The Observer personality quiz
A weekly test of your psychological intelligence.
Are you eager to please? Personality quiz
Do you tend to work to put another person at their ease, or are you happy to let things get awkward? Take these simple questions to find out
Are you self-disciplined or impulsive? Personality quiz
The trick is to find a good balance between self restraint and spontaneity
What style of argument do you follow? Personality quiz
If your partner is upset, do you listen to them or try to cheer them up? Rebecca McGuire-Snieckus on strengthening relationships
How quick are you to fall in love? Personality quiz
Romantic idealism versus slow-burning intimacy: which leads to eternal love?
How dependent should you and your partner be on each other? Personality quiz
If you both have similar ‘differentiation of self’ scores, your relationship may run more smoothly, says Ben Ambridge
What do your sleeping patterns say about you? – quiz
If you have trouble sleeping, don’t think you’re a special case
Are you civic minded and what does that say about you? Personality quiz
Our tendancy to volunteer, give to charity and vote comes from our parents, says Ben Ambridge. But there’s a surprising twist
Do you believe in love at first sight? Personality quiz
Your eyes meet… Could this be the one? Answer these simple questions to find out just how romantic you are, says Ben Ambridge
Are you and your partner a good match? Personality quiz
Do you vote the same way and have similar personalities? Ben Ambridge reveals whether these things matter in a relationship
Do you choose emotions over logic? Personality quiz
Ben Ambridge reveals the link between acquiescence and life chances
How Neanderthal are you… and can you blame your DNA? Personality quiz
If you’re brutish and promiscuous it could be your ancestors’ fault, says Ben Ambridge
Feeling positive? It could help you stay healthy. Personality quiz
A positive outlook is beneficial when it comes to mental and physical wellbeing, but the diversity of your emotions is also important, says Ben Ambridge
Are you sensitive to others in social interaction? Personality quiz
Answer our questions to see whether you ‘read’ an awkward situation well
Dork or dude? Which kids do best in later life? Personality quiz
Find out the link between schoolchild type and health and wealth as an adult, by Ben Ambridge
Game changer: what does your chosen sport say about you? – personality quiz
Your sporting life indicates whether you are you adventurous, agreeable and hard working, say Ben Ambridge
Moral maze: what makes a person good? - personality quiz
Views of morality vary according to politics. Answer our questions to see if you are liberal or conservative
Feel deal: which emotions really make us happy? Quiz
It’s having the emotions you want to have, not just experiencing pleasant ones, that is best. So, how does this apply to you, asks Ben Ambridge
How cool are you? Personality quiz
Whether you are the rough and rebellious type or the charismatic thrill-seeking sort, this short test will reveal what sort of ‘cool’ you are, says Ben Ambridge
Eat your greens: do parents influence children’s taste in food? Quiz
Answer our questions to find out the link between the food you eat and your parents. says Ben Ambridge
Are you compassionate towards yourself? Personality quiz
Take our quiz to see how highly you score on self-compassion. By Ben Ambridge
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