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Recently in my psych class, we were all asked to take a personality test. After reviewing my results, and being amazed at their accuracy, it got me thinking.
1. Given the accuracy of the results, I am going to propose having my teammates take this test, with the hopes that the results would help the team be run more effectively
2. I'm curious to see where the members of CD fall in the category.
So my challenge to you all is to take the test (it'll take 10-15 mins max), and post/discuss your results here. Personally I was an ENTJ, or Fieldmarshal personality. Test link is below. After you "Score it", click the link to the Keirsey personality assessment page.
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
Daniel_LaFleur
12-04-2011, 17:00
Recently in my psych class, we were all asked to take a personality test. After reviewing my results, and being amazed at their accuracy, it got me thinking.
1. Given the accuracy of the results, I am going to propose having my teammates take this test, with the hopes that the results would help the team be run more effectively
2. I'm curious to see where the members of CD fall in the category.
So my challenge to you all is to take the test (it'll take 10-15 mins max), and post/discuss your results here. Personally I was an ENTJ, or Fieldmarshal personality. Test link is below. After you "Score it", click the link to the Keirsey personality assessment page.
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
The test is actually called a Myers-Briggs test.
Here's my results:
Your Type is
INTJ
Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
67 50 88 78
Alex Cormier
12-04-2011, 17:18
Your Type is ENTJ
Extraverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
11 62 38 33
Your Type is
ISTJ
Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging Strength of the preferences %
78 75 38 33
elemental
12-04-2011, 17:27
Your Type is
INTJ
Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
50 38 19 78
XaulZan11
12-04-2011, 17:40
The test is actually called a Myers-Briggs test.
I believe this is based on the offical test. I may be getting my personality tests mixed up, but I think you need to have certain training to score the offical one.
My type: ISTJ
Introverted: 89
Sensing: 6
Thinking: 75
Judging: 67
Hawiian Cadder
12-04-2011, 17:47
Your Type is
INTJ
Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
22 12 88 11
Chris is me
12-04-2011, 17:49
I'm an ENTP, but I don't really think Myers-Briggs is a very good tool.
I'm an ENTP, but I don't really think Myers-Briggs is a very good tool.
It definitely has its issues, and anyone can trick it or change their behavior and switch their personality. Never-the-less it's still pretty interesting.
demosthenes2k8
12-04-2011, 18:09
Your Type is
ISFJ
Introverted Sensing Feeling Judging
Strength of the preferences %
56 1 38 33
That's pretty spot on...
ENTJ
Extraverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
11 50 12 67
ENTJs, represent.
I(ntroverted) 22%
S(ensing) 12%
T(hinking) 25%
J(udging) 44%
(sighs)
I'm the first "Feel" instead of "Think" on this thread... I'm not surprised because I'm going to be going in to Music for college next fall and engineering easily burns me out. I've served most of my time with my team as a leader/management, which I was better at than engineering...
Your Type is ENFJ
Extraverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
22 25 38 1
Grim Tuesday
12-04-2011, 19:13
Your Type is
INFJ
Introverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
Strength of the preferences %
11 75 50 22
Could someone tell me how to read this/what it means?
Your Type is
INFJ
Introverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
Strength of the preferences %
11 75 50 22
Could someone tell me how to read this/what it means?
I hate to say it, but Wikipedia does a great job. Look for the article on MBTI (whether or not it's an official test, the results absolutely mimic those of Myers-Briggs Testing).
I'm an INFJ, though there's small bits of other things..
When I was young my boss fell in love with this test and decided a certain personality type would be the only kind he would hire. It didn't matter that I was his best tech and didn't fit the desired profile at all, somebody at some seminar sold him on the idea.
Fat forward three years later and we ended up with a very boring group of people with no dynamic at all. Nobody was fit for leadership (except for me and another guy who was there pre-test.) The group was practically dysfunctional and took a long time to be rebuilt.
It was a interesting picture of what happens when a company relies on this kind of test too much.
Kyoshirin
12-04-2011, 19:34
Your Type is
ESTJ
Extraverted -33%
Sensing -12%
Thinking -62%
Judging -44%
I guess it's fairly right...
(first thing I thought of when I saw my score: "What? I'm an Extraverted bee!?")
Your Type is
ISTJ
Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging
44 38 75 44
The biggest flaw i see is that your answer has to be yes or no. A lot of those answers I'm indifferent about.
PayneTrain
12-04-2011, 19:46
When I was young my boss fell in love with this test and decided a certain personality type would be the only kind he would hire. It didn't matter that I was his best tech and didn't fit the desired profile at all, somebody at some seminar sold him on the idea.
Fat forward three years later and we ended up with a very boring group of people with no dynamic at all. Nobody was fit for leadership (except for me and another guy who was there pre-test.) The group was practically dysfunctional and took a long time to be rebuilt.
It was a interesting picture of what happens when a company relies on this kind of test too much.
That sounds like a poor application of the results. You can use the results for a hire, but it should facilitate a more diverse group, not one that is theoretically more efficient.
Also, I'm INTP. I think one time I got picked out as an INFP, but mostly I'm INTP.
big1boom
12-04-2011, 19:46
ESTJ
Extraverted_Sensing__Thinking___Judging
____1________38______75_______67
I used underscores to format
INTJ
Introverted iNtuitive Thinking Judging
22---------38-------25------22
It's funny, about a dozen years ago I was an INFP. But, my job at the time sort of required me to be FP - this current job has formed me into a TJ.
No matter the job, I'll always be Introverted. :/
Mastermind !!!!
EthanMiller
12-04-2011, 19:57
INTJ
Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
11 75 1 33
I've never really felt these told me anything I didn't already know. It's also not fully descriptive of me, because of the aforementioned binary nature, and that I'm perfectly happy with public speaking but can't stand parties and the like, throwing the results due to conflicting one of its area's. Just my opinion.
Your Type is
INTJ
Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
44 25 1 44
The last time I took one of these tests (summer 2009), I was 100% introverted. That didn't quite make sense, but everything else from that test was near spot-on.
DonRotolo
12-04-2011, 20:18
I'm also an INTJ, both on this mini-test and a real Myers-Briggs test. And it is not surprising that many CD folks are INTJ and ENTJ.
Is Myers-Briggs perfect? No. There are several similar systems as well, and none of them are perfect either. But a careful study and some deep thought can give one a lot of insight into themselves, and really change the way you manage your life.
For example, as an INTJ, I know that I don't like sudden changes of plans: Instead, either following the plan and adjusting or allowing some time (minutes to hours) to "chew on" changes really works well for me. My boss knows it too, so when they need my best, they allow time for me to process changes.
Those who don't know me, I explain it to them so they don't think my inaction (or more accurately delayed reaction) means I don't care. In fact, I just need to plan what to do, otherwise I can't do it well.
MrForbes
12-04-2011, 20:25
Thanks for explaining me Don :rolleyes:
penguinfrk
12-04-2011, 20:46
Your Type is
INFJ
Could someone tell me how to read this/what it means?
INFJ info (http://keirsey.com/4temps/counselor.asp)
The biggest flaw i see is that your answer has to be yes or no. A lot of those answers I'm indifferent about.
http://www.keys2cognition.com/explore.htm
It has fewer questions, but a scale on each question. I don't like the format of the results on this.
For myself:
ENFJ
Extraverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
Strength of the preferences %
78 38 62 22
I started doing robotics heavily about 18 months ago, after stepping into a leadership role. That same time when I took this test in class, I was ESFJ, all of them within 30% (Sensing, the one that changed, was at 3%). Interesting how I have changed over the last year and a half.
nitneylion452
12-04-2011, 20:49
Your Type is
ESTJ
Extraverted Sensing Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
11 1 12 33
davidthefat
12-04-2011, 20:58
I have taken tons of these tests: always the same result. I am an INTJ. It fits me 100%
Liz Smith
12-04-2011, 21:03
My Results:
Your Type is
ISTJ
Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
67 25 12 11
I'm also an INTJ, both on this mini-test and a real Myers-Briggs test. And it is not surprising that many CD folks are INTJ and ENTJ.
Don, what is interesting is that INTJ's are supposed to be the rarest of personality types. I agree, given the field, it isn't much of surprise that the under 5% in the rest of the world is overrepresented on CD.
For the record, I am INTJ as well.
Andrew Zeller
12-04-2011, 21:35
My results:
INTJ
Introverted-Intuitive-Thinking-Judging
56 38 62 67
INTJ seems to be pretty common on CD....
Ninja_Bait
12-04-2011, 22:22
I'm also a INTJ, but I'm a mastermind! :D
Hmm.... I definitely expected to see many rationalists among the CD community. I'm a bit surprised to see a few Idealists as well, but am actually quite surprised by not seeing as many artists. I thought with FIRST's attraction to very creative and unique people, CD's users might fit that profile.
Keep the results coming! Very interesting indeed.
LemmingBot
12-04-2011, 22:30
Extraverted 11 Intuitive 38 Feeling 62 Perceiving 11
not sure what this all means, but im too pooped to care and actually find out. But it seems like im the black sheep hear, which I guess makes sense since your all engineers and im an artist.
INFJ info (http://keirsey.com/4temps/counselor.asp)
Technically, the Keirsey system is different, but the MBTI and Keirsey profiles still fit together fairly well..
Introverted-11
Intuitive-25
Thinking-25
Perceiving-22
I have no clue what this means... Can anyone explain?
MrForbes
12-04-2011, 23:03
Introverted-11
Intuitive-25
Thinking-25
Perceiving-22
I have no clue what this means... Can anyone explain?
go to Wikipedia and search for IITP and read....
My result:
INTJ
Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
33 50 12 22
ENTJ
Extraverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
33 50 38 11
It might not be that FIRST is dominated by what is supposed to be 2-5% of the population, but that those are the people who flock to CD the most out of all the FIRST people. Then again, maybe not...
Ian Curtis
12-04-2011, 23:30
When I was young my boss fell in love with this test and decided a certain personality type would be the only kind he would hire. It didn't matter that I was his best tech and didn't fit the desired profile at all, somebody at some seminar sold him on the idea.
Fat forward three years later and we ended up with a very boring group of people with no dynamic at all. Nobody was fit for leadership (except for me and another guy who was there pre-test.) The group was practically dysfunctional and took a long time to be rebuilt.
It was a interesting picture of what happens when a company relies on this kind of test too much.
When they taught us about Meyers-Briggs in Professional Development I, it came with the caveat that actually using it to make choices was "outside of the scope" of the test. I couldn't get the leadership TA to give me a straight answer as to what its use was other than to get to know yourself better.
They stressed that Meyers-Briggs reveals preference not skill. For example, someone who is Introverted is not necessarily shy, or even quiet. What it does mean is that to recharge at the end of the day they would prefer a few quiet minutes alone or in a small group as opposed to heading out to dinner with a large group of people they didn't know well.
INTJ :cool:
J93Wagner
12-04-2011, 23:51
Your Type is INTP
Introverted: 56
Intuitive:12
Thinking:75
Perceiving:56
Well, I can't say terribly surprised and the link to the type description certainly described me well. It also partly explains why my parents don't relate well to me... but that is beside the point.
s_forbes
13-04-2011, 00:01
Another INTJ (~90, ~60, ~10, ~40) reporting in. Interesting that this mindset is so common among roboticists, but rare in the 'normal' population. It's nice to see that I know so many abnormal people. :)
INTJ
Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
11 50 12 11
Go figure, I'm never too strongly of any 1 type. "Judging" has gone down a bit since I left college, and apparently I think less too. Intuition/Introversion is about the same.
I was suprised by this. I thought of passing it up at first, but took the test and briefly consulted with Dr. Google. INTJ and it's pretty spot on. I think everyone has to force some yes's or no's.
artdutra04
13-04-2011, 00:52
Scored ENTJ, although A (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ambiversion)NTJ would be more accurate.
I've taken several of these tests, all with the same result - a very heavily skewed ISFJ. I personally find it to be very accurate in regards to my personality.
Reading the thread, it seems as if I'm in a definite minority with this type...
Navid Shafa
13-04-2011, 04:10
Your Type is
ENFJ
Extraverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
Strength of the preferences %
67 38 38 33
Interesting, on a full scale Myers-Briggs test, I was an ENTJ, but with this test, I am an ENFJ. Not really that different I suppose, but I also question the validity of the test. However, I am more than happy to take a few minutes of my time, to help someone else out. Hope this data is useful!
penguinfrk
13-04-2011, 06:31
ENFJ
Extraverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
Strength of the preferences %
78 38 62 22
ENFJ
Extraverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
Strength of the preferences %
67 38 38 33
Whooaa similar. Another ENFJ :)
thefro526
13-04-2011, 08:29
INFJ
Introverted Intuitive Feeling Judging
Strength of the preferences %
22 38 12 11
Interesting, to say the least.
JamesBrown
13-04-2011, 09:21
I am INTP. You will see that there is a lot less diversity here than in the general population. At RPI every one takes this as part of Introduction to Engineering Design. We found very little diversity in our types, people who thought they were obviously extroverts or feelers were often just moderate introverts and thinkers (two traits that are very dominant in science/engineering).
Also for those of you questioning the classification of Introvert/Extrovert it is not necessarily whether you prefer to be alone or to be in groups. It is more which is more energy draining. An introvert can work extremely well in groups, be a great public speaker and can come across as an outgoing person. The real differentiator is when you are looking to recover and relax which do you prefer, going out to a party/hanging out in a public area, or doing something alone/ spending time with one or two friends.
Alex.Norton
13-04-2011, 10:41
INTP
Introverted Intuitive Thinking Perceiving
89 50 62 22
without fail I'm always an INTP and this specific one seems to score me a little closer to the center on P than most have.
smurfgirl
13-04-2011, 12:55
I'm an ISTJ, but occasionally I get INTJ (the S/N is pretty close)
I think it's hard to pinpoint people into so few categories though - I guess I don't fully believe in the magic of Myers-Briggs tests
ratdude747
13-04-2011, 15:43
Your Type is
INTJ
Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
11 25 38 1
it says that i am a mastermind.
Dancin103
13-04-2011, 16:31
Extraverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
78 12 1 78
Mark McLeod
13-04-2011, 16:44
Based on your personality type, the following is a list of your most suitable occupations Technical/Science Computer Programming Natural Science Natural Science EducationEngineering
Management Management Entrepreneurship
Social Service LawLibrarian
Famous people of your particular type:Stephen Hawking, Andrew Grove, Marie Curie, Guy Kawasaki, Igor Sikorsky, Hillary Clinton
Currently ENTJ, former ENTP or INTP.
Mikell Taylor
13-04-2011, 20:58
Wow. i'm an INTJ, and the description is me down to the last detail. I haven't taken this test in years and I'm a little creeped out by how accurate it seems now.
INTP
Introverted Intuitive Thinking Perceiving
Strength of the preferences %
67 75 75 22
Especially for my fellow team members I offer this description of the INTP, or "Architect", personality type, by way of an apology:
Architects regard all discussions as a search for understanding, and believe their function is to eliminate inconsistencies, which can make communication with them an uncomfortable experience for many.
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