Tests 1 April 201418 February 2022 Share this:TwitterFacebookWhatsApp Are you really a kind person? By Psychologies Personality Test Question 1/13 Youโre at a meeting and the point you are making belittles the work of a colleague who is already having difficulties with her managers. All questions are required A You turn the situation around by emphasising your colleagueโs strong points. B Your colleague has been uncooperative of late so itโs her tough luck. C You try to back-pedal and then let someone else speak. D Your boss wants you to pursue the point and you donโt know how you could refuse. Next question Question 2/13 What is at the heart of genuine kindness? All questions are required A Attention B Discretion C Generosity D Clairvoyance Previous Next question Question 3/13 When giving presents we often say that itโs the thought that counts. Do you agree? All questions are required A Yes, as long as the thought is a kind one. B No. Itโs making the right choice that counts. C Yes. You can buy the wrong thing but still be a good friend. D No. Only the self-obsessed use that excuse. Previous Next question Question 4/13 Your partner surprises you with a long weekend away in Madrid but youโd rather rest for three days. You: All questions are required A Nevertheless express unbridled enthusiasm. B Are very touched but you explain that you need your rest just like they do. C Say youโll go as long as you decide the destination next time you go on holiday together. D Reassure your partner that you are very excited about the prospect of going to a Real Madrid match. Previous Next question Question 5/13 The phone rings as youโre sitting down to dinner. A work colleague needs advice ahead of an important meeting. You: All questions are required A Say goodbye to your hot meal. B Agree a time when it would be convenient to listen and talk. C Agree to talk because theyโre going to help you out with your next project. D Are flattered that your colleague chose to approach you for advice. Previous Next question Question 6/13 What do you think of the idea that kindness wonโt make you rich? All questions are required A Itโs true: you should know. B It depends on what you consider โwealthโ to be. C Itโs a received idea that wonโt make the world a better place. D Itโs an old idea so it must be true. Previous Next question Question 7/13 Taking good care of yourself means youโll be better equipped to take care of others. Do you agree? All questions are required A Yes, a hundred per cent. This approach leads to equal relationships and real generosity. B No. Taking care of yourself should inspire others to take care of themselves. C No. Itโs the kind of thing people say when theyโre only interested in themselves. D Youโd like to be able to test the theory. Previous Next question Question 8/13 Someone stops you in the street and asks if youโll answer a survey. You: All questions are required A Explain to your children, who are with you, that you must try and help others. B Donโt stop this time. You are in a hurry. C Look right through them in the practised way of someone used to avoiding being stopped in the street. D Make an effort. Itโs been a while since you did someone a favour. Previous Next question Question 9/13 You have a tense discussion with someone who isnโt very modest and you lose your temper. You: All questions are required A Are glad to have brought them down a peg or two. B Apologise profusely. C Think itโll do their ego some good. D Everyone else wanted to say the same things but you were the only one brave enough. Previous Next question Question 10/13 How do you maintain your friendships? All questions are required A By sharing your feelings and paying attention to others. B By always being there for your friends. C You give without expecting anything in return. D By changing your approach regularly. Previous Next question Question 11/13 What is the opposite of โkindnessโ? All questions are required A Selfishness B Stinginess C Arrogance D Behaving in an offhand way Previous Next question Question 12/13 A โkindโ person would: All questions are required A Think of themselves as well as others. B Act in an aggressive way if necessary. C Be likely to be easily influenced into doing the wrong thing. D Be offended if the person on the receiving end of their kindness was not grateful enough. Previous Next question Question 13/13 Your boss, who likes the sound of his own voice, is talking to you at length about his future plans. All questions are required A Itโs always you who has to listen. You wish you werenโt so passive. B You take the opportunity to talk to him about your work. C He might be the boss, but you still have to leave to catch your train. You wonโt miss it for anybody. D You listen out of compassion. Heโs been going through a difficult divorce, so you pretend interest. Previous Finish test Share this:TwitterFacebookWhatsApp
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