Compatibility Quiz
/Here's the compatibility quiz that Max and Corinne took in Episode 15.
This test is comprised of a series of statements. Read each statement and then select the response that best applies to you:
SD = strongly disagree, D = disagree, A = agree, SA = strongly agree
SCALE 1:
I find unpredictable situations exhilarating
SD D A SA
I do things on the spur of the moment
SD D A SA
I get bored when I have to do the same, familiar things
SD D A SA
I have a very wide range of interests
SD D A SA
I am more optimistic than most people
SD D A SA
I am more creative than most people
SD D A SA
I am always looking for new experiences
SD D A SA
I am always doing new things
SD D A SA
I am more enthusiastic than most people
SD D A SA
I am willing to take risks to do what I want to do
SD D A SA
I get restless if I have to stay home for any length of time
SD D A SA
My friends would say I am very curious
SD D A SA
I have more energy than most people
SD D A SA
On my time off, I like to be free to do whatever looks fun
SD D A SA
SCALE 2:
I think consistent routines keep life orderly and relaxing
SD D A SA
I consider (and reconsider) every option thoroughly before making a plan
SD D A SA
People should behave according to established standards of proper conduct
SD D A SA
I enjoy planning way ahead
SD D A SA
In general, I think it is important to follow rules
SD D A SA
Taking care of my possessions is a high priority for me
SD D A SA
My friends and family would say I have traditional values
SD D A SA
I tend to be meticulous in my duties
SD D A SA
I tend to be cautious, but not fearful
SD D A SA
People should behave in ways that are morally correct
SD D A SA
It is important to respect authority
SD D A SA
I would rather have loyal friends than interesting friends
SD D A SA
Long established customs need to be respected and preserved
SD D A SA
I like to work in a straightforward path toward completing a task
SD D A SA
SCALE 3:
I like to get to know my friend’s deepest needs and feelings
SD D A SA
I highly value deep emotional intimacy in my relationships
SD D A SA
Regardless of what is logical, I generally listen to my heart when making important decisions
SD D A SA
I frequently catch myself daydreaming
SD D A SA
I can change my mind easily
SD D A SA
After watching an emotional film, I often still feel moved by it several hours later
SD D A SA
I vividly imagine both wonderful and horrible things happening to me
SD D A SA
I am very sensitive to people’s feelings and needs
SD D A SA
I often find myself getting lost in my thoughts during the day
SD D A SA
I feel emotions more deeply than most people
SD D A SA
I have a vivid imagination
SD D A SA
When I wake from a vivid dream, it takes me a few seconds to return from reality
SD D A SA
When reading, I enjoy it when the writer takes a sidetrack to say something beautiful or meaningful
SD D A SA
I am very empathetic
SD D A SA
SCALE 4:
I understand complex machines easily
SD D A SA
I enjoy competitive conversations
SD D A SA
I am intrigued by rules and patterns that govern systems
SD D A SA
I am more analytical and logical than most people
SD D A SA
I pursue intellectual topics thoroughly and regularly
SD D A SA
I am able to solve problems without letting emotions get in the way
SD D A SA
I like to figure out how things work
SD D A SA
I am tough-minded
SD D A SA
Debating is a good way to match my wits with others
SD D A SA
I have no trouble making a choice, even when several alternatives seem equally good at first
SD D A SA
When I buy a new machine (like a camera or computer), I want to know all of its technical features
SD D A SA
I like to avoid nuances and say exactly what I mean
SD D A SA
I think it is important to be direct
SD D A SA
When making a decision, I like to stick to the facts rather than be swayed by people’s feelings
SD D A SA
How to Score:
SD = 0; D = 1; A = 2; SA = 3
Add up totals for each scale (DO NOT add up a grand total)
Order the scales 1 through 4 from highest to lowest score
Scale 1: Explorer (dopamine)
Scale 2: Builder (serotonin)
Scale 3: Negotiator (estrogen)
Scale 4: Director (testosterone)