[Dante]

So many people responded to the Political Compass thread that I thought I'd try another one. Has anyone else taken the Myers Briggs Type Indicator? If so, what is your type? If you have not taken it, you can take one of the Free versions HERE THIS is a (very) short-hand version with some explanations that show what the MBTI purports to measure. I took it in school as part of a career exploration program. FWIW I am an INTJ and many descriptions of INTJs are scary accurate. If you type your type into www.google.com you will find lots of interesting reading material.

[MCaver]

I've taken this twice in my life. The first was many years ago when I was much younger and I scored INTJ. I took it a few years ago and scored INTP. Interesting how it can change over time. Does that mean I'm old and crotchety now?

[Dante]

I think the results can easily change if you are on the border between any letter and it's opposite. IIRC, all they rate each letter with a percentage. The lower the percentage, the closer to the opposite letter, with zero being neutral. For example, I am not a strong extrovert at all. I'm a couple responses from being an ENTJ. Not surprisingly, you see a lot of Introverts when you post this test online

[Hiker Chick]

Dante - very interesting test! Basically pegged me right on! Common Qualities of Extraverts: Attracted to many different things Like to talk, sometimes without thinking Like to get involved, make it happen Keyword: Outgoing Common Qualities of Intuitives: Notice the whole picture Theoretical - interested in WHY things work Creative - like to experiment Keyword: Imaginative Common Qualities of Feelers: Appreciate sensitivity Quick to give support Merciful - individual circumstances noted Keyword: Compassionate Common Qualities of Perceptives: Are comfortable with "winging it" Like to have an open-ended approach Postpone decisions - sometimes procrastinate Keyword: Flexible General Description: ENFPs are friendly and creative. ENFPs are curious, wanting to know what else besides the routine approach might work and they are flexible, always willing to try something new. They loathe regular routine and find themselves constantly pulled to new adventures before they have completed their old ones. ENFPs can be persuasive speakers, able to express a vision more easily than others and often make dynamic leaders.

[Dante]

I've always wondered about the relationship, if any, of a person's MBTI type and his or her political orientation. Here is a site that speaks to that: LINK

[paul]

I also am an INTJ. Curious, because I've heard INTJ's are supposed to comprise about 1% of the general population.

[MCaver]

Took it again and the results are pretty much as I expected: I - introverted (strong) N - intuitive (moderate) T - thinking (strong) J - judging (moderate)

[Tom]

INTP, with the N being borderline.

[MtnGoat]

the recommended page has so much stuff on it I'm lost. Which link are you guys taking the test from? the 4 question option seems like it might be a bit light.

[Steve]

Dogbert's people categories, "People basically fall into these four groups: ugly-smart, cute-smart, ugly-stupid, cute-stupid" As of today no quanitfiable test for these types exist, but I'm sure he will be working on one.

[MtnGoat]

so I settled on the 20 question, no registration version. It turns out I'm an ISFP. Read the description on another site, and yup, it's pretty accurate.

[Steve]

Mtn Goat try the TYPEFOCUS test with 66 questions. I'm ISTJ ISTJs are good with details and think logically. Being logical, they become practical problem-solvers and this gives them a responsible outlook on life. ISTJs are good organizers and get things done. In their own quiet way, they see what must be done, analyze the alternatives, organize the solutions and manage to accomplish it without much fanfare. No wonder why I'm an engineer. Also from the HumanMetrics test I - 78% S - 11% T - 56% J - 44%

[MtnGoat]

got an ENTP on that one. but then I read up on that one, and it seems accurate too. strange!

[Stefan]

This is what the test told me: You are liked by many people. Many women lust after your body but you are devoted to one woman. You are extremely knowledgeable in all facets. You are a responcible person. Someday you will be an Olympic athlete. It would be wise of you to run for a high profile public office.

[Dante]