I've taken the test several times throughout life for various reasons; most recently as an assignment for a psychology class I'm taking.
I tend to fluctuate between INFJ and ENFJ. I guess it depends on how social I'm feeling when I take the test. That seems pretty accurate because I'm really on the fence of being an Introvert or Extrovert; meaning, I'm a social being, but not all that gregarious.
The NFJ part never changes.
I've always enjoyed taking the test and reflecting on my "score" and comparing it to where I think I am in life and where I am trying to go and grow towards..
For those who haven't take it, here it is:
http://www.humanmetr...win/jtypes2.asp
So if you're interested take the test and post your results and perhaps a link to a site evaluating your results.
Me for example:
http://www.personali.../html/ISFJ.html
while not the end all be all in life, I think it's a pretty cool exercise everyone should take.
What's your Jung personality test type?
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, Oct 26 2012 04:01 AM
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 04:32 AM
Your Type
INTJ
Introvert(22%) iNtuitive(75%) iNtuitive Thinking(6%) Judging(22%)
INTJ
Introvert(22%) iNtuitive(75%) iNtuitive Thinking(6%) Judging(22%)
- You have slight preference of Introversion over Extraversion (22%)
- You have distinctive preference of Intuition over Sensing (75%)
- You have slight preference of Thinking over Feeling (6%)
- You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (22%)
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 04:47 AM
http://www.personali.../html/ESFJ.html
That's me. This was cool.
boom!
That's what I'm hoping to see. I've "known" you for years, but never "met" you and reading your "score", I say yup, that's Josh.
I'm sure I feel that way, because I've taken the time to truly get to know you the best I can online. I bet others who haven't taken the time, don't realize those qualities in you.
Guess that's why I think it's a cool exercise. I've rarely come across anyone whose taken the Jung Test and posted their results and said it's full of shit and that's not who they are. I mean it's not 100% accurate, no test is, but it's still a pretty cool insight to take for your own self reflection and reflect on other's "scores".
I hope many boardies participate.
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 11:55 AM
http://www.personali.../html/ENFP.html
ENFP
Extravert(1%) iNtuitive(25%) iNtuitive Feeling(50%) Perceiving(22)%
- You have marginal or no preference of Extraversion over Introversion (1%)
- You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (25%)
- You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (50%)
- You have slight preference of Perceiving over Judging (22%)
very cool, and seems dead-on for me.
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 11:55 AM
INFP
Introvert(33%) iNtuitive(50%) iNtuitive Feeling(38%) Perceiving(44)%
Introvert(33%) iNtuitive(50%) iNtuitive Feeling(38%) Perceiving(44)%
- You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (33%)
- You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (50%)
- You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (38%)
- You have moderate preference of Perceiving over Judging (44%)
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 12:28 PM
It must say something about my personality that I often struggle with these types of questionnaires. I over-think them, find circumstance when questions do but also when they don't apply.... thus I'm unsure how to answer them.
the conclusion: these tests confirm something I already know about me: I struggle to define who I am and what makes me, me.
but I will try to answer all the questions later
the conclusion: these tests confirm something I already know about me: I struggle to define who I am and what makes me, me.
but I will try to answer all the questions later
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 12:33 PM
I am consistantly ENFP- a Champion. It's what makes me a really good Human Rights Coordinator. From wiki:
Champions are introspective, cooperative, informative, and expressive. Champions have a strong desire to make their thoughts known to the world. When Champions speak or write, they are often hoping to use their convictions to motivate others to participate in advocacy or they hope to reveal a hidden truth about the human experience. Champions are greatly concerned with ethics and justice and have a strong desire to speak about current issues and events. They are the most inspiring and animated of the role variants.
Champions are very individualistic and they feel a need to experience significant social events. Champions consider intense emotional experiences to be vital to life and view the world as a drama. They are constantly seeking to learn about everything that has to do with advancement of good and the retreat of evil in the world.
Champions are keen observers of the people around them. They have exceptional intuitive abilities and are capable of intensely concentrating on a particular individual. Champions are often able to read hidden emotions and to place significance on the actions of others. Champions are constantly scanning their social environment and intriguing characters are not likely to escape their attention. Their attention is usually active rather than passive. Champions are sensitive and alert to what is possible.
Champions are warm, energetic, spontaneous, positive, exuberant and dramatic. Other individuals usually find these personality qualities to be attractive and often want to be in the company of Champions. Champions usually have good people skills and get along well with their colleagues.
Champions are slow to excitement but quick to become enthusiastic; especially in regards to social or humanitarian causes. Many champions project their intuitive and perceptive abilities out into the world and are constantly wondering about future possibilities that can improve themselves, others, or situations. This can get champions into trouble if they do not express this to others correctly; or if others or groups take suggestions from champions as criticism or as the champion telling them what to do, instead of viewing it as the offering of an idea. This can confuse champions who have not yet realized that some people do not like change, or that some people can perceive this offering of advice in regards to change as the identification of a defect. This is because champions who are not at odds with themselves typically like to improve upon themselves and their situations as new information becomes available.
Champions are introspective, cooperative, informative, and expressive. Champions have a strong desire to make their thoughts known to the world. When Champions speak or write, they are often hoping to use their convictions to motivate others to participate in advocacy or they hope to reveal a hidden truth about the human experience. Champions are greatly concerned with ethics and justice and have a strong desire to speak about current issues and events. They are the most inspiring and animated of the role variants.
Champions are very individualistic and they feel a need to experience significant social events. Champions consider intense emotional experiences to be vital to life and view the world as a drama. They are constantly seeking to learn about everything that has to do with advancement of good and the retreat of evil in the world.
Champions are keen observers of the people around them. They have exceptional intuitive abilities and are capable of intensely concentrating on a particular individual. Champions are often able to read hidden emotions and to place significance on the actions of others. Champions are constantly scanning their social environment and intriguing characters are not likely to escape their attention. Their attention is usually active rather than passive. Champions are sensitive and alert to what is possible.
Champions are warm, energetic, spontaneous, positive, exuberant and dramatic. Other individuals usually find these personality qualities to be attractive and often want to be in the company of Champions. Champions usually have good people skills and get along well with their colleagues.
Champions are slow to excitement but quick to become enthusiastic; especially in regards to social or humanitarian causes. Many champions project their intuitive and perceptive abilities out into the world and are constantly wondering about future possibilities that can improve themselves, others, or situations. This can get champions into trouble if they do not express this to others correctly; or if others or groups take suggestions from champions as criticism or as the champion telling them what to do, instead of viewing it as the offering of an idea. This can confuse champions who have not yet realized that some people do not like change, or that some people can perceive this offering of advice in regards to change as the identification of a defect. This is because champions who are not at odds with themselves typically like to improve upon themselves and their situations as new information becomes available.
- E – Extraversion preferred to introversion: ENFPs often feel motivated by their interaction with people. They tend to enjoy a wide circle of acquaintances, and they gain energy in social situations (whereas introverts expend energy).[7]
- N – Intuition preferred to sensing: ENFPs tend to be more abstract than concrete. They focus their attention on the big picture rather than the details, and on future possibilities rather than immediate realities.[8]
- F – Feeling preferred to thinking: ENFPs tend to value personal considerations above objective criteria. When making decisions, they often give more weight to social implications than to logic.[9]
- P – Perception preferred to judgment: ENFPs tend to withhold judgment and delay important decisions, preferring to "keep their options open" should circumstances change.[10]
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 12:50 PM
INTJ
Introvert(44%) iNtuitive(50%) iNtuitive Thinking(38%) Judging(56%)
Introvert(44%) iNtuitive(50%) iNtuitive Thinking(38%) Judging(56%)
- You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (44%)
- You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (50%)
- You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (38%)
- You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (56%)
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 12:51 PM
It must say something about my personality that I often struggle with these types of questionnaires. I over-think them, find circumstance when questions do but also when they don't apply.... thus I'm unsure how to answer them.
the conclusion: these tests confirm something I already know about me: I struggle to define who I am and what makes me, me.
but I will try to answer all the questions later
This ecept Im pretty sure of how I define myself. Every question in that test could go both ways in any circumstance.
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:05 PM
INTJ
Introvert(44%) iNtuitive(50%) iNtuitive Thinking(38%) Judging(56%)
- You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (44%)
- You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (50%)
- You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (38%)
- You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (56%)
This ecept Im pretty sure of how I define myself. Every question in that test could go both ways in any circumstance.
The questions can go both ways for sure depending on mood and or applying the question to a circumstance. What's interesting in you saying that though is you have particularly strong leanings one way over the other in each category. That to me would indicate a certain degree of conviction in your answers. Makes sense as as you say, you're pretty sure how you define yourself.
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:09 PM
I think with this test, you need to make a quick decision based on how you feel at that present time...
Im not quite sure what my results mean..
"You have marginal or no preference of Extraversion over Introversion (1%)"
how is this possible..or what does it mean? That I like talking to myself? :really perplexing..
Im not quite sure what my results mean..
"You have marginal or no preference of Extraversion over Introversion (1%)"
how is this possible..or what does it mean? That I like talking to myself? :really perplexing..
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:11 PM
Then I read the description and it really is a close observation of my typical way of thinking and acting.
To outsiders, INTJs may appear to project an aura of "definiteness", of self-confidence. This self-confidence, sometimes mistaken for simple arrogance by the less decisive, is actually of a very specific rather than a general nature; its source lies in the specialized knowledge systems that most INTJs start building at an early age. When it comes to their own areas of expertise -- and INTJs can have several -- they will be able to tell you almost immediately whether or not they can help you, and if so, how. INTJs know what they know, and perhaps still more importantly, they know what they don't know.
INTJs are perfectionists, with a seemingly endless capacity for improving upon anything that takes their interest. What prevents them from becoming chronically bogged down in this pursuit of perfection is the pragmatism so characteristic of the type: INTJs apply (often ruthlessly) the criterion "Does it work?" to everything from their own research efforts to the prevailing social norms. This in turn produces an unusual independence of mind, freeing the INTJ from the constraints of authority, convention, or sentiment for its own sake.
INTJs are known as the "Systems Builders" of the types, perhaps in part because they possess the unusual trait combination of imagination and reliability. Whatever system an INTJ happens to be working on is for them the equivalent of a moral cause to an INFJ; both perfectionism and disregard for authority may come into play, as INTJs can be unsparing of both themselves and the others on the project. Anyone considered to be "slacking," including superiors, will lose their respect -- and will generally be made aware of this; INTJs have also been known to take it upon themselves to implement critical decisions without consulting their supervisors or co-workers. On the other hand, they do tend to be scrupulous and even-handed about recognizing the individual contributions that have gone into a project, and have a gift for seizing opportunities which others might not even notice.
In the broadest terms, what INTJs "do" tends to be what they "know". Typical INTJ career choices are in the sciences and engineering, but they can be found wherever a combination of intellect and incisiveness are required (e.g., law, some areas of academia). INTJs can rise to management positions when they are willing to invest time in marketing their abilities as well as enhancing them, and (whether for the sake of ambition or the desire for privacy) many also find it useful to learn to simulate some degree of surface conformism in order to mask their inherent unconventionality.
Personal relationships, particularly romantic ones, can be the INTJ's Achilles heel. While they are capable of caring deeply for others (usually a select few), and are willing to spend a great deal of time and effort on a relationship, the knowledge and self-confidence that make them so successful in other areas can suddenly abandon or mislead them in interpersonal situations.
This happens in part because many INTJs do not readily grasp the social rituals; for instance, they tend to have little patience and less understanding of such things as small talk and flirtation (which most types consider half the fun of a relationship). To complicate matters, INTJs are usually extremely private people, and can often be naturally impassive as well, which makes them easy to misread and misunderstand. Perhaps the most fundamental problem, however, is that INTJs really want people to make sense. :-) This sometimes results in a peculiar naivete', paralleling that of many Fs -- only instead of expecting inexhaustible affection and empathy from a romantic relationship, the INTJ will expect inexhaustible reasonability and directness.
Probably the strongest INTJ assets in the interpersonal area are their intuitive abilities and their willingness to "work at" a relationship. Although as Ts they do not always have the kind of natural empathy that many Fs do, the Intuitive function can often act as a good substitute by synthesizing the probable meanings behind such things as tone of voice, turn of phrase, and facial expression. This ability can then be honed and directed by consistent, repeated efforts to understand and support those they care about, and those relationships which ultimately do become established with an INTJ tend to be characterized by their robustness, stability, and good communications.
To outsiders, INTJs may appear to project an aura of "definiteness", of self-confidence. This self-confidence, sometimes mistaken for simple arrogance by the less decisive, is actually of a very specific rather than a general nature; its source lies in the specialized knowledge systems that most INTJs start building at an early age. When it comes to their own areas of expertise -- and INTJs can have several -- they will be able to tell you almost immediately whether or not they can help you, and if so, how. INTJs know what they know, and perhaps still more importantly, they know what they don't know.
INTJs are perfectionists, with a seemingly endless capacity for improving upon anything that takes their interest. What prevents them from becoming chronically bogged down in this pursuit of perfection is the pragmatism so characteristic of the type: INTJs apply (often ruthlessly) the criterion "Does it work?" to everything from their own research efforts to the prevailing social norms. This in turn produces an unusual independence of mind, freeing the INTJ from the constraints of authority, convention, or sentiment for its own sake.
INTJs are known as the "Systems Builders" of the types, perhaps in part because they possess the unusual trait combination of imagination and reliability. Whatever system an INTJ happens to be working on is for them the equivalent of a moral cause to an INFJ; both perfectionism and disregard for authority may come into play, as INTJs can be unsparing of both themselves and the others on the project. Anyone considered to be "slacking," including superiors, will lose their respect -- and will generally be made aware of this; INTJs have also been known to take it upon themselves to implement critical decisions without consulting their supervisors or co-workers. On the other hand, they do tend to be scrupulous and even-handed about recognizing the individual contributions that have gone into a project, and have a gift for seizing opportunities which others might not even notice.
In the broadest terms, what INTJs "do" tends to be what they "know". Typical INTJ career choices are in the sciences and engineering, but they can be found wherever a combination of intellect and incisiveness are required (e.g., law, some areas of academia). INTJs can rise to management positions when they are willing to invest time in marketing their abilities as well as enhancing them, and (whether for the sake of ambition or the desire for privacy) many also find it useful to learn to simulate some degree of surface conformism in order to mask their inherent unconventionality.
Personal relationships, particularly romantic ones, can be the INTJ's Achilles heel. While they are capable of caring deeply for others (usually a select few), and are willing to spend a great deal of time and effort on a relationship, the knowledge and self-confidence that make them so successful in other areas can suddenly abandon or mislead them in interpersonal situations.
This happens in part because many INTJs do not readily grasp the social rituals; for instance, they tend to have little patience and less understanding of such things as small talk and flirtation (which most types consider half the fun of a relationship). To complicate matters, INTJs are usually extremely private people, and can often be naturally impassive as well, which makes them easy to misread and misunderstand. Perhaps the most fundamental problem, however, is that INTJs really want people to make sense. :-) This sometimes results in a peculiar naivete', paralleling that of many Fs -- only instead of expecting inexhaustible affection and empathy from a romantic relationship, the INTJ will expect inexhaustible reasonability and directness.
Probably the strongest INTJ assets in the interpersonal area are their intuitive abilities and their willingness to "work at" a relationship. Although as Ts they do not always have the kind of natural empathy that many Fs do, the Intuitive function can often act as a good substitute by synthesizing the probable meanings behind such things as tone of voice, turn of phrase, and facial expression. This ability can then be honed and directed by consistent, repeated efforts to understand and support those they care about, and those relationships which ultimately do become established with an INTJ tend to be characterized by their robustness, stability, and good communications.
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:11 PM
INTJ
Introvert(67%)
iNtuitive(25%)
iNtuitive Thinking(38%)
Judging(22%)
- You have distinctive preference of Introversion over Extraversion (67%)
- You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (25%)
- You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (38%)
- You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (22%)
Pretty accurate
http://typelogic.com/intj.html
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:15 PM
ENFP - same as when i took it 7 years ago only my percentage of introvert vs extrovert was very minor then.
- You have moderate preference of Extraversion over Introversion (33%)
- You have slight preference of Intuition over Sensing (12%)
- You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (50%)
- You have slight preference of Perceiving over Judging (11%)
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:20 PM
"Perhaps the most fundamental problem, however, is that INTJs really want people to make sense. "
People don't make sense, because everyone has their own internal perspective of life, and lives in their own unique reality. The best you can hope for is to try and relate on some common consensus reality, which may not truly exist, anyway. Or, as I have conceptualized it: In Time and Space, humans stop making sense.
People don't make sense, because everyone has their own internal perspective of life, and lives in their own unique reality. The best you can hope for is to try and relate on some common consensus reality, which may not truly exist, anyway. Or, as I have conceptualized it: In Time and Space, humans stop making sense.
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:24 PM
I think with this test, you need to make a quick decision based on how you feel at that present time...
Im not quite sure what my results mean..
"You have marginal or no preference of Extraversion over Introversion (1%)"
how is this possible..or what does it mean? That I like talking to myself? :really perplexing..
I usually come up around the same percentage with regards to Extrovert vs. Introvert. All it means is you are not decidedly one or the other. Makes sense when I apply it to myself. My days tend to be pretty evenly split between wanting to live the life of the party, entertain and be around numerous people and other days wanting to isolate myself from the world and go climb Mt. Mansfield and sit on the peak all by myself. I don't really prefer one experience over the other.
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:30 PM
I usually come up around the same percentage with regards to Extrovert vs. Introvert. All it means is you are not decidedly one or the other. Makes sense when I apply it to myself. My days tend to be pretty evenly split between wanting to live the life of the party, entertain and be around numerous people and other days wanting to isolate myself from the world and go climb Mt. Mansfield and sit on the peak all by myself. I don't really prefer one experience over the other.
Thanks for the explanation. I like to go be by myself, then come back and talk to friends about where I was. I had SO MUCH FUN on my solo trip to Oahu, yet also find it disheartening to not have anyone to share the experience with either...
Some people, I am just antisocial around, and I can't figure out why, while other people I am immediately gregarious around. I feel this is proof of me relating on an intuitive level...
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:30 PM
ENFP
Extravert(11%) iNtuitive(12%) iNtuitive Feeling(62%) Perceiving(44)%
ENFPs are basically happy people. They may become unhappy when they are confined to strict schedules or mundane tasks. Consequently, ENFPs work best in situations where they have a lot of flexibility, and where they can work with people and ideas. Many go into business for themselves. They have the ability to be quite productive with little supervision, as long as they are excited about what they're doing.
i want another business!!
Extravert(11%) iNtuitive(12%) iNtuitive Feeling(62%) Perceiving(44)%
- You have slight preference of Extraversion over Introversion (11%)
- You have slight preference of Intuition over Sensing (12%)
- You have distinctive preference of Feeling over Thinking (62%)
- You have moderate preference of Perceiving over Judging (44%)
ENFPs are basically happy people. They may become unhappy when they are confined to strict schedules or mundane tasks. Consequently, ENFPs work best in situations where they have a lot of flexibility, and where they can work with people and ideas. Many go into business for themselves. They have the ability to be quite productive with little supervision, as long as they are excited about what they're doing.
i want another business!!
Jung people speakin' their minds?
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:32 PM
Well, Hoag, it does say it is a fundamental problem. But it is certainly one I find myself afflicted with.
I wish you could borrow my personality for just a day, to help you understand what I am trying to express in my above post. For me, life makes more sense to accept that people just don't make sense. If that makes sense.
Because it does not make any sense that individuals should share any common perspective. Your own two eyes don';t even share the same perspective. Ya know what im sayin?
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:34 PM
ENTJ
Extravert(33%) iNtuitive(12%) iNtuitive Thinking(25%) Judging(44%)
- You have moderate preference of Extraversion over Introversion (33%)
- You have slight preference of Intuition over Sensing (12%)
- You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (25%)
- You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (44%)
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:47 PM
I wish you could borrow my personality for just a day, to help you understand what I am trying to express in my above post. For me, life makes more sense to accept that people just don't make sense. If that makes sense.
Because it does not make any sense that individuals should share any common perspective. Your own two eyes don';t even share the same perspective. Ya know what im sayin?
Well, no. To me, it doesn't make sense. I think that is the fundamental problem. Making sense to me involves rational decision and thought process. Anything from proper order in a given action such as making a meal, to making business decisions that aren't confined to simply the end of a deciders nose. i think that is what the description is trying to portray.
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:51 PM
"Anything from proper order in a given action such as making a meal, to making business decisions that aren't confined to simply the end of a deciders nose. i think that is what the description is trying to portray."
I am sorry,.but I am having a tough time deciphering what you are trying to say here...I lost the point.
I am sorry,.but I am having a tough time deciphering what you are trying to say here...I lost the point.
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 02:07 PM
"Anything from proper order in a given action such as making a meal, to making business decisions that aren't confined to simply the end of a deciders nose. i think that is what the description is trying to portray."
I am sorry,.but I am having a tough time deciphering what you are trying to say here...I lost the point.
Well, I think we have run a good field test on this subject then and can conclude why the point in question is considered a fundamental problem from the assessment.
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 02:33 PM
INFJ
Introvert(56%) iNtuitive(50%) iNtuitive Feeling(38%) Judging(11%)
- You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (56%)
- You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (50%)
- You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (38%)
- You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (11%)
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 02:38 PM
Well, I think we have run a good field test on this subject then and can conclude why the point in question is considered a fundamental problem from the assessment.
Here is my point. We can both have China Cat make us identical tuna fish sandwiches according to the same recipe, and you may love it, and I will barf. From your pespective, it makes no sense why you should love tuna and I hate it. From my perspective, tuna is fucking nasty as hell, but tons of people like it, so it is what it is
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 02:57 PM
Portrait of an ESFJ - Extraverted Sensing Feeling Judging
(Extraverted Feeling with Introverted Sensing)
The Caregiver
As an ESFJ, your primary mode of living is focused externally, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit in with your personal value system. Your secondary mode is internal, where you take things in via your five senses in a literal, concrete fashion.
ESFJs are people persons - they love people. They are warmly interested in others. They use their Sensing and Judging characteristics to gather specific, detailed information about others, and turn this information into supportive judgments. They want to like people, and have a special skill at bringing out the best in others. They are extremely good at reading others, and understanding their point of view. The ESFJ's strong desire to be liked and for everything to be pleasant makes them highly supportive of others. People like to be around ESFJs, because the ESFJ has a special gift of invariably making people feel good about themselves.
The ESFJ takes their responsibilities very seriously, and is very dependable. They value security and stability, and have a strong focus on the details of life. They see before others do what needs to be done, and do whatever it takes to make sure that it gets done. They enjoy these types of tasks, and are extremely good at them.
ESFJs are warm and energetic. They need approval from others to feel good about themselves. They are hurt by indifference and don't understand unkindness. They are very giving people, who get a lot of their personal satisfaction from the happiness of others. They want to be appreciated for who they are, and what they give. They're very sensitive to others, and freely give practical care. ESFJs are such caring individuals, that they sometimes have a hard time seeing or accepting a difficult truth about someone they care about.
With Extraverted Feeling dominating their personality, ESFJs are focused on reading other people. They have a strong need to be liked, and to be in control. They are extremely good at reading others, and often change their own manner to be more pleasing to whoever they're with at the moment.
The ESFJ's value system is defined externally. They usually have very well-formed ideas about the way things should be, and are not shy about expressing these opinions. However, they weigh their values and morals against the world around them, rather than against an internal value system. They may have a strong moral code, but it is defined by the community that they live in, rather than by any strongly felt internal values.
ESFJs who have had the benefit of being raised and surrounded by a strong value system that is ethical and centered around genuine goodness will most likely be the kindest, most generous souls who will gladly give you the shirt off of their back without a second thought. For these individuals, the selfless quality of their personality type is genuine and pure. ESFJs who have not had the advantage of developing their own values by weighing them against a good external value system may develop very questionable values. In such cases, the ESFJ most often genuinely believes in the integrity of their skewed value system. They have no internal understanding of values to set them straight. In weighing their values against our society, they find plenty of support for whatever moral transgression they wish to justify. This type of ESFJ is a dangerous person indeed. Extraverted Feeling drives them to control and manipulate, and their lack of Intuition prevents them from seeing the big picture. They're usually quite popular and good with people, and good at manipulating them. Unlike their ENFJ cousin, they don't have Intuition to help them understand the real consequences of their actions. They are driven to manipulate other to achieve their own ends, yet they believe that they are following a solid moral code of conduct.
All ESFJs have a natural tendency to want to control their environment. Their dominant function demands structure and organization, and seeks closure. ESFJs are most comfortable with structured environments. They're not likely to enjoy having to do things which involve abstract, theoretical concepts, or impersonal analysis. They do enjoy creating order and structure, and are very good at tasks which require these kinds of skills. ESFJs should be careful about controling people in their lives who do not wish to be controlled.
ESFJs respect and believe in the laws and rules of authority, and believe that others should do so as well. They're traditional, and prefer to do things in the established way, rather than venturing into unchartered territory. Their need for security drives their ready acceptance and adherence to the policies of the established system. This tendency may cause them to sometimes blindly accept rules without questioning or understanding them.
An ESFJ who has developed in a less than ideal way may be prone to being quite insecure, and focus all of their attention on pleasing others. He or she might also be very controling, or overly sensitive, imagining bad intentions when there weren't any.
ESFJs incorporate many of the traits that are associated with women in our society. However, male ESFJs will usually not appear feminine at all. On the contrary, ESFJs are typically quite conscious about gender roles and will be most comfortable playing a role that suits their gender in our society. Male ESFJs will be quite masculine (albeit sensitive when you get to know them), and female ESFJs will be very feminine.
ESFJs at their best are warm, sympathetic, helpful, cooperative, tactful, down-to-earth, practical, thorough, consistent, organized, enthusiastic, and energetic. They enjoy tradition and security, and will seek stable lives that are rich in contact with friends and family.
(Extraverted Feeling with Introverted Sensing)
The Caregiver
As an ESFJ, your primary mode of living is focused externally, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit in with your personal value system. Your secondary mode is internal, where you take things in via your five senses in a literal, concrete fashion.
ESFJs are people persons - they love people. They are warmly interested in others. They use their Sensing and Judging characteristics to gather specific, detailed information about others, and turn this information into supportive judgments. They want to like people, and have a special skill at bringing out the best in others. They are extremely good at reading others, and understanding their point of view. The ESFJ's strong desire to be liked and for everything to be pleasant makes them highly supportive of others. People like to be around ESFJs, because the ESFJ has a special gift of invariably making people feel good about themselves.
The ESFJ takes their responsibilities very seriously, and is very dependable. They value security and stability, and have a strong focus on the details of life. They see before others do what needs to be done, and do whatever it takes to make sure that it gets done. They enjoy these types of tasks, and are extremely good at them.
ESFJs are warm and energetic. They need approval from others to feel good about themselves. They are hurt by indifference and don't understand unkindness. They are very giving people, who get a lot of their personal satisfaction from the happiness of others. They want to be appreciated for who they are, and what they give. They're very sensitive to others, and freely give practical care. ESFJs are such caring individuals, that they sometimes have a hard time seeing or accepting a difficult truth about someone they care about.
With Extraverted Feeling dominating their personality, ESFJs are focused on reading other people. They have a strong need to be liked, and to be in control. They are extremely good at reading others, and often change their own manner to be more pleasing to whoever they're with at the moment.
The ESFJ's value system is defined externally. They usually have very well-formed ideas about the way things should be, and are not shy about expressing these opinions. However, they weigh their values and morals against the world around them, rather than against an internal value system. They may have a strong moral code, but it is defined by the community that they live in, rather than by any strongly felt internal values.
ESFJs who have had the benefit of being raised and surrounded by a strong value system that is ethical and centered around genuine goodness will most likely be the kindest, most generous souls who will gladly give you the shirt off of their back without a second thought. For these individuals, the selfless quality of their personality type is genuine and pure. ESFJs who have not had the advantage of developing their own values by weighing them against a good external value system may develop very questionable values. In such cases, the ESFJ most often genuinely believes in the integrity of their skewed value system. They have no internal understanding of values to set them straight. In weighing their values against our society, they find plenty of support for whatever moral transgression they wish to justify. This type of ESFJ is a dangerous person indeed. Extraverted Feeling drives them to control and manipulate, and their lack of Intuition prevents them from seeing the big picture. They're usually quite popular and good with people, and good at manipulating them. Unlike their ENFJ cousin, they don't have Intuition to help them understand the real consequences of their actions. They are driven to manipulate other to achieve their own ends, yet they believe that they are following a solid moral code of conduct.
All ESFJs have a natural tendency to want to control their environment. Their dominant function demands structure and organization, and seeks closure. ESFJs are most comfortable with structured environments. They're not likely to enjoy having to do things which involve abstract, theoretical concepts, or impersonal analysis. They do enjoy creating order and structure, and are very good at tasks which require these kinds of skills. ESFJs should be careful about controling people in their lives who do not wish to be controlled.
ESFJs respect and believe in the laws and rules of authority, and believe that others should do so as well. They're traditional, and prefer to do things in the established way, rather than venturing into unchartered territory. Their need for security drives their ready acceptance and adherence to the policies of the established system. This tendency may cause them to sometimes blindly accept rules without questioning or understanding them.
An ESFJ who has developed in a less than ideal way may be prone to being quite insecure, and focus all of their attention on pleasing others. He or she might also be very controling, or overly sensitive, imagining bad intentions when there weren't any.
ESFJs incorporate many of the traits that are associated with women in our society. However, male ESFJs will usually not appear feminine at all. On the contrary, ESFJs are typically quite conscious about gender roles and will be most comfortable playing a role that suits their gender in our society. Male ESFJs will be quite masculine (albeit sensitive when you get to know them), and female ESFJs will be very feminine.
ESFJs at their best are warm, sympathetic, helpful, cooperative, tactful, down-to-earth, practical, thorough, consistent, organized, enthusiastic, and energetic. They enjoy tradition and security, and will seek stable lives that are rich in contact with friends and family.
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- VibeTribe
- 8,444 posts
Posted 26 October 2012 - 03:00 PM
Interesting. I'm going to mark this and take it again later. Some questions I was on the fence about.
http://www.personali.../html/ENFJ.html
The Giver
As an ENFJ, you're primary mode of living is focused externally, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit into your personal value system. Your secondary mode is internal, where you take things in primarily via your intuition.
ENFJs are people-focused individuals. They live in the world of people possibilities. More so than any other type, they have excellent people skills. They understand and care about people, and have a special talent for bringing out the best in others. ENFJ's main interest in life is giving love, support, and a good time to other people. They are focused on understanding, supporting, and encouraging others. They make things happen for people, and get their best personal satisfaction from this.
Because ENFJ's people skills are so extraordinary, they have the ability to make people do exactly what they want them to do. They get under people's skins and get the reactions that they are seeking. ENFJ's motives are usually unselfish, but ENFJs who have developed less than ideally have been known to use their power over people to manipulate them.
ENFJ's are so externally focused that it's especially important for them to spend time alone. This can be difficult for some ENFJs, because they have the tendency to be hard on themselves and turn to dark thoughts when alone. Consequently, ENFJs might avoid being alone, and fill their lives with activities involving other people. ENFJs tend to define their life's direction and priorities according to other people's needs, and may not be aware of their own needs. It's natural to their personality type that they will tend to place other people's needs above their own, but they need to stay aware of their own needs so that they don't sacrifice themselves in their drive to help others.
ENFJ's tend to be more reserved about exposing themselves than other extraverted types. Although they may have strongly-felt beliefs, they're likely to refrain from expressing them if doing so would interfere with bringing out the best in others. Because their strongest interest lies in being a catalyst of change in other people, they're likely to interact with others on their own level, in a chameleon-like manner, rather than as individuals.
Which is not to say that the ENFJ does not have opinions. ENFJs have definite values and opinions which they're able to express clearly and succinctly. These beliefs will be expressed as long as they're not too personal. ENFJ is in many ways expressive and open, but is more focused on being responsive and supportive of others. When faced with a conflict between a strongly-held value and serving another person's need, they are highly likely to value the other person's needs.
The ENFJ may feel quite lonely even when surrounded by people. This feeling of aloneness may be exacerbated by the tendency to not reveal their true selves.
People love ENFJs. They are fun to be with, and truly understand and love people. They are typically very straight-forward and honest. Usually ENFJs exude a lot of self-confidence, and have a great amount of ability to do many different things. They are generally bright, full of potential, energetic and fast-paced. They are usually good at anything which captures their interest.
ENFJs like for things to be well-organized, and will work hard at maintaining structure and resolving ambiguity. They have a tendency to be fussy, especially with their home environments.
In the work place, ENFJs do well in positions where they deal with people. They are naturals for the social committee. Their uncanny ability to understand people and say just what needs to be said to make them happy makes them naturals for counseling. They enjoy being the center of attention, and do very well in situations where they can inspire and lead others, such as teaching.
ENFJs do not like dealing with impersonal reasoning. They don't understand or appreciate its merit, and will be unhappy in situations where they're forced to deal with logic and facts without any connection to a human element. Living in the world of people possibilities, they enjoy their plans more than their achievements. They get excited about possibilities for the future, but may become easily bored and restless with the present.
ENFJs have a special gift with people, and are basically happy people when they can use that gift to help others. They get their best satisfaction from serving others. Their genuine interest in Humankind and their exceptional intuitive awareness of people makes them able to draw out even the most reserved individuals.
ENFJs have a strong need for close, intimate relationships, and will put forth a lot of effort in creating and maintaining these relationships. They're very loyal and trustworthy once involved in a relationship.
An ENFJ who has not developed their Feeling side may have difficulty making good decisions, and may rely heavily on other people in decision-making processes. If they have not developed their Intuition, they may not be able to see possibilities, and will judge things too quickly based on established value systems or social rules, without really understanding the current situation. An ENFJ who has not found their place in the world is likely to be extremely sensitive to criticism, and to have the tendency to worry excessively and feel guilty. They are also likely to be very manipulative and controling with others.
In general, ENFJs are charming, warm, gracious, creative and diverse individuals with richly developed insights into what makes other people tick. This special ability to see growth potential in others combined with a genuine drive to help people makes the ENFJ a truly valued individual. As giving and caring as the ENFJ is, they need to remember to value their own needs as well as the needs of others.
http://www.personali.../html/ENFJ.html
The Giver
As an ENFJ, you're primary mode of living is focused externally, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit into your personal value system. Your secondary mode is internal, where you take things in primarily via your intuition.
ENFJs are people-focused individuals. They live in the world of people possibilities. More so than any other type, they have excellent people skills. They understand and care about people, and have a special talent for bringing out the best in others. ENFJ's main interest in life is giving love, support, and a good time to other people. They are focused on understanding, supporting, and encouraging others. They make things happen for people, and get their best personal satisfaction from this.
Because ENFJ's people skills are so extraordinary, they have the ability to make people do exactly what they want them to do. They get under people's skins and get the reactions that they are seeking. ENFJ's motives are usually unselfish, but ENFJs who have developed less than ideally have been known to use their power over people to manipulate them.
ENFJ's are so externally focused that it's especially important for them to spend time alone. This can be difficult for some ENFJs, because they have the tendency to be hard on themselves and turn to dark thoughts when alone. Consequently, ENFJs might avoid being alone, and fill their lives with activities involving other people. ENFJs tend to define their life's direction and priorities according to other people's needs, and may not be aware of their own needs. It's natural to their personality type that they will tend to place other people's needs above their own, but they need to stay aware of their own needs so that they don't sacrifice themselves in their drive to help others.
ENFJ's tend to be more reserved about exposing themselves than other extraverted types. Although they may have strongly-felt beliefs, they're likely to refrain from expressing them if doing so would interfere with bringing out the best in others. Because their strongest interest lies in being a catalyst of change in other people, they're likely to interact with others on their own level, in a chameleon-like manner, rather than as individuals.
Which is not to say that the ENFJ does not have opinions. ENFJs have definite values and opinions which they're able to express clearly and succinctly. These beliefs will be expressed as long as they're not too personal. ENFJ is in many ways expressive and open, but is more focused on being responsive and supportive of others. When faced with a conflict between a strongly-held value and serving another person's need, they are highly likely to value the other person's needs.
The ENFJ may feel quite lonely even when surrounded by people. This feeling of aloneness may be exacerbated by the tendency to not reveal their true selves.
People love ENFJs. They are fun to be with, and truly understand and love people. They are typically very straight-forward and honest. Usually ENFJs exude a lot of self-confidence, and have a great amount of ability to do many different things. They are generally bright, full of potential, energetic and fast-paced. They are usually good at anything which captures their interest.
ENFJs like for things to be well-organized, and will work hard at maintaining structure and resolving ambiguity. They have a tendency to be fussy, especially with their home environments.
In the work place, ENFJs do well in positions where they deal with people. They are naturals for the social committee. Their uncanny ability to understand people and say just what needs to be said to make them happy makes them naturals for counseling. They enjoy being the center of attention, and do very well in situations where they can inspire and lead others, such as teaching.
ENFJs do not like dealing with impersonal reasoning. They don't understand or appreciate its merit, and will be unhappy in situations where they're forced to deal with logic and facts without any connection to a human element. Living in the world of people possibilities, they enjoy their plans more than their achievements. They get excited about possibilities for the future, but may become easily bored and restless with the present.
ENFJs have a special gift with people, and are basically happy people when they can use that gift to help others. They get their best satisfaction from serving others. Their genuine interest in Humankind and their exceptional intuitive awareness of people makes them able to draw out even the most reserved individuals.
ENFJs have a strong need for close, intimate relationships, and will put forth a lot of effort in creating and maintaining these relationships. They're very loyal and trustworthy once involved in a relationship.
An ENFJ who has not developed their Feeling side may have difficulty making good decisions, and may rely heavily on other people in decision-making processes. If they have not developed their Intuition, they may not be able to see possibilities, and will judge things too quickly based on established value systems or social rules, without really understanding the current situation. An ENFJ who has not found their place in the world is likely to be extremely sensitive to criticism, and to have the tendency to worry excessively and feel guilty. They are also likely to be very manipulative and controling with others.
In general, ENFJs are charming, warm, gracious, creative and diverse individuals with richly developed insights into what makes other people tick. This special ability to see growth potential in others combined with a genuine drive to help people makes the ENFJ a truly valued individual. As giving and caring as the ENFJ is, they need to remember to value their own needs as well as the needs of others.
#43
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- VibeTribe
- 12,077 posts
Posted 26 October 2012 - 03:03 PM
my results are consistent with results from past tests, though i'm WAY more middle-of-the-road than i used to be with my responses. all of my preferences were moderate or slight whereas before, i believe they were all fairly strong preferences.
