The Myers-Briggs Test

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SIGNYM

Sunday, April 8, 2007 1:08 PM

Just ooc I took the test twice. The first time I got: I100 N88 T88 J11- The rational mastermind

The second time: I78, N75, T100, P22- The rational architect

I think it's interesting that I got different results even tho I should have (in theory) remembered enough of the questions to make the test more repeatable. I suspect that the number of questions is too small, so that the final result is subject to differences in perhaps only three or four answers.

Anyway, the Mastermind... yeah baby, that's ME! I take great pleasure in devising, implementing and improving systems... I wrote up our Laboratory Approval Program, and our group QA program. I devised a system of data storage that works pretty well (I'd love to improve it, but I can't get the go-ahead to load the Linux software that would make it SO much easier!) and quite a number of methods. Except I started looking at the INTP and saw bits of myself in there too, especially the word games. On my way to work, I try to make words out of the three letters in order on our license plates. One of my crowning achievements? BBZ (bamboozle)

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CANTTAKESKY

Sunday, April 8, 2007 3:03 PM

INTJ here. Very I, very N, very T, bit flexible on the J and P.

Just a heads up, these online versions have never been studied or normed. If you get a chance, try taking the official MBTI.

Can't Take My Gorram Sky

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FLETCH2

Sunday, April 8, 2007 5:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by rue:
I might be an INTP as my J was only 1%.

Well it's too late to change horse now. While you INTJ's have been plotting world domination the Sarge and I have been designing the world's most perfect society. We aren't going to start over now just because YOU'RE here.

Seriously I had this test administered professionally about ten years ago and came absolutely on the INTJ/INTP boundary within the error rating of the test. I suspect people are far more complex that a simple test can determine.

DECAF

Sunday, April 8, 2007 6:01 PM

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Originally posted by SignyM:
I suspect that the number of questions is too small, so that the final result is subject to differences in perhaps only three or four answers.

I'm not so sure that increasing the number of questions would have any effect. I mean, how many ways can you ask, "are you this or are you this?" before people are second guessing themselves.

Quote:
Originally posted by Fletch2:
I suspect people are far more complex that a simple test can determine.

Obviously no number of personality types can categorize life experience, but we're talking about baseline behavior right? So it comes down to what parts of the brain are more active than others and how they combine to generate behavior. To that end, I agree its not perfect, but it is very functional. I seriously recommend picking up the Linda Berens book I posted above (its only $7 and the information is a lot more thorough then what you can find on the internet) if you are curious in the least.

Also, I would like to note that as long as I've been reading this stuff, J and P are always the hardest to determine for iNtuitives. Mostly because we don't use this function in an immediate kind of way like the Sensors. That doesn't necessarily mean can't be in the middle, but a test result that shows just that incorrectly has been know to happen.

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SIGNYM

Sunday, April 8, 2007 6:42 PM

DECAF- I've heard (altho never experienced) that The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is full of repreated questions phrased both positively and negatively, and asked using different terms. For example "mercy v justice" could be rephrased as "fairness v leniency". Where people do not feel strongly either way, their answers have a tendency to flip-flop on particular point and self-cancel. Also, the sheer length of a test causes people to stop being so "careful" with their answers and possibly a bit more spontaneous and revealing. But hey, I get to be Mastermind in this test, so I'm sticking with it! Another test have less.... er... grandiose ... results!

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GEEKMAFIA

Sunday, April 8, 2007 7:10 PM

And another INTJ "Mastermind" right here, it certainly fits as I do tend to be the "planner" of those I know. Also the whole "natural leader but tries to avoid leading if at all possible thank-you-very-much" is pretty much hitting the nail on the head. Although it is worth pointing out, I am terrible at chess so my problem solving/contingency planning-ness may not be up to scratch with my fellow masterminds. Still it's nice to know i'd make an excellent hatchet man/CIA operative. Be careful what you say guys... the masterminds are watching. MWAHAHAHA

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DECAF

Monday, April 9, 2007 4:24 AM

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Originally posted by Geekmafia:
I am terrible at chess so my problem solving/contingency planning-ness may not be up to scratch with my fellow masterminds.

Its worth pointing out that I don't know any INTJs who are particularly good at it. We tend to decide too quickly what we want to do and what our opponent is going to do. P's definately have the edge. I would guess that the highest proficiency would develop in an INTP, but I think an ISTP has a decent chance too.

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CANTTAKESKY

Monday, April 9, 2007 1:24 PM

Quote:
I suspect people are far more complex that a simple test can determine.

Of course, your suspicion is absolutely correct. Tests are like photographs; they capture one image from one angle in one moment in time.

Whenever I administered the test professionally, I tell people these preferences are like hand dominance. The theory is that most people prefer one hand over another from certain activities. Some people are more ambidextrous than others. The tests throws various activities at you to see which hand you would use for each; then simply tallies both sides to see which hand is used more frequently.

Here's another thing. It is entirely possible to consciously try to change one's preference. When I was doing social work, I focused on the F side of me and tested out as an F instead of my normal T.

Can't Take My Gorram Sky

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Nullius in verba. (Take nobody's word.)

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Tuesday, April 10, 2007 10:57 AM

INFP - I'm an idealist. Which is a) no surprise and b) a nice fit with the hippie vibe

Not pleased that everyone seems to have really cool people in their group and I have Princess Diana and ET. (wtf???) Still, I see Citizen, YinYang and Lance are in the club, so cool

I refuse to believe that Geekmafia is a mastermind. I refuse to believe it.

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RUE

Tuesday, April 10, 2007 7:51 PM

I've been evaluated professionally with all sorts of tests. According to everything I'd would be most happy as a fighter pilot, librarian, or forester. But I'm happy doing what I'm doing - counting molecules and atoms and seeing what it means.

As was mentioned above the only trait for which there exists solid data is introversion/ extraversion.

Also, I think your situation at the time can change how you respond. During a VERY busy time in my life when I was on rotation 40 hours a week and also working 40 hours a week I didn't have the time to indulge my 'intuitive' side. So the test came out much closer to 'sensing'.

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