NewsNational NewsThe Now

Actions

Scientists identify 4 main personality types; which are you?

Scientists reveal 4 main personality types; which are you?
Posted

There are four types of personality types: reserved, role models, average and self-centered. That’s according to a new article published in the journal Nature Human Behavior.

The findings were based on new data gathered by scientists at Northwestern University in Illinois. Researchers surveyed 1.5 million people, who were asked more than 250 questions.

The algorithm examines character traits in order to assess which of the four personality types a person has. The types include average, a role model, self-centered or reserved.  

Average people are described as neutral and agreeable. 

Role models are good leaders and dependable people. 

The self-centered type lack openness and are less conscientious of others. 

Reserved people are described as emotionally stable and somewhat agreeable. 

Which personality type are you? Take the quiz here.

The Now Bakersfield

SNG_Digital_Ad_480x360_CTA.jpg

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Friday

04/03/2026

Mostly Sunny

80° / 50°

1%

Saturday

04/04/2026

Mostly Sunny

86° / 56°

1%

Sunday

04/05/2026

Mostly Sunny

90° / 58°

0%

Monday

04/06/2026

Sunny

87° / 56°

0%

Tuesday

04/07/2026

Sunny

83° / 56°

0%

Wednesday

04/08/2026

Partly Cloudy

81° / 56°

14%

Thursday

04/09/2026

Isolated Thunderstorms

73° / 54°

32%

Friday

04/10/2026

AM Showers

72° / 53°

34%