Matrix Typology of Personalities Based on H. Eysenck's EPQ Method (According to G.V. Sukhodolsky)

Introversion (<7 points) Avg. values (7-15 points)
Extraversion (>15 points)
Neuroticism (>16 pts.) M MX
X
Avg. values (8-16 pts.) PM N
XS
Stability (< 8 pts.) P SP
S
Using this matrix, it is easy to determine which of the nine personality types a person belongs to, based on combinations of the degree to which extraversion and neuroticism are expressed.
Each personality type corresponds to the following outward manifestations:
1. Choleric (X) – aggressive, quick-tempered, changeable in views/impulsive.
2. Choleric-sanguine (XS) type – optimistic, active,
extraverted, sociable, approachable.
3. Sanguine (S) – talkative, quick to react, relaxed,
lively.
4. Sanguine-phlegmatic (SP) type – carefree, a leader, stable, calm, balanced.
5. Phlegmatic (P) – reliable, self-possessed, peaceable, level-headed.
6. Phlegmatic-melancholic (PM) type – diligent, passive,
introverted, quiet, unsociable.
7. Melancholic (M) – reserved, pessimistic, sober, rigid.
8. Melancholic-choleric (MX) type – conscientious, capricious, neurotic, touchy, restless.
9. Normal type (N).
Anxiety scale. The Spielberger-Hanin anxiety test.
(C.D. Spielberger and Y.L. Hanin's anxiety assessment method)
C.D. Spielberger and Y.L. Hanin's method for the subjective assessment of state and trait anxiety (the Spielberger-
Hanin anxiety test) determines the level of anxiety based on a self-assessment scale
(high, moderate, low anxiety).
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State anxiety (SA) arises as a reaction to stressors,
most often of a socio-psychological nature (expectation of an aggressive reaction, a threat to self-esteem, etc.). Trait anxiety (TA) reflects a person's proneness to being affected by various stressors, due to
their individual characteristics.
State and trait anxiety are related to types of temperament (according to J. Strelau). Thus a high level of involvement in an activity
(i.e., a high level of SA) is characteristic of melancholics, a moderate level – of
phlegmatics, and a low level – of cholerics and, least of all, of sanguines.
A different picture emerges when comparing temperament types
(according to J. Strelau) with trait anxiety (TA). A high level of trait anxiety, indicating high personal activity,
is observed in sanguines and melancholics, while a low level is found in phlegmatics and cholerics.
Anxiety scale. The Spielberger-Hanin anxiety test. (C.D. Spielberger and Y.L. Hanin's anxiety assessment method):
Anxiety test, Part I.
Instructions.
Read each of the statements below carefully
and circle the appropriate number on the right depending on HOW
YOU FEEL RIGHT NOW. Give the first
answer that comes to mind.

Answer scale:

• 1 — no, not at all

• 2 — somewhat so

• 3 — true

• 4 — completely true

Statements:

1. I am calm, answer 1,2,3,4

2. I feel that nothing threatens me, answer 1,2,3,4

3. I am tense, answer 1,2,3,4

4. I feel regret, answer 1,2,3,4

5. I feel free, answer 1,2,3,4

6. I am upset, answer 1,2,3,4

7. I am worried about possible setbacks, answer 1,2,3,4

8. I feel rested, answer 1,2,3,4

9. I am anxious, answer 1,2,3,4

10. I feel a sense of inner satisfaction, answer 1,2,3,4

11. I am self-confident, answer 1,2,3,4

12. I am nervous, answer 1,2,3,4

13. I can't find a place for myself, answer 1,2,3,4

14. I am on edge, answer 1,2,3,4

15. I don't feel constrained or tense, answer 1,2,3,4

16. I am content, answer 1,2,3,4

17. I am puzzled, answer 1,2,3,4

18. I am too excited and ill at ease, answer 1,2,3,4

19. I feel joyful, answer 1,2,3,4

20. I feel pleased, answer 1,2,3,4

Anxiety test, Part II.
Instructions.
Read each of the statements below carefully
and circle the appropriate number on the right depending on HOW
YOU USUALLY FEEL. Give the first answer that comes to mind.
The prospect of difficulties worries me a great deal.
I worry too much over trifles.
Self-assessment scale (TA)

Key to the anxiety test. State anxiety SA=(3,4,6,7,9,12,13,14,17,18) - (1,2,5,8,10,11,15,16,19,20) Trait anxiety TA=(2,3,4,5,8,11,12,14,15,17,18,20) - (1,6,7,10,13,16,19) + 35(the number 35) Interpretation of the Spielberger-Hanin anxiety test. Up to 30 points – low 31-45 points – moderate 46 points and above – high anxiety