What is the Fisher Temperament Inventory?
The theory was that thefour chemicals were linked with specific personality traits2, called “temperament suites.”
(For example, dopamine is linked with creativity.)
Below are the four temperament suites according to the Fisher Temperament Inventory.
According to Fisher, Explorers are risk-takers, novelty seekers, and mentally flexible people.
They’re curious, spontaneous, and energetic, and above all, they are creative.
They don’t like too much routine and are always ready for the next adventure.
Serotonin (Builder)
Serotonin types are known as “Builders.”
Builders love structure and routine.
They’re traditional and conventional, conforming to social norms, including following the rules and respecting authority.
They enjoy plans and schedules and are generally more concrete thinkers as opposed to theoretical.
According to Fisher, there’s also a tendency for Builders to be traditionally religious.
Those high on the serotonin scaleusually prefer partnerswho are also high on the serotonin scale.
These people are analytical, logical, decisive, and have good spatial awareness.
They’re also tough-minded, direct in their speaking, and often skeptical.
Directors and Negotiators typically choose each other for romantic partners.
Estrogen (Negotiator)
And lastly, Negotiators are those whose test showed estrogen dominance.
Negotiators are conceptual thinkers, and Fisher notes they do well with ambiguity and long-term thinking.
They are also typically emotionally expressive, where Directors typically are not.
Again, Negotiators and Directors usually go for each other romantically.
How does it compare to other personality tests?
“And it’s the only one that’s ever been validated.”
