Egogram Personality Test: Map Your Inner Ego States
Who is Driving Your Mind Today?
Have you ever wondered why you act like a strict judge in one meeting and a rebellious teenager in another? Psychological theory—specifically Transactional Analysis by Eric Berne—suggests that our personalities are composed of discrete “Ego States.” The Ahoxy Egogram Assessment measures the energy distribution among these five states and visualizes them for you.
The 5 Pillars of the Egogram:
- Critical Parent (CP): Your inner moral compass. It values rules, traditions, and standards. High CP means you are disciplined; too high means you can be judgmental.
- Nurturing Parent (NP): Your compassionate side. It provides support, comfort, and sympathy. High NP makes you a great mentor; too high can lead to being an enabler.
- Adult (A): The “computer” of your mind. It processes data logically, stays objective, and handles the “here and now.”
- Free Child (FC): Your source of creativity, intuition, and raw emotion. High FC brings joy and fun to your life; too high can appear reckless.
- Adapted Child (AC): The side that learned to comply (or rebel) to fit into society. High AC makes you cooperative; too high can lead to passivity or low self-esteem.
Transforming Insights into Growth:
- Balanced Communication: If you realize your “Adult” is low while your “Adapted Child” is high, professional settings might feel overwhelming. Working on your Adult ego state can help you articulate your needs calmly.
- Empathetic Leadership: Leaders with high CP but low NP often cause burnout in their teams. Aiming to increase NP energy creates a safer, more productive environment.
- The “Ideal” Shape: In psychology, a “bell curve” centered around the Adult state is often seen as balanced, but every unique “mountain” shape has its own beauty and utility.
Why use Ahoxy?
Detailed psychology can be dense. We’ve streamlined the questioning to focus on the most impact-driven behaviors. Your result isn’t just a label—it’s a dynamic graph you can save and reflect upon over time.
Which of your five egos is strongest? Start the assessment now!
What is the Egogram Test?
An Egogram is a personality assessment tool derived from Transactional Analysis (TA), a theory originally developed by psychiatrist Eric Berne and further refined into graph form by John M. Dusay.
Unlike static personality tests, an Egogram visualizes the energy distribution across five distinct “ego states” in your mind, providing a clear snapshot of your current psychological balance.
The Five Ego States
The test measures your tendency in the following five categories:
- CP (Critical Parent): Represents standards, morals, and strictness. High CP indicates strong values and discipline.
- NP (Nurturing Parent): Reflects empathy, care, and encouragement for others. High NP relates to kindness and supportiveness.
- A (Adult): The logical, data-processing enthusiast. High A represents rationality and objective decision-making.
- FC (Free Child): The source of creativity, spontaneity, and fun. High FC indicates a vibrant and expressive personality.
- AC (Adapted Child): Represents cooperation and the desire to meet others’ expectations. High AC shows a polite and obliging nature.
Why Should You Take an Egogram?
Your personality is dynamic, not fixed. Understanding your Egogram helps you:
- Improve Relationships: Identify which ego state you rely on most when communicating and balance it for better social harmony.
- Stress Management: Spot overly high states (like AC or CP) that might be causing internal stress or burnout.
- Personal Growth: Gain actionable insights on which “muscles” of your mind you need to strengthen to achieve a more balanced life.
Tips for the Best Results
- Be Honest: There are no “right” or “wrong” answers. Respond based on your current feelings, not who you want to be.
- Track Changes Over Time: Your graph will likely shift as your life circumstances change. Try re-taking the test every few months to see your growth.
- Use as an Understanding Tool: Use the results to understand your communication style rather than labeling yourself or others.
Start your precise Egogram assessment today with Ahoxy and discover the unique map of your mind!