Personality Test

[mpbrockman]

An introvert might enjoy the performance but need some alone time to recharge.

Exactly. Speaking for myself as an rather extreme introvert, being around people takes energy out of me. It doesn't mean I don't enjoy it or have no social skills whatsoever - it just means it's draining. Whereas time spent doing things alone is rejuvenating.

Another way I've heard it described is that the introvert finds life in his/her own head more interesting than the world outside. I'm not entirely comfortable with this description as it manages to sound both a little smug and as if it could also apply to schizoids and catatonics. But the idea would seem logical for certain types of creatives who have to spend a lot of time in the internal world, especially for those who's work is largely solitary (writers, composers and the like).

EDIT: I just went to the site and looked at some of the people who share the INTP type. I'm feeling a little flattered: Einstein, Darwin, Madison, Pascal... Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen?!!!! WTF?!!!

[Marc Majcher]

INTP

eek. Me too.

INTP represent, yo.

[nadine]

ISFP -- the artist.

though all my traits are 50% ish.

My work paid for my testing about 7 years ago, and I came out an INTJ, like most computer scientists.. and then something happened. I'm not really sure what that thing was. Maybe a kiss from a boy.

[kbadr]

I'm INFJ - The "Confidant", according to the results, but I don't know if it's true. Taking these tests reveals much more about my personality than the actual results. I can debate and reason both possible answers to each question (with few exceptions), and I always feel like I've picked the "wrong" answer.

Interestingly, I am split almost down the middle on both Thinking/Feeling and Judging/Perceiving. That makes sense to me, since every test I've taken like this always has me split between scientific and artistic, right brained and left brained.


INFJs, making up an estimated 1% of all people, are the most rare type (males even more so). They are introspective, caring, sensitive, gentle and complex people that strive for peace and derive satisfaction from helping others. INFJs are highly intuitive, empathetic and dedicated listeners. These traits tend to act as a "tell me what's wrong" sign on their forehead, hence the nicknames Confidant, Counselor or Empath. INFJs are intensely private and deeply committed to their beliefs.

Actually, this seems pretty accurate:

Because the INFJ has such strong intuitive capabilities, they trust their own instincts above all else. This may result in an INFJ stubborness and tendency to ignore other people's opinions. They believe that they're right. On the other hand, INFJ is a perfectionist who doubts that they are living up to their full potential. INFJs are rarely at complete peace with themselves - there's always something else they should be doing to improve themselves and the world around them. They believe in constant growth, and don't often take time to revel in their accomplishments. They have strong value systems, and need to live their lives in accordance with what they feel is right. In deference to the Feeling aspect of their personalities, INFJs are in some ways gentle and easy going. Conversely, they have very high expectations of themselves, and frequently of their families. They don't believe in compromising their ideals.

[arthursimone]

INFP (Dreamer)
"creative, smart, idealist, loner, attracted to sad things, disorganized, avoidant, can be overwhelmed by unpleasant feelings..."

me and Princess Di and Fox Mulder

[Brian Boyko]

Seriously, though, ENTP when I tried this test, although I've been INTJ when I've taken it before. I think it's just - you know, that people change over time.

[andrea]

INTJ...glad to see i haven't changed since high school.

"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."

[vine311]

I'm an ENFP too. 74% Extroverted, 63% Intuition, 79% Feeling, 95% Perceiving.

[Jules]

ENFJ is the mentor, though my E score is low. Mentors and Confidants! Yay!

[slappywhite]

INFP (The Dreamer)
58% Introverted
84% Intuition
58% Feeling
95% Perceiving


These things make me nervous after I took the Match test with my wife to see if we would match up.

She matched up with some hunky dude and I "Have a rare personality type that Match can not help match up" or as I read it, "You are crazy and we will not help you find your next victim... psycho."

(PS I had to take out Match's URL name because it set off the spam filter.)

[Milquetoast]

Very strong ENFP

I used to be right on the line between INFP and ENFP, but it looks like performing/training for the past few months has changed that.

[Spaztique]

I had to do this for a class once.

ISTP all the way.

[HerrHerr]

ENTJ The Chief

And so was Nixon.

And I share a birthday with Nixon.

Therefore this test might be true, I feel.

[Jastroch]

ENFJ - The Mentor


"ENFJs are externally focused, introspective, altruistic, positive and have excellent people skills. They place utmost importance on helping others grow. They are warm and have a natural desire to be supportive and encouraging. Being charismatic and posessing excellent language skills, they do well in leadership roles. ENFJs strive to enhance the lives of their human brethren."

Although, as usual, I scored nearly 50/50 with all these things. Every cognitive test I've ever taken has my right and left brain split exactly down the middle. You know, like Two Face. In fact, I scored the exact same verbal and math on my SATs. Take that, art!

[deroosisonfire]

ISTJ - The Examiner.

Real ISTJs include: George Washington, Thomas (Christ's Apostle)
Fictional ISTJs include: Darth Vader