What’s Your DISC Personality Type? Take This Quiz to Find Out

When we look around our classroom or workplace, we see several different types of personalities. Some people are natural leaders, whereas others excel at keeping the peace. Some people breeze through social interactions, while others prefer a more analytical approach.

These differences can often be explained by the DISC personality model, a classification system developed by psychologist William Moulton Marston in 1928. According to Marston, depending on our behavior, we can be classified into one of the following personality types: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness (DISC).

The DISC Personality Quiz

If you’re wondering what your DISC personality type is, take this short, free quiz to find out. Remember, there are no right or wrong answers—just select the response that best reflects your usual behavior.

The DISC model, comprising four primary personality profiles, offers valuable insights into our behavior, communication style, and how we relate to others, says Anand Mehta, LMFT, Executive Director, AMFM Healthcare.

In fact, this framework is often used in academic and professional settings to understand behavior and interpersonal interactions. It is also used by recruiters, to profile potential candidates.

Who Is This Quiz For?

This quiz is for anyone who wants to develop a deeper understanding of their behavior, particularly in work settings. Whether you’re a professional, a team leader, or a job seeker, knowing your DISC personality can help you understand your strengths and weaknesses in the workplace. 

Knowing what you bring to the table can help you communicate more effectively, find the right roles for you, and build strong relationships with your colleagues. What's more, understanding your weaknesses can help you identify areas for growth and development.

The DISC model is particularly useful in helping you understand your decision-making methods, communication style, and problem-solving approach.

As you start to understand your DISC personality type, you may also be able to understand others’ behavior better. This can help you adjust your communication style to vibe with their personality, says Mehta. “Got a 'D' in the room? Be bold and brief. Entertaining an 'I'? Crank up the charm and enthusiasm. It's like having a cheat sheet for human interaction.”

Understanding the DISC Personalities

These are the four DISC personalities:

• Dominance: You’re a natural leader who thrives on challenges. You prefer to take charge and make quick decisions. When you walk into a room, the energy shifts, says Mehta. Your confidence and determination help you achieve your goals, but you may need to be mindful of others' perspectives.
• Influence: You’re outgoing, enthusiastic, and great at building relationships. You love to inspire and motivate those around you. Your laughter is infectious and your presence lights up the room, says Mehta. However, he adds that you may have an aversion to structure and detail, which can sometimes leave a trail of unfinished tasks.
• Steadiness: You’re dependable, patient, and a team player. You value stability and consistency, and you work well in supportive, collaborative settings. While your strength lies in consistency and loyalty, your aversion to change can sometimes hamper innovation, says Mehta.
• Conscientiousness: You prioritize accuracy, quality, and are highly analytical, says Mehta. You excel in planning, organization, and meticulous execution. Your focus on precision and standards is a strength, but you might need to balance it with flexibility.

While most people tend to more or less fit one of the personality types, some people might embody more than one of these personality types. For example, you may primarily be a dominance personality with some influence traits thrown in, making you a dominance-influence (DI) personality. Or, you may primarily be a steadiness personality with some conscientiousness traits, making you a steadiness-conscientiousness (SC) personality.