Do I Have Type C Personality?

Do you have interest in small details?

Do you display outward passiveness?

Do you tend to be a perfectionist?

Are you likely to deny or avoid extreme emotions?

Do you have struggles adjusting to unwanted change?

Do you have a sensitivity toward the needs of others?

Do you have an internal sense of helplessness or hopelessness?

Are you often pessimistic?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you have a type C personality. Personality itself is never good or bad, however, it is important to who you are. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Example of key traits of people with a type C personality are: they are sensitive to the needs of others, and they like to help out, but they are also likely to suppress emotions and avoid conflicts.

Based on your answers, you are displaying some signs of a type C personality. Personality can be something a little complex, so it’s not always possible to fit your unique characteristics in one category. But if you answered ‘yes’ to more than a few of the above questions, you may lean toward a type C personality. Example of key strengths of people with a type C personality are: they are sensitive to the needs of others, they like to help out, they pay attention to details and can focus very well, they plan everything to achieve their goals, and they value facts. However, there are also weakness that you may want to work on, including suppressing emotions and avoiding (healthy) conflicts.

Based on your answers, you are displaying the signs typically seen among individuals who have a type C personality. It may be important to recognize your areas of strength and weakness, and to be willing to improve our weaknesses. Even if a type C personality has a lot of good traits, people may struggle with things such as suppressing emotions, avoiding conflicts, perfectionism, and pessimism. If you feel depressed or hopeless and if you struggle with sharing your emotions with others, it may be useful to ask help from a therapist.