What's Your Personality Type?

[KagePrototype]

Let's do some quick and easy Myers-Briggs Type Analysis!

Your personality type consists of 4 letters, each selected from a choice of two, and is designed to describe your natural personality state; what you do automatically, rather than what you've learned to do. If you're having trouble deciding, click here for more detail on each choice. You can also take a test that will determine your choices for you.

1. When you interact with the world, do you:
E - Act before reflecting
I - Reflect before acting

2. When you take in information, do you:
S - deal with "what is" -- specific, detailed
N - deal with "what could be" -- ambiguous, conceptual

3. When making decisions, do you:
T - ignore people's feelings and stay objective
F - consider the feelings of others

4. When dealing with the outside world, do you:
J - make decisions quickly
P - keep your options open

REMEMBER: The point is to choose what you do naturally or automatically, rather than what you've learned to do. E.g. Some people will naturally consider the feelings of others, but might choose to ignore them in the workplace when making important decisions (or vice-versa; someone might feel naturally objective, but choose to consider the feelings of others when dealing with friends).

Now put those 4 letters together, and you have a personality type! Look it up here and see if it's accurate! For example, mine is:

INFP
Idealistic, loyal to their values and to people who are important to them. Want an external life that is congruent with their values. Curious, quick to see possibilities, can be catalysts for implementing ideas. Seek to understand people and to help them fulfill their potential. Adaptable, flexible, and accepting unless a value is threatened.

Don't worry if it seems inaccurate, since we're not taking the official test (which costs money). It's just a bit of fun. To demonstrate that, here are some fun alternative descriptions.

 

[mechanicallizard]

ENFP
Warmly enthusiastic and imaginative. See life as full of possibilities. Make connections between events and information very quickly, and confidently proceed based on the patterns they see. Want a lot of affirmation from others, and readily give appreciation and support. Spontaneous and flexible, often rely on their ability to improvise and their verbal fluency.

sounds alright, im not always 'verbally fluent' though.

 

[staticprimer]

INFP is pretty accurate for me.

 

[Raziaar]

ISFP
Quiet, friendly, sensitive, and kind. Enjoy the present moment, what?s going on around them. Like to have their own space and to work within their own time frame. Loyal and committed to their values and to people who are important to them. Dislike disagreements and conflicts, do not force their opinions or values on others.

Some of these things describe me well, others not so well.

 

[Sheepo]

ENFJ
Warm, empathetic, responsive, and responsible. Highly attuned to the emotions, needs, and motivations of others. Find potential in everyone, want to help others fulfill their potential. May act as catalysts for individual and group growth. Loyal, responsive to praise and criticism. Sociable, facilitate others in a group, and provide inspiring leadership.

Tends to make you sound like a saint.

 

[KagePrototype]

ENFJ
Warm, empathetic, responsive, and responsible. Highly attuned to the emotions, needs, and motivations of others. Find potential in everyone, want to help others fulfill their potential. May act as catalysts for individual and group growth. Loyal, responsive to praise and criticism. Sociable, facilitate others in a group, and provide inspiring leadership.

Tends to make you sound like a saint.

Here's some fun alternative descriptions

 

[Nitre]

ISTP
Tolerant and flexible, quiet observers until a problem appears, then act quickly to find workable solutions. Analyze what makes things work and readily get through large amounts of data to isolate the core of practical problems. Interested in cause and effect, organize facts using logical principles, value efficiency.

Sounds quite like me

 

[mechanicallizard]

ENFP: The Scientologist

The ENFP is a creative thinker who sees all humanity as connected to a cosmic whole, and gives of himself tirelessly to improve the condition of his fellow man.

Whether he's creating bizarre religions aimed at bringing us all back to our origins as immortal space aliens made of pure thought or conducting seminars and classes on alien abduction, the ENFP is always seeking the answers to the great mysteries of life, such as "Who are we?" and "How can I use two tin cans and a Radio Shack multimeter to bring enlightenment to the world?" and "What is it with UFOs and anal probing, anyway?"

RECREATION: The ENFP is gregarious, outgoing, and slightly silly; they often spend their leisure time engaged in role-playing games, having pillow fights that lead to wild, lustful lesbian orgies, or being abducted by space aliens.

COMPATIBILITY: ENFPs are happiest in relationships with Tom Cruise.

Famous ENFPs include anyone who has ever dated Tom Cruise.

yes! tom cruise and i were meant to be! katie holmes: shove off!
and lesbian orgies! double hell yes!

 

[Ennui]

I'd recommend taking the test to figure this out, not just choosing from those options. I've taken these things online a million times over the years and every single time (between ages 10 and 19) I've gotten INFP, which makes a lot of sense and actually helped me to understand myself better. It really describes my entire mindset to a T, which freaked me out the first time I really bothered reading the descriptions for it. Particularly the bit about INFPs being able to pretend to be ESTJs in necessary social/business situations, albeit at the cost of great energy expenditure, which is something I've always been able to do wonderfully. I'm an Idealist!

and apparently a Jedi too lol:

The INFP is a dreamy, imaginitive, idealist, capable of finding the good in anything or anyone, even something as foul as Newark, New Jersey. INFPs are sometimes dangerous to the well-being of society as a whole, as they are prone to adopting subversive and destructive ideologies like "The world should be fair," "People should treat one another well," and "You know, 'Friends' is a really, really stupid television show."

These irrational thought patterns may sometimes cause INFPs to run off and join the circus, the Resistance, or the Rebellion, where they tend to do well in any position requiring excellent hand-eye coordination or mastery of the Force.

COMPATIBILITY: INFPs and ISTJs generally exhibit a natural predator/prey relationship, which, though it might appear harsh and cruel from the outside, is all part of the natural cycle of life. In fact, were it not for the predation of the ISTJ, the population of INFPs would soon grow to unsustainable levels, overwhelming the ability of their ecological niche to support them.

Famous idealists include that girl in your sixth-grade homeroom who got the teacher fired for saying that girls aren't good at math; that guy in the cubicle next to yours who got the manager fired for saying that women don't make good employees; and Anais Nin.

I also lol'd at the famous ISTJs - one of them is TK 421 (why aren't you at your post?)

 

[Absinthe]

INFP

Not sure how much I help fulfill the potential of others though.

 

[Ravioli]

hah, were actually doing this in school, im INTP. We had to write an essey about it:

The Myers-Briggs Personality test states that i am a INTP, or ?The Thinker? as they call it. I think this is a great description of me as it defines me perfectly. I spend most of my time just sitting around thinking about anything that comes to mind. I often question everything, which makes me a sceptic and a strong critical thinker. I try to view everything outside the box, unbaised, and think rationaly and logical to reach my conclusion. I often think about everything on a global scale, what is best for humanity and what should be done to let us achive our full potential.

I am very introverted as i need a lot of time being alone each day. I dont have a problem being with others, i just need a few hours by myself where i can gather my thoughts and regain energy. Sometimes this can be a bad thing, as people think i dont like them because i want to be alone. I spend about 5 hours per weekday alone on the computer, which sometimes isnt enough. During these hours, i relax with music, watch videos, talk with people around the world about various topics, read everything i can learn about, and just constantly gather knowledge and think about everything, such as my life, the world, history, philosophy, and what can be done to make the world a better place.

The test also says that im a T, which is true, but i have some traits of an F too. Its a bit complicated, i have a lot of empathy and understandings for others as i view everything from different perspectives so that i can understand things better. I do care about other peoples feelings, but i have always been a strong advocate of truth over feelings. This means that i rather go with the truth, no matter how sad or cold it might be, over a delusional ignorance to feel happy. Its hard to explain, but i refuse to silence myself to speak the truth just because someone might get upset about it. I want people to face everything like it is, not hide behind feelings and ignorance, understand the facts like they are. If you are so sensitive that you refuse to deal with the real world or whatever problem it might be, then you are doing the same thing drug-addicts do, hiding behind good feelings and delusions that calms you down into thinking "everything is ok" which simply isnt true, you are hiding behind emotions without dealing with the facts.

I am also very percieving, in which i am unorganized and very casual. I procastinate a lot, and usually never plan ahead. I improvise and do things last minute, which isnt necessarily bad, it improves my reaction time and i can respond to things very quickly. However, i do think about things throughout and look on all sides of the matter before making a decision. I handle things as they come and see everything as a continous flow, there is no "now" and "later", theres only "whenever it comes" and i will do whatever must be done the moment before that.

To conclude myself, i think the Myers-Briggs test worked really great to define me. I value knowledge above all else, i live for facts and truths, and i always look at the world, life and time, from the outside. I believe that you have only one life, so you should achieve everything you want in it, because once its over, you will be forgotten with time and it will be as if you never existed at all. If all you leave behind you is a graveyard stone, then you never lived. The purpose of life is to make a mark in history, either good or bad, and also to live happy on an induvidual scale and do what you value the most. Therefore i believe in total freedom from made up beliefs and morals that tells you how to live, think, behave, which essentially are systems put there to control people. I say live as you want, as long as you let others live like they want, dont impose your way of life on others.

 

[Gray Fox]

Done came out INFJ like always.
Anyway I think the following site provides better descriptions.
http://www.typelogic.com/

Anyway here's INFJ:
http://www.typelogic.com/infj.html

 

[Dekstar]

I've done this test many times before, and it also came out as INFP every time.

 

[CrazyHarij]

i got IBTL

 

[Ennui]

no wonder this forum is so tight-knit and full of regulars who have been here forever, we're all super-sentimental idealist INFPs. Seriously, so far more than half the thread is INFP, but INFP is one of the rarest of the 16 possible personality types (I think it's only about 1% of the population, possibly I'm wrong and it's more like 5%). On SomethingAwful's thread like this, it was several pages before anyone posted that they were INFP.

Let's cuddle guys.

 

[taviow]

INTJ

http://www.typelogic.com/intj.html

Even though I don't think this is true:

RECREATION: INTJs are often baffled by the strange and incomprehensible recreational rituals of other people, such as going to parties, watching television, and having sex. Instead, they prefer to spend their leisure time installing twin missile launchers in their cars to deter tailgaters and playing chess with megalomaniac CEOs of the Tyrell corporation.

COMPATIBILITY: Silly person, INTJs don't have relationships! They may, however build their own friends.

 

[PvtRyan]

From the last time I did this, I believe I was INTJ. Can't be arsed to do it again.

 

[Laivasse]

I've done these things in the past and mostly got INFP. Seems like there's lots of those in this thread, which is funny because the last time this kind of thread rolled around the only ones were me, Dekstar and someone else iirc.

I believe I'm 'on the cusp', however. The 'F' ('feeling') of my being an INFP is very close to being a T ('thinking'). I've come up INTP once or twice before. On one test that shows the statistical breakdown of your answers, I think I came up as having almost 50/50 'F' vs. 'T' answers a few times too. So that makes me halfway between an ideologue and a muddled professor type who ponders deep stuff but can't dress himself properly.

It really describes my entire mindset to a T... particularly the bit about INFPs being able to pretend to be ESTJs in necessary social/business situations, albeit at the cost of great energy expenditure, which is something I've always been able to do wonderfully.

Very interesting. I'd never heard that before. That rings true with countless experiences in my own life, particularly my last job. Everyone there thought I was extremely competent and had great prospects for advancement, whereas in reality it was driving me to drinking and falling asleep in the office toilets, making me feel like an utter fake.

 

[Hazard.Squared]

INTJ
Have original minds and great drive for implementing their ideas and achieving their goals. Quickly see patterns in external events and develop long-range explanatory perspectives. When committed, organize a job and carry it through. Skeptical and independent, have high standards of competence and performance ? for themselves and others

Sounds about right.

 

[NeptuneUK]

I've done the test before like 2 years ago or so and was ENTP, I'm going to try it again and see if it's the same.

edit:

It says INTP from that test you gave me, close enough but I don't know which is more correct.

edit2:

I think INTP is more accurate than ENTP after a little research.

 

[lefty]

RUDE

that calvin drawing is atrocious.

 

[Tollbooth Willie]

ISFJ

Quiet, friendly, responsible, and conscientious. Committed and steady in meeting their obligations. Thorough, painstaking, and accurate. Loyal, considerate, notice and remember specifics about people who are important to them, concerned with how others feel. Strive to create an orderly and harmonious environment at work and at home.

I'm not friendly, considerate, loyal or responsible.

 

[Qonfused]

ESTP

ESTPs are spontaneous, active folks. Like the other SPs, ESTPs get great satisfaction from acting on their impulses. Activities involving great power, speed, thrill and risk are attractive to the ESTP. Chronic stifling of these impulses makes the ESTP feel "dead inside."

Eh, not really. I'd rather not be the center of attention. The impulse thing is correct, though.

 

[NeptuneUK]

I'm not friendly, considerate, loyal or responsible.

This test isn't for the likes of YOU!

 

[staticprimer]

Here's the percentages for each type in terms of the general US population:

ISTJ: 12-16%
ISFJ: 10-13%
INFJ: 2-3%
INTJ: 3-4%
ISTP: 5-7%
ISFP: 5-7%
INFP: 4-5%
INTP: 5-6%
ESTP: 5-7%
ESFP: 6-9%
ENFP: 6-8%
ENTP: 4-7%
ESTJ: 10-12%
ESFJ: 10-12%
ENFJ: 3-5%
ENTJ: 3-5%

 

[Sheepo]

I'm a super charasmatic cult leader who is gifted at controlling others. Disturbingly accurate.

 

[Krynn72]

ISTJ

I- 78%
S- 25%
T- 25%
J- 56%

Looks like I am more of a weak ISTJ.


This part of the description is spot on

For their part, Inspectors will see to it that goods are examined and schedules are kept, that resources will be up to standards and delivered when and where they are supposed to be. And they would prefer that everyone be this dependable.

Like all Guardians, Inspectors hold dear their family social ceremonies-weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries - although they tend to be shy if the occasion becomes too large or too public. Generally speaking, Inspectors are not comfortable with anything that gets too fancy. Their words tend to be plain and down-to-earth, not showy or high-flown; their clothes are often simple and conservative rather than of the latest fashion;

While this part is way off

Inspectors can be hard-nosed about the need for following the rules in the workplace, and do not hesitate to report irregularities to the proper authorities.

Their home and work environments are usually neat, orderly, and traditional, rather than trendy or ostentatious. As for personal property, they usually choose standard items over models loaded with features, and they often try to find classics and antiques - Inspectors prefer the old-fashioned to the newfangled every time.

 

[Higlac]

ISTP

I took something like this once, on a Catholic dating site... how corny is that?

 

[Krynn72]

Not corny at all. Just very pathetic.

 

[Higlac]

it's a very effective test though.

http://www.4marks.com/temperaments.html

 

[The Monkey]

the options are far too narrow

 

[Higlac]

Take the test at that link that I posted, it's free, and there's no questions about religion for those of you who don't like that.

59% Melancholic 41% Phlegmatic

Spoiler

The Melancholic / Phlegmatic

The melancholic-phlegmatic is tidier, more procedural and less flexible than the phlegmatic-melancholic. He may be slower to take on new projects, as the melancholic fear of new situations and tendency to perfectionism takes over. The double-dose of introversion, along with the melancholic tendency to negativity, makes it difficult for him to give compliments and make upbeat small talk. It also causes him to instinctively say “no” when he first hears a request. Others may perceive this as “snobbishness.” Unless the melancholic-phlegmatic is very comfortable, and is surrounded by understanding long-time friends, he may find himself somewhat isolated and alone, unable to warm up in a social gathering. He is less critical and less grudge-bearing than a pure melancholic or a melancholic-choleric. However, the tendency of the melancholic to dwell on things for a long time in their mind, combined with the sensitivity of the phlegmatic toward interpersonal relationships, can result in long-lasting hurts, an erosion of self-confidence and self-esteem, and even depression. Extremely sensitive and possessing a longing for the ideal (melancholic), they are also highly attentive to what others need or desire, through their phlegmatic aspect. This makes them more than usually susceptible to anxiety and a negative self-image

This temperament combination is highly driven to succeed—not for success’ sake alone, but because their melancholic nature is drawn to high ideals, and their phlegmatic side will have a strong desire to please. Thus, they are capable of long-range planning, organization, and attention to detail that makes them excellent and conscientious scholars. They are capable of pursuing highly idealistic goals, usually with long-term academic requirements, such as attaining their doctorate. They value their friendships, but can spend many hours alone reading or studying. They may have a tendency to hypochondria or to genuine physical weaknesses, as well as a tendency to timidity and anxiety, especially about new activities or ventures.

One melancholic-phlegmatic we know is highly organized, critical, slow, and dogmatically unforgiving, yet reveals her phlegmatic aspect in her intense discomfort with confrontation (unless she is very at ease among the warring members) and in her strong relationships with her friends. You wouldn’t guess that she is so devoted to her friends, however, because true to her melancholic nature she rarely initiates contact with them – they always have to call her first. A tendency to avoid the stresses of social interaction by spending overmuch time alone—whether in scholarly pursuits or reading for relaxation—is something that melancholic-phlegmatics need to watch out for.

If your temperament is melancholic-phlegmatic, for a better understanding of your temperament it is recommended that you read the full descriptions of the melancholic and phlegmatic.



The Pure Melancholic

"To be, or not to be: that is the question…" Hamlet’s famous soliloquy typifies the melancholic temperament: thoughtful, reflective, ponderous to a fault; slow to act, yet deeply sensitive and of noble ideals. It is said that the melancholic so longs for heaven that everything on earth falls short. His longing for the ideal can make him appear nitpicking and critical, and lack some "people sense." Of great intelligence and lofty aspirations, the melancholic can be so thoughtful and careful that he never takes a step forward! Introverted, dignified, and careful of speech, he may appear shy or even aloof. There can be that rare occasion, however, when the melancholic finally ventures out into a social situation, in an awkward attempt to “fit in,” he can sometimes swing to the opposite extreme of being overly loud or inordinately silly. On such occasions, the sensitive and self-critical melancholic will experience deep anxiety and a tendency to brood over his mistakes.

Time alone is vital for this reflective, introspective temperament. A perfectionist at home and on the job, the melancholic is likely the one with the perfectly organized closet and kitchen, the tidy desk-top, and the painstaking attention to religious observances, sometimes to the point of scrupulosity. A melancholic longs for a deep soul mate, yet when he is around people, he often finds himself mistrustful and disappointed. Sensing this criticism, others will keep their distance—thus further entrenching the melancholic in his solitary life. In relationships, the melancholic tends to be slow to initiate, cautious, hyper-critical, and pessimistic--yet, once committed, they are unwaveringly loyal and self-sacrificing.


The Pure Phlegmatic

"What a great guy!" is a typical epithet for a phlegmatic. The phlegmatic’s reactions are slow, of short duration, and rarely intense. As a result, the phlegmatic temperament is characterized by a calm demeanor under all circumstances—even the most volatile—making him a perfect poker player or diplomatic envoy! Underneath the reserved exterior is a kind and gentle heart that seeks harmony and abhors conflict.

If you are a phlegmatic, you most likely possess a dry wit and a steady, amicable demeanor. You are dependable, polite, and even-tempered. You feel more comfortable in a small group of friends or even spending a quiet evening relaxing at home. You are never flashy, belligerent, or self-aggrandizing. You would rather take the blame (even unjustly) than stir up controversy or pick a fight. On the job, you seek neither power nor the limelight, but work steadily, patiently, and methodically. You are reliable, patient, and methodical on the job, and can work alone, or with the most difficult of personalities. You will prefer job security, working within a structured organization, but can also be a leader of great character and service. Former U.S. president Calvin Coolidge, for example, was known for being a man of few words, conservatism in maintaining the status quo, and a propensity for "effectively doing nothing." Once at a dinner party, a young woman bet him that she could make him say three words. Coolidge dryly replied, "You lose."

In relationships, you are the steady, calm, stabilizing peace-maker, reliable and of good character, you are willing to make the concessions and to stay in the background. At times, when people are being very demanding or tension is high, you find yourself withdrawing to be alone—and then you may find yourself accused of being apathetic or indifferent. As a phlegmatic, you would probably prefer that the whole dating process did not require so much effort. One lovely phlegmatic young woman joined an online dating service, only to discover that it was really just "too much work"! Nonetheless, once you are involved in a serious relationship, you will be honest and faithful, and not likely to break off an engagement or wander astray.

 

[Acepilotf14]

INTJ
Nevermind, found them.

Have original minds and great drive for implementing their ideas and achieving their goals. Quickly see patterns in external events and develop long-range explanatory perspectives. When committed, organize a job and carry it through. Skeptical and independent, have high standards of competence and performance – for themselves and others.

Awesome.

Spoiler

Buncha ****** INFP's

Melancholic 56%
Choleric 44%

Spoiler

The melancholic-choleric is also a leader with the potential to accomplish great works. However, where the choleric-melancholic is driven by the challenge and the opportunity, the melancholic-choleric is inspired more by the nobility of the task. The introverted nature of the melancholic, combined with the focused and unempathic nature of the choleric, can result in an individual who is highly motivated by noble ideals (even humanitarian ones), but who prefers to work alone, rather than with people. The melancholic side of both temperament mixtures results in the project being organized, ethical, and high-minded, while the choleric aspect is the driving and demanding force.

If you are melancholic-choleric, you are somewhat less pragmatic (or utilitarian) than a pure choleric, just as persevering and determined, and with a greater emphasis on the ideal. Likely to be motivated by the most noble and demanding of causes, you are capable of founding a humanitarian society, composing a symphony, founding a school, or discovering a cure. You are organized, perfectionist, introspective, driven, and moody (though less so than a pure melancholic). You will be less active than a choleric-melancholic and less extraverted, more internally focused.

But your weaknesses include a tendency to excessive self-criticism and criticism of others, being dismissive or overly judgmental, exhibiting a tendency to self-absorption, and possessing an untrustful and controlling nature. You tend to be inflexible, can bear grudges for a long time and may be prone to discouragement. A melancholic-choleric who is not attentive to his spiritual life, and does not keep his eye assiduously on the truly important things of life can become a cross to those around him, through his nit-picking, perfectionism, disdain, bitterness, resentfulness, spitefulness when crossed, and even haughtiness.

 

[nipples]

INFP describes me perfectly.

 

[Sledgehammer]

INTP is a very accurate description of me.

Melancholic 98%
Phlegmatic 2%

I'm almost a stereotypical person. Wow.

This temperament combination is highly driven to succeed—not for success’ sake alone, but because their melancholic nature is drawn to high ideals, and their phlegmatic side will have a strong desire to please. Thus, they are capable of long-range planning, organization, and attention to detail that makes them excellent and conscientious scholars. They are capable of pursuing highly idealistic goals, usually with long-term academic requirements, such as attaining their doctorate. They value their friendships, but can spend many hours alone reading or studying. They may have a tendency to hypochondria or to genuine physical weaknesses, as well as a tendency to timidity and anxiety, especially about new activities or ventures.

Apart from the fact that I am literally never sick, this is true.

 

[DigiQ8]

ISFP
Quiet, friendly, sensitive, and kind. Enjoy the present moment, what?s going on around them. Like to have their own space and to work within their own time frame. Loyal and committed to their values and to people who are important to them. Dislike disagreements and conflicts, do not force their opinions or values on others.

 

[Rizzo]

ISTJ

# slightly expressed introvert
# slightly expressed sensing personality
# distinctively expressed thinking personality
# moderately expressed judging personality

 

[Sheepo]

I've always prided myself on being somewhat of a social ninja who could manipulate people and groups of people, and I'm glad this test agrees.

 

[Steven]

INTJ

Just like everyone else on the internet.

 

[Emporius]

Having trouble determining whether I'm INFP or ISFP