This book is a bit outdated, and my friend and I objected to many questions where two choices were presented as opposites instead of appearing as items on a spectrum.
However, it did amuse us for a few hours, and it did give me some insights into personalities to use in my writing.
As the author often reiterates, this is a book to interest and amuse, not to acurately diagnose. Reading it with that advice in mind, it is worth checking out.

Cynthia J. (
cynthia13) wrote on 11/30/2008...
From back cover:
HOW COMFORTABLE ARE YOU WITH YOUR SUCCESS?
DO YOU POSSESS ABOVE-AVERAGE INTELLIGENCE?
WHO DO YOU BELIEVE CONTROLS YOUR FATE?
ARE YOU CAPABLE OF HAVING AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP?
HOW WELL DO YOU REALLY KNOW YOURSELF?
Psychologists have spent years trying to help people answer this questions. Now, you can benefit from this research-and uncover your strengths and weaknesses-with this collection of actual personality tests developed by psychologists for professional use. Twenty-five tests cover every aspect of your personality: intelligence, ambition, self-esteem, platonic and romantic relationships, and sexuality. And at the end of each test, expert advise is included that will help you change your life for the better. The personality profile that emerges will give you valuable insight into yourself-and point you in the right direction on your quest for self-improvement.
LOUIS JANDA is a professor of psychology at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and a practicing clinician specializing in relationship issues and couples therapy. He is the author of two books, “How to Live With and Imperfect Person” and “The Second Time Around: Why Some Second Marriages Succeed While Others Fail“, as well as college textbooks and thirty articles for professional journals.
I have not read this book.
interesting to find out about yourself, right?

Audrey V. (
Audrey) wrote on 7/3/2006...
Interesting. Fun for a rainy day!

Joyce C. (
joy828) wrote on 4/18/2006...
Interesting to see what the answers reveal!

Vivien R. (
Chakitty) wrote on 1/8/2006...
FROM THE PUBLISHER
How comfortable are you with success? Do you possess above-average intelligence? Who do you believe controls you fate? Are you capable of having an intimate relationship? How well do you really know yourself? Psychologists have spent years trying to help people answer these questions. Now, you can benefit from this research - and uncover your strengths and weaknesses - with this collection of actual personality tests developed by psychologists for professional use. Twenty-five tests cover every aspect of your personality: intelligence, ambition, self-esteem, platonic and romantic relationships, and sexuality. And at the end of each test, expert advice is included that will help you change your life for the better. The personality profile that emerges will give you valuable insight into yourself - and point you in the right direction on your quest for self-improvement.

Lisa G. (
Lisa) wrote on 12/16/2005...
Brand new. Took one test.