Moore Typology — Which of the 32 types are you?

One of the 32 types

P Progressive M Masculine S Sensation-seeking C Confident W Wise

The Radical Alpha

Progressive · Masculine · Sensation-seeking · Confident · Wise

The positives

This individual embodies dynamic leadership and progressive vision, combining intellectual openness with decisive action. They are natural change agents who challenge conventional thinking while maintaining the confidence needed to implement their forward-thinking ideas. Their competitive drive and ambition fuel remarkable achievements, while their wisdom and maturity provide the strategic thinking necessary for long-term success. They bring excitement and energy to every endeavor, inspiring others with their bold vision and willingness to take calculated risks. Their spontaneous nature keeps life interesting, and their protective instincts make them reliable champions for causes and people they believe in. These individuals excel at breaking through barriers, whether societal, professional, or personal, using their natural dominance and self-assurance to create meaningful reform. Their combination of progressive values and masculinity allows them to be both visionaries and executors, dreamers and doers.

The negatives

Their aggressive pursuit of change can sometimes alienate more cautious collaborators, and their stoic exterior may prevent deeper emotional connections. The constant need for stimulation and risk can lead to reckless decisions that jeopardize stability and relationships. Their dominant nature, while effective in leadership, can manifest as an inability to compromise or truly listen to opposing viewpoints. Despite being "open-minded" intellectually, they may be inflexible about their progressive agenda, dismissing traditional wisdom too quickly. Their impulsiveness can undermine their mature planning, creating unnecessary chaos in pursuit of excitement.

In relationships

Radical Alphas bring passion and adventure to relationships but may struggle with emotional vulnerability. Partners appreciate their protective nature and ambitious drive but might feel overwhelmed by their need for constant stimulation and change. They work best with equally confident partners who can match their energy while providing emotional grounding they often lack.

Famous people likely this type

David Bowie
Frank Zappa
Frida Kahlo
Jennifer Lawrence
Leonardo da Vinci
Margaret Bourke-White
Mark Twain
Mark Zuckerberg
Muhammad Ali
Richard Branson

How it works

Five dimensions, thirty-two types

Each dimension is measured by seven statements and scored from 1 to 7. A score of 4 or above gives the dimension's first letter, below 4 its second. The five letters together name one of 32 types.

Tradition

P Progressive T Traditional

Attachment to established values and institutions, or an appetite for social change.
Gender style

F Feminine M Masculine

A more traditionally masculine or feminine pattern of interests and self-presentation.
Sensation-seeking

R Restrained S Sensation-seeking

An appetite for risk, novelty, and intensity, or a preference for caution and moderation.
Confidence

H Humble C Confident

Self-assurance and a firm sense of one's own worth, or modesty and self-doubt.
Wisdom

Y Youthful W Wise

Settled, reflective, generous habits, or youthful energy and spontaneity.

The 32 types