SORT stands for Scientific Ordering of Risk Tolerance. The test is scientific because it was built and has been revised over time using specific identifying traits of the four coping strength sets while being tested for validity and reliability.
“Ordering of risk tolerance” refers to the fact that each of the four coping strength sets requires (orders) a specific kind of risk tolerance to accomplish its goal.
| Coping Strength Preference | Kind of Risk Tolerance It Orders |
| Achiever | High |
| Developer | Medium |
| Controller | Low |
| Facilitator | Balanced/What Risk Others Select |
The SORT TestSM Chart: WHAT EACH COPING STRENGTH SET PREFERS AND WHY chart shows each coping strength set stated in business and/or investment terms.
Here is what someone with each coping strength set is likely to say:
| Coping Strength Preference | |
| I like being an Achiever | “I realize I have to take higher risks to get higher returns and I’ll do that. When I do, I want 100% of the credit – along with the money.” |
| I am a Developer | “I do want the best. I am willing to take a medium amount of risk to get quality.” |
| I am comfortable being a Controller | I’m going to play this safe. It’s low risk that works for me. That’s where I am comfortable.” |
| I like being a Facilitator | I look for balance between the other three coping strength sets. I am happy when others are happy. |
Learn More About the SORT Test
The SORT Test. http://web.archive.org/web/20041009120917/http://www.sorttest.com/storefront.asp?pgid=12. (n.d.). http://web.archive.org/web/20041009120917/http://www.sorttest.com/storefront.asp?pgid=12