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I'm an ISTJ. What psychological type are you?
Many of us have taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator at some time in our lives. Maybe for college, maybe for a job, maybe for some other organization . . . If you have never taken the test or don't remember your results, click here to take a free unofficial version before reading farther.
Have you ever met someone, maybe at work or church or even on MyChurch, whose personality annoys you to no end? Yet others seem to get along fine with the person. Why is this? Probably because his psychological makeup is so different from your own, or maybe even because it is so similar!
What I like about the Myers-Briggs indicator is that it helps us to see that different personality types are not right or wrong or better or worse, but unique and special. We are all designed and gifted uniquely.
139:14 I will give thanks unto thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Wonderful are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.
Each type brings its own personal challenges and its own special potentialities, and once we see this we can appreciate each others' differences as special creations of God.
The Myers-Briggs indicator examines four continuums, and it's the special blend of these preferences that make us the personalities we are.
Extrovert(E) vs. Introvert(I) (our direction of focus, our source of energy)
Sensing(S) vs. Intuition(N) (how we take in information)
Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F) (how we come to conclusions)
Judging(J) vs. Perceptive(P) (our attitude toward the external world)
Once you know your type, there are several entire books and many thousands of websites that provide interesting looks at such topics as the best career choices for your type, psychological analyses of your type, leadership styles of your type, or even the best mate type for your type. See for example the official Myers-Briggs site, Wikipedia, and MyPersonality.info.
Is it an accurate test? It has been widely used and accepted for many years, with results usually remaining unchanged no matter how many times throughout one's lifetime he takes it. I took it in 1980, 1991, and 1995 officially, and a few more times unofficially, with the same results every time. The test's validity, of course, has not been unchallenged.
Without any attempt at labeling this scientific, this is posted here for fun, as another way to get to know and appreciate each other as brothers and sisters in Christ, as very different as we might be! There are 16 types. Which are you?
ISTJ ISFJ INFJ INTJ
Kathy restore Lourdes voice_in_dc
Tina Prue Gene MH Guitarist
JayKTX Blenda Gam... Joey Valerie Ly...
Valya Glenn Imamonk Kimmy
carystanley Mike n Lau... Ragamuffin Gene
Brad Peglo... Giving my . . . Bestemor Arcticmons...
Ragland staceyb2a Kell4Jesus ShaneMan
LaTonya MulletPrea... Pastor Rich
amyz1974 YAA
Pastor DATM
Gretchen
Jen D
Arlene
ISTP ISFP INFP INTP
Percussion... MichaelATL Soos
Hal's Ark Tri-Geek
Chrishankh... TPMemnoch
GrammyB
hopefiendd...
Realtor Ra...
Rosie
Kookie_Pri...
CariPau
ESTP ESFP ENFP ENTP
Joshmo Marie Pastor Aminata Pastor Tim
Dennis Don Swanger
Brent Grant
Wade and F...
aaalllen
aka EMRJ
Valarie
ESTJ ESFJ ENFJ ENTJ
Sue JessIAm Shannon_TK Cathy Die...
Kelly GypsyEyezN... Soozanne Mission B...
golden2100 Yahschild Jen
Ilene
Dawnie
Carebear
ali
Cindy
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I am an INTJ.
To use the jargon, I am "high I", "High J", and "Very low T".
I like to hang with "High E" people for a little while. They tend to be very energetic. When I find one that has very similar beliefs as me, they tend to speak what I am thinking and fill in the gaps of a conversation. I like that. On the other hand, if we have different beliefs, that high energy and gap filling can become very annoying.
I hope others will share their profiles, too.
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| You Are An ENFJ |  The Giver
You strive to maintain harmony in relationships, and usually succeed.
Articulate and enthusiastic, you are good at making personal connections.
Sometimes you idealize relationships too much - and end up being let down.
You find the most energy and comfort in social situations ... where you shine.
In love, you are very protective and supporting.
However, you do need to "feel special" - and it's quite easy for you to get jealous.
At work, you are a natural leader. You can help people discover their greatest potential.
You would make a good writer, human resources director, or psychologist.
How you see yourself: Trusting, idealistic, and expressive
When other people don't get you, they see you as: Bossy, inappropriate, and loud |
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Share my personality? No way!
I had a split personality for years. Now that I have finally got it back together you expect me to share it with someone else!
Just kidding. I would gladly share my personality with someone else. Just don't expect it to get you any dates!
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| MH - another High I, High J...woohoo!! |
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| So far, we all need help with our J's Judging!! Lord help us! |
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 The Idealist
You are creative with a great imagination, living in your own inner world.
Open minded and accepting, you strive for harmony in your important relationships.
It takes a long time for people to get to know you. You are hesitant to let people get close.
But once you care for someone, you do everything you can to help them grow and develop.
In love, you tend to have high (and often unrealistic) standards.
You are very sensitive. You tend to have intense feelings.
At work, you need to do something that expresses your personal values.
You would make an excellent writer, psychologist, or artist.
How you see yourself: Unselfish, empathetic, and spiritual
When other people don't get you, they see you as: Unrealistic, naive, and weak |
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November 07, 2007 at 8:21am |
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Hey Kathy, I am | You Are An INFJ |  The Protector
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| You Are An ENFP The Inspirer
Pastor Aminata
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| MH, that is just Shannon being an ENFJ ;^) |
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| Restore, I have never met an ISFJ. Cool!! I certainly don't find you boring at all! |
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Jen |
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November 07, 2007 at 10:29am |
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Took the test, but wasn't too sure of the results. Pretty sure I'm a split personality; I could've gone either way on almost all the answers. Sat there trying to figure out which way I was more likely to go, but even that was sketchy, since I could come up with consistent instances in either direction. I guess you could say I'm consistent in my inconsisitencies! :-) I wish they worded the questions so that you could answer it by degrees, not cut and dried. And I don't like it when they say "always or never", cuz that blows the accuracy of the answers right there. I'm going to run the results past some people who know me well to see if they think it fits. It's fun reading everyone's results. Good blog, Kathy! |
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Tina |
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November 07, 2007 at 11:39am |
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Great blog Kathy. Thanks! I enjoyed reading everyone's type.
Here are my results:
| You Are An ISTJ |  The Duty Fulfiller
You are responsible, reliable, and hardworking - you get the job done.
You prefer productive hobbies, like woodworking or knittings.
Quiet and serious, you are well prepared for whatever life hands you.
Conservative and down-to-earth, you hardly ever do anything crazy.
In love, you are loyal and honest. If you commit yourself to someone, then you're fully committed.
For you, love is something that happens naturally. And you don't need romantic gestures to feel loved.
At work, you remember details well and are happy to take on any responsibility.
You would make a great business executive, accountant, or lawyer.
How you see yourself: Decisive, stable, and dependable
When other people don't get you, they see you as: Boring, conservative, and egotistical |
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| You Are An INTJ |  The Scientist
You have a head for ideas - and you are good at improving systems.
Logical and strategic, you prefer for everything in your life to be organized.
You tend to be a bit skeptical. You're both critical of yourself and of others.
Independent and stubborn, you tend to only befriend those who are a lot like you.
In love, you are always striving to improve your relationship.
You have strong ideas of what love should be like.
At work, you excel in figuring out difficult tasks. People think of you as "the brain."
You would make an excellent scientist, engineer, or programmer.
How you see yourself: Reasonable, knowledgeable, and competent
When other people don't get you, they see you as: Aloof, controlling, and insensitive |
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| Hurray Valerie!!! Another INTJ! |
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ENFJ. Shannon, I'm on your side, girlfriend!
This was spot on. I even have a Psych degree, have dreamed of working in human resources and love to write. Weird!
Now, everybody play nice!
~ Bossy Sooz ;-P |
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| You Are An ISFJ |  The Nurturer
You have a strong need to belong, and you very loyal.
A good listener, you excel at helping others in practical ways.
In your spare time, you enjoy engaging your senses through art, cooking, and music.
You find it easy to be devoted to one person, who you do special things for.
In love, you express your emotions through actions.
Taking care of someone is how you love them. And you do it well!
At work, you do well in a structured environment. You complete tasks well and on time.
You would make a good interior designer, chef, or child psychologist.
How you see yourself: Competent, dependable, and detail oriented
When other people don't get you, they see you as: Boring, dominant, and stuck in a rut |
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| I forgot to mention that in my small group there were four questions that we had to answer for the session we were covering just last night and the questions were based on Meyers Briggs....I came out the same way: ISFJ..... This was fun Kathy! |
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Kimmy |
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November 07, 2007 at 1:21pm |
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| I'm INTJ. |
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| Hi Restore! Yup, we are, heehee! |
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Boy the answers are real hard, how do you know if you passed? And what was my grade, none of those are A!!! So did I pass or fail? I really do want to know!
***You Are An ENFP***
The Inspirer
You love being around people, and you are deeply committed to your friends.
You are also unconventional, irreverent, and unimpressed by authority and rules.
Incredibly perceptive, you can usually sense if someone has hidden motives.
You use lots of colorful language and expressions. You're quite the storyteller! In love, you are quite the charmer. And you are definitely willing to risk your heart.
You often don't follow through with your flirting or professed feelings. And you do break a lot of hearts. At work, you are driven but not a workaholic. You just always seem to enjoy what you do.
You would make an excellent entrepreneur, politician, or journalist. How you see yourself: compassionate, unselfish, and understanding When other people don't get you, they see you as: gushy, emotional, and unfocused |
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Gene |
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November 07, 2007 at 3:39pm |
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I scored the same as Lourdes -
INFJ
The Protector
Kathy, Are you running a total to publish a list in a day or two? |
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| I am an ENFJ, that's what the test result said. |
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Kathy |
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November 07, 2007 at 6:24pm |
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Hey, this is fun!
Pastor Tim, thanks for the additional link. I had been to that one before. Michael, aka Idealist, do you remember what letters you were? Prue, I timed this blog well, didn't I!
Jen, lol. I don't remember which one, but your comments firmly place you in one of the categories, as one of the questions on the official test has to do with how many of the questions you had a problem with! Actually when you take the official test, the administrator tells you not to think too hard, but to go with your first reaction. Still, there were several questions I wanted to change too!
MH is right about the "judging category." That has negative connotations to us Bible thinkers, but in this test it means organized, controlled, systematic, planned, etc., as opposed to spontaneous, flexible, and happy-go-lucky.
Tina, you are my twin! And Pastor Aminata and Dennis, you are my exact opposites, which proves that opposites attract! :)
Gene, of course I'm keeping a tally to post later, after more have had a chance to post! That's what we J's do! :)
Restore, Lourdes, Voice, Valerie, Kimmy, Shannon, Soozanne, Yahschild, and everyone else: Thank you for playing! |
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Cathy |
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November 07, 2007 at 6:50pm |
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You Are An ENTJ  The Executive
You are a natural leader - with confidence and strength that inspires others.
Driven to succeed, you are always looking for ways to gain, power, knowledge, and expertise.
Sometimes you aren't the most considerate person, especially to those who are a bit slow.
You are not easily intimidated - and you have a commanding, awe-inspiring presence.
In love, you hold high standards... for yourself, for your relationship, and for your significant other.
While it's easy for you to impress others, it's hard for you to find someone who impresses you.
At work, you are organized and good at delegating. You understand how to achieve goals.
You would make a great CEO, entrepreneur, or consultant.
How you see yourself: Rational, calm, and objective
When other people don't get you, they see you as: Inflexible, controlling, and overbearing |
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November 07, 2007 at 6:50pm |
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Kathy - I figured the thing about the questions would be indicative of what kind of person I am. :-) I Googled "personality tests" and took a bunch of them and the only one that seemed accurate was a simple "picture" test, ie. Out of the nine pictures, which one do you like best? (See, I do better with only one question!) All the others I took, including a Myers-Briggs condensed version and a Kiersey one, all came up different for me. The major difference was in the extrovert/introvert dept.; that was all over the map, including in percentages. Crazy! This is a test, this is only a test... |
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Cathy |
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November 07, 2007 at 6:50pm |
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| This is sooooo true. I'm not proud of some of it, but it is true !!!!! |
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Gene |
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November 07, 2007 at 7:00pm |
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. . . had this been an actual evaluation. . . .
:^D |
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| I'm a Jesus Freak, a Bible Thumper, and a Holy Roller! |
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Gene |
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November 07, 2007 at 7:52pm |
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Interesting. My guess looking briefly at your descriptions was that I was ISTJ.
But having read Wikipedia, it seems like a better fit is ENTP.
I've been feeling double minded lately - from this it's easy to see why. :)
...sign me up for ENTP, please.
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Brent |
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November 07, 2007 at 10:35pm |
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| You Are An ENFP |  The Inspirer
You love being around people, and you are deeply committed to your friends.
You are also unconventional, irreverent, and unimpressed by authority and rules.
Incredibly perceptive, you can usually sense if someone has hidden motives.
You use lots of colorful language and expressions. You're quite the storyteller!
In love, you are quite the charmer. And you are definitely willing to risk your heart.
You often don't follow through with your flirting or professed feelings. And you do break a lot of hearts.
At work, you are driven but not a workaholic. You just always seem to enjoy what you do.
You would make an excellent entrepreneur, politician, or journalist.
How you see yourself: compassionate, unselfish, and understanding
When other people don't get you, they see you as: gushy, emotional, and unfocused |
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November 07, 2007 at 10:45pm |
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| You Are An INFJ | The Protector
You live your life with integrity, originality, vision, and creativity.
Independent and stubborn, you rarely stray from your vision - no matter what it is.
You are an excellent listener, with almost infinite patience.
You have complex, deep feelings, and you take great care to express them.
In love, you truly see relationships as an opportunity to connect and grow.
You enjoy relationships as long as they are improving and changing. You can't stand stagnation.
At work, you stay motivated and happy... as long as you are working toward a dream you support.
You would make a great photographer, alternative medicine guru, or teacher.
How you see yourself: Hardworking, ethical, and helpful
When other people don't get you, they see you as: Manipulative, weak, and unstable |
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| Gene, ENTP, finally a match! |
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| Brent, I love the color of your hair. lol |
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| ENFP, great site thanks. (how do you put HTML code on a blog?) |
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