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Does choice overload you? It depends on your personality – take the test

Written by Frank Mathmann, Lecturer (Assistant Professor), Queensland University of Technology

Some personality types find more choices overwhelming. But if you're someone with a strong "assessment orientation", more options won't phase you.www.shutterstock.com

When you wander down most supermarket aisles are you befuddled by too much choice? Do you feel overwhelmed when comparing new phone deals, insurance offers, energy provider plans?

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