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| Myers-Briggs Personality type...if you know it?
Posted: 3/16/2009 3:12:03 PM |
It's also interesting that at least one test scores me extraverted, since I don't really even see myself that way. I can feel comfortable in a social setting or not. I don't feel I need to be the center of attention in social settings and can take them or leave them. I don't feel a *need* to be sociable really even at a social gathering.
This is not what the extroverted vs. introverted measure means. The terms have specific meanings when used in relation to the MB test. They are not used in their 'common' meaning.
There's an explanation on wiki and here http://www.personalitypathways.com/type_inventory.html | |
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| Myers-Briggs Personality type...if you know it?
Posted: 3/16/2009 3:27:33 PM | After taking several different versions it looks like I'm definitely ISTJ. The explanation from the link further re-enforced that for me. The over-all description of my "type" is nearly spot-on from that particular site. It's interesting that many sites are charging for these tests. I only took *free* versions. I could see how these would be valuable to a potential employer (for example).
Mike | |
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| Myers-Briggs Personality type...if you know it?
Posted: 3/22/2009 6:15:51 PM | INTJ
“Everything Has Room For Improvement”
INTJs have an inner world rich with endless possibilities that, when combined with their Thinking-Judging preferences, gives them a drive toward constant improvement of everything. Indeed, these are the “better idea” people of the typological world. Everything – words, plans, designs, ideas, even people – has room for improvement. In the INTJ’s eyes, even the best can be made better.
INTJs have a natural propensity for organization, and as such they often rise to the top of any system in which they find themselves. They tend to be “big picture” people (iNtuitive) who can see the forest as well as the intricacies of its component parts. (To an INTJ, there’s more to a forest than merely trees.) With their capacity for follow-through (Judging), they have a high completion rate in their many undertakings. People naturally look to them for a job well done, a word aptly spoken, an opportunity seized. And they usually rise to such occasions with aplomb.
INTJs are among the most independent of the sixteen types. Their theme song may be “My Way.” As with other NTs (iNtuitive-Thinkers), this independence often gives them an aura of arrogance that makes in-depth relationships develop slowly. At both work and play they can often seem aloof and sometimes argumentative. For INTJs, such behavior is simply the result of their attempt to stimulate the world around them. They can be stunned, even appear hurt, when others accuse them of being distant and seemingly uncaring, but it is, ironically, the INTJs’ caring that has been the source of provocation. They may even seem surprised at others’ taking offense when their motivation was fostering improvement. Again, as with other NTs, INTJs learn by arguing, part of their continuing quest to understand the universe. The problem is that an INTJ’s “friendly discussion” may be seen by others as hostile, even obnoxious behavior.
Statistically, there are more male INTJs than female. Not surprisingly, the INTJ female’s independence, intellectual aloofness, and argumentative style may result in her feeling somewhat out of step with those attributes more traditionally associated with femininity. For an INTJ female to be true to herself may put her out of step with the mainstream.
As parents, INTJs’ relentless pursuit for self-improvement becomes a model for their children as well. They encourage a child’s independence and self-sufficiency, the sooner the better. What may be seen by others as uncaring or unaffectionate is to INTJs, the ultimate in caring: teaching their children to stand on their own. The situation may be best illustrated by the way in which an INTJ parent teaches a child to swim. An INTJ parent may allow the child to dive into deep water that other parents might consider risky – all the while supervising intently – in the name of learning how to swim. Other types may stick to shallower waters, wanting the child to feel more comfortable in the learning process. To the INTJ, the issue of comfort or fear is irrelevant. What’s important is learning how to swim not comfort level. An old Chinese proverb was probably INTJ-inspired: “Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach him to fish, and he eats for a lifetime.”
The same model drives all INTJ relationships: any relationship that’s good today can be made better tomorrow and both parties must be directed to constant self-improvement: learning, growing, confronting, anything else that leads to mutual self-competency. As lovers, mates, and companions, INTJs must be ever improving. When thwarted in this quest, they can become critical and often depressed over the seeming stagnation.
An INTJ’s home reflects his or her current conceptual pursuits. Theoretical and practical books abound. To a casual visitor, the home may seem neat, but it’s more private corners reflect a series of half-started projects, collections of mementos, and an assortment of potential challenges: a guitar to be mastered, a file to be organized, a household repair to be made. Dreams and visions are INTJ’s form of relaxation. Unfortunately, seemingly ambitious plans may go unfilled if the INTJ falls into the trap of being seduced by the intellectual excitement of the plan without ever getting hands-on accomplishment. Such a dilemma sets them up for self-criticism, which leads, in turn to frustration and depression.
INTJ children crave much of the same independence as their parents. Unless their parents are the same type, this quest may be the root of an ongoing parent-child dispute. While sufficiently neat to pass parental muster, their rooms may be laboratories of endless explorations and experiments. For a parent to invade this territory may be seen as invasion of privacy and result in a struggle for power. Often, in high school, INTJs can be “underachievers’ who score well on formal tests but are unstimulated by the detail of day-to-day classroom learning. Similarly, family events may be exciting if they are stimulating and challenging, but the final decision on whether to participate must lie with the INTJ child, not with his or her parent. A lack of understanding of this dynamic by both parties can cause considerable tension. Clearly, in this context, such otherwise simple decisions as when to go to bed or whether to attend a family function can become major battlegrounds.
For the INTJ, work is the laboratory in which blueprints become reality – and give way for new blueprints. Consequently, INTJ managers strive to stimulate and stretch themselves and subordinates. INTJ subordinates, in turn, strive to stimulate and stretch themselves and their supervisors. Yet they also want to be given a free hand to experiment, and if too tightly controlled, may become frustrated and resentful. They frequently master the language of whatever it is in which they find themselves: whether managers or counselors, they know all the correct words and phrases for the situation at hand.
In short, the workplace is one more “system” that can be organized and improved. As such, all assignments are undertaken with that underlying expectation. When improvements are not forthcoming, the INTJ may be subject to self-criticism. Careers particularly appealing to INTJ include those that provide mental challenge (teaching, especially college and research) and inventiveness in both business and science ( program analysts and architects). They become restless and frustrated in career choices that demand too much detail or a high demand for personal services.
Midlife, as with most other types, finds a moderating of some preferences. Their iNtuitive searching for the abstract begins to lean toward a desire for immediate Sensing fulfillment.. Similarly, they may also “discover” the emotional and subjective sides of their Feeling nonpreference, which may be at once exciting and frightening. Later years could easily find INTJs inspiring themselves with more sociability.
Best guess of famous INTJs include Thomas Edison (who was given to almost daily inventions, upon which he was always improving); Richard Nixon (whose political genius made him a man ahead of his time, but whose grasp for control ultimately undid him); and Katherine Hepburn (whose private nature belies her take-charge, I’ll do it my way style).
INTJs (Introverted, iNtuitive , Thinking, Judging types) are logical, theoretical and very independent, they are responsible, loyal and demanding of themselves. Often reserved and detached, (because we are often too busy observing, analyzing and deconstructing the world around us to be bothered with actually engaging in it. We find our rich inner world and personal impressions far more interesting than what’s actually going on.) they are sometimes self-righteous and may lash out with criticisms. Though they are sensitive to rejection, they will usually retreat rather than show it. INTJs may either choose a partner carefully and rationally or fall hopelessly in love with a partner with whom they have little in common. | |
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| Myers-Briggs Personality type...if you know it?
Posted: 3/22/2009 6:34:01 PM | Here's mine:
Your Type is
ISTJ
Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
33 62 25 78
ISTJ type description by D.Keirsey
ISTJ type description by J. Butt
Qualitative analysis of your type formula
You are:
moderately expressed introvert
distinctively expressed sensing personality
moderately expressed thinking personality
very expressed judging personality
Now, please leave me alone while I determine exactly how sorry I should feel for all you worthless jackasses.  | |
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| Myers-Briggs Personality type...if you know it?
Posted: 3/23/2009 12:06:31 PM | Mine is: INFP
Introvertion/iNtuitive/Feeling/Perceiving
Idealistic, loyal to their values and to people who are important to them. Want an external life that is congruent with their values. Curious, quick to see possibilities, can be catalysts for implementing ideas. Seek to understand people and to help them fulfill their potential. Adaptable, flexible, and accepting unless a value is threatened.
I know my IQ as well, but who cares!
Interesting test, surprisingly accurate, at least for me. Fun to read other peoples as well. | |
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| Myers-Briggs Personality type...if you know it?
Posted: 3/25/2009 9:30:02 AM | I'm an I/E NTJ. My line between introversion and extroversion lies right in the middle. Also, I'm both left and right brained, analytical and creative at the same time. I've taken a barrage of psychological tests and it seems I'm an androgenous woman in that I think like a man but am as feminine as a Siren.
There are less than 1% of the population like me. Not many fish in the sea for someone like me.....lol Oh well! It's all good. | |
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| Myers-Briggs Personality type...if you know it?
Posted: 6/23/2009 7:49:14 PM | I took the test a while back and I was ISFJ, I'm still am and it totally fits into my personality -_- and helped me figured out my long term career goals.
Surprisingly, my #1 job was a religious order who knew? I wanted to become a nun lol, but its not my calling. I'm still open for missionary work if marriage life isn't something God has planned for me though I am still praying/hoping for my suitable partner for life! | |
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| Myers-Briggs Personality type...if you know it?
Posted: 6/23/2009 8:11:25 PM | I've taken the test several times and gotten INFP each time. A brief excerpt:
"This personality type has a high capacity for caring and a high sense of honor derived from internal values. Only about 1% of the general population has this personality type.
Healer Idealists are abstract in thought and speech, cooperative in striving for their ends, and informative and introverted in their interpersonal relations. Healers present a seemingly tranquil, and noticeably pleasant face to the world, and though to all appearances they might seem reserved, and even shy, on the inside they are anything but reserved, having a capacity for caring not always found in other types. They care deeply-indeed, passionately-about a few special persons or a favorite cause, and their fervent aim is to bring peace and integrity to their loved ones and the world.
INFPs generally have the following traits:
* Strong value systems
* Warmly interested in people
* Service-oriented, usually putting the needs of others above their own
* Loyal and devoted to people and causes
* Future-oriented
* Growth-oriented; always want to be growing in a positive direction
* Creative and inspirational
* Flexible and laid-back, unless a ruling principle is violated
* Sensitive and complex
* Dislike dealing with details and routine work
* Original and individualistic - “out of the mainstream”
* Excellent written communication skills
* Prefer to work alone, and may have problems working on teams
* Value deep and authentic relationships
* Want to be seen and appreciated for who they are"
Most of that is true in my case, so I think it's a good fit for my personality. What's interesting is that there is apparently a 20-to-1 female/male ratio among INFPs. I'm part of a tiny minority among a minority of the general population. I feel special | |
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| Myers-Briggs Personality type...if you know it?
Posted: 6/23/2009 8:28:35 PM | Off the chart ENFP... ( and taken the test several times at different times in my life)..
I get my energy from without...from other people and social settings...
I am creative..and not very aware of my physical surroundings..
I make decisions based on how I "feel"...
I don't see things as black and white, but, many shades of gray...and follow how I perceive things to be, not always how they are...
My ex was an INTJ...we drove each other nuts...lol... | |
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| Myers-Briggs Personality type...if you know it?
Posted: 7/31/2009 11:04:06 AM | INTP and from my understanding I am most compatiable for love towards ENTJ.
That said, after reading the article on myers briggs on Wikipedia it apears despite its reputation is not based on good science.
For me personally it seems to work dead on. | |
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| Myers-Briggs Personality type...if you know it?
Posted: 8/2/2009 12:22:18 PM | | an INFP here and message 479 ( I think)has a good description, which is dead on for me. I've had a couple relationships, including my ex husband, that were ESTJ. Obviously complete opposite of me and undersatndable why we were not compatible. | |
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