Online version of the Bittersweet Quiz, presented by Susan Cain in Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole.
Bittersweetness is a disposition described by Susan Cain as a heightened sensitivity to the coexistence of joy and sorrow, beauty and loss, often accompanied by longing, poignancy, and an awareness of life's impermanence.
Developed in collaboration with research scientist Dr. David Yaden, a professor at Johns Hopkins Medicine, and cognitive scientist Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, director of the Center for the Science of Human Potential.
This online version is provided for archival purposes. Please refer to the official website and the author's book.
This test is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute psychological advice of any kind and comes with no guarantee of accuracy or validity. The assessment is free and anonymous.