Am I an Alpha Male?

Take this quiz to see where you fit into the hierarchy!

Are you the leader of the pack? A follower? Somewhere in between?

We’re here to find out. Answer these 12 personal questions, and we’ll analyze your personality and tell you where you fall within the male hierarchy and what that means.

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Questions Overview

1. Do you find it easy for you to make friends?
  1. It's fairly difficult. People often seem intimidated by me.
  2. It's pretty easy. I tend to connect with people on a deeper level.
  3. It's super easy! I'm very outgoing and social. I'll talk to anyone.
  4. It's very difficult, but I'm not usually interested in making friends.
2. What's your response when someone disrespects you?
  1. I make sure they know what I will and won't put up with.
  2. I do my best to forgive and forget.
  3. I play it off and make a joke out of it.
  4. I get back at them by working harder and becoming more successful.
3. Which quality do you like most about yourself?
  1. I'm a leader and well respected.
  2. I'm observant and sensitive.
  3. I'm good-humored and easygoing.
  4. I'm independent and free.
4. Which quality do you least like about yourself?
  1. I like things to go my way, and I'm not super flexible.
  2. I sometimes lack courage.
  3. It's sometimes hard for me to get serious.
  4. I spend so much time alone that I sometimes neglect my loved ones.
5. What do you do when you're under a lot of stress?
  1. Lock in and focus. I know I'm good under pressure.
  2. Take a step back to think and relax.
  3. Approach things with positivity and a smile. Things work out!
  4. Bail on the situation and look for something easier.
6. What motivates you to achieve?
  1. My ambition and goals
  2. Selflessness
  3. Happiness
  4. My sense of duty
7. What role do you take in group projects?
  1. I'm the leader who organizes the group and makes sure things get done.
  2. I come up with new ideas and directions for the group.
  3. I keep the mood upbeat and keep everyone motivated.
  4. I keep my head down and do my own work. I don't like to work with others.
8. How do you feel about rules?
  1. I like rules, but only when I'm setting them.
  2. I like them when they're for the greater good.
  3. It depends. Some rules are good, some are worth breaking.
  4. I hate rules.
9. Do you think you're more of a giver, or a taker?
  1. I'm more of a taker, but I still give plenty.
  2. I'm a giver, and it makes me happy.
  3. I'm more of a giver, but I take my fair share, too.
  4. I'm a taker, and I'm not ashamed of it.
10. Do you think people tend to listen to you when you speak?
  1. Yes. I know how to command a room easily.
  2. Rarely. I'm more of a listener.
  3. Usually. People tend to like me, but I'm not a big talker.
  4. Not really, but I don't care. I'm more about action than talk.
11. Do you enjoy competition?
  1. Yes. I'll never pass up a chance to prove myself.
  2. Not really. I'd rather collaborate or do things together.
  3. Usually, but I'm only in it to have fun.
  4. No. I don't see the point in competing.
12. Choose your motto:
  1. Go big or go home.
  2. Be yourself.
  3. Life is beautiful.
  4. March to the beat of your own drum.

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Some people think that alphas are dominant or bullies, but you know that that's not true. As a real alpha, you work with people, not against them. You pull others up to your level rather than pushing them down. You know that in order to be a great leader, you have to do what's best for your pack. You prize honesty, loyalty, respect, and kindness for all above everything. You sound pretty cool!

  • Your alpha personality traits:<\/b> Social, courageous, driven<\/li>
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    • Your alpha personality traits:<\/b> Approachable, sympathetic, selfless, genuine<\/li>
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Alpha to Omega: All About Male Hierarchies

In the 1930s, animal behaviorist Rudolph Schenkel studied groups of wolves, hoping to learn something about their behavior and social organization. What he found was that one male wolf tended to rise above the rest, and used behaviors like aggression and dominance to gather the most resources, cementing his role as a leader.

From there, pop scientists took Schenkel’s research and applied it to human males, creating a system of social order that includes alpha males, betas, gammas, sigmas, and other rankings. In theory, every human male fits into one of these rankings, which determines their general disposition and day-to-day behaviors.

There are 2 caveats here. First, is that Schenkel’s research only focused on wolves in captivity. Further research of wild wolf packs in the 60s, primarily by David Mech and other behaviorists, found that wolves are naturally more collaborative and cooperative than Schenkel’s research concluded, and that any “top dogs” usually got there just by mating and having pups, which eventually became their pack—and children usually respect their elders, even in the wild.

Second, wolves aren’t humans, so it doesn’t really make a whole lot of sense to apply research about wolves to humans. We’re much more complex, and have an entirely different way of living!

Still, you might say that the Alpha Male Model of human social hierarchy can still be useful in understanding yourself. Thinking about your own personality in these terms can help you get a better picture on your strengths and weaknesses, so long as it doesn’t start influencing how you treat other people. As with any social organizing system, humans are too weird and unpredictable and complex to fit into a neat box.

With all that said, let’s look at the primary roles in the Alpha Male Model of social hierarchy:

  • Alpha males are natural leaders. They’re outgoing, confident, and know how to get things done. They’ll go to great lengths to achieve their goals, and rarely back down from a fight.
  • Beta males are caring, kind, and realistic. They can naturally sympathize with others and see new perspectives, and know that when one person succeeds, everyone succeeds.
  • Gamma males keep the group together as a social unit with their fun, creative, and adventurous personalities. They’re the life of the party, and are eager to help other people unwind.
  • Sigma males are the mavericks of the group. They’re not motivated by power or money, but instead aim to achieve their own personal goals while teaching others how to do things.

And a few extra roles that expand the model:

  • Delta males are the organized and responsible type. They know how to keep the world turning, and are competent and motivated in many areas of life.
  • Zeta males are creative nonconformists. They push society forward by breaking boundaries and doing things other people might find strange or irrational.
  • Omega males are introverts who aren’t motivated by validation. They do things for the love of the field, and are most comfortable when they’re independent or working alone.

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