SBTI Methodology and Result Guide

SBTI is a free entertainment-based personality test for reflecting on current lifestyle patterns and everyday behavior. This page explains how results are organized and how they should be interpreted.

1. What SBTI Looks At

SBTI uses five models: self, emotion, attitude, action, and sociality. Each model contains three dimensions, creating a 15-dimension behavior profile. Results are not a clinical diagnosis; they are a lightweight reference for understanding recent choices and reactions.

2. Questions and Result Logic

The test contains 31 everyday situation questions. The 30 scored questions assign two items to each dimension; a total of 2–3 becomes L, 4 becomes M, and 5–6 becomes H. The resulting 15-dimension H/M/L pattern is compared with 25 regular type patterns, while a match rate below 60% returns the HHHH fallback. Results can change depending on stress, relationships, work, and current context.

3. How to Read Your Result

Start with the 15-dimension chart rather than the type name. H means a frequently expressed tendency, M means a flexible middle range, and L points to an area that may require more energy or feel less natural. Then compare the type description, strengths, cautions, and relationship notes with your real life.

4. Limits of an Entertainment Test

SBTI does not replace medical, counseling, hiring, or educational assessment. If you need support for mental health, relationships, or major life decisions, please use qualified professional help. SBTI should be used as a light conversation tool, not a label.

5. Privacy and Anonymous Stats

SBTI does not require direct identifiers such as name, email, or phone number to take the test. Result statistics are used only in aggregated forms such as type counts. See the privacy policy for more detail.

The 15 Behavioral Dimensions

These dimensions are behavioral topics created to explain SBTI results, not validated diagnostic scales. H, M, and L describe answer direction rather than a good or bad score.

🪞 Selbstmodell

Wie du dich selbst wahrnimmst

  • Selbstwertgefühl (S1) — Niveau der Selbstachtung und des Selbstvertrauens
  • Selbstklarheit (S2) — Wie gut du dein wahres Ich kennst
  • Kernwerte (S3) — Was du im Leben wertschätzt

❤️ Emotionsmodell

Wie du mit Emotionen umgehst

  • Bindungssicherheit (E1) — Sicherheitsgefühl und Vertrauen in Beziehungen
  • Emotionales Engagement (E2) — Wie tief du dich emotional einlässt
  • Grenzen und Abhängigkeit (E3) — Balance zwischen Grenzziehung und Abhängigkeit

🌍 Attitüdenmodell

Wie du die Welt siehst

  • Weltbild (A1) — Ob du die Welt positiv oder skeptisch siehst
  • Regelflexibilität (A2) — Ob du Regeln folgst oder Freiheit suchst
  • Lebenssinn (A3) — Wie sehr du Sinn im Leben empfindest

Aktionsmodell

Was dich antreibt

  • Motivationsrichtung (Ac1) — Externe Belohnung vs. innere Motivation
  • Entscheidungsfindung (Ac2) — Stil der Entscheidungsfindung
  • Ausführungsmodus (Ac3) — Planerisch oder improvisiert

🤝 Sozialmodell

Wie du zu anderen stehst

  • Soziale Initiative (So1) — Ob du eher derjenige bist, der zuerst auf andere zugeht
  • Zwischenmenschliche Wachsamkeit (So2) — Angemessener Abstand zwischen Menschen
  • Ausdrucksehrlichkeit (So3) — Wie sehr du dein wahres Gesicht zeigst

Last reviewed: August 3, 2026