ckravitz Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment is a psychometric questionnaire designed to measure psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions. These preferences were extrapolated from the typological theories proposed by Carl Gustav Jung and first published in his 1921 book Psychological Types (English edition, 1923).http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Briggs_Type_Indicator My class and I had to do this in Biology back in early September. I was skeptical at first, but after I completed it it described me perfectly! After taking the free, multiple choice 72 questions test by answering it honestly, you get your results back, which are free. You get a description of the type, and possible jobs that are perfect for you. http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp I'm an INTJ (3% of pop.) P.S. In case anyone was wondering, Emma Watson is a INFJ (1% of pop.) personality Link to post Share on other sites
Danielle Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Interesting... My type is ISTJ I am: * very expressed introvert * distinctively expressed sensing personality * moderately expressed thinking personality * slightly expressed judging personality Careers which are suitable for me... Avionics, TV-Radio Technician, Electronics Electrican, Mechanic, Truck Driver, Police, Security, Administrative Management, Accounting. Interesting that a lot of those jobs are quite hands on as I actually work in manufacturing as a hydraulic hose technician. Famous people of my type are Clint Eastwood, Alexei Yagudin, Herbert Hoover and Queen Elizabeth II! Link to post Share on other sites
ckravitz Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 Interesting that a lot of those jobs are quite hands on as I actually work in manufacturing as a hydraulic hose technician. Yeah, this test is really quite accurate. For example, it says that I would be good as a lawyer. In school, my class had a mock trial and I was deemed best lawyer. It also says that I would be a good computer programer; I'm learning how to make apps for the iPad and iPhone . I forgot to put this before:I live in the world of strategic planningI value intelligence, knowledge, and competence, and typically have high standards in these regards, which I continuously strive to fulfillI am tremendously insightful and usually am very quick to understand new ideas. However, my primary interest is not understanding a concept, but rather applying that concept in a useful wayI am a natural leader, although I usually choose to remain in the background until I see a real need to take over the lead. When I am in leadership roles, I am quite effective, because I am able to objectively see the reality of a situation, and am adaptable enough to change things which aren't working wellI have insight into the Big Picture, and am driven to synthesize my concepts into solid plans of actionI also can be really good at telling jokes, and exhibiting a sarcastic wit with a poker face.This describes me perfectly Famous people:Augustus Caesar Steven HawkingHannibal BarcaNiels BohrThomas Jefferson Isaac NewtonDwight D. Eisenhower Link to post Share on other sites
I am Not Purple Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 The test says I'm a INFJ (1-3% of the population). Most of it is accurate. But I also have values of an INTJ if you ask me. Some famouse INFJ's are: Goethe, Martin Van Buren, Jimmy Carter, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela and others. Link to post Share on other sites
Will Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Well, I'm INTP Traits: - Love theory and abstract ideas - Want to understand things by analyzing underlying principles and structures - Value knowledge and competence above all else - Have very high standards for performance, which they apply to themselves - Independent and original, possibly eccentric - Work best alone, and value autonomy - Dislike mundane detail - Future-oriented - Trust their own insights and opinions above others - Usually brilliant and ingenius - Live primarily inside their own minds Famous People: Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, Blaise Pascal, Charles Darwin, Ashley and MaryKate Olsen, Socrates, Rene Descartes, Isaac Newton, Tiger Wood(?), and etc. Careers: Scientist, Engineer, Mathematician, Logician, Teacher/Professor, Photographer, Computer Specialist, Inventor, Investigator, Forensic Research, Strategic Planners and others. I'm ok about that xD Link to post Share on other sites
Antares Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I'm ISTJ as well, although it tells me that I'mmoderately expressed introvertmoderately expressed sensing personalitymoderately expressed thinking personalityslightly expressed judging personalityApparently I'm very moderate. To give it credit, it suggested "Computer Programming", among other careers, which is, by and large, what I do. Link to post Share on other sites
The Midnight Q Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) I did this for one of my classes at university and was pretty interesting considering many Fortune 500 companies use this personality type indicator. I got ENTJ, the "Fieldmarshal" personality: Extraverted iNtuitive Thinking Judging. The MBTI describes ENTJ's as:Frank, decisive, assume leadership readily. Quickly see illogical and inefficient procedures and policies, develop and implement comprehensive systems to solve organizational problems. Enjoy long-term planning and goal setting. Usually well informed, well read, enjoy expanding their knowledge and passing it on to others. Forceful in presenting their ideas. For the most part that's true although I do believe that I'm more of an introvert (kept coming up as an extrovert every time I took it though). I see myself in many of the other types but ENTJ seems to be my dominant type. According to Keirsey, they're more comfortable and most driven towards in a leadership position in their job field. On a side-note, Emma's apparent type of INFJ mentioned before is considered the "Teacher" personality. Notable people who are ENTJ's are: Margaret Thatcher, Harrison Ford, Napoleon Bonaparte and Bill Gates. Edited January 11, 2011 by sirbenedictvs Link to post Share on other sites
Majestic122 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Your Type is INTJ You are: * slightly expressed introvert * moderately expressed intuitive personality * moderately expressed thinking personality * moderately expressed judging personality Link to post Share on other sites
The Midnight Q Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I'm noticing all the other members that posted are introverts... Link to post Share on other sites
ckravitz Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 I'm noticing all the other members that posted are introverts... You're right . I wonder why? Link to post Share on other sites
Antares Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Because extrovert people don't spend their day home alone browsing internet forums. Link to post Share on other sites
ckravitz Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) Because extrovert people don't spend their day home alone browsing internet forums. I guess . Edited January 12, 2011 by ckravitz Link to post Share on other sites
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