1) Watch the following video on Dr. Fisher's research
Video: Chemistry of Attraction
2) Take Dr. Fisher's test to find out which chemicals are your primary and secondary drivers and then blog about what personality traits you find attractive. Share with us how accurate you think Dr. Fisher's test is and why or why not.
Dr. Helen Fisher's Personality Test
I really liked this test. I found it to be very accurate on what it said about me and it tagged me as an Explorer/Director. The description of my personality type and all the other points it talked about really described me to a tee. I really find the same traits attractive. I like women who are aggressive and assertive. That like to have long sometimes conflicting conversations. Open-minded women who like to be spontaneous and adventurous…that keep me on my toes. I like challenges. It spoke about how sexual I am and it was accurate as well, and I like the same in the woman I am attracted to. To me sex is either a deal maker or deal breaker. I find it highly important. Not just for the pleasurable aspect but also because in what other way can you express your feelings more intimately than that? It serves so many purposes besides feeling good, it also creates a tighter bond, it allows partners to get to know one another better, and then there’s the “pillow” talk that I find highly important because it’s usually the most honest talk you can have.
ReplyDeleteMy results showed that I'm a negotiator/builder; for the most part I'd say it sounds accurate. The qualities of a negotiator is that they are able to trust and emphasize with people easily, enjoy going out of their way to make people happy, are resilient and imaginative, etc. I've been told before that I have a strong intuition and am good at sensing how others are feeling, like when they're upset or annoyed. Therefore, people usually find it easy to come talk to me about their problems because they feel like I can listen and try to understand. The qualities of a Builder is that they're loyal and have traditional and clear moral values, which I guess is true. A couple general traits that I disagreed with were how it said I have good verbal and people skills, because I think that is one of the weak points about myself since I'm so introverted. It also says I'm a die hard romantic, which I'm not too sure about either. I don't mind being single, I dislike chick flicks, and I'm not hung up over the typical idea of "I'm so depressed because I don't want to die alone!" I mean, if I end up finding someone who is good for me, then that's great but finding true love is not something I want to waste a lot of time thinking about at this point of my life. If I had to say which personality traits I found attractive in the opposite sex, though, being witty and funny but also knowing how to be mature is nice. Also, intelligence, kindness, and being down to earth is important to me as well.
ReplyDeleteI do agree with the video somewhat because she was saying how certain types of those people are attracted to "their own kind" that have the same traits.The personality traits I like to look for are some of the "explorers" traits, risk taking, curious, creative, spontaneous, and optimistic. I also find the results of "the negotiator" ideal, intuitive, empathetic, sees the big picture, trusting I also like someone to be dependable.
ReplyDeleteThe test was actually pretty accurate for me, my primary personality I got the "Negotiator" which I found to describe me very well. They like to see the big picture, friendly, have a big heart, tend to trust and sympathize easily. They also like to stick to the point of view they already have. It says they're very indecisive which describes me 100% which is bad sometimes.. One of the interesting things I saw that described me completely was it said "When you feel betrayed you can be unforgiving and hold a grudge too long". That sentence describes me SO well which is a good thing but a bad thing. If someone screws me over you got a lot to prove to get my trust back. It can be a good thing because it doesn't make me a pushover but sometimes I can get so upset about an issue, I may never forgive you depending on the situation. So for the most part I found the results to be pretty accurate!
Wow this test is through, I liked it! I agree that I am primarily a builder with a secondary negotiator personality type. I am pretty traditional when it comes to morals, however I am pretty relaxed and passive-aggressive in how I approach situations. I am very picky when it comes to relationships, and though I've gone on many dates I don't jump into things quickly to avoid getting hurt or hurting the other person. The test also mentioned that I love my social life...this is so true! I have several different groups of close friends. There's those that I can sit down and talk about nerdy science/math stuff, there's the group that I can vege out and watch movies with, there's those that I can go get a great workout or have a random outdoor adventure with, and there's those that I enjoy going to the bars and having some fun with. Although I like to live life in the moment, I also like to plan ahead for the future so that, even through all of the spontaneous twists and turns that life throws at me, I have a goal that I am reaching towards. In the critique section, the test said that I am too modest and overly cautious. I would tend to agree with that, although in the past few years I have been working to change that. The test said that I would be most attracted to Builder/director personalities. I also agree with that because I find people with similar personality traits more attractive, however the guys that I've developed more serious relationships with have all had more dominant, tough-minded personalities than mine.
ReplyDeletei enjoyed taking tis testt. i kind of already figured i would fall under the heading of nagoiator but was a sligt bit not really surprised though that i was tied with a builder. the test described me to be interested in the big picture, aND all the possible variable i weight oput. also i am friendly and humane. i have a big heart; i tend to trust people and sympathize with them easily. it said i Sees the big picture, Imaginative, Intuitive, Verbal skills, Empathetic, Trusting, Introspective. also Traditional, Social, Loyal, Dependable, Patient, Community oriented, Orderly. this test as accorate on just how truly am i am balanced between these two for sure. i really find the same traits atrractive like in her video the builder tends to be attracted to other builders and the nagoiator tends to be attracted to otherdirectors or the peope who are desicive and i know that is something i need to work on for sure. and being more straight forward. Because i can see so many angles to an issue or decision, i can be indecisive. my need to please can make me placating and my trusting nature can make i gullible.When i feel betrayed i can be unforgiving and hold a grudge too long. like carlos mentioned pillow talk can be a good time to know each other on a deeper level, you can learn eoples insecurities, dislikes, comfortabilty, balance between what is tolerable, pet peeves, and so much about the perosn on a depper level. also i found this test to be off on a few things im just not that etreme on or every aspect of the choices it choose for me whch is prolly why it said i was split between the two naogiator/director(buildr).
ReplyDeleteThis test was interesting, and I believe hit some of my key personality traits. I was labeled as an Explorer/ Negotiator. My primary traits fell under the Explorer category, which to me was pretty spot on, some of the characteristics include impulsive, curious, energetic, and open-minded. I am very restless; I absolutely hate being bored at all costs, it is the worst, that is why I am always on the go finding something to do. My parents always get mad at me because I am never home, but I have to explain to them that I have this urge to always go out and explore the city. That is why I love my friends because they are all from different areas around San Antonio, and they introduce me to new events and places each time I’m with them. I consider myself a fast moving energetic person, I always have to be busy with projects or hobbies or else I feel like a lazy ass person, which the results touched on by saying how Explorers can focus and juggle more than one project. I do pride myself on being open to new ideas, beliefs, or cultures which would correlate to open-mindedness, even though, I was raised in a traditional family setting I always found other people’s beliefs so intriguing and fascinating. Such as, during my senior year I had the privilege of hanging around all the international students from India, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Nepal, Haiti, Africa, Mexico, and Iran where I learned a great deal about their traditions and cultural values which they were always obliged in sharing, vice-versa. As for being indecisive, I would say at times I am because I have so many ideas at once that it is hard to choose which one I want to stick with. Such as, last semester when I was in my Design 1 class I noticed that I would choose a certain direction and concept for my artwork, but it would end up in a totally different direction than the first idea. In regards to my secondary personality category, the Negotiator, whose traits include imaginative, intuitive, empathetic, trusting, and introspective which I do see in myself. I find that I do try in certain situations to ultimately collaborate or comprise if we have to, to make sure that everyone’s needs are met. Also, I found that people who I met and eventually became close friends of mine at first self-disclosed a lot of information about themselves to me because they felt that I was a very trusting person. Which I believe I am; if you confide in me about something personal I am not the type of person who would blab about it to the whole world, I’d just listen which most of the time all a person needs. Overall, the video was accurate in saying that we are attracted to people who are of the same category because I am attracted to people who keep an open-mind, can keep-up, and are ready to explore with me.
ReplyDeleteI am attracted to men who are family oriented and have their life figured out, who know what goals they want accomplish. Someone who is respectful to me and also my family, their relationship with their mother is important, that determines if they will respect me.Other traits I find attractive in a guy are hard working, responsible, committed, romantic, and funny. I completed Dr. Helen fisher's personality test and my primary chemical is serotonin, which makes me a builder, some traits a builder has are loyal, patient,dependable and social. My secondary personality type is a negotiator, which is produced by the chemical estrogen according to Dr. Helen's personality test. I think the test was interesting due the questions they used to determine the chemicals that drive us to the other person. The results were really close I know I am really family oriented and committed so I look for a guys who shares the same traits as me.
ReplyDeleteWhile watching the video, I had myself pegged as a negotiator based off the brief descriptions Dr. Fisher provided. After taking the personality test, I found out that negotiator is actually my secondary personality type and my primary personality type is a builder. I was a little surprised at the test results, but after reading the description more in-depth of a builder, I found that some of the characteristics do in fact describe parts of my personality. One of the defining characteristics of a builder is that they tend to be more traditional in values and they feel responsible for everyone around them. This is something that I feel like I definitely align with personally. One the other hand, it says that builders are skilled at managing people and have excellent people skills, which are somethings I don’t think contribute to my personality generally. Overall, I do mostly agree with the results I got on this test, though not every aspect of a builder’s personality is within my own. I always find personality test really interesting because I think it’s fun trying to figure out what makes us us.
ReplyDeleteThis test wasn't bad. It asked us questions that were of variety. Based on Dr. Fisher’s research I am an explorer/negotiator. I see myself having a little of both of each one's traits. I do believe what she says about the personality types attracting each other. Sometimes it could be a different situation. It depends on the person. I think I lean towards being an explorer because I am mainly full of energy and looking for something to do. I like to keep myself occupied. I have a passion for making my pens and feel that it is an artistic side of me. The act of making a pen explores a creative side of my mind, giving me both something to do with my hands and keeping my mind occupied. I like to challenge my mind doing things I haven’t tried yet, new things always intrigued me. When I learn something new it gives me a sense of accomplishment throughout my days.
ReplyDeleteBased on the results derived from taking Dr. Fisher's test, I am primarily a director, associated with the production of testosterone, and secondarily a builder, associated with the amount of serotonin. As a builder, I am mainly drawn to approach theories and problems through an analytical and logical perspective. Additionally, I perceive myself as an intelligent being and confident in following systems formed by pre-established norms. On the contrary, as a builder, I often value morals, values, family, loyalty, respect, and honesty. I believe the results were very accurate with my personality, because I often catch myself trying to discover the functionality of things and analyzing my simplest questions in a more complex manners. As a child I was instructed to follow my family's high standards of values and morals and I find those set of values and morals, as well as family, to play a major component to consider in my decision making process. Having established my personality, I believe that I am primarily attracted to people who also value family and morals and act accordingly. I think that the sense of intelligence creates a sense of independence, thus drawing me to people whom I consider to be easier to live and form a life and family with, given that said person is a female, as well as have fellowship in an orderly manner, given that said person is a male friend.
ReplyDeleteI’m sitting for about 30 min, I watched the video many times and I still can’t figure out what I’m. First I though it’s Explorer/director. But I’m not creative and optimistic. I’m realistic. I can be creative only about something I’m passionate, like landscaping. The assignment to create a game is killing me. Even a thought. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteFrom director I would through competitive and ambitious. I think as I grew older I lost it somewhere in the way. I know where, but this blog is not about wining, so…
I decided to try on the builder. Everything worked, but calm and religious. The last one is the negotiator. I though away “big picture” at once. Looks like the rest should fit, but…I know I’m not a negotiator. If I decided something it’s better not negotiate with me. It means I was thinking about it, listened other opinions for a while, gathered enough information and finally I made a decision.
So, I’m sorry, but I don’t know WHAT I’m;)
My results turned out to be negotiator/builder. I do agree with certain personality traits, as being accurate. The qualities of a negotiator that i believe were accurate were verbal skills, empathetic, trusting etc. I agree with having a strong intuition and i am good at sensing how others are feeling. I agree with having the biggest heart ever and do have the tendency to think about others before myself and care about others feelings before mine as well and going out of my way to make sure they are happy. I can definitely say I trust people and sympathize with them easily. I believe friendship plays an important role in life and i do seek to make intimate, meaningful friendships. I honestly think I trust people a little too soon but it's something that comes natural and it is hard to change because being the type of person that i am. From plenty of friendships that have gone "down the drain" I should have learned my lesson by now in trusting people because most of those friendships lost were because of the other friend doing things that a friend shouldn't necessarily do. For my secondary quality being, builder. Some I did agree with but others I wouldn't really agree with. I can, to a certain extent be a social person but being the shy person that i am does make it a bit difficult, but once I get comfortable and know i can trust those certain people I eventually open up. I am a loyal person, definitely. I strongly disagree with being patient. I have no patience whatsoever when I want something done I want it to be done right then and there. And one trait that i could definitely agree with was being orderly, i am very orderly because I hate seeing a mess anywhere. I agree with being friendly and humane. And as being traditional I can somewhat relate to the results about having clear moral values and i can say that i do tend to stick to my own point of view.
ReplyDelete1) After taking this test, it was told that I was a builder/ negotiator. This test was actually pretty wrong for me. Although, yes, I am very loyal and protective of those that I love, the rest of it was all wrong. The rest of it, though, I am not a good manager of people. I honestly hate having to be in charge of others, and tend to rely more on my emotions than on logic. I can be very blunt sometimes, but more often than not, I hold back in order to protect the feelings of those that I love. Also, I tend to have a terrible imagination when it comes to things at school, but when it comes to day dreaming and stuff like that; my mind tends to gets away from me a little bit. But, it was also correct in the way that I believe that I have good verbal and social skills, making it easier for me to talk to others.
ReplyDeleteMy primary traits are that of a negotiator, which I find accurate. Most of the points that make a person a negotiator are present in my personality too the fact that am able to see things from different perspectives can make me indecisive is true. Although why my secondary traits were that of an explorer I’m unsure of because of one point, I don’t like surprises or spontaneity. I am a person who likes to know what they are getting into otherwise I worry endlessly about the worst possible outcome. For example my parents are very adventurous when it comes to food they enjoy trying new things, one time they invited me to try their dish, so I have some and end up eating the whole thing I ask “what is it?” my father says its ‘sweetbread’ and I ask “what is sweet bread?” he straight up said “brains” and that was the day I learned I do not appreciate surprises.
ReplyDeleteWhen I began to take the quiz I was thinking to myself, where is this test leading to but after reading the results I was like, WOW this is awesome! The test really hit home for me, it concluded that I was an Explorer/ Negotiator. Explorer was my primary trait and some of the characteristics it listed were impulsive, curious, energetic, and open-minded, which are all me. As a matter of fact I have always stated that one of my flaws is being impulsive and acting on my feelings because after thinking the situation thoroughly I tend to always feel different about the situation and completely regret my first impulsive decision. I am also very energetic, I usually have a jam packed schedule and say yes to every invite and always offer to help in every situation. At times I feel overwhelmed but when I have any available moment it makes me uneasy and I realize that I'm the type of person that constantly needs to be busy. Which is probably the reason why I go to school full time, work full time, take dance classes, play on a volleyball league and also find time to train for running events. My friends are always stating what a busy bee I am, and I have to make appointments to hangout. I admit that they are a very diverse group of friends which meshes with the open-minded trait. I enjoy different things with each group of them and anytime I can get them all together it is definitely interesting and of course a great time! I was also raised in what you would call a typical Mexican family but have been interested in trying new things at least once, and learning about different types of cultures which would correspond with being open-minded. I am the type of person that loves life and believes that it should be lived to the fullest, and as cliché as this must sound I live by the quote: LIVE, LAUGH, & LOVE. James Dean said it best, "Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today." or "Live to the fullest, Laugh often, and Love as if you've never been hurt." (unknown)
ReplyDeleteThis test was so cool. Normally, I can figure out what the questions are trying to get out of you, and that makes me really suspicious. This test, however, still has me thinking.
ReplyDeleteAccording to this test, I’m a Negotiator/Explorer. …I honestly wasn’t expecting that. I like to try new things, but most of them time, I won’t, because I always feel like I’ll just be wasting my time and money since there’s a really high chance I’ll hate it (I am seriously picky like you have no idea). When I was younger, every time I asked my mother to buy a new food or something, and I ended up hating it, I would be seriously scolded. Even now, I’m afraid of making my parents mad for it!
According to the quiz, “Negotiator” is associated with estrogen and “Explorer” with dopamine. I associate estrogen with feminine qualities, and dopamine, of course, with happiness, so this makes be pretty happy. Also, the quiz mentioned a few more things that just had me laughing:
“Because you can see so many angles to an issue or decision, you can be indecisive.
Your need to please can turn to placating and your trusting nature can make you gullible.
When you feel betrayed you can be unforgiving and hold a grudge too long.”
Those three lines are so true. I take hours upon hours making decisions, I’ve been told I get taken advantage of a lot (even if I don’t see it), and yes, I still hold grudges from childhood today- I’m like an elephant, except my memory only extends to things that made me angry.
I also apparently look for Director/Explorers-types. I wasn’t really expecting that, either. After reading through the whole summary, though, that kind of makes sense- kind of like, opposites attract, right?
i can not take test to do blog
ReplyDeleteAccording to the test, I am a negotiator/explorer. I found this test to be very accurate. My negotiator primary traits are: sees the big picture, imaginative, intuitive, verbal skills, empathetic, trusting and introspective. My explorer secondary traits are novelty seeking, impulsive and spontaneous, curious, creative, flexible, open-minded and energetic. The personality traits that I find attractive are someone that is direct, decisive, tough minded, focused, and enthusiastic. This test stated that I have an adventurous side. I also look for this in a partner. I believe that this test was very accurate in describing the type of person that I am, as well as what I look for in a partner. It's important for my partner to be decisive, focused, and enthusiastic because that is the person that I am. I think that a relationship is stronger when the person that you're with shares many of the same qualities that you obtain.
ReplyDeleteMy results seemed to describe me perfectly. I enjoy social relationships I have good verbal and people skills.I am very loyal and dependable. My friends and family always come to me when something is wrong because they know i will do omy very best to resolve the issue completely. once I start something I finish it. I did not always have this trait I use to quit everything when I was a child. The military changed me. Giving up is not a option. As far as my results go in relationships and love i am very picky. I notice little things that most people do not pay attention to like how many times a day a person takes a bath and brshes teeth or if a person uses dental floss. I do have lots of associates because i am a easy going person. I liked the test it had interesting questions and describe me perfectly as far as the results go.
ReplyDeleteFinally, I took the test and the result is Director/Negotiator. Director wasn't surprising kind of-sort of, but a Negotiator is totally a bummer. Looks like my estrogen is galloping on my testosterone. Well, maybe all my smart thinking about myself in my previous comment wasn't so smart. I thought I'm not ambitious, but I still am. Or, maybe the test is't very accurate, because it doesn't give the percentage of how close is a test subject to the "title". Anyway, it was fun and I enjoyed it!
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