Personality Tests

[TurquoiseSunset]

Have any of you ever taken a personality test (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personality_tests)...be it on the internet or formally? I've always been interested in that kind of thing, though I don't take them too seriously...we are all different anyway, especially concerning our life experiences. Recently I had to take another one, at work, but what was cool was that there was a bunch of other people who had to do it too (it's all for this course we are on) and afterwards we al had to share and discuss our types and how closely they actually resemble our personalities. So I thought it would be interesting to hear about Litnetters as well.

The test we took was the MBTI (you can google it for unofficial tests), but something similar is Keirsey (http://www.keirsey.com/).

My results: INTJ, or in Keirsey terms a Mastermind *ahem* :goof: ...it doesn't really mean I'm super smart though *sigh* :D

[SleepyWitch]

I've taken personality tests a couple of times with varying results. Most of the time I get "rational mastermind" but one time I got intuitive introvert whatsname. So I think they say more about what you want to be like (at a particular moment) than what you actually are like. Sounds like an interesting exercise to discuss your results with your colleagues. Did they agree with your results?

[TurquoiseSunset]

Actually, it's more a test that reveals your preferences and puts them into context. The idea is to be as honest as possible otherwise the results will be skewed. It's really for yourself, so I don't really get why people lie. Plus, there's no right or wrong personality type...

They did agree with my results, especially the one's I'm friends with. I also agreed with most of theirs, but it was cool to learn more about the one's I don't closely work with.

[SleepyWitch]

I didn't say that people lie. I meant that for example I value rationality, reserve etc. so I might pick the options that relate to that, but that doesn't mean that I'm always rational in real life.

just took the Myers-Briggs test and got this:



Your Type is

INTJ
Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
56 38 38 78

You are:

* moderately expressed introvert
* moderately expressed intuitive personality
* moderately expressed thinking personality
* very expressed judging personality



edit: this means "Rational Mastermind" actually

PS: could you add a poll with the different types? I wouldn't be surprised if there were a lot of Rational Masterminds on here, because lots of people will say they prefer to stay at home and read a book or they like to analyze things.

[TurquoiseSunset]

I didn't say that people lie. I meant that for example I value rationality, reserve etc. so I might pick the options that relate to that, but that doesn't mean that I'm always rational in real life.

Do you mean 'value' as in 'value in others'? When you answer you should answer according to what you are mostly likley to behave like in the situation described.


just took the Myers-Briggs test and got this:




edit: this means "Rational Mastermind" actually

PS: could you add a poll with the different types? I wouldn't be surprised if there were a lot of Rational Masterminds on here, because lots of people will say they prefer to stay at home and read a book or they like to analyze things.

Cool! Thanks for doing it! I'll try and add the poll now...

[SleepyWitch]

I took the test again on a different website and got a different result. I think it depends on who the questions and answers are phrased.

[TurquoiseSunset]

I took the test again on a different website and got a different result. I think it depends on who the questions and answers are phrased.

Yeah, hehe, it's not an exact science...but look at the ones you did get and wiki them. See which one fits best. Like I said before, we should'nt really take it that seriously. It's just something interesting to share I guess.

Orrrrr, maybe you have more than one personality :p ;)

[kiki1982]

My type is INTJ as well, but look here (http://typelogic.com/intj.html) for a description.

So... I had a look. Frighteningly accurate actually. Ironically I always say (I have done lately anyway): 'One needs to know what one knows, but also what one does not know, because otherwise one becomes obnoxious to people.' Let that be what it said in that profile :rolleyes:.

[TurquoiseSunset]

My type is INTJ as well, but look here (http://typelogic.com/intj.html) for a description

Hey, I forgot about that one...it's better than Wikipedia...
Thanks Kiki!

[LitNetIsGreat]

I'm an idealist according the link first posted, the keirsey one, but I'm not paying extra to find out which branch of an idealist I am, no way.



Idealists, as a temperament, are passionately concerned with personal growth and development. Idealists strive to discover who they are and how they can become their best possible self -- always this quest for self-knowledge and self-improvement drives their imagination. And they want to help others make the journey. Idealists are naturally drawn to working with people, and whether in education or counseling, in social services or personnel work, in journalism or the ministry, they are gifted at helping others find their way in life, often inspiring them to grow as individuals and to fulfill their potentials.

Pretty accurate actually.

[TurquoiseSunset]

I'm an idealist according the link first posted, the keirsey one, but I'm not paying extra to find out which branch of an idealist I am, no way.



Pretty accurate actually.

If you do some of the MBTI type questionnaires you'll get a type like INTJ for example...then you can cross ref that with the type of Idealist you are. If you are interested...

Thanks for taking part hey!

[dafydd manton]

Frankly, I'm not sure I want to know what some test says my personality is like, never mind that if I were in a good mood I'd put one answer, but if in a bad mood would probably put another. I'm just not sure that I want to be that self-analytical, besides which, if it came up with something you didn';t like, it'd be like a friend telling that you have Body Odour. If I'm utterly mixed up, pedantic, frivolous, mad as a March hare, whatever, I'd rather not know - or if I had to, I'd much rather that it was my frends told me.

[TurquoiseSunset]

Frankly, I'm not sure I want to know what some test says my personality is like, never mind that if I were in a good mood I'd put one answer, but if in a bad mood would probably put another. I'm just not sure that I want to be that self-analytical, besides which, if it came up with something you didn';t like, it'd be like a friend telling that you have Body Odour. If I'm utterly mixed up, pedantic, frivolous, mad as a March hare, whatever, I'd rather not know - or if I had to, I'd much rather that it was my frends told me.

*giggles* respect :D

[SleepyWitch]

Neely, this one is free and tells you your type in detail. hope it's not the same link as in the OP. :)

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

[qimissung]

I actually took this test in a small classroom setting awhile back. If I remember correctly I am an INFJ, but the guy administering the test said it was practically the same as INFP or ISFP (I think) and I would need to read about them and decide which one I thought fit. Which after some thought I still think INFJ is the best fit.

Which might explain why the results of the tests differ at times for some people. A thought, anyway.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Neely, this one is free and tells you your type in detail. hope it's not the same link as in the OP. :)

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

Thanks, I'll look into that later. Mrs Neely likes this sort of thing too. I don't know what the hell all of this MBTI, INFP or ISFP business is about, I can't be doing with acronyms at the best of time. I guess the test will explain them. Is there one for idealist grumpy?

[Helga]

guardian inspector, I can only say it is partly right. but I took about five different tests and they all said the same thing....

[OrphanPip]

My type is INTJ as well, but look here (http://typelogic.com/intj.html) for a description.

So... I had a look. Frighteningly accurate actually. Ironically I always say (I have done lately anyway): 'One needs to know what one knows, but also what one does not know, because otherwise one becomes obnoxious to people.' Let that be what it said in that profile :rolleyes:.

I got the same thing, and I took one of these test a few years ago and got INTJ then too.

I don't think these test really mean much though, because the questions seem developed to fit predetermined personality types, which makes the process largely artificial. These kinds of things are occasionally fun though.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Idealist councilor. Very accurate actually, quite impressed.

[kiki1982]

Haha, no. They just add another personality type, design other questions and you could end up being another...

But... It does strengthen me in my confidence that I am not the only weird person to think like that. My hubby keeps reproaching me for not having any empathy like with things like earthquakes and the like. What I am thinking about at that moment is not 'oh, poor people, let's help them', and then run to the bank, no, I think, 'Oh, what could they do in order for this not to happen anymore, what is the actual cause and what will be the actual implications.' That is not lack of empathy, that is lateral thinking. If there were only more of us, there would be less trouble in the world... :rolleyes:

If I can't get on with superiors because they don't know what they are doing (or that is at least what I think), then I know at least it's normal. :D

If I am reproached for thinking too much, well, people will just have to take that with me, then.

So, from now on, I know that I am one of the select few, and anyone who does not like it, up yours :ciappa: (if I may swear :D))

[JuniperWoolf]

I guess I'm an artisan promoter, but I didn't like the style of my test. It was a lot like "are you an artisan promoter? Results: you're an artisan promoter!" Thanks, doctor.

I like "Big 5" tests a lot better. Turns out that I'm average in everything except for agreeability (which I'm pretty lacking in). These results are consistant, so they're actually reliable as opposed to the ESTJ, INFP, blah blah blah...

[OrphanPip]

I guess I'm an artisan promoter, but I didn't like the style of my test. It was a lot like "are you an artisan promoter? Results: you're an artisan promoter!" Thanks, doctor.

Haha, that's exactly how the test works.

[Lulim]

I'm a Guardian Protector, whatever that means ...

[Taliesin]

I used to like the MBTI test, being an INTP (Rational Architect), however, it seems to me that when it describes you, it either
a)says the stuff it asked you. "Your thoughts rule you more than your feelings." Gee, that's a shocker, especially after I told you so.
b)says good stuff about you. "You care about other people." Of course, I am a good person, right! Right?
c)says one-sentence-fits-all things. "Sometimes you like the company of other people but sometimes you like to be alone. " Wow. That's just like me.

Plus, I am not certain about on how much science this stuff is based on. Still, when one takes these tests on a similar level as "See what kind of cabbage you are" it can be rather fun.

[qimissung]

That's kind of the point of it for me. After all, I love reading about myself! :D

[TurquoiseSunset]

:lol: Exactly.

Plus, these tests should really just be a confirmation of who you are. It shouldn't be a surprise.

Also, for those who are interested, you can actually Google your type's strengths and weaknesses. Or you can have a look on PersonalityPage (http://www.personalitypage.com/html/personal.html)...just scroll to the bottom and click on your type.

[dafydd manton]

Ok, so I said I wouldn't, but I did. Yes, well, apparently, I am an ISFJ, although except ofr the meaning of each individual word, I am little the wiser. The description is broadly accurate, I admit, but only broadly. I can handle being considered similar to Mother Teresa, despite fundamental differences, but Alfre Lord Tennyson? Our present Queen? Johnny Carson. George HW Bush? Words fail me! I'm just going to carry on being the same flawed character I always was, if nobody minds. OK, cares, then!!

[kiki1982]

The present queen and Tennyson is still realistic. I have seen some where they did it for Mr Darcy... Who can say what the hell he is thinking??? And anyway, have we asked Austen how she thought him? I mean, how can you answer a question about a ficitonal character that says 'I prefer to keep my woring place tidy. - Not Accurate Accurate Most Accurate.'

That sais, thought, have they dug Tennyson up to ask him :p.

Really.

BUt there I go again. It's my INTJ-personality that is thinking too much, isn't it. :p

[dafydd manton]

Oh, I agree that HM the Q (Managing Director GB Ltd) is relevant, but I just don't see any connection between her regal self and little old me. For heavens sake, I served in Her Armed Forces for 15 years, I have pictures of her on my money, I've even licked the back of her head when trying to send a letter, but to compare us.......! I wonder if she knows!

[TurquoiseSunset]

Hehe, yeah that's pretty stupid, since people can only type themselves, so it's all guess work when they have lists of famous people that fit your type. Plus, why would you type fictional characters? How silly...

[kiki1982]

You know, maybe the Queen finds something like that fun too and she did it and then said to Philip, 'Phil, what fun this is! Why don't you try? See what you are.' :p After all she also uses Tupperware. :goof: For all you know, in that household, they're the most common people (not that they have time to read and do that kind of stuff, although you never know... on a long flight to Australia, when boredom reigns...)

But yeah, I don't suppose that anyone sees a similarity between the Queen and himself. Or between Cameron Diaz and themselves. Their personalities are just not public enough. Horoscopes are better to say stuff about those people probably, as the starting information is more accurate.

I think I was a Darcy. I hope I do not make that bad an impression. :p

[Pensive]

ENFJ.
Not surprising, was expecting it!

[Baudolina]

I can't believe how many fellow INTJs are here. Well, I guess that means I'll be hitting it off with plenty of the people on this site.

[Revolte]

Artisan (SP) is what i got

[jmnixon95]

INTJ / Rational Mastermind; a result that looks common.

[JuniperWoolf]

This test is actually fairly good:

http://www.careertest.net/

It catagorized me as an INTP (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INTP) personality type, with sounds insanely accurate, more so than any personality test I've ever taken. Especially these parts:


INTPs have little regard for titles and badges, which they often consider to be unjustified. INTPs usually come to distrust authority as hindering the uptake of novel ideas and the search for knowledge. INTPs accept ideas based on merit, rather than tradition or authority. They have little patience for social customs that seem illogical or that serve as obstacles for pursuing ideas and knowledge... INTPs prefer to work informally with others as equals.


INTPs' extraverted intuition often gives them a quick wit, especially with language. They may defuse tension through comical observations and references.


Their impatience with seemingly indefensible ideas can make them particularly devastating at debate. When INTPs feel insulted, they may respond with sudden, cutting criticism. After such an incident, INTPs are likely to be as bewildered as the recipient. They have broken the rules of debate and exposed their raw emotions.

It was hard not to quote the whole damn thing, it sounds bizzarely like me to a creepy degree. And here I was going around thinking that catagorizing personality types was a pseudo-science...

[Niamh]

With the keirsey one i got

our Keirsey Temperament Sorter Results indicates that your personality type is that of the

Guardians are the cornerstone of society, for they are the temperament given to serving and preserving our most important social institutions. Guardians have natural talent in managing goods and services--from supervision to maintenance and supply -- and they use all their skills to keep things running smoothly in their families, communities, schools, churches, hospitals, and businesses.

Guardians can have a lot of fun with their friends, but they are quite serious about their duties and responsibilities. Guardians take pride in being dependable and trustworthy; if there's a job to be done, they can be counted on to put their shoulder to the wheel. Guardians also believe in law and order, and sometimes worry that respect for authority, even a fundamental sense of right and wrong, is being lost. Perhaps this is why Guardians honor customs and traditions so strongly -- they are familiar patterns that help bring stability to our modern, fast-paced world.

Practical and down-to-earth, Guardians believe in following the rules and cooperating with others. They are not very comfortable winging it or blazing new trails; working steadily within the system is the Guardian way, for in the long run loyalty, discipline, and teamwork get the job done right. Guardians are meticulous about schedules and have a sharp eye for proper procedures. They are cautious about change, even though they know that change can be healthy for an institution. Better to go slowly, they say, and look before you leap.

Guardians make up as much as 40 to 45 percent of the population, and a good thing, because they usually end up doing all the indispensable but thankless jobs everyone else takes for granted.

Guardians at Work
As a Guardian, you enjoy working as a valued member of a team, whether you are leading it or following a credible leader. You like to work with people who carry their weight. You appreciate having clear-cut responsibilities and being recognized for your dedication and achievements. Your natural traits are those that employers have traditionally valued - and that successful companies still respect. You are responsible and loyal to an organization once you've signed on.

Establishing and following a familiar daily routine is critical to your well being. In your ideal job, you and your coworkers would all share information so that everyone could remain "on the same page” as projects move forward. Because you genuinely care about the people you work with, your colleagues and your customers appreciate your unassuming kindness.

for the one Sleepy posted i got

Introverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
Strength of the preferences %
33 25 12 1

You are:

* moderately expressed introvert
* moderately expressed intuitive personality
* slightly expressed feeling personality
* slightly expressed judging personality