Personality Types & Systems

Multiple systems for a multi-dimensional view of personality

How do different personality systems describe you? There is no single answer, and that is why we offer more than one solution, more than one dimension. Each of our discussions includes an introduction, an interactive matrix to easily find your type, and individual descriptions. You can explore several systems and see how each characterizes your personal style. The purpose is not to replace traditional personality tests, but rather to allow you to quickly self-type yourself or your friends in different systems and compare your results.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
A popular system used especially by businesses, MBTI defines 16 distinct, fully developed personality types. We have organized them by their primary Attitudes and Perspectives.

Myers-Briggs Introduction
Myers-Briggs Matrix

The Enneagram
Illustrated by a 9-pointed geometric shape, the Enneagram combines modern psychology with religious traditions to encompass 9 main personality types and their subtypes.

Enneagram Introduction
Enneagram Matrix

New Personality Self-Portrait
This system identifies 14 personality profiles in three groups: those influenced by relationships (Heart), those focused on what they do (Action), and those concerned with thinking (Mind).

New Personality Self-Portrait Introduction
New Personality Self-Portrait Matrix

About the primary author of 3DPersonality.com: Dr. R. Jean Maddigan is a professional social scientist who has been interested in personality systems for over a decade. Read more on her background.

Myers-Briggs

Enneagram

New Personality Self-Portrait