Personality
DISC Behaviour Profile test
How you work, communicate and respond to pressure.
What this test is
DISC is a workplace-oriented model that describes behaviour across four styles: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientiousness. It is widely used for communication and team dynamics.
Who it is for
Anyone who wants a structured description of this side of themselves — for their own understanding, for a conversation with someone close to them, or as preparation for a decision. It is an educational self-assessment: it is not a recruitment instrument and it is not a clinical or diagnostic assessment.
How the test works
You answer 24 statements one at a time on a five-point agreement scale, which takes about 9 minutes. Roughly half the items are reverse-keyed, so agreeing with everything does not inflate your scores. Answers are averaged per dimension and reported as a percentage of the maximum for that dimension, then turned into a written profile.
What you'll receive
- Your dominant style and full four-style profile
- How you come across to colleagues
- Communication tips for working with other styles
What it measures
Dominance
Direct, results-driven, fast.
Influence
Sociable, persuasive, enthusiastic.
Steadiness
Patient, supportive, consistent.
Conscientiousness
Precise, analytical, quality-focused.
Limitations
This is a self-report questionnaire, so it measures how you describe yourself today — which is shaped by mood, recent events and how you would like to be seen. Scores are percentages within this test, not percentile ranks against a population sample. Read the result as a description to think with, not a fact about you. How to interpret your results goes into this in more depth.
Scientific basis
- Marston, W. M. (1928). Emotions of Normal People. Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. View publication
- Jones, C. S., & Hartley, N. T. (2013). Comparing correlations between four-quadrant and five-factor personality assessments. American Journal of Business Education, 6(4), 459–470. View publication
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the disc behaviour profile test take?
About 9 minutes. There are 24 statements, each answered on a five-point agreement scale, one at a time.
Is the disc behaviour profile test free?
Taking the test and seeing your scored preview is free. The complete written report is an optional one-off unlock — there is no subscription.
How are my results calculated?
Each answer becomes a number, reverse-keyed items are flipped, and the items belonging to each dimension are averaged and expressed as a percentage of the maximum for that dimension.
Do I need an account?
No account is needed to start. You create a free account when you finish, so your answers and any unlocked report stay available to you.
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