Character Test — Leonhard–Schmieschek Accentuation Profile Online
The classical 88-question version: ten accentuation scales, coefficient scoring, 10–15 minutes. Find out which of Leonhard's accentuations — from Hyperthymic to Affective-Exalted — are most pronounced in your character.
Character accentuations: Leonhard's model
The German psychiatrist Karl Leonhard proposed that every person combines 'accentuations' — sharpened character traits that sit within the norm but stand out under pressure. His typology became world-known, and the questionnaire adaptation by Andrej Schmieschek turned it into a practical profile test that is still widely used in Russian-speaking psychology practice as a 'character test'.
This page reproduces the classical adult version: 88 yes/no items scored with the published coefficients (a scale's raw matches multiplied by its coefficient, maximum 24 points per scale). In this version there is no separate sincerity control scale — all 88 items are distributed across the ten accentuation scales. Accentuation is an extreme variant of the norm, not a disorder: a high score describes where your character is sharpest, not anything that is wrong with you.
The ten accentuation types
Each type is a sharpened character trait with its own strengths and watch-outs. These are the short teaching descriptions used by this test — the same texts appear in your results.
Hyperthymic
Sociable, energetic, optimistic — life feels like a series of opportunities. Watch-outs: irritability under restriction, scattered projects and a light attitude to obligations.
Stuck (Affective-Paranoid)
Principled and persistent, with a long memory for grievances and a strong sense of justice. Watch-outs: suspicion, vindictiveness and prolonged conflicts.
Emotive
Deep feelings and genuine empathy for others. Watch-outs: taking everything to heart, oversensitivity to harshness, difficulty saying no.
Pedantic
Conscientious, precise and reliable — the person things can be entrusted to. Watch-outs: endless re-checking, slow decisions and anxiety over formalities.
Anxious
Responsible, careful and loyal, with a good sense of danger. Watch-outs: self-doubt, fearfulness and harsh self-criticism.
Cyclothymic
Sociable, productive phases alternate with quiet, low ones — a natural inner rhythm. Watch-outs: unpredictability of this rhythm for yourself and the people around you.
Demonstrative
Artistic, charming and persuasive, at ease in the spotlight. Watch-outs: exaggeration, hunger for attention and escape from routine work.
Excitable
Direct, energetic and unafraid of confrontation. Watch-outs: a short fuse, impulsive decisions and friction in conflicts.
Dysthymic
Serious, unhurried and deep, with an eye for difficulties. Watch-outs: pessimistic forecasts, slow adaptation and avoidance of active social life.
Affective-Exalted
Enthusiastic and easily inspired, deeply touched by beauty and other people's stories. Watch-outs: emotional swings, dramatization and easy infatuations.
How to read your result
You answer 88 statements with 'yes' or 'no'. For each scale, the matches with the key are summed and multiplied by its coefficient, giving 0–24 points. By the classical bands, 19–24 points mark a pronounced accentuation, 13–18 points a tendency toward it, and 0–12 points mean the trait is not prominent.
Read the profile as a map of where your character is sharpest, not as a verdict. Several elevated scales are completely normal — real characters are combinations, not single notes. The most useful question is not 'what is wrong with me?' but 'in which environments do my sharpest traits work for me rather than against me?'
A note for those comparing versions: this page uses the classical 88-item adult variant with coefficient scoring (maximum 24 points per scale; 19–24 = accentuation, 13–18 = tendency). Other adaptations exist — the children's school variant and the Alexandrov and Kalashnikov modifications — with somewhat different wording, and the circulated children's key additionally contains a sincerity scale. Your total scores here are computed by the canonical rules, so they are comparable with other sources that use the same version.
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About this test
The classical Leonhard–Schmieschek format — eighty-eight statements, ten scales, one character profile.
A note on interpretation
Scale scores are computed by the classical coefficient rules within the normal range. They do not diagnose any condition and do not replace a clinical assessment by a qualified professional.
Disclaimer
This test is for educational and self-reflection purposes only. It is an adapted teaching version of the Leonhard–Schmieschek instrument and is not a diagnostic tool. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a character accentuation test?
It is a questionnaire that measures how strongly each of ten character traits is 'sharpened' in you, according to Karl Leonhard's typology of accentuated personalities. Accentuations are extreme variants of the norm, not disorders.
Who are Leonhard and Schmieschek?
Karl Leonhard was the German psychiatrist who created the accentuation typology in 1968; Andrej Schmieschek built the yes/no questionnaire adaptation that made the instrument practical and widely used, especially in Russian-speaking psychology practice.
How many questions does the test have?
88 yes/no statements covering ten scales, about 10–15 minutes. This page reproduces the classical adult version with coefficient scoring; this published variant has no separate sincerity control scale — all 88 items belong to the ten accentuation scales.
Is character accentuation a disorder?
No. Accentuation is an extreme but normal variant of character. It becomes clinically relevant only when it causes sustained distress or dysfunction — which is a question for a qualified professional, not for this test.
What do the scale scores mean?
Each scale's raw matches are multiplied by its coefficient (2, 3 or 6), giving 0–24 points. By the classical bands, 19–24 points mean a pronounced accentuation, 13–18 a tendency, and 0–12 that the trait is not prominent. These are the published interpretation bands of the instrument.
Can I have several accentuated types at once?
Yes — most people do. The profile shows combinations: for example, demonstrative plus hyperthymic, or pedantic plus anxious. Real characters are rarely single-note.
Do accentuations change with age?
They are relatively stable, but they typically soften and compensate with life experience: the same sharpened trait can express very differently at 20 and at 45.
What should I do with my result?
Use it as a map of your sharpest traits: choose environments and work styles where they help, and watch the situations where they turn against you. If a trait causes persistent distress, discuss it with a qualified professional.
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