SIX HUMAN NEEDS TEST

Six Human Needs

Understanding The Six Human Needs

As humans, we all have simple needs that we try to meet in our lives, each day. These needs are necessary to feel secure in our jobs, in our homes and in our relationships. Consciously or unconsciously, we will try to satisfy the needs which are most important to us. The success or failure to satisfy these needs can either have a negative or positive impact on the quality of our lives.

By trying to meet needs which are not in line with our personal values, we will experience dissatisfaction and conﬂict.

When our highest values are aligned with our needs, we will feel more satisfied, content, and happy.

There are six basic human needs, according to Human Needs Psychology, that we try to fulﬁll in varying degrees:

CERTAINTY

The need for the feeling of comfort, security, stability, protection, predictability, and feeling grounded.

VARIETY/UNCERTAINTY

The need for change, stimulation, surprise, and challenge.

SIGNIFICANCE

The need to feel unique, acknowledged, important, special, valued and recognized.

LOVE

The need to love, feel loved, a sense of togetherness, warmth, to feel a connection with others.

GROWTH

The need to improve, grow, and develop, both in spirit and character.

CONTRIBUTION

The need to help, to give, and to support others.

The top four needs shape our personality, while the last two shape our spiritual needs.

Which needs are most important for you? What do you do to meet those needs?

Human behavior is motivated by the pursuit to fulﬁll one or more of the six human needs. We all experience the same six human needs; however, we all find different ways to satisfy these needs. This can either be accomplished in negative, positive, constructive, or deconstructive ways.

Taking the steps to discover which needs are most important to us and how we endevour to meet those needs, will help us to bring harmony in our lives and in our relationships.

Find out what is driving your behavior by taking the Six Human Needs Test!

Don’t overthink your answers, and remember to HAVE FUN!
SIX HUMAN NEEDS TEST

Honestly consider each statement and check the box for:

YES for "yes, this is really me."

PARTLY for "this is partly how I am."

NO for "this is probably not how I am."

(If you don't know whether if applies, it's usually best to check "no.")

People are impressed by me.

YesPartlyNo

Feeling that I "belong" is important to me.

YesPartlyNo

I need to feel grounded.

YesPartlyNo

I don't mind taking risks.

YesPartlyNo

I don't fear change.

YesPartlyNo

A failure is not a failure if you keep trying.

YesPartlyNo

I believe in giving back.

YesPartlyNo

I'm good at taking care of people.

YesPartlyNo

I often worry about what people are saying about me.

YesPartlyNo

I like to have as much stability in my life as possible.

YesPartlyNo

It's important to contribute to your community.

YesPartlyNo

I like to develop new ideas and projects.

YesPartlyNo

I'm security conscious.

YesPartlyNo

I like to be an example to others.

YesPartlyNo

I'm competitive.

YesPartlyNo

I hate the feeling of boredom.

YesPartlyNo

I know how to make connections with people.

YesPartlyNo

I constantly aspire to improve.

YesPartlyNo

Danger is never exciting to me.

YesPartlyNo

In most close relationships, I'm usually the giver.

YesPartlyNo

There is always something new to be learned.

YesPartlyNo

I need to feel fulfilled.

YesPartlyNo

I frequently evaluate myself.

YesPartlyNo

I like things to be predictable.

YesPartlyNo

I am more loving than most people.

YesPartlyNo

Recognition is very important to me.

YesPartlyNo

I like the feeling of exertion.

YesPartlyNo

I'm very careful about not overspending.

YesPartlyNo

Education is important to me.

YesPartlyNo

I'm a leader.

YesPartlyNo

I'm always looking for new experiences.

YesPartlyNo

I sometimes overextend myself in trying to help people.

YesPartlyNo

My routines and habits are important to me.

YesPartlyNo

I take pride in who I am.

YesPartlyNo

I like how learning something new changes my perspective.

YesPartlyNo

Sometimes the most important work is not what you're being paid for.

YesPartlyNo

I'm not an adventurous person.

YesPartlyNo

No one would say that I'm selfish.

YesPartlyNo

I tend to spend beyond my limits.

YesPartlyNo

I like to feel important.

YesPartlyNo

Every failure is a learning experience.

YesPartlyNo

I like to learn in order to teach what I learn.

YesPartlyNo

I seek unity in my relationship.

YesPartlyNo

I like to make a difference.

YesPartlyNo

I refrain from acting when I'm not sure about all the consequences of my actions.

YesPartlyNo

I suffer when I feel blocked.

YesPartlyNo

I enjoy suspense.

YesPartlyNo

Prestige is very important to me.

YesPartlyNo

I'm a romantic.

YesPartlyNo

I'm constantly learning.

YesPartlyNo

Giving is more important to me than receiving.

YesPartlyNo

I like to be Number One.

YesPartlyNo

I hate taking risks of any kind.

YesPartlyNo

I like to constantly develop myself.

YesPartlyNo

I like to give my time and energy to good causes.

YesPartlyNo

I like to be admired by others.

YesPartlyNo

I'm proud of my ability to learn new things.

YesPartlyNo

We are here to make this world a better place.

YesPartlyNo

I like to grow and develop in different areas.

YesPartlyNo

Personal relationships are the most important thing in my life.

YesPartlyNo

Sometimes I can be intimidating.

YesPartlyNo

I often look for new forms of entertainment.

YesPartlyNo

I'm concerned about anything that might be risky.

YesPartlyNo

Being fulfilled in your work is more important than being admired.

YesPartlyNo

I strive to improve my skills.

YesPartlyNo

I get close to people by being generous with money, time, and energy.

YesPartlyNo

I like to think carefully before I go into action.

YesPartlyNo

Sometimes I like the thrill of experiencing fear.

YesPartlyNo

I need to feel respected.

YesPartlyNo

When we stop growing, we die.

YesPartlyNo

The feeling of togetherness is important to me.

YesPartlyNo

For life to make sense, you have to leave a mark in the world.

YesPartlyNo

Feeling comfortable at all times is important to me.

YesPartlyNo

I enjoy being involved in many different activities.

YesPartlyNo

I'm always comparing myself to others in terms of success.

YesPartlyNo

I need to have passion in my relationship.

YesPartlyNo

If I'm not contributing to others, my life is meaningless.

YesPartlyNo

When making a decision, I often think about what might be more enjoyable.

YesPartlyNo

I can't stand to feel stagnant.

YesPartlyNo

I need to feel as safe as possible at all times.

YesPartlyNo

If I commit to something, I worry that something better might come along.

YesPartlyNo

I never want to be seen as a loser.

YesPartlyNo

I don't care about having much stability in my life.

YesPartlyNo

I have a mission.

YesPartlyNo

CERTAINTY
UNCERTAINTY/VARIETY
SIGNIFICANCE
LOVE
GROWTH
CONTRIBUTION
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