Personallity Test Interesting
 

I have taken this type of test several times, mainly for work..
I have always been classified as INTJ. Kinda fun little test. DH thinks that most of it is a fit for me LOL..


Take the test here:http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test or here:http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp


INTJ strengths and weaknesses
INTJ strengths
High self-confidence. INTJ personalities rarely doubt themselves or care much about their perceived social roles, expectations, etc. Consequently, they are not afraid to voice their own opinions. This exudes confidence and reinforces the INTJ’s self-esteem even further.

Quick and versatile mind. INTJs are very good at improving their knowledge of (often diverse) topics and fields that interest them. People with this personality type take pleasure in tackling intellectual challenges, and their natural curiosity pushes them forward as well.

Jacks-of-all-trades. The most important strength of any INTJ is their mind. Other personality types pride themselves on being artistic, intuitive, convincing, athletic, etc. In contrast, INTJs excel at being able to analyze anything that life throws at them, uncovering the underlying methodology and then applying it in practice. Consequently, INTJ personalities are usually able to become what they want to become—be it an IT architect or a high-flying politician.

Independent and decisive. People with the INTJ personality type are ruthless when it comes to analyzing the usefulness of methods or ideas. They could not care less if that idea is popular or supported by an authority figure. If the INTJ believes that it does not make sense, only overwhelming rational arguments will convince them otherwise. This strength makes them efficient and impartial decision-makers, often at a very young age. INTJs also tend to be quite resistant to conflicts, usually remaining rational and calm in an emotionally charged situation.

Hard-working and determined. INTJ personalities can be very patient and dedicated if something excites or intrigues them. They will work hard to achieve their goals, often ignoring everything else. That being said, INTJs may also appear lazy in situations that do not require them to flex their mental muscles. For instance, they may take risks and not study that hard at school, knowing that in all likelihood, they will be able to tackle the tests anyway.
Imaginative and strategic. INTJs are very good strategic thinkers, often using this strength to devise multiple contingency plans in both professional and personal situations. They like to plan ahead and be prepared, imagining all the potential scenarios and consequences.

Honest and direct. People with this personality type hate playing social games and putting comfort or social expectations above honesty and facts. INTJs tend to see these activities as pointless and irrational, preferring inconvenient truth over a comforting lie.

Open-minded. INTJ personalities do not mind being proven wrong and enjoy being exposed to something they were not familiar with. They will embrace a competing theory if it makes more sense, regardless of the existing traditions or expectations. Not surprisingly, INTJs also tend to be fairly liberal in a social sense, believing that many social norms are outdated and unnecessarily restrictive.

INTJ weaknesses
Arrogant. There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance. Some less mature INTJs may overestimate the importance of their knowledge or analytical skills, seeing most other people as irrational or intellectually inferior, often making their opinion known.

Perfectionists. INTJ personalities loathe inefficiency and imperfection, trying very hard to iron out all the flaws and analyze all possibilities. If left unchecked, this trait can easily become a weakness, slowing down their work quite significantly and frustrating people around the INTJ.

Likely to overanalyze everything. INTJs tend to believe that everything can be analyzed, even things that are not necessarily rational, e.g., human relationships. They may seek logical explanations and solutions in every situation, refusing to rely on improvisation or their own emotions.

Judgmental. INTJs reach their conclusions very quickly and stick to them. Even though people with this personality type tend to be open-minded, they have little patience for things they consider illogical, e.g., decisions based on feelings, irrational stubbornness, emotional outbursts, etc. An INTJ is likely to believe that someone who behaves in this way is either very immature or irrational; consequently, they will have little respect for them.

May be insensitive. INTJ personalities often pride themselves on being brutally honest and logical. However, while their statements may be rational and completely correct, they may not take into account another person’s emotional state, background, individual circumstances, etc. Consequently, the INTJ’s directness and honesty may easily hurt other people, thus becoming a major weakness in social situations.

Often clueless when it comes to romantic relationships. Many INTJs are likely to have difficulties dealing with anything that does not require logical reasoning, and this weakness is especially visible in interpersonal relationships. They may overanalyze everything, get frustrated trying to understand how the other person thinks, try to use a nearly scientific approach to dating, or just give up altogether.

Loathe highly structured environments. INTJ personalities do not respect rules or regulations just because they are there; they need to be confident that those restrictions make sense. Consequently, INTJs strongly dislike environments that are built on blind obedience, traditions, or respect for authority. They are likely to challenge the status quo and clash with people who prefer stability and safety.

What's interesting is seeing historical figures who fit these definitions as well.

Yeah mine are, oops Putin is there!


Some famous INTJs:
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia
Augustus Caesar, Roman emperor
Paul Krugman, famous American economist
Rudy Giuliani, former New York mayor
Donald Rumsfeld, former U.S. Secretary of Defense
Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State
Lance Armstrong, bicyclist
Richard Gere, actor
Hannibal, military leader of Carthage
Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and former California governor
Thomas Jefferson, former U.S. president
John F. Kennedy, former U.S. president
Woodrow Wilson, former U.S. president
“Walter White” (“Heisenberg”) from Breaking Bad
“Gandalf the Grey” from The Lord of the Rings
“Hannibal” and “Clarice Starling” from Silence of the Lambs
“Professor Moriarty,” Sherlock Holmes’ enemy
“Gregory House” from House M.D.

I don't do online personality checks. I'm always afraid someone from one of the Govt. alphabet agencies may be checking them and I'd be getting an unwanted knock on my door. Nope, I'll keep my craziness to myself... : )

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INTJ too, maybe it's genetic :buds:.

Says relationships could be a problem for them, guess that fits. LOL

I don't know- those positives and negatives read like horoscopes. The positives are gloriously unlikely to be universal while the negatives are not likely to offend anyone. And the last 4 listed as famous members of the group are fictional.
Now if it said that type was rigid and opinionated, self centered and narcissistic for example (not that any of that applies), the willingness to offend might be an indication of honesty.
It's just too nice to be accurate I think.

And it is one of those universal applications - everyone would probably say they were interested in critical thinking and no one would say they never had relationship issues.

Took the test... INFJ

Yeah they are pretty PC in comparison to the ones I took for employment reviews.

Some very special traits there, nice!

ESFJ
The description sounds accurate.

INTP. Which is funny, because I don't consider myself so much an introvert as I just that I kind of hate people. This is something that has occurred over the years with experience. I was given this test as a teen and was an ETNJ. Over the years, I have found that people, in general, are selfish, needy, and sometimes just plain stupid,and I'd rather not deal with them. I know that makes me sound horrible. Though, as the INTP description says, I can be very outgoing and happy around people I know well.

I think my training in law school changed the J to a P. We were taught to issue spot and analyze at all possible solutions, outcomes, etc. I tend to over think things sometimes.

INTP strengths

• Great analysts and abstract thinkers. INTP personalities are great at noticing patterns and seeing the big picture. They also possess an impressive ability to jump from one idea to another, linking them in ways that usually bewilder most other personality types.
• Honest and straightforward. INTPs do not play social games and see no point in sugarcoating their words. They will clearly state their opinion and expect others to return the favor.
• Objective. People with the INTP personality are very logical and rational individuals who see no point in involving emotions in the decision-making process. Consequently, they tend to pride themselves in being fair and impartial.
• Imaginative and original. An INTP’s mind is always working, always producing ideas regardless of whether those ideas are likely to see the light of day. Not surprisingly, INTPs have no difficulties coming up with innovative, original solutions.
• Open-minded. INTPs tend to be open-minded and willing to accept ideas different from their own, provided that they are supported by facts and logic. Furthermore, INTPs are usually fairly liberal when it comes to social norms and traditions, judging people solely on the basis of their ideas.
• Enthusiastic. INTP personalities can spend an enormous amount of time trying to figure out something they are interested in. They will also be very enthusiastic when it comes to discussing that topic with other people.

INTP weaknesses

• Absent-minded. INTPs are able to focus all their efforts on analyzing a specific idea, but this usually comes at a cost of ignoring everything else. They may be forgetful or simply miss things that have nothing to do with the object of their interest.
• Second-guess themselves. INTP personalities may be excellent analysts, but they often lack the decisiveness of Judging (J) types. An INTP may find it quite difficult to decide which idea is the best one, always looking for more information and doubting their own conclusions.
• Insensitive. INTPs are likely to find it difficult to include emotions in their decision-making process, focusing all their efforts on getting the rational basis right. Consequently, they may often come across as insensitive or be puzzled when it comes to dealing with an emotionally-charged situation.
• Very private and withdrawn. INTPs are often reluctant to let anyone inside their minds, let alone their hearts. They may often come across as shy in social settings and even the INTP’s friends are likely to have a difficult time getting to know them well.
• May be condescending. INTP personalities are usually proud of their extensive knowledge and reasoning abilities, but they may get easily frustrated trying to describe their thoughts other people. INTPs enjoy presenting their ideas to other people, but explaining how they got from A to Z is another matter.
• Loathe rules and guidelines. INTPs need a lot of freedom and have little respect for rules and traditions that put artificial limits on their imagination. People with this personality type would rather have less security and more autonomy.

Some famous INTPs:
Socrates, philosopher
Rene Descartes, philosopher
Blaise Pascal, mathematician and philosopher
Isaac Newton, physicist
Carl Jung, psychologist
Albert Einstein, physicist
James Madison, former U.S. president
Dwight D. Eisenhower, former U.S. president
Gerald Ford, former U.S. president
Tiger Woods, professional golfer

It told me the same thing people have been telling me for years. I got a flashing sign saying I was an :censored:.

INTP and ISTJ

INTJ here too, I see several other folks are as well, wonder if it is the type of personality that is more prone to the homesteading lifestyle. Actually, it did hit pretty close.

ENTP
Kind of close I think.

Sorry about the hit and run posting. Sis-in-law called needing help with a calving. All is well pulled the calves, twin heifers... Momma is up and caring for the babies. Of course we had to gossip a bit too..

What I find interesting is the different personalities and the abilities we have to basically communicate, sometimes it can get rowdy LOL. But on the whole we do have the will to talk..

I must be an odd duck! ESTJ

Not odd, special heck it looks like you are in the 11.5%, Nice traits.

As Observant (S) individuals, ESTJs live in the world of clear and verifiable facts. They are honest and direct, living in the present and taking note of everything that is happening around them. ESTJ personalities tend to have a clear vision and understanding of what is acceptable and what is not. This usually makes ESTJs excellent leaders and managers, even though their subordinates may sometimes complain about the resulting inflexibility. ESTJs find it quite easy to develop and improve various action plans; they are able to make even the most complex project look like a walk in the park.

Mine came up ENTJ. I was satisfied with the way the description started out, but unfortunately, the more I read the more it resembled a psychopath, but a successful one!

16Personality....
Your personality type: INTP.

Breakdown of preferences: Mind - Introverted (26%), Energy - Intuitive (14%), Nature - Thinking (3%), Tactics - Prospecting (24%), Identity - Turbulent (9%).


Humanmetrics...
INTJ
Introvert(56%) iNtuitive(12%) Thinking(38%) Judging(11%)

You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (56%)
You have slight preference of Intuition over Sensing (12%)
You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (38%)
You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (11%)


So I guess I'm an INT something type!

ISTP, yep, profile fits.

Me too. We are the 1%

Oh, yeah!! Always have known I didn't "fit"...

Took the test.. ISTJ

I NTJ for me too. Have to admit that it fits...

interesting that the majority here are introverted. Would be fascinating to see a statistically relevant sample size.

(ENTJ here... don't need the test, I've taken the full battery more than once)

R

INTP I do not fit in to the persons they mentioned. not nearly as smart or well known:eek:

I've taken this a couple of times before. Seem to jump back and forth between ISTJ & INTJ depending on what's going on in my life.

Your personality type: ISTJ.
Breakdown of preferences: Mind - Introverted (75%), Energy - Observant (7%), Nature - Thinking (29%), Tactics - Judging (18%), Identity - Turbulent (10%).

It didn't tell me anything I didn't already know, and have had the same results taking other similar tests through the year.. My parents had one heck of a time with me as a kid, so I've been through all this against my will..

BUt, for grins I thought I'd see if I changed after getting older..

Nope.. I'm still the odd one... ENFP... Forming around 7% of the population, people with the ENFP personality type tend to be curious, idealistic, and often mystical. They seek meaning and are very interested in other people’s motives, seeing life as a big, complex puzzle where everything is connected. Not surprisingly, ENFPs tend to be very insightful and empathic individuals. This, plus their charm and social skills, often makes them very popular and influential.

Just this weekend I had a couple people tell me I was a bad influence on them.. :D

There are business consultants out there who make a living giving the Myers Briggs (that's what the OP references) personality type test to sports teams, business exec teams, and others. The real problem with the test, that none of the consultants I've ever met will admit to, is that no one knows them self as they truly are, or perhaps no one is willing to admit to all what they are. People tend to respond as they want to be rather than how they truly are and some people just lack self awareness. Eg, you might believe that Spock-like logic is the best way to make decisions, so you unknowingly skew your answers towards "thinking", but in reality, you might be more of a "feeling" decision maker. In a work environment where people are trying to please a boss, results are even more likely to get skewed in the direction of the perceived best personality style. Double blind studies are believed to produce more accurate results in most any experiment because of the intentional and unintentional skews produced by self grading. Unfortunately, there are no practical ways to do a double blind study of a human's personality and decision making styles unless you want to treat the human like you would a lab rat.

In my work helping small businesses, I've seen numerous business owners take this test. One in particular swears that she makes only logic based decisions. But you can take reams of data to her to sway her decision, and in the end she goes with her gut. I've seen her team explain why an investment was a bad deal using charts, graphs, pounds of data, and then she says something like, "I believe in that man and think he is going to do great things." That said, her gut has made her millions of $$$, so I'm not knocking her decision style, just that the Myers Briggs test clearly produces false results in her case.

Something else to be aware of is that people's MB test results tend to change over time. People often mellow as they age and move from extreme edges to the middle and will balance thinking with feeling and/or judging with perceiving.

BTW - I'm an INTJ. I'm right, you're wrong, and I can prove it!

If I ain't mellow yet, it ain't likely to happen...

Maybe you just think you're not mellow.


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Many years ago I was the straw that broke the camel's back. The boss spent big bucks having all his management tested for their best fit in the company. I remember when they discussed my results with us, him saying "that does it, I want my money back".

He explained my department hadn't made a dime in the 12 years previous to my taking it over, and it was currently 2nd most profitable in the company.

Their testing showed I would be a much better field superintendent than a salesman. I made a pretty decent living selling for myself or others for 42 years.

I've tested INTJ once, and then the rest of the time INFJ (twice for job, once for fun, all MB paid testing).

Introversion only refers to the way your thought processes and rejuvenation occur. I's process internally and need time alone to recharge; E's thrive on external feedback and people recharge them, rather than solitude.

Then there are those weird Ambiverts... ;)

~ST

Might be too far gone to know if I'm mellow or not...

INTJ. Yep, that's me to a T.

It is odd we have so many INTJs when they make up only 2% of the US population. Maybe INTJs are more prone to participating in forums in general?

I got this link from another homesteader type forum and the INTJ's are predominate there too..

ENFJ.

ENFJs are the benevolent 'pedagogues' of humanity. They have tremendous charisma by which many are drawn into their nurturant tutelage and/or grand schemes. Many ENFJs have tremendous power to manipulate others with their phenomenal interpersonal skills and unique salesmanship. But it's usually not meant as manipulation -- ENFJs generally believe in their dreams, and see themselves as helpers and enablers, which they usually are.
ENFJs are global learners. They see the big picture. The ENFJs focus is expansive. Some can juggle an amazing number of responsibilities or projects simultaneously. Many ENFJs have tremendous entrepreneurial ability.
ENFJs are, by definition, Js, with whom we associate organization and decisiveness. But they don't resemble the SJs or even the NTJs in organization of the environment nor occasional recalcitrance. ENFJs are organized in the arena of interpersonal affairs. Their offices may or may not be cluttered, but their conclusions (reached through feelings) about people and motives are drawn much more quickly and are more resilient than those of their NFP counterparts.
ENFJs know and appreciate people. Like most NFs, (and Feelers in general), they are apt to neglect themselves and their own needs for the needs of others. They have thinner psychological boundaries than most, and are at risk for being hurt or even abused by less sensitive people. ENFJs often take on more of the burdens of others than they can bear.

Me too.