Temperament
The 9 personality traits that determine who we are and how we interact with the world. START THE QUIZActivity Level
How active your child needs to be every day, including how much time they spend being active versus inactive.
Regularity
The predictability or unpredictability of biological functions such as hunger, sleep, and bowel movements.
Approach and Withdrawal
The way a child reacts to a new situation or person, right as the moment is unfolding.
Sensory Threshold
How sensitive your child is to things like sound, taste, touch, and temperature.
Quality of Mood
Adults & kids experience many emotions every day. Quality of mood is about where we tend to land most of the time.
Intensity of Reactions
How much energy a child puts into responses, whether they are positive or negative.
Distractability
How easily can a child’s attention be diverted from an activity.
Persistence
How long someone is willing to stay with a task even when it is challenging.
Ready?
Take this interactive quiz to learn about where you and your family member(s) fall on the temperament scale.