Discover your traits and tendencies by participating in psychological research
YourPsyche.org is a place where you can learn about yourself and your fellow human beings. We help you to discover information about your personality, beliefs and behavioral tendencies (as well as those of others) by participating in our surveys and experiments.
Once you complete a study, you will have access to a detailed report of the findings. The report allows you to compare your scores to those of others, and you have the option of selecting specific comparison groups. You can watch a video illustrating the kind of feedback you can expect from YourPsyche.org here.
A list of the currently active studies is available to give you a better idea of the kinds of things we're trying to understand.
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To get started, sign up for an account or simply select a study from the list below that interests you. Note that you will not be able to view your results until you register: however, you will have another opportunity to do so after you complete a study.
Active Studies
| Study | Description | Action |
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| A Study of Political Attitudes |
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Study purpose and activitiesThis study attempts to better understand the nature of a person's political attitudes by comparing two different political orientation scales. Specifically, we are interested in comparing self-reported political attitudes with unconscious (or implicit) attitudes. We are also interested in determining which kinds of personality variables are associated with various political attitudes. As such, you will encounter several personality measures and questionnaires and will then complete an implicit and explicit measure of political orientation. FeedbackWhen you have completed the study, you will have access to immediate feedback about your score, and be able to compare yourself to others who have completed the study. NotesThis study usually takes about 30 minutes to complete. This study requires Java and does not work well with the Opera web browser. If you see a red X below, this study will not work on your browser. If you see a green check mark you should be all set. |
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| Understanding Self Esteem |
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Study activities and lengthThis study involves completing a survey, reading simple statements, and performing a reaction time task. This is an experimental study, meaning you will be randomly assigned to a condition. The reading task is designed to elicit a particular mood. There is a possibility that you will be asked to read statements designed to put you in a negative mood. Do not participate in this study if you are uncomfortable with the idea of reading statements that may have this effect. This study takes about 15 minutes to complete. Purpose of this studyThe purpose of this study is to develop a better understanding of self-esteem. FeedbackAt the end of this study, you will be able to see your self-esteem scores, including a self-esteem measure designed to tap into your subconscious attitude toward yourself. You will be able to compare your self-esteem scores to those of other people who participate in this study. NotesThis study requires Java and does not work well with the Opera web browser. If you see a red X below, this study will not work on your browser. If you see a green check mark below you should be all set. |
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| Well Being at Work and at Home |
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This study measures one's well-being and how it relates to need satisfaction at work and at home. It should take about 15 minutes to complete. Thank you for your participation!
Study activities and lengthThis study involves completing a series of questionnaires. This study takes about 15 minutes to complete. If you've been waiting for a shorter study to participate in, this is the one! Purpose of this studyThis study measures one's well-being and how it relates to need satisfaction at work and at home. FeedbackAt the end of this study, you will be able to see your scores on each of 9 measures, including satisfaction with life, psychological need satisfaction, self-esteem, and several others. You will be able to see how your scores on these measures compare to others who have participated in this research. You will also be able to see how these measures relate to each other. |
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