What's your type?

BabblingBrooke

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Your personality type, I mean. I bummed this from a thread over in BDSM Cafe (thanks Graceanne). Whether you believe I these or not, I think it's fascinating to read and compare results, especially given some of the assumptions we make of one another on forums.

Abbreviated Meyers-Briggs: http://www.blogthings.com/whatsyourpersonalitytypequiz/

Non-abbreviated Jung Typology w/Meyers-Briggs: http://www.humanmetrics.com

For added fun, DeepGreenEyes found this, the definition of hell for each type: http://thoughtcatalog.com/heidi-pri...-hell-for-each-myers-briggs-personality-type/
 
My result: ENFP

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My type on these questionnaires depends on what I feel like answering at the time.

My last full time employers' questionnaire (decades ago) concluded that:

"Difficult to manage because he has to be convinced that any instructions given to him are logical and sensible. He thinks that he knows better. The problem for a manager is that he is almost invariably correct in his belief. His results on the other tests for reasoning, mathematical and linguistic ability are higher than the sum of those recorded by the highest scoring three of our current managers. They are at least double the highest scores we have ever previously recorded for any employee."

All of which proved nothing except that I was good at doing the tests. :D
 
I'm INTP since 1988.


Portrait of an INTP - Introverted iNtuitive Thinking Perceiving
(Introverted Thinking with Extraverted Intuition)

The Thinker



As an INTP, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you deal with things rationally and logically. Your secondary mode is external, where you take things in primarily via your intuition.

INTPs live in the world of theoretical possibilities. They see everything in terms of how it could be improved, or what it could be turned into. They live primarily inside their own minds, having the ability to analyze difficult problems, identify patterns, and come up with logical explanations. They seek clarity in everything, and are therefore driven to build knowledge. They are the "absent-minded professors", who highly value intelligence and the ability to apply logic to theories to find solutions. They typically are so strongly driven to turn problems into logical explanations, that they live much of their lives within their own heads, and may not place as much importance or value on the external world. Their natural drive to turn theories into concrete understanding may turn into a feeling of personal responsibility to solve theoretical problems, and help society move towards a higher understanding.

INTPs value knowledge above all else. Their minds are constantly working to generate new theories, or to prove or disprove existing theories. They approach problems and theories with enthusiasm and skepticism, ignoring existing rules and opinions and defining their own approach to the resolution. They seek patterns and logical explanations for anything that interests them. They're usually extremely bright, and able to be objectively critical in their analysis. They love new ideas, and become very excited over abstractions and theories. They love to discuss these concepts with others. They may seem "dreamy" and distant to others, because they spend a lot of time inside their minds musing over theories. They hate to work on routine things - they would much prefer to build complex theoretical solutions, and leave the implementation of the system to others. They are intensely interested in theory, and will put forth tremendous amounts of time and energy into finding a solution to a problem with has piqued their interest.

INTPs do not like to lead or control people. They're very tolerant and flexible in most situations, unless one of their firmly held beliefs has been violated or challenged, in which case they may take a very rigid stance. The INTP is likely to be very shy when it comes to meeting new people. On the other hand, the INTP is very self-confident and gregarious around people they know well, or when discussing theories which they fully understand.

The INTP has no understanding or value for decisions made on the basis of personal subjectivity or feelings. They strive constantly to achieve logical conclusions to problems, and don't understand the importance or relevance of applying subjective emotional considerations to decisions. For this reason, INTPs are usually not in-tune with how people are feeling, and are not naturally well-equiped to meet the emotional needs of others.

The INTP may have a problem with self-aggrandizement and social rebellion, which will interfere with their creative potential. Since their Feeling side is their least developed trait, the INTP may have difficulty giving the warmth and support that is sometimes necessary in intimate relationships. If the INTP doesn't realize the value of attending to other people's feelings, he or she may become overly critical and sarcastic with others. If the INTP is not able to find a place for themself which supports the use of their strongest abilities, they may become generally negative and cynical. If the INTP has not developed their Sensing side sufficiently, they may become unaware of their environment, and exhibit weakness in performing maintenance-type tasks, such as bill-paying and dressing appropriately.

For the INTP, it is extremely important that ideas and facts are expressed correctly and succinctly. They are likely to express themselves in what they believe to be absolute truths. Sometimes, their well thought-out understanding of an idea is not easily understandable by others, but the INTP is not naturally likely to tailor the truth so as to explain it in an understandable way to others. The INTP may be prone to abandoning a project once they have figured it out, moving on to the next thing. It's important that the INTP place importance on expressing their developed theories in understandable ways. In the end, an amazing discovery means nothing if you are the only person who understands it.

The INTP is usually very independent, unconventional, and original. They are not likely to place much value on traditional goals such as popularity and security. They usually have complex characters, and may tend to be restless and temperamental. They are strongly ingenious, and have unconventional thought patterns which allows them to analyze ideas in new ways. Consequently, a lot of scientific breakthroughs in the world have been made by the INTP.

The INTP is at his best when he can work on his theories independently. When given an environment which supports his creative genius and possible eccentricity, the INTP can accomplish truly remarkable things. These are the pioneers of new thoughts in our society.
 
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Well, Ogg, how dare you want logical instructions!? :)

Unlike most UK managers, I had been taught formal logic at school (and rhetoric).

I could detect bullshit at 100 yards. That didn't make me popular with my managers who thrived on it.
 
So, I took them both. I have the day off today so I am not rushing anywhere to do anything...so I decided to see if they would say the same things...they did.
 
Which was? :rose:

ENFJ

The Giver

You strive to maintain harmony in relationships, and you usually succeed.
Articulate and enthusiastic, you are good at making personal connections.
Sometimes you idealize relationships too much - and end up being let down.
You find the most energy and comfort in social situations ... where you shine.

In love, you are very protective and supporting.
However, you do need to "feel special" - and it's quite easy for you to get jealous.

At work, you are a natural leader. You can help people discover their greatest potential.
You would make a good writer, human resources director, or psychologist.

How you see yourself: Trusting, idealistic, and expressive

When other people don't get you, they see you as: Bossy, inappropriate, and loud


I think some of it could be true, but I have never really been a jealous person. I don't get jealousy.
 
This would definitely be my hell – Freedom of speech is revoked from the constitution. Voicing your opinion in any way is now illegal.
 
infp. i didn't bother with the links. i've taken it twice. both times it came out infp.
 
Friggin' playgrounders...

...always looking for another horoscope de jour to make their egos smell pleasant to the themselves.
 
Friggin' playgrounders...

...always looking for another horoscope de jour to make their egos smell pleasant to the themselves.

I didn't much like mine eyer, but oh well... it's not like these things are accurate...questions are open for interpretation.
 
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