INTJ
What's your Myers-Briggs?
by Londo111 111 Replies latest jw friends
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tenyearsafter
ENTJ...The Fieldmarshall
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wha happened?
INTJ/ENTJ. I test either way depending on mood
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Ucantnome
Male INFP
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tornapart
I'm an INFP like you Londo (and Cantnome)... here is ours. Got to say Londo I found just the same as you in the FS.. totally goes against my nature! LOL Always had a guilt trip for shirking it.. not now though!! I prefer to talk to people I already know than go 'cold calling'
INFP Characteristics
The MBTI works by indicating your personality preferences and tendencies in the following areas: 1) Extraversion vs Introversion, 2) Sensing vs Intuition, 3) Thinking vs Feeling and 4) Judging vs Perceiving. As you might have already guessed, the four-letter code for this personality type stands forIntroversion, Intuition, Feeling and Perceiving.
- Introversion (I): How do you relate to the world and focus your energy?
- Intuition (N): How do you perceive information?
- Feeling (F): How do you make decisions?
- Perceiving (P): How to you orient yourself to the outside world?
Some of the main characteristics of the INFP personality include:
- Loyal and devoted
- Sensitive to feelings
- Warm, caring and interested in other people
- Strong written communication skills
- Prefers to work alone
- Values close relationships
- Focuses on the "big picture" rather than the details
INFPs tend to be introverted, quiet and reserved. Being in social situations tends to drain their energy and they prefer interacting with a select group of close friends. While they like to be alone, this should not necessarily be confused with shyness. Instead, it simply means that INFPs gain energy from spending time alone. On the other hand, they have to expend energy in social situations.
INFPS typically rely on intuition and are more focused on the big picture rather than the nitty-gritty details. They can be quite meticulous about things they really care about or projects they are working on, but tend to ignore mundane or boring details.
INFPs place an emphasis on personal feelings and their decisions are more influenced by these concerns rather than by objective information. They also dislike conflict and try to avoid it. When conflicts or arguments do arise, they usually focus more on how the conflict makes them feel rather than the actual details of the argument. During arguments, they might seem overly emotional or even irrational. However, they can also be good mediators by helping the people involved in a conflict identify and express their feelings.
When it comes to making decisions, INFPs like to keep their options open. They often delay making important decisions just in case something about the situation changes. When decisions are made, they are usually based on personal values rather than logic.
Because they are so reserved and private, it can be difficult for other people to get to know INFPs. They tend to be quite devoted to their circle of close friends and family and place a high importance on the feelings and emotions of their loved ones. Much of their energy is focused inward and characterized by intense feelings and strong values. They tend to be very loyal to the people they love and to beliefs and causes that are important to them.
INFPs tend to be very creative, artistic and spiritual. They are often skilled with language, but may prefer to express their thoughts and feelings through writing. Because they have strong ethics and values, they also become passionate about advocating or defending their beliefs. While they feel strongly about their own values, INFPs are also interested in learning more about others and are willing to listen and consider many sides of an issue.
INFPs also have strong interests in making the world a better place. In addition to wanting to gain a greater understanding of themselves and how they fit into the world, they are also interested in how they can best help others. People with this personality type spend a lot of time exploring their own purpose in life and thinking about how they can use their skills and talents to best serve humanity.
Famous People with INFP Personalities
Based on their lives, behaviors and works, Keirsey has suggested that the following famous individuals fit the characteristics of an INFP:
- Aldous Huxley, author
- Audrey Hepburn, actress
- Helen Keller, activist and author
- Isabel Myers Briggs, creator of the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory
- J. R. R. Tolkien, author
- Laura Ingalls Wilder, author
- Princess Diana, Princess of Wales
- Peter Jackson, filmmaker
- William Shakespeare, playwright
Some famous fictional characters with INFP personalities include:
- Calvin, Calvin and Hobbes
- Anne, Anne of Green Gables
- Fox Mulder, The X-Files
- Wesley Crusher, Star Trek: The Next Generation
Best Career Choices for INFPs
INFPs typically do well in careers where they can express their creativity and vision. While they work well with others, they generally prefer to work alone. Some possible careers that might be a good match for an INFP include:
- Artist
- Counselor
- Graphic Designer
- Librarian
- Psychologist
- Physical Therapist
- Social Worker
- Writer
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finallysomepride
ISTJ
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moshe
I'm getting ready to take the mmpi test for a job again. The last time was over 20 years ago. Supposedly, they can spot an anal retentive person who has narcisisstic leanings because he was raised by parents who never loved him and he is in denial about his excessive drinking. All this and more from 500+ true-false questions.
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scotoma
The MBTI is popular but severely flawed. Lot has been written about it.
Big 5 assessments are considered more reliable.
There are major problems with ALL paper and pencil tests. They basically ask you what you think you are and then tell you that you are exactly what you think you are.
Jungians generally don't like MBTI. There is no way of knowing which configuration of your SELF is taking the test.
It is also abused when you try to classify someone else. (Human Resources) You tend to look at others through your own distorted perceptions. What are you typing? The other person's Persona? (Their public charade?)
MBTI is too nice to people. It doesn't address the crazy side which we all have.
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Band on the Run
Can't find the binder with recent results. I don't view the results as valid. The questions are subjective and if in doubt, I choose the option for the results that I want. A few years ago I was classified as a field marshal, which my family can heavily endorse. The extrovert stays dominant. It shocked me that I am a lawyer and 95% of all lawyers fall into the same category. If I were tested in college, before the law socialization, I believe the results would be different. I have been heavily brainwashed into what mental outlook I should have, how persuasive I should be, etc.
If I took the test in high school, it would be much different. Temperament should stay basically constant. I can point to what life circumstances led me to change.
We did it as part of a church project. Jung is the darling of progressive Christians. My sister and I never meshed well. I assumed she hated me for being older. If she msbehaved, nothing atypical for a child her age, I was beaten severely. The workshop made me realized I wan't hated for sheer hatred but that we had very different temperaments. Considering out basic orientation to the world, it is a miracle that we get along as well as we do. It was a major insight for me.
There seem to be few extraverts here.
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mrsjones5
I've gotten some insight from MBTI but the wording of the descriptions seem a bit obtuse for me. I have a hard time understanding what some of it actually means. I like the enneagram system better (http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/intro.asp). I've taken several tests related to that system and always come to the same conclusion or type (mine is a 5/Observer or Investigator) unlike MBTI where I seem to flip between subtypes (I'm always an "I" but the other types seem to change consistently. When I took an more complete form of the test back in 1995 or '96 I was not an ISTP.)
If anyone is interested or curious here's a site to start: http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/intro.asp
There's a lot of info out there about enneagram and a few good sites to look at.
Anyway, here's the description that I think best fits me as a "5":
The Observer (the Five)
Observers have a need for knowledge and are introverted, curious, analytical, and insightful.
How to Get Along with Me
- Be independent, not clingy.
- Speak in a straightforward and brief manner.
- I need time alone to process my feelings and thoughts.
- Remember that If I seem aloof, distant, or arrogant, it may be that I am feeling uncomfortable.
- Make me feel welcome, but not too intensely, or I might doubt your sincerity.
- If I become irritated when I have to repeat things, it may be because it was such an effort to get my thoughts out in the first place.
- don't come on like a bulldozer.
- Help me to avoid my pet peeves: big parties, other people's loud music, overdone emotions, and intrusions on my privacy.
What I Like About Being a Five
- standing back and viewing life objectively
- coming to a thorough understanding; perceiving causes and effects
- my sense of integrity: doing what I think is right and not being influenced by social pressure
- not being caught up in material possessions and status
- being calm in a crisis
What's Hard About Being a Five
- being slow to put my knowledge and insights out in the world
- feeling bad when I act defensive or like a know-it-all
- being pressured to be with people when I don't want to be
- watching others with better social skills, but less intelligence or technical skill, do better professionally
Fives as Children Often
- spend a lot of time alone reading, making collections, and so on
- have a few special friends rather than many
- are very bright and curious and do well in school
- have independent minds and often question their parents and teachers
- watch events from a detached point of view, gathering information
- assume a poker face in order not to look afraid
- are sensitive; avoid interpersonal conflict
- feel intruded upon and controlled and/or ignored and neglected
Fives as Parents
- are often kind, perceptive, and devoted
- are sometimes authoritarian and demanding
- may expect more intellectual achievement than is developmentally appropriate
- may be intolerant of their children expressing strong emotions
Renee Baron & Elizabeth Wagele
The Enneagram Made Easy
Discover the 9 Types of People
HarperSanFrancisco, 1994, 161 pages