Test Yourself: How Well Do You Handle Temptation?
Psychological Test Question: One day, you're walking alone down the street and see someone handing out free samples of a particular brand of tissues. What do you do?
A:
B:
C:
D:
A: Take a detour
Psychological Test Result: On the surface, you seem to shun temptation—whether it involves money or relationships—seeing it as dangerous and avoiding it at all costs. Deep down, though, you still have a strong desire for these things; you’re just working hard to suppress it. If you ever let your guard down, you might find yourself swept away by your own intense impulses.
B: Politely decline
Psychological Test Result: You understand what lies behind temptation, so to avoid getting drawn in, you stay vigilant and make a point of actively resisting outside temptations.
C: Take one if offered
Psychological Test Result: When faced with temptation, you tend to size up the situation. If you decide it won’t harm you or your family, you choose to accept it—showing that you’re quite adaptable.
D: Walk up and ask for one
Psychological Test Result: You generally have little resistance to outside temptations. If something brings you immediate pleasure, you tend to welcome it without hesitation. However, this tendency to indulge and ignore boundaries can make you easy to manipulate, turning you into a tool for others’ purposes.