Ever wonder how easy you are to get along with?
The difficult person test measures seven traits to tell you exactly that.
Cue: the Difficult Person Test (whichyou can take here).
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licensed clinical psychologist and author ofShould I Stay Or Should I Go?
The quiz was created byIndividual Differences Research labs, which creates tests based on peer-reviewed scientific research.
The Difficult Person Test was inspired by research fromChelsea Sleep, PhD, about darker personality traits.
licensed clinical psychologist and author ofShould I Stay Or Should I Go?
Plus, no one is going to score zero on the test, because no ones perfect.
At some level, knowing where you fall on that scale might actually show you some vulnerabilities.
For example, you know that there might be hotheadedness, stubbornness, or rigidity… ## The 7 key traits measured by the difficult person test
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Highly callous people have no interest in the experiences of others, she adds.
Theyre dismissive of the emotional experiences, the hurt, or the harms other people are going through.
They do not create a safe space for other people.
They think everything should be about them.
They may be out of touch with reality, which stifles their interpersonal relationships, Dr. Durvasula adds.
Theyve always got their fists up, so theres no warmth with them, says Dr. Durvasula.
licensed clinical psychologist and author ofShould I Stay Or Should I Go?
[Highly suspicious folks] just really think the worst of peopletheyre suspicious of everybody, says Dr. Durvasula.
Its very difficult for them to establish trust.
They always think somebodys working an angle.
Dominance
Similar to aggressiveness, dominance in relationships operates based on fear, says Dr. Durvasula.
In a dominant relationship, theres no equity.
Its not about connection, she says.
This is not a healthy relationship dynamic.
Risk-taking
Scoring high on risk-taking may mean more than having a strong sense of adventure.
They cant feel things unless theyre over the top.
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