January 30, 2005

Myers-Briggs testing - what are you?

I've probably mentioned before how I like to take personality tests. They make me laugh (usually) with the results. One of the test most scientists use is called the Myers-Briggs Type Personality Test. I've never actually taken that exact test but I've taken ones based off of that test. They all come out to be the same. I'm an INFP. I can't recall what exactly it stands for, but I did run across a print-out I had made with the description of this type of person. Here goes...

You focus deeply on your values and devote your life to chasing ideals...you often draw people together around a common purpose and work to find a place for each person within the group. You're creative and seek new ideas and possibilities. You quietly push for what's important to you, and rarely give up. You might be somewhat gentle or have a good sense of humor, you could be hard to get to know and overlooked by others...you like to make the world more in line with your vision of perfection.

You probably have a bit of a rebellious streak. You might argue with others who hold different values than yourself...you probably have a small close-knit group of friends...you can relax around these pals and be pretty entertaining, since you see the world in a different and special way...that's why your posts on the Storm Palace are so great!

Inner harmony is the most important thing to you. You're senstive and loyal. You have a strong sense of honor concerning your personal values. You'd rather communicate your feelings in writing...

You do best in a flexible situation where the teacher/collegue takes a personal interest in you...you like to interact with your peers, but not TOO much...you have both creativity and flexibility, and you like that about yourself...you don't get bogged down by details...your job must be fun and it must be meaningful to you...you don't wanna feel conspicuous so you'll sell yourself short just to avoid the spotlight.

You can be a gentle and subtle leader...being indirect and inclusive of others...you don't confront people head-on, but rather work with'em to get the job done...you lead with your values in mind and let these guide you...you don't like conflict, so you don't confront situations directly...you'd rather wait for a situation to work itself out...

Leasure and kickin' back is really important to you. Sometimes it is hard to separate work from play, huh? When you find a new recreational pursuit, you do a lot of reading up on it...most of your leisure things are done alone, like reading, listening to music, and even BBSing...when you want to be sociable, you can be very charming and outgoing...

Love is a very deep commitment to you...it's not easily attained...You might have a hard time sharing feelings about others...you tell so many feelings inside that you forget to tell your partner that you love'em or whatever...

you have a tendency to overreact...don't get so caught up in your dreams that don't consider others' point-of-view...you might not adjust your vision to the facts of a situation...you may need a "reality check" once in a while...also, don't try to please everyone and be so hesitant to criticize...don't delay projects 'cause you're holding out for perfection...it's not gonna come...don't get overly critical because no one matches your perfect ideals...you could lash out and it could get "ugly".

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I don't know if I'd agree with everything that the INFP stands for, but oh well. No test is perfect!

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