About a year ago, I went through a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test to find out what it would reveal about me. More specifically, I was in a place of discomfort and misdirection and needed to get myself back on track. I found it fascinating - the test and the results. I was recently reading about Carl Jung for something else and stumbled on another version of the same test. This time I took it and, not surprising, I got the exact same results.
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I am ISTJ (Introverted sensing with thinking): These are dependable pillars of strength. They often try to reform their mates and other people. They make good bank examiners, auditors, accountants, tax examiners, supervisors in libraries and hospitals, business, home ec., and phys. ed. teachers, and boy or girl scouts!
I have to say I was a bit disappointed to have nothing "creative" on my list, it all looks a bit dry and boring, but I have to say, the people who make me laugh the most are accountants. I know, weird! And, at the moment, I'm feeling far more like an ancient and crumbly pillar! I've been taking this, and similar tests, for over a decade, at least I'm consistent. I don't remember ever receiving a different result.
Then I was curious and sent the test to my older kids. I know they do not yet have fully formed personalities, but I really can't see them changing in any fundamental way:
Claire is both ENFP and INFP (I'm sure the I and E will get sorted out over time).
ENFP (Extroverted intuiting with feeling): These people love novelty and surprises. They are big on emotions and expression. They are susceptible to muscle tension and tend to be hyperalert. they tend to feel self-conscious. They are good at sales, advertising, politics, and acting.
INFP (Introverted feeling with intuiting): These people are idealistic, self-sacrificing, and somewhat cool or reserved. They are very family and home oriented, but don't relax well. You find them in psychology, architecture, and religion, but never in business.
Her response: "I like that one (INFP)! I’m just a combo of both then! :D I’m awesome."
Yes, yes you are, Claire.
Cole is a conundrum! The only area in which he is overwhelming anything is INTROVERT which may be surprising to those who don't know him well. As far as I can tell, as his mama, he is one of either:
INTJ (Introverted intuiting with thinking): These are the most independent of all types. They love logic and ideas and are drawn to scientific research. They can be rather single-minded, though.
INTP (Introverted thinking with intuiting): Faithful, preoccupied, and forgetful, these are the bookworms. They tend to be very precise in their use of language. They are good at logic and math and make good philosophers and theoretical scientists, but not writers or salespeople.
I find the study of people really fascinating - which is part of my journey into the Jung research. Early in the research process last week I ran across this article which lead me to this test.
Have you taken the test or something similar? What are you? Any surprises?
