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The original temperaments list was based on the 4 temperaments. However, the modern researchers stumble on the type of personality, which did not fit properly any of the exiting temperaments. The fifth temperament was developed and officially introduced by Drs. Richard and Phyllis Arno in 1983. Supine - The Fifth Temperament The Supine temperament is the quintessential model of a servant leader. They always place their own needs secondary to the good of the body. It is presented as a balanced mix between Melancholic and Sanguine temperaments, while the person may be introvert and extrovert as well. Motivated to be useful in a larger sense, Supines are driven to serve a higher cause than their own self-interest. This can lead them to appear subservient and even deferent when it comes to their own needs, but in the interest of their chosen causes, they can be fiercely assertive. At their best, they’re caring, gentle, dependable and loyal; at their worst they can be insecure, weak-willed,...

Each of four temperaments has its own way of loving. Choleric Love For people with a choleric temperament, dating is not fun like it is with sanguine people. Choleric people approach dating in the same manner they approach other issues in their lives – they analyze their hopes and needs, as well as the potential partner. It is crucial that this potential partner shares their goals and interests because choleric people need someone to exchange ideas and talk about what interests them, for example, science and politics. People with this temperament are attracted by those who are good listeners, smart at handling conflicts and disagreements and have other recognized social skills. While they analyze and hide their own emotions, Choleric people look for someone who is emotionally expressive, flexible and even hesitant. Often phlegmatic personalities are their choice when seeking the perfect partner (see Phlegmatic Love). Choleric people usually are not interested in several relationships a...

Choleric (High "D") Blends 1. Executive Pattern     Choleric-Sanguine     "D-I" The Executive tends to be very impatient and will often take a win/lose approach to life. They are practical and use direct methods to get quick results but still show an interest in people. They are goal and bottom line oriented and can be very persuasive   in promoting their ideas. They want to be in charge because of confidence in their ability to make decisions. They have boundless energy and need activity and results or they become bored. They need daily challenge and others willing to listen to them and carry out their plans. This versatile, eager, self-starter is very competitive. To be highly motivated they need freedom, the opportunity for advancement and information that will help them get results. They like having power and authority. The Choleric fights for what they think is the right way to accomplish the goal but they can accept momentary defeat and tend...

INSTRUCTIONS This is a Personality Temperament Test taken from Tim LaHaye's book, "Why You Act The Way You Do". It helps assess your Temperament Profile of potential strengths & weaknesses. It's very simple and takes about 45 minutes to complete. There are 4 Sections below. In each section you will find a series of descriptive words. Your job is to read each word and put a number next to it according to how well it describes the REAL you. To get a more accurate assessment of your temperament have 3-4 close friends &/or family members also complete a test about your temperament. After you have completed all 4 Sections scroll down to the bottom of this page for further instructions. SCORING CRITERIA Score How Each Word Best Describes You: 1 = "That is definitely NOT me!" 2 = "That is usually NOT me." 3 = "That is usually me." 4 = "That is mostly me." 5 = "That is definitely me!" REMEMBER It's important that y...

Nature of Phlegmatic Temperament Phlegmatic people are meek, submissive introverts who live to please others. The soul or mind of the phlegmatic person is rarely touched by impressions. The reaction is feeble or entirely missing. Eventual impressions fade away very soon. Phlegmatics are generally calm and unemotional, self-content and kind, but their shy personality can inhibit enthusiasm in others and make themselves lazy and resistant to change. They are very consistent, relaxed, rational, curious and observant, making them good administrators and diplomats. Like the sanguine personality, the phlegmatic has many friends, however the phlegmatic is more reliable and compassionate, typically making the phlegmatic a more dependable friend. Known as the fluid and flowing temperament. Role in Society In our distant past, the phlegmatic members of a pack might have been the obedient followers who'd get much of the actual work done at the command of their superiors. They may not stand ou...