I posted this test on MHG awhile ago. Figured I'd post it here for you all.
Take it or don't take it. I don't give a fuck either way. Just post your results here if you do cause I would like to see them.
Here is the test link: http://similarminds.com/r-drive_adv.html
I'm planning on taking the test again and comparing my results to my previous ones just for something to do.
I don't put too much faith in these online tests, but they can be a little insightful, nonetheless.
R-Drive Personality Test
The R-Drive Personality system is based on the idea that genetics and
environment result in distinct motivation drives that essentially define
individual personality. Person A had a very artistic father (and other
relatives) and that's a big part of why they are artistic (genetic).
Person B had a really bad experience taking risks as a child which
caused them to become very cautious (environmental) and/or they come
from a very cautious family (genetic).
It is important to note that these motivation drives are influenced by
individual subjective perception of rewards. A person because of
genetics and/or environment perceives certain behaviors to be rewarding
(even if in the long term and/or short term, they may not be). The
person with an eating disorder or drinking problem or penchant to
package bad mortgages and sell them as good mortgages to retirement fund
managers (wiping out people's nest eggs) perceives rewards from their
behavior and that is why they continue to engage in it.
What makes you who you are (what careers you may prefer, friends you
might get along better with, romantic partners you might be more suited
to, positive and negative personal characteristics and life outcomes) is
highly influenced by your perceptions of what is rewarding. People with
more accurate/correct perceptions of what's actually rewarding (to
themselves and others) will be more likely to live happier/healthier
lives and have a more positive effect on others.
The purpose of this test is to help make you more aware of what you
percieve to be rewarding and hopefully examine whether those things
actually do, and whether you want to continue with your current reward
profile. Maybe you will realize some of your reward drives are toxic to
you, those close to you, and/or the world. Also, this system should help
make it easier to understand others.