The Smalley Four-Animals Personality Test - Free Printable

Problem Description:

The task involves evaluating oneself or one's relationships with loved ones based on a list of characteristics and behaviors. The goal is to rate each characteristic on a scale from 0 to 3, where:
- 0 = Not at all
- 1 = Somewhat
- 2 = Mostly
- 3 = Very much

The ratings are organized into four columns, and the total score for each column must be calculated.

Solution Approach:

1. Understand the Rating Scale: Each characteristic should be rated based on how accurately it describes you or your relationships with loved ones.
2. Assign Ratings: For each characteristic in the table, assign a number (0, 1, 2, or 3) that reflects its relevance to you.
3. Calculate Total Scores: Sum the ratings for each column to get the total score for that column.
4. Interpret Results: Analyze the total scores to understand which categories (columns) are most prominent in your self-assessment or relationship dynamics.

Step-by-Step Solution:

#### Step 1: Assign Ratings
For each characteristic, decide how well it applies to you or your relationships. Here’s an example of how you might rate some characteristics:

- Column 1:
- Likes control: 2
- Confident: 3
- Firm: 1
- Likes challenge: 3
- Problem solver: 2
- Bold: 2
- Goal driven: 3
- Strong willed: 2
- Self-reliant: 3
- Persistent: 3
- Takes charge: 3
- Determined: 3
- Enterprising: 2
- Competitive: 2
- Productive: 3
- Purposeful: 3
- Adventurous: 2
- Independent: 3
- Action oriented: 3

- Column 2:
- Enthusiastic: 3
- Visionary: 2
- Energetic: 3
- Promoter: 2
- Mixes easily: 2
- Fun-loving: 3
- Spontaneous: 2
- Likes new ideas: 3
- Optimistic: 3
- Takes risks: 2
- Motivator: 3
- Very verbal: 3
- Friendly: 3
- Popular: 3
- Enjoys variety: 3
- Initiator: 3
- Inspirational: 3
- Likes change: 3

- Column 3:
- Sensitive: 2
- Calm: 3
- Non-demanding: 2
- Enjoys routine: 2
- Relational: 3
- Adaptable: 3
- Thoughtful: 3
- Patient: 3
- Good listener: 3
- Loyal: 3
- Even-keeled: 3
- Gives in: 2
- Indecisive: 1
- Dislikes change: 2
- Dry humor: 1
- Sympathetic: 3
- Nurturing: 3
- Tolerant: 3
- Peace maker: 3

- Column 4:
- Consistent: 3
- Reserved: 2
- Practical: 3
- Factual: 3
- Perfectionistic: 2
- Detailed: 3
- Inquisitive: 3
- Persistent: 3
- Accurate: 3
- Controlled: 3
- Predictable: 3
- Orderly: 3
- Conscientious: 3
- Discerning: 3
- Analytical: 3
- Precise: 3
- Scheduled: 3
- Deliberate: 3

#### Step 2: Calculate Total Scores
Sum the ratings for each column:

- Column 1 Total Score:
\( 2 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 = 45 \)

- Column 2 Total Score:
\( 3 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 46 \)

- Column 3 Total Score:
\( 2 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 44 \)

- Column 4 Total Score:
\( 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 51 \)

#### Step 3: Interpret Results
The total scores for each column are:
- Column 1: 45
- Column 2: 46
- Column 3: 44
- Column 4: 51

The highest score is in Column 4 (51), indicating that characteristics in this column (e.g., consistent, practical, factual, detailed, etc.) are most prominent in your self-assessment or relationships.

Final Answer:

\[
\boxed{45, 46, 44, 51}
\]