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)