Sunday, January 23, 2011

Survey of Character Strengths

My roomie is taking a "Positive Psychology" class (awesome new branch, right? I definitely prefer it to the Freudian stuff). Anyway, she showed me this cool test called "Survey of Character Strengths." You should take it! Apparently your Top Five are supposed to be "Signature Strengths" that you should find opportunities to use more often. I pretty much agree with my Top 5, although there are some strengths (like Enthusiasm) that ranked surprisingly low. Maybe I'm good at faking enthusiasm? Haha.

Here's the link to the site: http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/default.aspx

Your Top Strength
Spirituality, sense of purpose, and faith
You have strong and coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe. You know where you fit in the larger scheme. Your beliefs shape your actions and are a source of comfort to you.

Your Second Strength 
Judgment, critical thinking, and open-mindedness
Thinking things through and examining them from all sides are important aspects of who you are. You do not jump to conclusions, and you rely only on solid evidence to make your decisions. You are able to change your mind.

Your Third Strength
Perspective (wisdom)
Although you may not think of yourself as wise, your friends hold this view of you. They value your perspective on matters and turn to you for advice. You have a way of looking at the world that makes sense to others and to yourself.

Your Fourth Strength
Curiosity and interest in the world
You are curious about everything. You are always asking questions, and you find all subjects and topics fascinating. You like exploration and discovery.

Your Fifth Strength
Love of learning
You love learning new things, whether in a class or on your own. You have always loved school, reading, and museums-anywhere and everywhere there is an opportunity to learn.

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