The Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator (RHETI) Sampler is a free Enneagram test that serves as an introduction to the complete Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator (RHETI Version 2.5) which you can take online for $10 US.

The 36 questions in this free Enneagram test are only a small portion of the full, independently scientifically validated 144-question RHETI personality inventory, which Time magazine selected as one of the top online personality tests. Short personality quizzes such as this cannot guarantee that your basic personality type will be indicated, although your type will most likely be in the top three scores in this personality test. We recommend that you read the summary descriptions of the Enneagram types to further narrow down which is your basic personality type. Much more thorough descriptions of the types are provided with the full RHETI Enneagram test.

To accurately assess your Enneagram type and to better understand all of the 9 types, we recommend that you take the complete version of the RHETI Enneagram Test so that you will have access to as much information about yourself and each of the types as possible.

INSTRUCTIONS
The RHETI Sampler, like the complete RHETI itself, is a forced-choice psychological test which requires you to chose one statement in each pair of statements that describes you best. For each pair of statements, select the statement that applies to you MOST OF YOUR LIFE. Do not over-analyze the questions, or try to think of "exceptions to the rule." Be spontaneous and choose the statement that comes closest to the way you have been most of the time, most of your life.

Occasionally there will be questions that ask you to make a close call between two choices. This is because the RHETI is trying to discriminate areas where you have similar behaviors or attitudes. You may skip questions that really do not apply to you—but do not skip questions simply because they are hard to answer. If a question is very close and you can't decide which statement applies to you best, you can come back to it after you have completed the other questions, but before you hit the SCORE button.

It usually takes about 10 minutes to complete this personality test. (The full RHETI Enneagram test takes about 40 minutes to complete.) At the end of the questionnaire, click on the Score Test button, and wait for the computer to generate a personality profile graph of your scores. If you have answered honestly and accurately, your basic personality type should be one of the top three scores. (You might want to print out this graph; if you do not, you will have to retake the Sampler if you want these scores later since they are not saved anywhere.) To confirm which type you might be, read the summarized descriptions of the Enneagram types. (Full descriptions are provided with the full test.

For more information about the Enneagram and how to use it for your personal growth, please see our Introduction to the Enneagram, the Riso-Hudson best-selling books, The Wisdom of the Enneagram and Personality Types - the two most complete and in-depth books in the Enneagram field. For advanced materials about the Enneagram system, recommendations for growth for each type, and how to distinguish between types, see Understanding the Enneagram, and for resources for your ongoing personal growth, see Enneagram Transformations. For the complete listing of the Enneagram Institute's books, audio tapes, printed Enneagram tests, and other Enneagram materials, click here.

Thanks! And please remember that unlike the full RHETI, this short, fun personality test is NOT scientifically validated. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the results of the personality analysis produced by this short personality quiz — only that it can help you begin your journey of self-discovery!

To skip the RHETI Sampler and take the Full RHETI now, click here.