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Are you an optimist or pessimist? Personality SelectSmart.com free personality test, selector quiz, matching, choose, compare.
Are you an optimist or pessimist?
16 votes Cast your vote at the on results page. There have been 573 visits to this page. Created November 2006
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By Ryan Rogers (Search Google for other selectors by Ryan Rogers)
Are you an optimist, pessimist, realist, or something in between? This 15 Question survey will give you the answer.
  • This SelectSmart.com Personality selector, a free personality quiz, is a creation of the author named above and for amusement purposes only. The implicit and explicit views expressed here are the author's. SelectSmart.com does not necessarily agree with these opinions.

  • 1. You are planning a picnic in the park with your friends. The forecast calls for a 50 percent chance of rain. You
    Cancel the Picnic. It will probably rain.
    Hold the Picnic. But hold it near a friend's house where you could go if it starts to rain.
    Go ahead with the picinc. It could rain, it could not.
    Not sure
      What priority do you place on your selection above?
    Low
     
     
    High

    2. Your friend/sibling spills Grape Juice on your Jacket. You
    Yell at them. The jacket is ruined, you throw it out.
    Forgive them. You attempt to wash out the stain.
    Forget about it! Accidents happen!
    Not sure
      What priority do you place on your selection above?
    Low
     
     
    High

    3. You entered a contest in a magazine you read regularily. You haven't heard from the Contest Organizers. You
    Assume you have lost. You can never win one of these contests.
    Believe you still have a chance. Somebody must have won, why not you?
    You've won! How could you lose, you have great luck!
    Not sure
      What priority do you place on your selection above?
    Low
     
     
    High

    4. Your school is holding auditions for a Musical. You
    Don't bother to Audition. You wouldn't get in.
    Try out for your favourite character. You believe you are the one to best fill the roll.
    Try out! You're great for any part! I could be on Broadway!
    Not sure
      What priority do you place on your selection above?
    Low
     
     
    High

    5. It's your 16 th Birthday. When you blow out the candles, you wish for a car. You
    Know will definitely not be getting a car any time soon.
    Know you could likely get a used, older car sometime soon.
    Believe your gift contains the keys.
    Not sure
      What priority do you place on your selection above?
    Low
     
     
    High

    6. You are going to meet your best friend at a movie theatre. The friend arrives halfway throught the movie, and who was supposed to bring snacks, arrives with a cold slice of pizza for both of you. After the movie, they appologise, and suggest that we should have a cup of Coffee (on him/her) before returning home. You
    Say No. The quicker you're home, the better!
    Okay, but only a Quick Cup, and only if it's on the way to our neighbourhood.
    Why not? You may laugh about this evening for the rest of your life.
    Not sure
      What priority do you place on your selection above?
    Low
     
     
    High

    7. You would really like to get to know one of your colleagues better. You
    Avoid them. If they haven't tried talking to you, why should you want to get to know them better.
    Ask your friend if he/she will introduce you to this person.
    Go and have a talk with this person. You invite them to accompany you and your friend to a theme park this weekend.
    Not sure
      What priority do you place on your selection above?
    Low
     
     
    High

    8. You here that your favourite store is having a huge sale tomorrow. You
    Sleep in. By the time you get there, all the good stuff will be gone.
    Try and get there when you can. You could find some cool stuff at discounted prices.
    Arrive at opening time. You're sure to find some great things!
    Not sure
      What priority do you place on your selection above?
    Low
     
     
    High

    9. Your school is about to hold elections for the Student Council. You
    Think "Why bother to run?". I'll lose for sure.
    Give it a try. Win or Lose, It's a fun experience.
    Organize a Campaign, Put up posters, Make a brochure, and deliver a rock-solid speech. You'll win for sure.
    Not sure
      What priority do you place on your selection above?
    Low
     
     
    High

    10. You have been called to the Principal's Office. You
    Assume life is over.
    Think what you've done wrong, but assume it's just a mix up.
    Believe you are about to receive a reward. You hop there as fast as you can, with a smile on your face!
    Not sure
      What priority do you place on your selection above?
    Low
     
     
    High

    11. Your school hockey team has lost all 6 of their games. There is one game left. You
    Stay home and watch TV. You won't win now!
    Go along. You will likely lose, but it's all about fun.
    Go along. What's to lose? You could easily win!
    Not sure
      What priority do you place on your selection above?
    Low
     
     
    High

    12. You are waiting at the Movies for your friend to show up. They don't. After the movie, you
    Assume they got into an accident or were abducted. You call their parents and then 911.
    Assume they forgot or were late. It happens to all of us.
    Don't care. You could catch another movie, another time.
    Not sure
      What priority do you place on your selection above?
    Low
     
     
    High

    13. Your class wants to raise money for a trip to The Beach by Washing Cars. You
    Figure something will go wrong. You'll never get to the Beach.
    Come on the day and bring a sponge and towel. It will be fun even if you don't get many cars.
    Start getting together sand toys. Nothing can stop your fundraiser.
    Not sure
      What priority do you place on your selection above?
    Low
     
     
    High

    14. One of your colleagues at school invites you to join them and a group of their friends for an event this weekend. You
    Make plans for the weekend, believing the wont call you this weekend.
    Hang around the house. It is likely they will call.
    Get ready for the outing. You wait by the phone all day. It will be great!
    Not sure
      What priority do you place on your selection above?
    Low
     
     
    High

    15. Your friend invites you to lunch with them and some of their friends. They tell you that someone in your school, who you have heard bad things about and don't get along with, will be there. You
    Don't go. It will turn out badly for you.
    It might be fun. It will be better than sitting around at home.
    Go with them. It sounds like a blast!
    Not sure
      What priority do you place on your selection above?
    Low
     
     
    High

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