Survivor Personality Quiz

Answer this following quiz The Survivor Personality, created by Al Siebert, (1996).
(Sourced from DECS, A Resource Board paper – Resilience, 2006)

Rate yourself from 1 to 5 on the following:

(1 = very little, 5 = very strong)

Qualities Score 1-5

Adapt quickly. Good at bouncing back from difficulties. 1_____2_____3_____4_____5

Optimistic, see difficulties as temporary, expect to overcome them

1_____2_____3_____4_____5
and have things to turn out well.

In a crisis I calm myself and focus on taking useful actions. 1_____2_____3_____4_____5

Good at solving problems logically. 1_____2_____3_____4_____5

Can think up creative solutions to challenges. 1_____2_____3_____4_____5

Trust intuition. 1_____2_____3_____4_____5

Playful, find the humour, laugh at self, chuckle. 1_____2_____3_____4_____5

Curious, ask questions, want to know how things work,

1_____2_____3_____4_____5
experiment.

Constantly learn from experience and from the experiences of

1_____2_____3_____4_____5
others.

Very flexible. Feel comfortable with inner complexity (trusting and

1_____2_____3_____4_____5
cautious, unselfish and selfish, optimistic and pessimistic, etc.).

Anticipate problems to avoid them and expect the unexpected. 1_____2_____3_____4_____5

Able to tolerate ambiguity and uncertainty about situations. 1_____2_____3_____4_____5

Feel self-confident, enjoy healthy self-esteem, and have an

1_____2_____3_____4_____5
attitude of professionalism about work.

Good listener. Good empathy skills. ‘Read’ people well. Can adapt
to various personality styles. Non-judgmental (even with difficult 1_____2_____3_____4_____5
people).

Able to recover emotionally from losses and setbacks. Can express

feelings to others, let go of anger, overcome discouragement, and 1_____2_____3_____4_____5
ask for help.
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Very durable, keep on going during tough times. 1_____2_____3_____4_____5

Independent spirit. 1_____2_____3_____4_____5

Have been made stronger and better by difficult experiences. 1_____2_____3_____4_____5

Convert misfortune into good fortune. Discover the unexpected

1_____2_____3_____4_____5
benefit.

The Survivor

Scoring

70 or higher: Very resilient!

60 - 70: Better than most

50-60: Adequate

40-50: You’re struggling

40 or under: Seek help!