MBTI types

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Post yours, discuss, etc.,

For those who don't know what I'm talking about go here-
https://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp


INTP here.

[Big Crouton]

This has been brought up a few times.

Also, I'm beginning to wonder how closely this relates to horoscopes.  I realize that it's based on actual aspects of your personality rather than just when you were born, and when I read the description of INTP a while ago I found it a shockingly apt description of me, I can't help but wonder how much of it relies on confirmation bias as opposed to actually accurate descriptions of personality types.

Just a thought.  Not really based on anything other than a bit of a noticed similarity between Meyers Briggs types and horoscope signs.

[Jamesman42]

BC, I think it is more psychologically sound. It hit me dead on with specific traits.

I am an INTJ, the least likely type, and also known as the Mastermind. Where are my INTJ's at?

[bloop]

Where are my INTJ's at?

Plotting to rule the world I suppose.

[TheVoxyn]

BC, I think it is more psychologically sound. It hit me dead on with specific traits.

I am an INTJ, the least likely type, and also known as the Mastermind. Where are my INTJ's at?

Here I am!

[millahh]

INTP

This has been brought up a few times.

Also, I'm beginning to wonder how closely this relates to horoscopes.  I realize that it's based on actual aspects of your personality rather than just when you were born, and when I read the description of INTP a while ago I found it a shockingly apt description of me, I can't help but wonder how much of it relies on confirmation bias as opposed to actually accurate descriptions of personality types.

Just a thought.  Not really based on anything other than a bit of a noticed similarity between Meyers Briggs types and horoscope signs.

There's a lot more to it than astrology (which you're absolutely right, is completely confirmation bias).  The characteristics of the MBTI types derive from the interactions of each of the different parameters.

For me, it didn't really experience confirmation bias...it actually helped me put my finger on things I hadn't been able to articulate (and weren't really even on my radar), and pointed out weaknesses that I didn't realize I had, but on reading, I realized that I had.

[zxlkho]

I've done this a few times before. I scored INTP like always.

[Ultimetalhead]

I've gotten INTJ a few times. The most recent result I got was ISTJ though.

[ScioPath]

BC, I think it is more psychologically sound. It hit me dead on with specific traits.

I am an INTJ, the least likely type, and also known as the Mastermind. Where are my INTJ's at?

Here I am!

Me too

[AndyDT]

INTP

This has been brought up a few times.

Also, I'm beginning to wonder how closely this relates to horoscopes.  I realize that it's based on actual aspects of your personality rather than just when you were born, and when I read the description of INTP a while ago I found it a shockingly apt description of me, I can't help but wonder how much of it relies on confirmation bias as opposed to actually accurate descriptions of personality types.

Just a thought.  Not really based on anything other than a bit of a noticed similarity between Meyers Briggs types and horoscope signs.

There's a lot more to it than astrology (which you're absolutely right, is completely confirmation bias).  The characteristics of the MBTI types derive from the interactions of each of the different parameters.

For me, it didn't really experience confirmation bias...it actually helped me put my finger on things I hadn't been able to articulate (and weren't really even on my radar), and pointed out weaknesses that I didn't realize I had, but on reading, I realized that I had.

They're not supposed to be weaknesses, only preferences.

[Fiery Winds]

ISTJ checking in.

[Ħ]

BC, I think it is more psychologically sound. It hit me dead on with specific traits.

I am an INTJ, the least likely type, and also known as the Mastermind. Where are my INTJ's at?

I used to be but now I'm ISFP.

[Sigz]

Depending on the test I get INTP or INFP

[jsem]

I've gotten INTP before... got it again

[robwebster]

Right, just done this again...

ENFP

Qualitative analysis of your type formula

 You are:
very expressed extravert
moderately expressed intuitive personality
moderately expressed feeling personality
moderately expressed perceiving personality

Specifically, 89, 25, 38, 44. A lot of those questions could have gone either way, though - I think the previous one was better. Had a poll, too. I like a nice poll.

Although, wikipediaing it...

ENFPs are initiators of change, keenly perceptive of possibilities. They energize and stimulate others through their contagious enthusiasm. They prefer the start-up phase of a project or relationship, and are tireless in the pursuit of new-found interests. ENFPs are able to anticipate the needs of others and to offer them needed help and appreciation. They bring zest, joy, liveliness, and fun to all aspects of their lives. They are at their best in situations that are fluid and changing, and that allow them to express their creativity and use their charisma. They tend to idealize people, and can be disappointed when reality fails to fulfill their expectations. They are easily frustrated if a project requires a great deal of follow-up or attention to detail.

Champions delight in novelty. They are optimistic, enthusiastic, and vivacious, craving expressions of strong emotion. With a dramatic flair, they share their experiences with others, hoping to reveal some universal truth or win others over in support of a cause. Attuned to possibilities, Champions scan their environment, probing the emotions, needs, and motivations of others. This sensitivity sometimes conflicts with their intense drive for personal authenticity. Spontaneous and personable, they attract others to their company.

That doesn't sound too distant. I've got a hunch that one of the letters might be off - not sure which, but I feel that a little bit of it is at odds with my actual personality - but largely that's fairly accurate, and I am of course happy to identify as a champion.

I've got a little grumpier over the last three months, though. Uncharacteristically grumpy - hostile, even - so I wonder if it might change were I to retake it. Which I'm going to do now. I'd consider the above an accurate representation of my personality on the whole, though, and any result I get now a representation of my personality as it is right now. I'm having a weird old time.



EDIT: Quite a few of these, I'm in a bit of a middle ground for. "27. You frequently and easily express your feelings and emotions" - I'll make my feelings known, if I'm happy people know about it and if I'm grumpy people know about it, but I don't generally like talking about what I'm feeling. I don't do heart-to-hearts, I'd rather just get on with my life. I voted "yes," as I'm generally quite vocal about what I'm feeling at any given time, but what I don't say is generally more significant than what I do say.

And there's not an option for that.

The majority, though, are definite yesses or nos.



EDIT2: "42. Deadlines seem to you to be of relative, rather than absolute, importance." They've met me, then!



EDIT3: "You prefer to spend your leisure time alone or relaxing in a tranquil family atmosphere" - this is an odd one. Currently burnt out and really soaking in the ability to just veg out (hence being on here more often than usual), but generally I'm all about the socialising. I'm neither a yes or a no. Usually a no, but currently a yes. So I voted no. Which defies the point of doing it for how I'm feeling right now, but hey.



EDIT4: "Your Type is ENFP
Strength of the preferences: 67   25   12   56"

Still got it.

[SPNKr]

Hahaha! I remembered I did this and posted it to my facebook nearly a few years ago, so I dug real deep in my old posts and news and here's what I scored:
ISTP
Introverted Sensing Thinking Perceiving

Just did this now for the first time in, like I said, almost a few years and here's the new me:
ESFJ
Extraverted Sensing Feeling Judging
Strength of the preferences %
44   12   38   56
E          S         F          J

I feel better nowadays about myself. No longer an asshole introvert, like I used to really be.

[Bolsters]

+1 INTJ 

[millahh]

INTP

This has been brought up a few times.

Also, I'm beginning to wonder how closely this relates to horoscopes.  I realize that it's based on actual aspects of your personality rather than just when you were born, and when I read the description of INTP a while ago I found it a shockingly apt description of me, I can't help but wonder how much of it relies on confirmation bias as opposed to actually accurate descriptions of personality types.

Just a thought.  Not really based on anything other than a bit of a noticed similarity between Meyers Briggs types and horoscope signs.

There's a lot more to it than astrology (which you're absolutely right, is completely confirmation bias).  The characteristics of the MBTI types derive from the interactions of each of the different parameters.

For me, it didn't really experience confirmation bias...it actually helped me put my finger on things I hadn't been able to articulate (and weren't really even on my radar), and pointed out weaknesses that I didn't realize I had, but on reading, I realized that I had.

They're not supposed to be weaknesses, only preferences.

Preferences can lead to weaknesses, though....for example, I love to work on novel problems...but that preference means that I sometimes have trouble wrapping up older work.

[Ħ]

Do you guys think that MBTI types are completely innate and biologically predetermined, or that given enough time, we have power to change?

[chknptpie]

I've taken the test twice in the past. I don't exactly remember my scores, but I know that three of them were very close to going either way. I'm pretty sure I was an ENTJ, but NTJ were all only a few points over. So I'm pretty middle of the road I guess.

[Ultimetalhead]

Do you guys think that MBTI types are completely innate and biologically predetermined, or that given enough time, we have power to change?

There's definitely a good deal of biological factors that go into it. I'm the exact same type as my Dad. But, it's always possibly to change yourself, it just takes time.