The 16Personalities test (NERIS® model) is one of the most popular free personality tools online. It looks similar to MBTI®, but it adds a fifth dimension called Identity (Assertive vs. Turbulent). This helps explain how confidently you approach decisions and how you respond to stress.
In this lesson, you will:
- Learn how 16Personalities works.
- Take the free online test.
- Reflect on what your result says about how you live and interact.
What 16Personalities Reveals
The 5 Aspects:
- Mind (Extraverted – Introverted) → how you interact with the world.
- Energy (Intuitive – Observant) → how you see the world and process information.
- Nature (Thinking – Feeling) → how you make decisions.
- Tactics (Judging – Prospecting) → how you approach planning and work.
- Identity (Assertive – Turbulent) → how confident you are in your abilities and decisions.
👉 These combine into a 5-letter type (e.g., ENFP-T, ISTJ-A).
Get Your Result
Take the free test at 16Personalities.com.
Write down your 5-letter type (example: ENFP-T).
Making Meaning
Activity: Write your type and reflect:
- 2 things from the description that feel accurate.
- 1 thing that surprises you or you’re not sure about.
👉 Example: “I’m an INTP-A. The part about loving analysis fits me perfectly. I also relate to being independent. The part about not liking teamwork didn’t quite fit—I enjoy collaborations.”
Journaling & Integration
Prompts:
- How does my “Identity” letter (A or T) show up in my life?
- What do I do when I feel confident (A)? What about when I feel uncertain (T)?
- How does this 5-letter model compare with my MBTI 4-letter type?