Personality test

[God Emperor]

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

The above link is a personality test based on the works of Carl Jung. I have tried this personality 'test' many times over and I must say it is the most precise and accurate test I have ever seen.. It has also improved my understanding of other people. anyway I am not certain how to make the best sale for this test, but I would recomend trying it.

whenever you have taken the test, I would advice looking around on the page, exploring what exactly it is your result means.

anyway have fun with it:) it's worth the while

[Hooahguy]

Interesting test. I got

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You are: ISFJ
moderately expressed introvert
moderately expressed sensing personality
moderately expressed feeling personality
very expressed judging personality

[God Emperor]

yes that is one part of it. once you have taken the test it is possible to read description of your result. but there is also one other thing to it.. as your are an ISTJ , you also scored some numbers for each letter. say you scored 60/70/80/5 , means that you are borderlining to an ISTP , so it would be of interest for you to read the ISTP description as well

[Secura]

I have completed one of these before, several years ago, but it was nice to do it again nonetheless. My results came up as ENFJ, often called 'The Teacher', which comprises two percent of the world's population, apparantly.

As ENFJ, I am:
- moderately expressed extravert 33%
- moderately expressed intuitive personality 50%
- moderately expressed feeling personality 50%
- very expressed judging personality 78%

Careers I would be suited to are; counseling, psychology, social work, teaching, physician/medical practitioner, computer programming, management, fashion merchandising, politics.

Famous people who share my result include Leon Trotsky, Pope John Paul II and Oprah Winfrey.

[Togakure]

Good ol' Keirsey/Meyer's-Briggs kind of stuff. Took these a lot prior to about ten years ago.

Currently INFJ, 22 52 52 56. In the past F would lean towards T; J would lean towards P. So I look at INTJ, INFP, and INTP. Usually I rate INFJ or INFP though.

INFJ: "Idealist - portrait of a counselor", Literature/write, humanities, web design, philosophy, archaeology, religious education (gah!), psychology, counseling.

Profile: INFJ
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Beneath the quiet exterior, INFJs hold deep convictions about the weightier matters of life. Those who are activists -- INFJs gravitate toward such a role -- are there for the cause, not for personal glory or political power.

INFJs are champions of the oppressed and downtrodden. They often are found in the wake of an emergency, rescuing those who are in acute distress. INFJs may fantasize about getting revenge on those who victimize the defenseless. The concept of 'poetic justice' is appealing to the INFJ.

"There's something rotten in Denmark." Accurately suspicious about others' motives, INFJs are not easily led. These are the people that you can rarely fool any of the time. Though affable and sympathetic to most, INFJs are selective about their friends. Such a friendship is a symbiotic bond that transcends mere words.

INFJs have a knack for fluency in language and facility in communication. In addition, nonverbal sensitivity enables the INFJ to know and be known by others intimately.

Writing, counseling, public service and even politics are areas where INFJs frequently find their niche."

I have found these most useful with NLP at work. When a team takes this kind of thing and everyone shares their rating, it can sometimes help in understanding where someone is coming from, and how best to interact with them to get favorable results. But it's all pretty nebulous.

[God Emperor]

ah yes.. that result does not surprise me one bit secura :) with a quick glance at the teacher description the following just hit me as spot on : Teachers are extraordinarily tolerant of others, are easy to get along with, and are usually popular wherever they are.
and : In whatever field they choose, Teachers consider people their highest priority, and they instinctively communicate personal concern and a willingness to become involved. Warmly outgoing, and perhaps the most expressive of all the types, Teachers are remarkably good with language, especially when communicating in speech


I am, as my signature suggests, an INTP , which also hits a minor percentage of the population (1-2 %) (not that it's super important)

[Motep]

ENFP
# moderately expressed extravert
# distinctively expressed intuitive personality
# distinctively expressed feeling personality
# slightly expressed perceiving personality
44 for extraverted
75 for intuitive
75 for feeling
22 for perceiving

[Secura]

INFJ: "Idealist - portrait of a counselor", Literature/write, humanities, web design, philosophy, archaeology, religious education (gah!), psychology, counseling.

I think that I might drift every so slightly towards this one too; I'm an avid reader and creative writer, maintain an interest in archaeology that stems back to my childhood and I'm an avid student of the artistic and historical branches of humanities... but some of the careers in my own reading are correlate strongly with interests too, such as business management and teaching (the profession I hope to go into at some point).

ah yes.. that result does not surprise me one bit secura :) with a quick glance at the teacher description the following just hit me as spot on : Teachers are extraordinarily tolerant of others, are easy to get along with, and are usually popular wherever they are.
and : In whatever field they choose, Teachers consider people their highest priority, and they instinctively communicate personal concern and a willingness to become involved. Warmly outgoing, and perhaps the most expressive of all the types, Teachers are remarkably good with language, especially when communicating in speech

And that strikes you as being very me?

Well, it's actually not far off; I think the only part that I have trouble with is "popular wherever they are", since I look at myself currently and don't think "yeah, I'm popular".

I don't really have many friends at the moment (unemployed, no longer living in my university city), but I can make friends very easily and did have alot of friends while working/studying... I still keep in touch with them, but for me it's not quite the same because a simple text message or phone call won't suffice; I'd rather be there with them sharing the moments, really.

I guess that it just depends on one's interpretation of popularity.

I am, as my signature suggests, an INTP , which also hits a minor percentage of the population (1-2 %) (not that it's super important)

You're a 'Mastermind', makes for a very interesting read. :3

[pevergreen]

ISTP, as always.

The description from that link for mine is woefully inaccurate though.

[Hooahguy]

Just finished reading the description for mine and wow that was pretty accurate.

ISFJs are often unappreciated, at work, home, and play. Ironically, because they prove over and over that they can be relied on for their loyalty and unstinting, high-quality work, those around them often take them for granted--even take advantage of them. Admittedly, the problem is sometimes aggravated by the ISFJs themselves; for instance, they are notoriously bad at delegating ("If you want it done right, do it yourself"). And although they're hurt by being treated like doormats, they are often unwilling to toot their own horns about their accomplishments because they feel that although they deserve more credit than they're getting, it's somehow wrong to want any sort of reward for doing work.

Pretty much describes me.

Though IDK if thats a good thing...

[Yoyoma1910]

I got INTJ... which makes me a mastermind?

[PershsNhpios]

Yoyoma, I am also an INTJ.

You shall rule the west, and I the east.

[Veho Nex]

Your Type is INFP
Introverted Intuitive Feeling Perceiving

22 62 12 22


You are:
slightly expressed introvert
distinctively expressed intuitive personality
slightly expressed feeling personality
slightly expressed perceiving personality

Healers present a calm and serene face to the world, and can seem shy, even distant around others. But inside they're anything but serene, having a capacity for personal caring rarely found in the other types. Healers care deeply about the inner life of a few special persons, or about a favorite cause in the world at large. And their great passion is to heal the conflicts that trouble individuals, or that divide groups, and thus to bring wholeness, or health, to themselves, their loved ones, and their community.

Archaeology, Counseling, Humanities, Literature/Writer, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Education, Web Design

[PershsNhpios]

I will employ you as head Archaeologist in my Natural Scientifically Engineered Law Firm.

[Yoyoma1910]

Yoyoma, I am also an INTJ.

You shall rule the west, and I the east.

As long as I get to be a guy behind a curtain, pulling some strings.

[a completely inoffensive name]

INTJ.

[Sasaki Kojiro]

I don't understand how you are supposed to learn anything from a test where you just say things about yourself that you already know...or think you know.

I don't see how anyone can enter "I like having a large circle of acquaintances" and "You spend your leisure time actively socializing
with a group of people, attending parties, shopping, etc." and "You rapidly get involved in social life
at a new workplace" and feel at all enlightened when told that they are on the extroverted end of the scale.

And for the ones you don't know already, they are just to vague:

"You trust reason rather than feelings"

YES/NO !?!?!? How on earth are you supposed to give a legitimate yes or no answer to that? Feelings ARE reasons, and reason would tell you so.

[PershsNhpios]

You must be an idealist.

[pevergreen]

Nah, Sasaki is just a AMVI

Always mafia, vote ichigo.

[Togakure]

I don't understand how you are supposed to learn anything from a test where you just say things about yourself that you already know...or think you know.

I don't see how anyone can enter "I like having a large circle of acquaintances" and "You spend your leisure time actively socializing
with a group of people, attending parties, shopping, etc." and "You rapidly get involved in social life
at a new workplace" and feel at all enlightened when told that they are on the extroverted end of the scale.

And for the ones you don't know already, they are just to vague:

"You trust reason rather than feelings"

YES/NO !?!?!? How on earth are you supposed to give a legitimate yes or no answer to that? Feelings ARE reasons, and reason would tell you so.

Reason as in active, logical Thinking, vs. Feelings as more intuitive, "gut" thinking.

The value of the results of things like this is two-fold: it can help to understand ourselves better if we are open to it, and it can help to understand others better if we are aware of their personality type. But knowing what ourselves are and what other are in this context is only the beginning. It's what you do with it, and how, that can add value.

On a fairly large project some time ago, my whole team took a much more detailed test that used the same classification system (it was a Kiersey test iirc). My role was technical project leader, and I had responsibility for both IT staff and business staff for whom the system was being developed. I noted the results of all the team members as they were discussed in class (it was an extended training class in which the test and subsequent discussion were only a part). Later, when I had to approach a team member about something and needed something important from them (and anticipated difficulty), I reviewed their personality type as described by the results of the test. It was helpful in adjusting my approach in how I presented the need, how I responded to their concerns, and how to compromise with them on how to get what needed to be done, done. If there was failure, I don't think it was because the test and method is bogus, it was because I failed to make effective use of the results.

Sasaki Kojiro-san, I would say: think less when considering the questions, answer with your gut. but my guess is, you would be classified "T," and that very suggestion is not natural to you, as "T"'s tend to reason out, think about, logically consider, rather than go with how they "feel" about it. This is not a problem per se, it just makes understanding the point and value of exercises like these more difficult for some than others.

But I am probably the wrong messenger in this. With respect.

[God Emperor]

No secura INTP is the architect, however with 22 it would be a minor borderline to the INTJ (mastermind) :)

@ Sasaki , imo there is a clear difference between rational and irrational thinking (You trust reason rather than feelings") - It is as Togakure says, that trusting in feelings would mean you are inclined to go with your gut feeling (or simply what your current mood tells you) , where the rational mind would need a logical set of reasons, to believe that situation-x is right/wrong

[Ronin]

Your Type is
ISTJ
Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
78 1 69 28

You are:

* very expressed introvert
* slightly expressed sensing personality
* distinctively expressed thinking personality
* moderately expressed judging personality

Careers suited:
Computer Programming
Technology Education
Engineering
Mechanics/Automotive Repair

Similar famous people:
Lance Armstrong, Warren Buffet, Donald Rumsfeld, Greta Garbo

[Vladimir]

Oh dear. This is who I am:

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Your Type is
INTJ
Introverted 56

Intuitive 75

Thinking 38

Judging 67

[Subotan]

Your Type is
INFJ
Introverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
Strength of the preferences % 11 75 12 1

• slightly expressed introvert
• distinctively expressed intuitive personality
• slightly expressed feeling personality
• slightly expressed judging personality

Counselors have an exceptionally strong desire to contribute to the welfare of others, and find great personal fulfillment interacting with people, nurturing their personal development, guiding them to realize their human potential. Although they are happy working at jobs (such as writing) that require solitude and close attention, Counselors do quite well with individuals or groups of people, provided that the personal interactions are not superficial, and that they find some quiet, private time every now and then to recharge their batteries. Counselors are both kind and positive in their handling of others; they are great listeners and seem naturally interested in helping people with their personal problems. Not usually visible leaders, Counselors prefer to work intensely with those close to them, especially on a one-to-one basis, quietly exerting their influence behind the scenes.

Counselors are scarce, little more than three percent of the population, and can be hard to get to know, since they tend not to share their innermost thoughts or their powerful emotional reactions except with their loved ones. They are highly private people, with an unusually rich, complicated inner life. Friends or colleagues who have known them for years may find sides emerging which come as a surprise. Not that Counselors are flighty or scattered; they value their integrity a great deal, but they have mysterious, intricately woven personalities which sometimes puzzle even them.


Counselors tend to work effectively in organizations. They value staff harmony and make every effort to help an organization run smoothly and pleasantly. They understand and use human systems creatively, and are good at consulting and cooperating with others. As employees or employers, Counselors are concerned with people's feelings and are able to act as a barometer of the feelings within the organization.
Blessed with vivid imaginations, Counselors are often seen as the most poetical of all the types, and in fact they use a lot of poetic imagery in their everyday language. Their great talent for language-both written and spoken-is usually directed toward communicating with people in a personalized way. Counselors are highly intuitive and can recognize another's emotions or intentions - good or evil - even before that person is aware of them. Counselors themselves can seldom tell how they came to read others' feelings so keenly. This extreme sensitivity to others could very well be the basis of the Counselor's remarkable ability to experience a whole array of psychic phenomena. [WTH no]

Bold bits are sentences more or less that I agree with.

Immanual Kant

oh crap

[Rhyfelwyr]

I'm an individual, you don't know me, you can't stick a label on me! etc etc

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INTJ
62/12/1/56 respectively

distinctively expressed introvert
slightly expressed intuitive personality
slightly expressed thinking personality
moderately expressed judging personality

[Fisherking]

Hum. I find out I am a Champion. What the heck does that mean?

EIFP

Like the other Idealists, Champions are rather rare, say three or four percent of the population, but even more than the others they consider intense emotional experiences as being vital to a full life. Champions have a wide range and variety of emotions, and a great passion for novelty. They see life as an exciting drama, pregnant with possibilities for both good and evil, and they want to experience all the meaningful events and fascinating people in the world. The most outgoing of the Idealists, Champions often can't wait to tell others of their extraordinary experiences. Champions can be tireless in talking with others, like fountains that bubble and splash, spilling over their own words to get it all out. And usually this is not simple storytelling; Champions often speak (or write) in the hope of revealing some truth about human experience, or of motivating others with their powerful convictions. Their strong drive to speak out on issues and events, along with their boundless enthusiasm and natural talent with language, makes them the most vivacious and inspiring of all the types.

Sorry guys, but I guess someone has to do the job...

[Sasaki Kojiro]

@ Sasaki , imo there is a clear difference between rational and irrational thinking (You trust reason rather than feelings") - It is as Togakure says, that trusting in feelings would mean you are inclined to go with your gut feeling (or simply what your current mood tells you) , where the rational mind would need a logical set of reasons, to believe that situation-x is right/wrong

There is a clear difference between rational and irrational thinking, but not between reason and feeling. When you come up with reasons you evaluate them based on how you feel about them. People who have the emotional part of their brain disconnected from their reasoning process are incredibly irrational. For example, they are asked which day next week would be best for their next appointment and they spend 30 minutes listing all the possible reasons that come into their mind.

The question is obviously garbage. It's like asking "When talking to someone, do you trust their facial expression/body language, or the literal meaning of what they say". Obviously you use both all the time and trying to divide them is silly. It might as well just ask "would you rather see yourself as a logical person or someone in touch with your emotions".

Same thing here:

"Your actions are frequently influenced by emotions"

The answer is YES. DUH.

Reason as in active, logical Thinking, vs. Feelings as more intuitive, "gut" thinking.

The value of the results of things like this is two-fold: it can help to understand ourselves better if we are open to it, and it can help to understand others better if we are aware of their personality type. But knowing what ourselves are and what other are in this context is only the beginning. It's what you do with it, and how, that can add value.

On a fairly large project some time ago, my whole team took a much more detailed test that used the same classification system (it was a Kiersey test iirc). My role was technical project leader, and I had responsibility for both IT staff and business staff for whom the system was being developed. I noted the results of all the team members as they were discussed in class (it was an extended training class in which the test and subsequent discussion were only a part). Later, when I had to approach a team member about something and needed something important from them (and anticipated difficulty), I reviewed their personality type as described by the results of the test. It was helpful in adjusting my approach in how I presented the need, how I responded to their concerns, and how to compromise with them on how to get what needed to be done, done. If there was failure, I don't think it was because the test and method is bogus, it was because I failed to make effective use of the results.

No doubt it can tell you something about someone else. But it doesn't reveal your personality.

Just look at the two questions I picked out. Or just the one, "Your actions are frequently influenced by emotions". People who want to think of themselves as logical will say no, and then the test result will tell them what they want to hear about themselves. And vice versa. EVERYONE'S actions are frequently influenced by emotions.

Sasaki Kojiro-san, I would say: think less when considering the questions, answer with your gut. but my guess is, you would be classified "T," and that very suggestion is not natural to you, as "T"'s tend to reason out, think about, logically consider, rather than go with how they "feel" about it. This is not a problem per se, it just makes understanding the point and value of exercises like these more difficult for some than others.

I had a very strung gut suspicion that the questionnaire was bogus. The reasoning came after.

The test linked certainly is. I took the actual one once and don't remember it being much better.

[Vladimir]

Same thing here:

"Your actions are frequently influenced by emotions"

The answer is YES. DUH.

I'm going pick this particular nit here. These questions are subjective. What if the answer is testing how you perceive your actions? Don't get too wound up over it and just take the damn test.

[Fisherking]

I don't understand how you are supposed to learn anything from a test where you just say things about yourself that you already know...

And for the ones you don't know already, they are just to vague:

"You trust reason rather than feelings"

YES/NO !?!?!? How on earth are you supposed to give a legitimate yes or no answer to that? Feelings ARE reasons, and reason would tell you so.

Indeed! It is difficult to answer some of those questions.

You may do some of them more than at other times and select YES or you seldom do those things and select NO.

there is no sometimes or never or hardly ever answer. Life is not so black and white.

[Rhyfelwyr]

Sasaki strikes again!

I also thought some of the questions were strange. But you can tell what they are getting at, so just go with the flow. I don't think the questions were designed to be 100% logically flawless, it is more about prompting an answer out of us to see what that reveals about how we think.

The value of the test isn't in the questions themselves, its how we see them and react to them.