufman. This test helps you assess whether you tend to be more sanguine or bittersweet in your orientation — and to gain insight into your way of being, and into the often-overlooked powers of bittersweetness.
Explores
Yaden, D.B. & Kaufman, S.B. (2022). The Bittersweet Test. Developed for educational purposes.
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Explore the science behind the tests
These instruments are rooted in decades of research on human potential, personality, and well-being. Learn more in Transcend and through The Psychology Podcast.