THE HARTMAN PERSONALITY PROFILE

Name:___________________

Directions: Mark an "X" by the one word or phrase that best describes what you are like most of
the time. Choose only one response from each group. After you've finished question 30, total
your scores for each letter.

PERSONALITY STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS

1 a)___ opinionated 2 a)___ power-oriented

b)___ nurturing b)___ perfectionist
c)___ inventive c)___ indecisive
d)___ outgoing d)___ self-centered

3 a)___ dominant 4 a)___ self-serving

b)___ sympathetic b)___ suspicious
c)___ tolerant c)___ unsure
d)___ enthusiastic d)___ naïve

5 a)___ decisive 6 a)___ arrogant

b)___ loyal b)___ worry prone
c)___ contented c)___ silently stubborn
d)___ playful d)___ flighty

7 a)___ assertive 8 a)___ bossy

b)___ reliable b)___ self-critical
c)___ kind c)___ reluctant
d)___ sociable d)___ a teaser

9 a)___ action-oriented 10 a)___ critical of others

b)___ analytical b)___ overly sensitive
c)___ easygoing c)___ shy
d)___ carefree d)___ obnoxious

11 a)___ determined 12 a)___ demanding

b)___ detail conscious b)___ unforgiving
c)___ a good listener c)___ unmotivated
d)___ a party person d)___ vain
13 a)___ responsible 14 a)___ impatient
b)___ idealistic b)___ moody
c)___ considerate c)___ passive
d)___ happy d)___ impulsive

15 a)___ strong-willed 16 a)___ argumentative

b)___ respectful b)___ unrealistic
c)___ patient c)___ directionless
d)___ fun-loving d)___ an interrupter

17 a)___ independent 18 a)___ aggressive

b)___ dependable b)___ frequently depressed
c)___ even-tempered c)___ ambivalent
d)___ trusting d)___ forgetful

19 a)___ powerful 20 a)___ insensitive

b)___ deliberate b)___ judgmental
c)___ gentle c)___ boring
d)___ optimistic d)___ undisciplined

21 a)___ logical 22 a)___ always right

b)___ emotional b)___ guilt prone
c)___ agreeable c)___ unenthusiastic
d)___ popular d)___ uncommitted

23 a)___ pragmatic 24 a)___ merciless

b)___ well-behaved b)___ thoughtful
c)___ accepting c)___ uninvolved
d)___ spontaneous d)___ a show-off

25 a)___ task-oriented 26 a)___ tactless

b)___ sincere b)___ hard to please
c)___ diplomatic c)___ lazy
d)___ lively d)___ loud
27 a)___ direct 28 a)___ calculating
b)___ creative b)___ self-righteous
c)___ adaptable c)___ self-deprecating
d)___ a performer d)___ disorganized

29 a)___ confident 30 a)___ intimidating

b)___ disciplined b)___ careful
c)___ pleasant c)___ unproductive
d)___ charismatic d)___ afraid to face facts

Strengths and Limitations Totals

Total a's_____ Total b's_____ Total c's_____ Total d's_____

Enter your totals in the proper spaces.

Now let's see if you respond the same way to the following situations as you did to groups of
descriptive words. Again, pick only one answer, and record your totals for each letter at the end
of the section.

SITUATIONS

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.
34. 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.

35. 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.

36. As a parent, I am:

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.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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.
41. 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.
42. 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.

43. In social situations, I am most often:

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

44. 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.

45. 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.

Situations Totals

Total a's_____ Total b's_____ Total c's_____ Total d's_____

Now add your totals from numbers 1-30 to those from numbers s 1-45 to get grand totals. At this
point, the four personality color types are assigned to each of the letters: Red for "a," Blue for
"b," White for "c," and Yellow for "d."

GRAND TOTALS

Red (a)_____Blue (b)_____White (c)_____Yellow (d)_____