What this questionnaire measures
An independent, original questionnaire inspired by Attitudinal Psyche. It is not the official AP test and is not a validated psychological assessment. Psychosophy uses related notation but is a distinct system.
The 48 statements cover Logic, Emotion, Volition, and Physics. Each aspect has four statements on self-assurance, four on receptivity to other people's input, and four on a preference for ongoing discussion rather than a quick conclusion.
From a response to a score
The five responses are coded from 0 (Not like me) to 4 (Very much like me). For a reverse-scored statement, we use 4 minus that value. All statements have equal weight. You must respond to every statement to receive a result.
For each aspect and dimension, we add its four coded responses, divide by 16, and multiply by 100. That gives twelve dimension scores between 0 and 100.
A simple example
A coded average of 3 out of 4 becomes 75 out of 100. A raw response of 4 on a reverse-scored statement becomes 0. A midpoint can result from mostly middle answers or a mixture of high and low answers.
From dimensions to a four-letter ordering
We compare the twelve scores with four simplified reference positions. The reference values are 0 or 100; real answers usually fall between them.
| Position | Self-assurance | Receptivity | Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Confident | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 · Flexible | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 3 · Insecure | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| 4 · Unbothered / disowned | 0 | 100 | 0 |
We try all 24 ways to assign one aspect to each position. For each ordering, we take the absolute difference between each measured dimension and its reference value, average those twelve differences, and subtract that average from 100. A higher fit score means a smaller average distance. It is not a probability, a confidence level, or evidence that the reference model is correct.
These calculations are our own simplified operationalization of the broad position model. They do not reproduce an official test, subtype system, or Psychosophy assessment.
Close scores and ties
We flag the top two scores as close when they are less than six points apart. If the highest and lowest scores are less than six points apart, we describe the whole profile as relatively flat. Equal scores are listed alphabetically. These are editorial rules intended to avoid a false sense of precision. They are not statistically calibrated thresholds.
What has not been established
We have not established reliability, test–retest stability, population norms, factor structure, or predictive validity for this questionnaire. We do not claim that the questions discover an innate type or predict relationship success, career performance, or mental health.
Your current context, familiarity with the concepts, interpretation of the wording, and desire to present yourself in a particular way can affect the result. Six points is not a scientific boundary between two kinds of people.
How the report is generated
The optional report uses the same answers and scores as the free result. Fixed rules select interpretations, show the original responses, and add reflection prompts. No generative AI processes the answers. The report does not increase the scientific certainty of the test.
Background and attribution
Attitudinal Psyche is a separate typology with its own theory and creators. Consult the original theory for its terminology and fuller account. This site is independent and is not endorsed by or affiliated with Attitudinal Psyche. Psychosophy is a related but distinct system.
View the question key
R means the response is reversed before scoring. The test presents these statements in an interleaved order.
- I trust my ability to judge whether an explanation makes sense. (L · self)
- I trust my own sense of what an experience means emotionally to me. (E · self)
- I trust my judgment about the direction I want my life to take. (V · self)
- I trust my own preferences about comfort and my surroundings. (F · self)
- I feel at ease when someone examines my reasoning. (L · others)
- I am comfortable hearing a different emotional reaction to the same experience. (E · others)
- I feel comfortable considering input about my plans. (V · others)
- I am comfortable considering suggestions about my routines or surroundings. (F · others)
- I enjoy working through an explanation in conversation, even without a final answer. (L · process)
- Talking through feelings can be worthwhile even without resolving them. (E · process)
- I enjoy exploring possible directions with others before settling on one. (V · process)
- I enjoy comparing options for comfort or practical arrangements. (F · process)
- I can stand behind my reasoning even before anyone agrees with it. (L · self)
- I feel entitled to express a feeling even if other people do not share it. (E · self)
- I can choose a goal without needing someone else to authorize it. (V · self)
- I can decide what practical arrangement works for me without reassurance. (F · self)
- Another person's alternative explanation usually feels welcome. (L · others)
- I can receive comments about my emotional expression without feeling intruded upon. (E · others)
- I can discuss a goal with someone who would choose a different direction. (V · others)
- Someone else's different practical preference rarely feels threatening to me. (F · others)
- I like revisiting an idea from several angles. (L · process)
- I am comfortable returning to an emotional experience to explore it further. (E · process)
- Revisiting a goal can be useful even when no immediate decision is required. (V · process)
- I can keep discussing how to improve a physical space even when it is already usable. (F · process)
- I assume my reasoning is probably flawed unless someone checks it. (L · self · R)
- I need reassurance before trusting my interpretation of my own feelings. (E · self · R)
- I usually assume another person is better placed to decide my priorities. (V · self · R)
- I usually doubt my judgment about everyday material choices. (F · self · R)
- Questions about my logic often feel like a challenge I must defend against. (L · others · R)
- I feel defensive when someone questions how I express my feelings. (E · others · R)
- Suggestions about my life direction often feel like interference. (V · others · R)
- I feel intruded upon when people comment on my material choices. (F · others · R)
- Once an explanation is usable, I would rather move on than keep discussing it. (L · process · R)
- I usually want a conversation about feelings to reach a simple conclusion quickly. (E · process · R)
- I prefer to settle a question of direction and stop discussing it. (V · process · R)
- I prefer a workable practical answer to an extended discussion of options. (F · process · R)
- Forming my own explanation usually feels beyond me. (L · self · R)
- I usually doubt whether my emotional response is worth expressing. (E · self · R)
- My own intentions often feel too uncertain to act on. (V · self · R)
- I need someone else's confirmation before trusting my practical preferences. (F · self · R)
- I feel protective of my conclusions when someone offers a different analysis. (L · others · R)
- Other people's reactions can feel threatening when I share something emotionally personal. (E · others · R)
- I become guarded when someone questions a commitment I have made. (V · others · R)
- I become protective of my practical preferences when someone questions them. (F · others · R)
- I mainly want a clear answer from a discussion about ideas. (L · process · R)
- Once an emotion has been acknowledged, I prefer not to keep examining it. (E · process · R)
- When talking about goals, I mainly want a decision about what happens next. (V · process · R)
- Once a material need is handled, I do not want to keep exploring it. (F · process · R)