Internal Profile Assessment

Human behavior is influenced by 5 basic human needs. Find out which of the five is most important to you.
Love and Belonging, Power, Freedom, Fun, or Survival
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  1. For each row of word clusters, assign a 5,4,3,2,or 1 next to each word group. A 5 represents the word group which, judging by your behavior throughout your life, is most important to you; 4 would be next, 3 next, 2 next, and 1 would be least important to you. You must use all five numbers in each row.
        1 2 3 4 5
    family, friends, cooperation  
    acheivement, goals, purpose  
    autonomy, self-reliance, free-will  
    play, pleasure, enjoyment  
    safety, comfort, shelter  


  1. For each row of word clusters, assign a 5,4,3,2,or 1 next to each word group. A 5 represents the word group which, judging by your behavior throughout your life, is most important to you; 4 would be next, 3 next, 2 next, and 1 would be least important to you. You must use all five numbers in each row.
        1 2 3 4 5
    independence, space, choices  
    neatness, order, procedures  
    relationships, communication, closeness  
    laughter, joy, amusement  
    growth, strength, control  


  1. For each row of word clusters, assign a 5,4,3,2,or 1 next to each word group. A 5 represents the word group which, judging by your behavior throughout your life, is most important to you; 4 would be next, 3 next, 2 next, and 1 would be least important to you. You must use all five numbers in each row.
        1 2 3 4 5
    games, humor, fun  
    health caution, security  
    novelty, change, freedom  
    feelings, sympathy, helping  
    learning, competition, high standards  


  1. For each row of word clusters, assign a 5,4,3,2,or 1 next to each word group. A 5 represents the word group which, judging by your behavior throughout your life is most important to you; 4 would be next, 3 next, 2 next, and 1 would be least important to you. You must use all five numbers in each row.
        1 2 3 4 5
    intimacy, kindness, warmth  
    spontaneity, excitement, celebration  
    adventure, risk, outdoors  
    recognition, being heard, winning  
    dependability, punctuality, responsibility  


  1. For each row of word clusters, assign a 5,4,3,2,or 1 next to each word group. A 5 represents the word group which, judging by your behavior throughout your life is most important to you; 4 would be next, 3 next, 2 next, and 1 would be least important to you. You must use all five numbers in each row.
        1 2 3 4 5
    challenge, skillfulness, work  
    understanding, generosity, nuturing  
    flexibility, travel, liberty  
    stability, tradition, investment  
    wit, innovation, variety