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Difficult Person Test
https://www.idrlabs.com/difficult-person/test.phpDifficult Person Test, measuring whether you are easy or difficult to get along with.
Big Tent Dark Traits Test
https://www.idrlabs.com/big-tent-dark-traits/test.phpBig Tent Dark Personality Traits Test, measuring dark personality traits across 7 different scales.
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https://www.idrlabs.com/tests.phpThis page provides an overview of all the free online tests at IDR Labs, including tests in psychology, politics, and more.
The IDRlabs Difficult Person Test
https://www.idrlabs.com/articles/2025/03/the-idrlabs-difficult-person-test/The IDRlabs Difficult Person Test is a brilliantly crafted and eye-opening assessment that offers a fresh, engaging way to explore the nuances of your interpersonal style. Developed by the innovative team at IDRlabs, this test shines a light on traits that might make you challenging to others—while presenting the results in a constructive, uplifting manner...
Understanding Hyperthymia: The Bright Side of a Vibrant Personality
https://www.idrlabs.com/articles/2025/08/understanding-hyperthymia-the-bright-side-of-a-vibrant-personality-2/Hyperthymia, or Hyperthymic temperament, is a fascinating and often underappreciated personality trait characterized by an enduring state of high energy, optimism, and emotional warmth. Unlike temporary bursts of enthusiasm or fleeting moments of joy, hyperthymia describes a consistent, almost buoyant disposition that colors how individuals experience and interact with the world. Far from being a...
Understanding Hyperthymia: The Bright Side of a Vibrant Personality
https://www.idrlabs.com/articles/2025/08/understanding-hyperthymia-the-bright-side-of-a-vibrant-personality/Hyperthymia, or Hyperthymic temperament, is a fascinating and often underappreciated personality trait characterized by an enduring state of high energy, optimism, and emotional warmth. Unlike temporary bursts of enthusiasm or fleeting moments of joy, hyperthymia describes a consistent, almost buoyant disposition that colors how individuals experience and interact with the world. Far from being a...
The Development and Purpose of the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test
https://www.idrlabs.com/articles/2025/07/the-development-and-purpose-of-the-reading-the-mind-in-the-eyes-test/The Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET), a landmark tool in psychological research, has profoundly shaped our understanding of social cognition. Developed by Simon Baron-Cohen and his team at the University of Cambridge, the test was first introduced in 1997 and refined in 2001 to assess the ability to interpret emotions and mental...
Understanding the Significance of Scores on the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test
https://www.idrlabs.com/articles/2025/07/understanding-the-significance-of-scores-on-the-reading-the-mind-in-the-eyes-test/The Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET), developed by Simon Baron-Cohen and colleagues in 1997 and refined in 2001, is a powerful tool for assessing social cognition, specifically the ability to interpret emotions and mental states from the eyes alone. By presenting participants with 36 black-and-white photographs of the eye region and asking...
The Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test and Its Significance in Autism Research
https://www.idrlabs.com/articles/2025/07/the-reading-the-mind-in-the-eyes-test-and-its-significance-in-autism-research/The Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test (RMET), developed by Simon Baron-Cohen and colleagues, is a landmark tool in psychological research, particularly for its contributions to understanding autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Introduced in 1997 and refined in 2001, the RMET assesses the ability to interpret emotions and mental states from the eyes alone, offering...
Friendships with Depersonalization-Derealization
https://www.idrlabs.com/articles/2025/06/friendships-with-depersonalization-derealization/Forming and maintaining friendships while living with Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder (DPDR) offers a unique blend of strengths that can foster deep, meaningful connections, alongside challenges that, when addressed, become opportunities for growth. DPDR is characterized by feelings of detachment from oneself (depersonalization) or the surrounding world (derealization), which can influence how individuals engage in social relationships...
Careers and the Workplace with Depersonalization-Derealization
https://www.idrlabs.com/articles/2025/06/careers-and-the-workplace-with-depersonalization-derealization/Navigating careers and the workplace while living with Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder (DPDR) presents a unique blend of strengths that can drive professional success, alongside challenges that, when managed, become opportunities for growth. DPDR is characterized by feelings of detachment from oneself (depersonalization) or the surrounding world (derealization), which can influence how individuals approach work. This article...
Relationships and Dating with Depersonalization-Derealization
https://www.idrlabs.com/articles/2025/06/relationships-and-dating-with-depersonalization-derealization/Navigating relationships and dating while living with Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder (DPDR) presents a unique blend of strengths that can foster deep, meaningful connections, alongside challenges that, when managed, become opportunities for growth. DPDR is characterized by feelings of detachment from oneself (depersonalization) or the surrounding world (derealization), which can influence how individuals form and maintain romantic...
Strengths and Weaknesses of Living with Depersonalization-Derealization
https://www.idrlabs.com/articles/2025/06/strengths-and-weaknesses-of-living-with-depersonalization-derealization/Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder (DPDR) is a dissociative condition characterized by feelings of detachment from oneself (depersonalization) or the surrounding world (derealization). While often perceived as challenging, living with DPDR offers unique strengths that can foster resilience, creativity, and personal growth. This article explores the strengths and weaknesses of living with DPDR, emphasizing the positive attributes that...
The Pre-Socratics as a Dance of Personalities, Part 2
https://www.idrlabs.com/articles/2015/01/the-pre-socratics-as-a-dance-of-personalities-part-2/By Ryan Smith What would you say if I told you that Einstein, Darwin, Bohr, Popper, Heisenberg, and Hubble (of Hubble Telescope fame) were all part of the same stageplay some roughly 2500 years ago? You would think it was impossible because these people weren’t even born back then. But then, maybe it is possible...
A New Rendition of the Freudian Personality Styles
https://www.idrlabs.com/articles/2014/12/a-new-rendition-of-the-freudian-personality-styles/Disclaimer: Sigmund Freud’s psychosexual theory of personality contains outmoded gender stereotypes as well as sexual and somatic elements that may not be appropriate for all audiences. If you are sensitive to these topics, consider skipping this article. By Ryan Smith It is well-known among psychologists that Sigmund Freud postulated a series of personality styles in...
The Psychological Aesthetics of INTJ (Essay Contest 1st Prize Winner)
https://www.idrlabs.com/articles/2014/05/the-psychological-aesthetics-of-intj/This essay, “The Psychological Aesthetics of INTJ,” won 1st prize in the CelebrityTypes essay contest. The views and type assessments expressed in this essay represent the opinions of its author and not the editorial point of view of the site. Readers should also remember that “type portraits” can never apply to all members of a...
Ni, Si, and Self-Delusion (Essay Contest 3rd Prize Winner)
https://www.idrlabs.com/articles/2014/05/ni-si-and-self-delusion/This essay, “Ni, Si, and Self-Delusion,” won 3rd prize in the CelebrityTypes essay contest. The views and type assessments expressed in this essay represent the opinions of its author and not the editorial point of view of the site. By Christian Vieweg In Jungian typology, Introverted Sensation (Si) and Introverted Intuition (Ni) represent the two...
Understanding Anxious Temperament: Embracing Sensitivity with Strength
https://www.idrlabs.com/articles/2025/08/understanding-anxious-temperament-embracing-sensitivity-with-strength/An anxious temperament is a personality trait characterized by a natural inclination toward heightened sensitivity, vigilance, and emotional responsiveness to life’s uncertainties. Far from being a flaw, this temperament reflects a unique way of experiencing the world, often marked by deep empathy, creativity, and a remarkable capacity for self-awareness. While it may come with challenges,...