Four Temperaments Test
A self-report personality instrument designed to assess individual differences across classic temperament dimensions using bipolar semantic differential items.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Four Temperaments Test was developed by Unknown (Fighunter) (N/A). It is designed to measure Four Temperaments (Sanguine, Choleric, Melancholic, Phlegmatic). The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 36 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly identify with the left trait, 2 = Somewhat identify with the left trait, 3 = Neutral / Middle, 4 = Somewhat identify with the right trait, 5 = Strongly identify with the right trait.
Scoring
Item scores are averaged to produce a mean score.
Total scores range from 1 to 5. Interpretation guidelines:
- Strong leaning towards left-pole traits: 1 – 2
- Balanced / Neutral: 3 – 3
- Strong leaning towards right-pole traits: 4 – 5
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not reported.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.