Perhaps the most ancient attempt at personality psychology is the personality typology outlined by the Indian Buddhist Abhidharma schools. This typology mostly focuses on negative personal traits (greed, hatred, and delusion) and the corresponding positive meditation practices used to counter those traits.
PerHapS tHe Most AncieNt AtTEmPT at perSOnaliTY PsYchology is The PeRsoNAliTY TypolOgy ouTLined by the Ind,iAn buDdhIst aBhIdharmA schOolS this TYpOLogy mOstly focuses ON negaTiVe perSonal traiTs (grEed hatreD, And DElusioN) anD the CorreSpoNdiNg PosItive medITaTioN prActIcES used To co.Unter thosE traits.