I first found this test (or a variation of it) back in 2002 while I was in the throes of studying for Step 1 of the USMLE and dealing with the fact that E didn’t like me in That Way™. I’m not sure if this test is even vaguely validated by any sort of study, but it’s entertaining nonetheless. I can already tell that it’s highly susceptible to the Forer effect, but whatever. You can find meaning wherever you want to. That’s what the human brain does, after all.

V’s Existing Situation

Uneasy and insecure in the existing situation. Needs greater security and a more affectionate environment, or a situation imposing less physical strain.

V’s Stress Sources

Wishes to be independent, unhampered, and free from any limitation or restriction, other than those which he imposes of himself or by his own choice and decision.

V’s Restrained Characteristics

Willing to participate and to allow himself to become involved, but tries to fend off conflict and disturbance in order to reduce tension.

Egocentric and therefore quick to take offense, leaving him rather isolated in his attachments.

The situation is preventing him from establishing himself, but he feels he must make the best of things as they are.

V’s Desired Objective

His need to feel more causative and to have a wider sphere of influence makes him restless and he is driven by his desires and hopes. May try to spread his activities over too wide a field.

V’s Actual Problem

Feels restricted and prevented from progressing; seeking a solution which will remove these limitations.