How long does this quiz take?

Most people complete this quiz in about 3-5 minutes.

Are my responses private?

Yes, all answers are anonymized and confidential.

Can I take this test more than once?

Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your results may have changed.

Will this quiz tell me how creative I am?

It offers insight into curiosity, imagination, and openness, which are key components of creativity.

Can my results change over time?

Yes, openness can shift with life experiences, learning, and personal growth.

Explore how open you are to new ideas, creativity, and unconventional ways of thinking.

Openness To Experience Scale

A psychology-inspired quiz that reveals how deeply curiosity and imagination shape your personality.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Reviewed by Jourdan Travers, LCSW

Some people are naturally drawn to new ideas, unfamiliar perspectives, and creative pursuits. This Creative Curiosity Personality Test explores how strongly those tendencies show up in your everyday thinking and behavior.

High levels of openness are linked to imagination, intellectual exploration, and aesthetic sensitivity, while lower levels often reflect a preference for structure, tradition, and predictability. Neither is better—each plays a role in how we adapt to the world.

Your results may also connect to related traits such as sensation seeking and morbid curiosity, offering a fuller picture of how you approach novelty and complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this quiz take?: Most people complete this quiz in about 3-5 minutes.
Are my responses private?: Yes, all Openness To Experience Scale answers are anonymized and confidential.
Can I take this test more than once?: Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your Openness To Experience Scale results may have changed.
Will this quiz tell me how creative I am?: It offers insight into curiosity, imagination, and openness, which are key components of creativity.
Can my results change over time?: Yes, openness can shift with life experiences, learning, and personal growth.

Creative Curiosity Personality Test: Take The Quiz

Step 1: Rate Your Creative Curiosity

For each statement, indicate how much you agree on a scale of 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). For best results, answer honestly and trust your first instinct.

1. I prefer variety over predictability in my daily life.

2. I seek out new cultural experiences.

3. I’m drawn to creative problem-solving.

4. I enjoy learning purely for enjoyment.

5. I’m fascinated by new ideas even if they’re impractical.

6. I enjoy questioning assumptions.

7. I feel inspired by novel perspectives.

8. I feel mentally stimulated by novelty.

9. I enjoy intellectual freedom.

10. I enjoy exploring meaning and symbolism.

11. I feel most engaged when learning something new.

Step 2: Enter Your Demographics

Provide your age, gender, region, and first name for a detailed report comparing your results to others.

What is your age?

What is your gender?

What region of the world do you live in?

What is your first name?

Step 3: Submit Your Openness To Experience Scale Answers

After completing all questions, click below to send your responses to Mark Travers, Ph.D. All answers are anonymized and confidential.

References

McCrae, R. R., & John, O. P. (1992). An introduction to the five-factor model and its applications. Journal of Personality, 60(2), 175–215.

Disclaimer

This scale is designed for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.