The Fascinating World of Personality Types
Posted: Feb 04, 2014 2:45 pm
Have you ever taken a test to discover your personality type? There are many different methods of typological assessment, but one of the most popular is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, normally referred to as MBTI. A good starting point for discovering the study of personality types is this test.
Be wary, though—mistyping can happen! Be sure to read up on the individual types to find out what resonates with you. This page is an excellent resource that offers basic descriptions of the sixteen personality types within MBTI, as well as providing links that branch off into much deeper discussion about each individual type.
I'm an INFJ. (My most recent taking of the above test put me at 89% introverted, 75% intuitive, 38% feeling, and 44% judging.) Even though all of the descriptions of INFJs really resonated with me, I was skeptical about it for a really long time because I'd test as INFP once in a blue moon and I could also identify with many INFP traits. Finally after delving deeper into the cognitive functions, I was able to say once and for all that I'm squarely in the INFJ camp.
If you're someone who wants to understand yourself and other people better, it can be really helpful to learn about personality types. It's great for getting a handle on your strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of the people around you. It's also excellent for writers to study—typing characters is a great way to learn more about how their brains work and what makes them tick!
This thread is for posting your test results, talking about personality types and typology theories in general, as well as even stuff like typing fictional characters and historical figures—basically the entire realm of personality type discussion! If you're having trouble finding your type, this thread could be a good place to get assistance.
Let the discussion begin!
Be wary, though—mistyping can happen! Be sure to read up on the individual types to find out what resonates with you. This page is an excellent resource that offers basic descriptions of the sixteen personality types within MBTI, as well as providing links that branch off into much deeper discussion about each individual type.
I'm an INFJ. (My most recent taking of the above test put me at 89% introverted, 75% intuitive, 38% feeling, and 44% judging.) Even though all of the descriptions of INFJs really resonated with me, I was skeptical about it for a really long time because I'd test as INFP once in a blue moon and I could also identify with many INFP traits. Finally after delving deeper into the cognitive functions, I was able to say once and for all that I'm squarely in the INFJ camp.
If you're someone who wants to understand yourself and other people better, it can be really helpful to learn about personality types. It's great for getting a handle on your strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of the people around you. It's also excellent for writers to study—typing characters is a great way to learn more about how their brains work and what makes them tick!
This thread is for posting your test results, talking about personality types and typology theories in general, as well as even stuff like typing fictional characters and historical figures—basically the entire realm of personality type discussion! If you're having trouble finding your type, this thread could be a good place to get assistance.
Let the discussion begin!