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Which of These Portraits You Think Is the Scariest Can Reveal Your Hidden Personality Traits

By on April 2, 2020 at 12:16 pm
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People love personality tests, and anything that claims to give them insight into their own secret psyche. Case in point – I definitely took this quiz for myself before posting it for all of you.

Also, this one is extra special, because looking at old, grainy images of mental patients is just a recipe for spine-tingling fun. Don’t ask me why; it just is!

In the 20th century, Hungarian psychiatrist Leopold Szondi developed a test using images of his own patients, all of whom suffered from various mental disorders. His theory was that, if a person was asked to pick out the two most appealing, and two most repulsive, pictures it would grant the good doctor insight into their own personality.

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Basically, the Szondi Test claimed to be able to tell what you were satisfied and dissatisfied with, as far as your own personality, by picking out pictures of people that made you comfortable or uncomfortable.

Psychologists have since dismissed the test, claiming that there’s no scientific evidence to suggest that a person’s physical appearance signifies mental their mental health. The test, though, still fascinates people.

And I’ve gotta say…mine was pretty spot on.

Go ahead and play if you want, but this is your disclaimer that it’s all in good fun, and that the test itself lacks scientific basis.

Here are a reduced set of images, shared by Facebook user Junji Noe.

Image Credit: Facebook

Now, pick the one that makes you most uncomfortable – the one that would for sure activate your flight response should you come upon it in a dark alley – and then turn the page to read what it supposedly says about your secret desires and personality and whatnot.

#1. The Sadist

You were most likely dominated by a lot of authoritarian figures, such as parents or teachers. So you repress the feeling to dominate others, as you’ve been through your formative years.
You are passive and rather friendly and love to make people happy.
That being said, you react defensively in a passive-aggressive manner when you feel someone is trying to dominate you. This is your way of indirectly punishing them.
But deep inside, you love to see the suffering of other people, physically or emotionally. Though, consciously you do your best to ignore these thoughts whenever they surface.

What You’re Repressing

The Desire To Dominate Others.
Denies it by: Developing a peaceful and harmless personality. Always helping others.
Sublimation: Creates barriers when they don’t want to do something. ( Such as getting to work late) When acting defensively, acts passive-aggressively.

#2. The Epileptic

You react to motions rather intensely, good or bad. Since you were taught as a child that doing certain things aren’t okay, you refuse to let negative emotions such as anger, impulsiveness or irritability manifest.
As such, you probably wear a strong emotional mask and are good at hiding the negative feelings from others whenever they bubble up under the surface.
You compensate by acting meek and friendly. And people probably see you as peaceful and reliable. Although, under pressure. You can explode with these negative feelings and most people are surprised, as you never seemed the person to be so negative.

What You’re Repressing

Feelings of anger, irritability, and aggression.
Denies it by: Becoming a meek and friendly person, and giving off the impression of responsibility.
Sublimation: Rare outbursts when stressed or provoked.

#3. The Catatonic

You’re most likely an intelligent person with an overactive mind. Not so bad, right? Well, here’s the trade-off. In the attempt to stay in reality and fight your overactive brain, you’ve most likely become dutiful, inhibited and rule-driven. You are unaware of the physical and emotional needs of yourself and others. and often feel disconnected and lost.

What You’re Repressing

Mental hyperactivity/ overactive imagination
Denies it by: Adopting “stereotypical” behaviors.
Sublimation: Often acts defensively and likes to follow their own set of determined rules.

#4. The Schizophrenic

If you’ve chosen this woman, then you’re most likely repressing apathy for others. Probably struggle in connecting with others. And relating to others is a challenge for you. Maybe even relating to yourself. Your relationships probably lack depth.
To compensate, you’re sociable. Love to spend time with friends and family. In a sense, this is a way to mask your sense of loneliness and isolation.

What You’re Repressing

Feelings of apathy towards others.
Denies it by: Being a very sociable person, with a large circle of friends.
Sublimation: Does not talk about feelings of isolation, or their lack of true affection for others.

#5. The Hysteric

You’re probably repressing attention-seeking tendencies. You were told as a child to not show off, by adults or peers. As such, you’re probably a modest and sincere person. Deep down you love to be the center of attention and charming others. Though you’re rarely the center of attention, when you are, you’re ecstatic You’re likely someone who pays attention to detail. As evidence of the amount of effort, you put into your appearance. This could be your subconscious self showing off, as your conscious self continues to act modestly.

What You’re Repressing

Desire for attention and admiration.
Denies it by: Acting modestly / staying out of the spotlight.
Sublimation: Chooses rare or extravagant jobs and hobbies. Usually tries to remain elegant and well-dressed so that they still draw attention.

#6. The Depressive

On the surface, you’re happy and bubbly. Like you don’t have a care in the world. Well, that’s the side you show to the world, at least. Deep within, you’re most likely dealing with feelings of self-worthlessness, even self-loathing and guilt. You probably take your mind off this by focusing on work and other people. Low self-esteem is also associated with this choice.
Picking this picture doesn’t mean you’re a depressed person, but that you have a pre-deposition to negative emotions.

What You’re Repressing

Feelings of worthlessness/inadequacy
Denies it by: Developing a happy and bubbly exterior personality. Focussing on work and friends.
Sublimation: Assumes the role of everyone’s “psychologist”, searching for solutions to other people’s problems.

#7. The Maniac

You’re most likely logical, mature and balanced. You don’t favor chaos or excessive displays of emotions. You’re likely annoyed when people are loud, or when they hold too strong of belief. Because inside. You’re repressing hyperactive tendencies that would make you lose control. Deep within, you’re probably quite impulsive and with extreme energy hurdles. This is probably because your parents or teachers tried to make you “calm down” as a child.

What You’re Repressing

Impulsiveness and high energy levels.
Denies it by: Being logical, reasonable and collected, and developing a hatred of excesses.
Sublimation: Avoids places of temptation, such as casinos.

#8. Dissociative Identity Disorder

As a child, you’ve probably been bullied, defamed, or traumatized by a parent, teacher or other family member. This trauma has made you subconsciously make you question yourself as a sexual partner. Now, you probably push your own gender role. Such as being macho, as a man. Or pushing your feminity as a woman. You probably put down others of your own sex for not acting manly or womanly enough.

What You’re Repressing

Thoughts of being an undesirable partner.
Denies it by: Emphasising gender role, acting very macho or feminine.
Sublimation: Sacrifices individuality and real interests to conform to expected male/female stereotype

There you go! Was it right? Wrong? Sort of on target but you don’t want to talk about it?

We want to hear how it turned out for you in the comments!

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