I recently got into the MBTI and, while there’s some debate over types vs descriptions, etc., I find it overall fairly accurate.
For those that haven’t taken it or don’t know what the MBTI is, it’s a rather well-researched test that assesses your personality based off of your cognitive thinking processes. I doubted that it was accurate until I took it - it typed me as an INTJ. Once I started reading about INTJ profiles, I felt that I was reading a book that someone else wrote about the way I act and think.
Have taken extended versions of the test on a few occassions over the years. The results change as you age and are exposed to different events, responsibilities, life changes. You may find that your “personality type” is not fixed and evolves.
INFJ and almost 100% correct. Thank you for that link. I enjoy insight into my personality type. As an introvert, it’s easy to be misunderstood - although the older I get the less I care - ha.
This tongue-in-cheek article finally identified my “basic” personality and made it easier to come to terms with my personality “quirks”.
Bingo. I spent quite a bit of time studying these types of psychological testing instruments in graduate school and they are … well, let’s just say reliability and validity data are sketchy.
I was required to take the MMPI (a much more comprehensive psychological testing instrument) as part of a job application for a mental health position. Just for kicks, I decided to answer every question as honestly as possible, no holding back. I had studied this test in several courses and knew there were internal consistency checks built in, as well as scoring biases which were designed to accommodate the standard individual’s desire to portray themselves in a favorable light and, thus, be less likely to acknowledge some personal attributes which might be considered embarrassing or shameful. So just shooting from the hip without regard for how the answers might be interpreted yielded some interesting results.
When I met with the HR person offering me the position, I asked whether she had looked at my MMPI results and the interpretation by the resident clinical psychologist. She said “Sure, I looked it over,” to which I replied, “I have to admit I’m a little uncomfortable with taking a position at a facility which would hire an employee with my particular profile.” :blink:
We both had a chuckle about it and off to work I went.
Not surprising, since INTJ’s are the second type (next to ENTP’s) that are likely to be logical thinkers and politically independent. I’d say that’s pretty much our demographic here.
That said, INTJs are supposedly the second rarest personality type. Again, probably over-represented due to the subject matter.
