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http://www.kisa.ca/personality/

What are your results? Mine are:

Your personality type is ISTJ.
Introverted (I) 96% Extraverted (E) 4%
Sensing (S) 59% Intuitive (N) 41%
Thinking (T) 70% Feeling (F) 30%
Judging (J) 77% Perceiving (P) 23%

I did the full version of this for management training - it has a name, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

I can't remember which I was, I hovered between two.

Normally I couldn't care for personality tests but this one was quite interesting in terms of understanding how better to work with different types of people.

Introverted (I) 93% Extraverted (E) 7%
Intuitive (N) 77% Sensing (S) 23%
Thinking (T) 100% Feeling (F) 0%
Perceiving (P) 77% Judging (J) 23%

I'm no good at evaluating myself, so what do you NSGers think about this?

Your personality type is ISTP.
Introverted (I) 86% Extraverted (E) 14%
Sensing (S) 55% Intuitive (N) 45%
Thinking (T) 80% Feeling (F) 20%
Perceiving (P) 55% Judging (J) 45%

Introverted (I) 61% Extraverted (E) 39%
Sensing (S) 50% Intuitive (N) 50%
Thinking (T) 55% Feeling (F) 45%
Perceiving (P) 77% Judging (J) 23%

Ifnj/efnj

Test Results
Your personality type is INTP.

Introverted (I) 96% Extraverted (E) 4%
Intuitive (N) 64% Sensing (S) 36%
Thinking (T) 70% Feeling (F) 30%
Perceiving (P) 59% Judging (J) 41%

Your personality type is ISFP.
Introverted (I) 82% Extraverted (E) 18%
Sensing (S) 55% Intuitive (N) 45%
Feeling (F) 60% Thinking (T) 40%
Perceiving (P) 77% Judging (J) 23%

Edit >> However on further looking at the website and taking another test i found out the I am more INTP than ISFP, http://www.personalitytype.com/types/INTP.html So there you go =P, this one feels a lot more like me.

Your personality type is ISTJ.
Introverted (I) 100% Extraverted (E) 0%
Sensing (S) 77% Intuitive (N) 23%
Thinking (T) 95% Feeling (F) 5%
Judging (J) 64% Perceiving (P) 36%

Have you noticed that everyone here, so far, is introverted?

Have you noticed that everyone here, so far, is introverted?

I might have broken the trend!! C-C-C-C-Combo breaker! :P

Your personality type is ENFP.
Extraverted (E) 89% Introverted (I) 11%
Intuitive (N) 68% Sensing (S) 32%
Feeling (F) 85% Thinking (T) 15%
Perceiving (P) 64% Judging (J) 36%

Your personality type is INTP.
Introverted (I) 57% Extraverted (E) 43%
Intuitive (N) 55% Sensing (S) 45%
Thinking (T) 90% Feeling (F) 10%
Perceiving (P) 73% Judging (J) 27%

sorry i don't break the cycle

Your personality type is ISTP.

Introverted (I) 75% Extraverted (E) 25%
Sensing (S) 77% Intuitive (N) 23%
Thinking (T) 90% Feeling (F) 10%
Perceiving (P) 55% Judging (J) 45%

Ok....what does that mean?

Your personality type is ISTP.

Introverted (I) 75% Extraverted (E) 25%
Sensing (S) 77% Intuitive (N) 23%
Thinking (T) 90% Feeling (F) 10%
Perceiving (P) 55% Judging (J) 45%

Ok....what does that mean?

http://typelogic.com/istp.html

:D

http://typelogic.com/istp.html

:D

Interesting....actually does sound a bit like me :P

I didn't have good results...I'm really in between.

Your personality type is ISTJ.

Introverted (I) 64% Extraverted (E) 36%
Sensing (S) 50% Intuitive (N) 50%
Thinking (T) 80% Feeling (F) 20%
Judging (J) 68% Perceiving (P) 32%

ISTJs are often called inspectors. They have a keen sense of right and wrong, especially in their area of interest and/or responsibility. They are noted for devotion to duty. Punctuality is a watchword of the ISTJ. The secretary, clerk, or business(wo)man by whom others set their clocks is likely to be an ISTJ.

Possible Career Paths for the ISTJ:

Business Executives, Administrators and Managers
Accountants and Financial Officers
Police and Detectives
Judges
Lawyers
Medical Doctors / Dentists
Computer Programmers, Systems Analysts, and Computer Specialists
Military Leaders

Oh well, I have been in Emergency Services for almost 30 years. In another test, the RMBS (Results Based Management System), I fell under the "commander" category.

Ya.. i wonder if it just means that the people that have the free time to check up on forums and do internet surveys have that type BECAUSE they are introverted?

Ya.. i wonder if it just means that the people that have the free time to check up on forums and do internet surveys have that type BECAUSE they are introverted?

Oh come on, I'm sure there are some more extroverted people here...

Test Results

Your personality type is ISTJ.
Introverted (I) 75% Extraverted (E) 25%
Sensing (S) 55% Intuitive (N) 45%
Thinking (T) 50% Feeling (F) 50%
Judging (J) 59% Perceiving (P) 41%

Your personality type is ENFP.

Extraverted (E) 68% Introverted (I) 32%
Intuitive (N) 68% Sensing (S) 32%
Feeling (F) 55% Thinking (T) 45%
Perceiving (P) 64% Judging (J) 36%

Last time I took one of these I was ENTP/ENTJ (50-50 on the P and J). Interesting.

Introverted (I) 82% Extraverted (E) 18%
Intuitive (N) 73% Sensing (S) 27%
Thinking (T) 70% Feeling (F) 30%
Perceiving (P) 64% Judging (J) 36%

those are my results... it also said this other thing...

"your scores indicate you are awsome" (ok, joke...don't flame me)

all in all, i think that this thing is mostely inacurate... as some of these scores appear to be around 25 percent off in places... the one that REALLY shows up for me is only about 20 percent off... maybe more.

all in all, this is what happens when i've got 5 minutes to burn.

Your personality type is INTP.
Introverted (I) 89% Extraverted (E) 11%
Intuitive (N) 68% Sensing (S) 32%
Thinking (T) 80% Feeling (F) 20%
Perceiving (P) 77% Judging (J) 23%

I see INTP´s :D

Introverted (I) 86% Extraverted (E) 14%
Sensing (S) 55% Intuitive (N) 45%
Thinking (T) 60% Feeling (F) 40%
Perceiving (P) 77% Judging (J) 23%

For those of us with a 60/40 split or closer, you may want to think of us the way you'd think of a 50/50 split.

Oh come on, I'm sure there are some more extroverted people here...

And yet it still seems to be a landslide of Introverte..

And yet it still seems to be a landslide of Introverte..

That's the reason so many people here are always posting on internet forums, instead of going out and meeting people and partying etc etc

Not that I can talk: INTP

Introverted (I) 64% Extraverted (E) 36%
Intuitive (N) 59% Sensing (S) 41%
Thinking (T) 55% Feeling (F) 45%
Perceiving (P) 100% Judging (J) 0%

Your personality type is INFP.
Introverted (I) 82% Extraverted (E) 18%
Intuitive (N) 55% Sensing (S) 45%
Feeling (F) 65% Thinking (T) 35%
Perceiving (P) 68% Judging (J) 32%

Your personality type is ESTP.
Extraverted (E) 57% Introverted (I) 43%
Sensing (S) 50% Intuitive (N) 50%
Thinking (T) 70% Feeling (F) 30%
Perceiving (P) 68% Judging (J) 32%

I didn't have good results...I'm really in between.

The psychologist in me feels the need to point out that this is not necessarily a bad thing and in fact illustrates the problem of typology based personality tests. The Myers-Brigg despite being widely used has very little scientific validation backing it up and falls into the trap of trying to divide human personality into specific categories or 'types' instead of considering them as dimensions.

Nonetheless I'm:
Your personality type is INTP.
Introverted (I) 71% Extraverted (E) 29%
Intuitive (N) 64% Sensing (S) 36%
Thinking (T) 90% Feeling (F) 10%
Perceiving (P) 64% Judging (J) 36%

*goes off to search for an on-line version of a more valid personality test*

O I have a few deep, personal relationships.
O I have many social relationships.
O I'm really in between.


Ah, another why-is-there-no-"none-of-the-above"-option moment.

INTJ

I always get this one...

Your personality type is ISFP.
Introverted (I) 82% Extraverted (E) 18%
Sensing (S) 50% Intuitive (N) 50%
Feeling (F) 60% Thinking (T) 40%
Perceiving (P) 64% Judging (J) 36%


that's what i usually get on MBTI, i think


Portrait of an ISFP - Introverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving
(Introverted Feeling with Extraverted Sensing)
The Artist


As an ISFP, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit into your value system. Your secondary mode is external, where you take things in via your five sense in a literal, concrete fashion.

ISFPs live in the world of sensation possibilities. They are keenly in tune with the way things look, taste, sound, feel and smell. They have a strong aesthetic appreciation for art, and are likely to be artists in some form, because they are unusually gifted at creating and composing things which will strongly affect the senses. They have a strong set of values, which they strive to consistently meet in their lives. They need to feel as if they're living their lives in accordance with what they feel is right, and will rebel against anything which conflicts with that goal. They're likely to choose jobs and careers which allow them the freedom of working towards the realization of their value-oriented personal goals.

ISFPs tend to be quiet and reserved, and difficult to get to know well. They hold back their ideas and opinions except from those who they are closest to [not on here lol :tongue:]. They are likely to be kind, gentle and sensitive in their dealings with others. They are interested in contributing to people's sense of well-being and happiness, and will put a great deal of effort and energy into tasks which they believe in.

ISFPs have a strong affinity for aesthetics and beauty. They're likely to be animal lovers, and to have a true appreciation for the beauties of nature. They're original and independent, and need to have personal space. They value people who take the time to understand the ISFP, and who support the ISFP in pursuing their goals in their own, unique way. People who don't know them well may see their unique way of life as a sign of carefree light-heartedness, but the ISFP actually takes life very seriously, constantly gathering specific information and shifting it through their value systems, in search for clarification and underlying meaning.


that's me :wink:

Introverted (I) 93% Extraverted (E) 7%
Intuitive (N) 77% Sensing (S) 23%
Thinking (T) 100% Feeling (F) 0%
Perceiving (P) 77% Judging (J) 23%

I'm no good at evaluating myself, so what do you NSGers think about this?
Do you have pointy ears?

Anyway, here's mine:

Your personality type is ISFJ.
Introverted (I) 86% Extraverted (E) 14%
Sensing (S) 59% Intuitive (N) 41%
Feeling (F) 65% Thinking (T) 35%
Judging (J) 55% Perceiving (P) 45%

Test Results
Your personality type is INFJ.

Introverted (I) 89% Extraverted (E) 11%
Intuitive (N) 86% Sensing (S) 14%
Feeling (F) 60% Thinking (T) 40%
Judging (J) 55% Perceiving (P) 45%

Not sure I agree with being more intuitive.

I'm INTJ. Seems appropriate.

Introverted (I) 75% Extraverted (E) 25%
Intuitive (N) 55% Sensing (S) 45%
Thinking (T) 75% Feeling (F) 25%
Judging (J) 73% Perceiving (P) 27%

I'm ENFP.

Extraverted (E) 61% Introverted (I) 39%
Intuitive (N) 55% Sensing (S) 45%
Feeling (F) 95% Thinking (T) 5%
Perceiving (P) 59% Judging (J) 41%

Curious, energetic, adaptable, and creative, ENFPs like considering unconventional approaches. They enjoy batting around ideas and finding creative solutions and are energized and intrigued by new possibilities and anything out of the ordinary. ENFPs tend to be talkative, enthusiastic, playful, and generally fun-loving people. Warm and caring, ENFPs have strong personal values upon which they base most decisions. Conversations with ENFPs can be very circular as they excitedly move from one topic to the next, making connections and associations. Unconventional and occasionally irreverent, they pride themselves on their uniqueness and originality. Optimistic, and spontaneous, ENFPs have a strong sense of the possible. For them, life is an exciting drama. Because they are so interested in possibilities, ENFPs see significance in all things and prefer to keep lots of options open.

I rock.

Your personality type is INTJ.
Introverted (I) 96% Extraverted (E) 4%
Intuitive (N) 73% Sensing (S) 27%
Thinking (T) 70% Feeling (F) 30%
Judging (J) 55% Perceiving (P) 45%



Apparently I'm really as antisocial as I come across.

INTJ summary (http://www.personalitytype.com/types/intj.html)
Longer INTJ summary (http://typelogic.com/intj.html)

Do you have pointy ears?

That would be illogical. The Vulcans have not seen our first warp trail and visited earth yet.

Do you have pointy ears?

Anyway, here's mine:

Your personality type is ISFJ.
Introverted (I) 86% Extraverted (E) 14%
Sensing (S) 59% Intuitive (N) 41%
Feeling (F) 65% Thinking (T) 35%
Judging (J) 55% Perceiving (P) 45%
/gets the joke.

That would be illogical.:wink:

Oh, great.

IXXP, but for some reason the test threw me the S and the T.

Introverted (I) 86% Extraverted (E) 14%
Sensing (S) 50% Intuitive (N) 50%
Thinking (T) 50% Feeling (F) 50%
Perceiving (P) 82% Judging (J) 18%

What the hell am I supposed to do with that?

Test Results

Your personality type is ISTP.
Introverted (I) 93% Extraverted (E) 7%
Sensing (S) 50% Intuitive (N) 50%
Thinking (T) 55% Feeling (F) 45%
Perceiving (P) 77% Judging (J) 23%

We should turn this into a poll - do the test, pick your types.

Then we can see what a bunch of hyper-sensitive thoughtful introverts we all are! Compare and contrast to wider society...

Introverted (I) 86% Extraverted (E) 14%
Intuitive (N) 73% Sensing (S) 27%
Thinking (T) 55% Feeling (F) 45%
Judging (J) 68% Perceiving (P) 32%

INTJ but really close between T and F...

Extraverted (E) 61% Introverted (I) 39%
Intuitive (N) 73% Sensing (S) 27%
Feeling (F) 60% Thinking (T) 40%
Perceiving (P) 64% Judging (J) 36%

ENFP (although this really varies a lot as to whether I'm cheery or depressed - the weather outside is fine, go figure)

Wow, quite a bit of ISTJs here. I had to take this test when I was away at a summer program (for anyone who's heard of it it's called Governor School for International Studies). I got ISTJ :). I'll take it again though and see if I've changed in anyway.

Edit: Yep, still ISTJ. Surprisingly I'm a little less lopsided. Before I think the thinking was 100% and the sensing was a bit higher. Still pretty lopsided though. Yay lopsidedness.
Introverted (I) 64% Extraverted (E) 36%
Sensing (S) 59% Intuitive (N) 41%
Thinking (T) 85% Feeling (F) 15%
Judging (J) 77% Perceiving (P) 23%

The psychologist in me feels the need to point out that this is not necessarily a bad thing and in fact illustrates the problem of typology based personality tests. The Myers-Brigg despite being widely used has very little scientific validation backing it up and falls into the trap of trying to divide human personality into specific categories or 'types' instead of considering them as dimensions.

Seeing as it was developed by people with no background in psychometrics, was based on Jung's theories which have no scientific grounding, and is a prime example of the Forer effect, yes.


Nonetheless I'm:
Your personality type is INTP.
Introverted (I) 71% Extraverted (E) 29%
Intuitive (N) 64% Sensing (S) 36%
Thinking (T) 90% Feeling (F) 10%
Perceiving (P) 64% Judging (J) 36%

This one gave me:
Introverted (I) 79% Extraverted (E) 21%
Intuitive (N) 55% Sensing (S) 45%
Thinking (T) 50% Feeling (F) 50%
Perceiving (P) 77% Judging (J) 23%

I always end up as some variation of Ixxx.

*goes off to search for an on-line version of a more valid personality test*

Can you suggest a good MMPI site?

Your personality type is ISTJ.

Introverted (I) 64% Extraverted (E) 36%
Sensing (S) 50% Intuitive (N) 50%
Thinking (T) 80% Feeling (F) 20%
Judging (J) 50% Perceiving (P) 50%

so IxTx

Can you suggest a good MMPI site?

Ironically enough, given it's name (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory), the MMPI's not really that good a measure of general personality. It's more applicable for looking at psychopathology and mental health.

For more general personality we want to look more at a measure of the big 5 (the NEO-PI-R or related) or related (the MPQ is quite good but uses a different model, the inter-personal circumplex is more related to social interaction but also gives good results).

Just a moment:
http://www.personalitytest.net/ipip/ipipneo1.htm for the Big 5 model, it can be very long however and gives highly detailed results (not very good for posting on forums).
http://www.personalitytest.org.uk/ not tried this one, but looks pretty good. Much shorter version.

Edit: actually just did the later - not too bad actually and relatively (compared to the other one) short summary given eg:
Factor I : Extraversion (AKA Surgency)
This trait reflects preference for, and behavior in, social situations. People high in extraversion are energetic and seek out the company of others. Low scorers (introverts) tend to be more quiet and reserved. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (31) is about average.

Factor II : Agreeableness (AKA Friendliness)
This trait reflects how we tend to interact with others. People high in agreeableness tend to be trusting, friendly and cooperative. Low scorers tend to be more aggressive and less cooperative. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (27) is about average.

Factor III : Conscientiousness (AKA Will or Dependability)
This trait reflects how organized and persistent we are in pursuing our goals. High scorers are methodical, well organized and dutiful. Low scorers are less careful, less focussed and more likely to be distracted from tasks. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (39) is relatively high.

Factor IV : Neuroticism (AKA Emotional Stability)
This trait reflects the tendency to experience negative thoughts and feelings. High scorers are prone to insecurity and emotional distress. Low scorers tend to be more relaxed, less emotional and less prone to distress. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (18) is relatively low.

Factor V : Openness (AKA Culture or Intellect)
This trait reflects 'open-mindedness' and interest in culture. High scorers tend to be imaginative, creative, and to seek out cultural and educational experiences. Low scorers are more down-to-earth, less interested in art and more practical in nature. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (32) is relatively high.

We should turn this into a poll - do the test, pick your types.

Then we can see what a bunch of hyper-sensitive thoughtful introverts we all are! Compare and contrast to wider society...

i did a big survey a while back http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=531103&highlight=personality :wink:

That would be illogical. The Vulcans have not seen our first warp trail and visited earth yet.

Actually, if you accept Star Trek: Enterprise as canon, three Vulcans, including T'Pol's great grandmother, landed on Earth in the early '50s. One of them stayed behind.

Enterprise is an abomination.

Your personality type is INTP.
Introverted (I) 82% Extraverted (E) 18%
Intuitive (N) 73% Sensing (S) 27%
Thinking (T) 60% Feeling (F) 40%
Perceiving (P) 91% Judging (J) 9%

Unsurprising.

Introverted (I) 54% Extraverted (E) 46%
Intuitive (N) 68% Sensing (S) 32%
Thinking (T) 95% Feeling (F) 5%
Perceiving (P) 59% Judging (J) 41%

-SNIP-

Taking that quiz, I got this;
Factor I : Extraversion (AKA Surgency)


This trait reflects preference for, and behavior in, social situations. People high in extraversion are energetic and seek out the company of others. Low scorers (introverts) tend to be more quiet and reserved. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (22) is relatively low.

Factor II : Agreeableness (AKA Friendliness)


This trait reflects how we tend to interact with others. People high in agreeableness tend to be trusting, friendly and cooperative. Low scorers tend to be more aggressive and less cooperative. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (25) is about average.

Factor III : Conscientiousness (AKA Will or Dependability)


This trait reflects how organized and persistent we are in pursuing our goals. High scorers are methodical, well organized and dutiful. Low scorers are less careful, less focussed and more likely to be distracted from tasks. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (31) is about average.

Factor IV : Neuroticism (AKA Emotional Stability)


This trait reflects the tendency to experience negative thoughts and feelings. High scorers are prone to insecurity and emotional distress. Low scorers tend to be more relaxed, less emotional and less prone to distress. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (14) is relatively low.

Factor V : Openness (AKA Culture or Intellect)


This trait reflects 'open-mindedness' and interest in culture. High scorers tend to be imaginative, creative, and to seek out cultural and educational experiences. Low scorers are more down-to-earth, less interested in art and more practical in nature. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (29) is relatively high.

http://www.personalitytest.org.uk/

Factor I : Extraversion (AKA Surgency)

This trait reflects preference for, and behavior in, social situations. People high in extraversion are energetic and seek out the company of others. Low scorers (introverts) tend to be more quiet and reserved. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (24) is relatively low.

Factor II : Agreeableness (AKA Friendliness)

This trait reflects how we tend to interact with others. People high in agreeableness tend to be trusting, friendly and cooperative. Low scorers tend to be more aggressive and less cooperative. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (24) is about average.

Factor III : Conscientiousness (AKA Will or Dependability)

This trait reflects how organized and persistent we are in pursuing our goals. High scorers are methodical, well organized and dutiful. Low scorers are less careful, less focussed and more likely to be distracted from tasks. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (25) is relatively low.

Factor IV : Neuroticism (AKA Emotional Stability)

This trait reflects the tendency to experience negative thoughts and feelings. High scorers are prone to insecurity and emotional distress. Low scorers tend to be more relaxed, less emotional and less prone to distress. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (25) is about average.

Factor V : Openness (AKA Culture or Intellect)

This trait reflects 'open-mindedness' and interest in culture. High scorers tend to be imaginative, creative, and to seek out cultural and educational experiences. Low scorers are more down-to-earth, less interested in art and more practical in nature. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (33) is relatively high.

our personality type is INTJ.
Introverted (I) 93% Extraverted (E) 7%
Intuitive (N) 68% Sensing (S) 32%
Thinking (T) 70% Feeling (F) 30%
Judging (J) 59% Perceiving (P) 41%

http://typelogic.com/intj.html

Introverted (I) 64% Extraverted (E) 36%
Intuitive (N) 73% Sensing (S) 27%
Feeling (F) 65% Thinking (T) 35%
Judging (J) 73% Perceiving (P) 27%

Test Results
Your personality type is INFP.

Introverted (I) 64% Extraverted (E) 36%
Intuitive (N) 64% Sensing (S) 36%
Feeling (F) 70% Thinking (T) 30%
Perceiving (P) 64% Judging (J) 36%

This always reminds me of my dual issue : failure due lack of substantive personality. I really need to start working on one (even though the dregs of the former have almost completely vacated the vessel)

Mine:

Your Profile

Here are the results of the Personality Type Assessment. If you are like most people, you will be impressed with how accurately these paragraphs describe you.

Introvert, Sensor, Feeler, Perceiver (ISFP)
ISFPs represent between 5-9% of the U.S. population

Gentle, sensitive, easy going, calm and soft-spoken, ISFPs are typically people of few words. Private people who can take a long time to get to know, ISFPs may appear cool and detached at first, however, they are actually very sensitive and nurturing people who are run by their own set of personal values. Observant and curious, ISFPs see the best in people and have a strong desire to avoid unnecessary conflict. ISFPs are patient, flexible, and easy to get along with and have little need to dominate or control others. They are nonjudgmental and accepting of others' behavior in a rather matter-of-fact way. Because ISFPs live completely in the present moment, they do not prepare or plan more than is necessary.

ISFPs Tend To Be:

• Keen observers with excellent memories for factual information & who said what
• Able to stay calm & cool in a crisis or under pressure
• Sensitive to people's needs & motivated to help them in real ways
• Cooperative team players; always willing to pitch in (even at the last minute)
• Highly resourceful
• Great at identifying the most practical, simple solution


Career Satisfiers
All people are most satisfied and successful when using their natural talents in an environment that is consistent with their personality preferences and values. Research shows that ISFPs are most satisfied by jobs that provide the following:

• Opportunities to help people in real & concrete ways using their own, first-hand experience & expertise
• An environment that allows them to use their sense of taste & aesthetics to personalize their work space
• A role that does not involve public speaking, or disciplining others
• Freedom to work independently but near other fun & supportive people
• A friendly, relaxed environment, free from conflict or tension

Actually, if you accept Star Trek: Enterprise as canon, three Vulcans, including T'Pol's great grandmother, landed on Earth in the early '50s. One of them stayed behind.
Enterprise is an abomination.Awesome. Page 4. :D
*waits for Kyronea with popcorn*

I did the full version of this for management training - it has a name, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

I can't remember which I was, I hovered between two.

Normally I couldn't care for personality tests but this one was quite interesting in terms of understanding how better to work with different types of people.

Also this type of test only ever gives you an indication of what you think about yourself, and so can be quite invalid.

Your personality type is ENTP.
Extraverted (E) 61% Introverted (I) 39%
Intuitive (N) 59% Sensing (S) 41%
Thinking (T) 65% Feeling (F) 35%
Perceiving (P) 77% Judging (J) 23%

Is this good or bad?

Am I the only one becoming increasingly annoyed at seeing several pages of 'extraverted'?

Test Results

Your personality type is ISTJ.
Introverted (I) 79% Extraverted (E) 21%
Sensing (S) 50% Intuitive (N) 50%
Thinking (T) 75% Feeling (F) 25%
Judging (J) 64% Perceiving (P) 36%

ISTJs generally have the following traits:

* Value tradition, security, and peaceful living
* Will work long and hard to fulfill duties
* Can be depended on to follow through on tasks
* Loyal and faithful
* Stable, practical and down-to-earth
* Family-minded
* Dislike doing things which don't make sense to them
* Dislike abstract theory, unless they see the practical application
* Natural leaders
* Prefer to work alone, but work well in teams when necessary
* Extremely observant, they take in facts via their senses and store them internally
* Vast, rich inner store of facts which they rely on to understand problems which they encounter in their lives
* Profound respect for facts and concrete information
* Make decisions objectively, applying logic and rational thinking
* Dislike change, unless they are shown it's benefit in a concrete way
* Have strong opinions about the way things should be done
* Appreciate structured, orderly environments
* Have very high standards for their own behavior and the behavior of others
* Not naturally in-tune with other people's feelings
* Able to accomplish almost anything if they put their minds to it
* Community minded "good citizens"

wow!!! :D

***UPDATE***

After much scouring, I finally found a decent test which gave me a more definitive result than IXXP:

Congratulations, you're an INFP !

That's an Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving type.


Percentages of Results:

I 69 E 31
N 60 S 40
F 56 T 44
P 70 J 30

Still a bit close on the F/T, but the profile fits me exactly. I can't fit the full thing in here but suffice it to say that creative, perfectionist, idealist, dislikes conflict/competitiveness, good writing skills, all fit me to a T.

Here's a little page (http://similarminds.com/jung/infp.html) I thought was neat:

creative, smart, idealist, loner, attracted to sad things, disorganized, avoidant, can be overwhelmed by unpleasant feelings, prone to quitting, prone to feelings of loneliness, ambivalent of the rules, solitary, daydreams about people to maintain a sense of closeness, focus on fantasies, acts without planning, low self confidence, emotionally moody, can feel defective, prone to lateness, likes esoteric things, wounded at the core, feels shame, frequently losing things, prone to sadness, prone to dreaming about a rescuer, disorderly, observer, easily distracted, does not like crowds, can act without thinking, private, can feel uncomfortable around others, familiar with the darkside, hermit, more likely to support marijuana legalization, can sabotage self, likes the rain, sometimes can't control fearful thoughts, prone to crying, prone to regret, attracted to the counter culture, can be submissive, prone to feeling discouraged, frequently second guesses self, not punctual, not always prepared, can feel victimized, prone to confusion, prone to irresponsibility, can be pessimistic

Every single of those sounds like me, damn. I'm not even exaggerating; literally every single one of those.
e: Damn, they're all kind of negative. Oh well, personalitypage.com has plenty of positive stuff to balance out.

The test I took was the personalitypage.com one, and while it does cost $5 to take, I think it's worth it.

Mine was:
Your personality type is ESFJ.
Extraverted (E) 61% Introverted (I) 39%
Sensing (S) 55% Intuitive (N) 45%
Feeling (F) 75% Thinking (T) 25%
Judging (J) 50% Perceiving (P) 50%

Your personality type is ISFP.
Introverted (I) 54% Extraverted (E) 46%
Sensing (S) 50% Intuitive (N) 50%
Feeling (F) 70% Thinking (T) 30%
Perceiving (P) 59% Judging (J) 41%

Have you noticed that everyone here, so far, is introverted?That's just twisted .... probably why you took note of it.
Typically bathetic approach of us NS sociopaths. :p

The thing I really don't like about these tests, and why I think they're bunk, is that they're too one-dimensional. I have a personality that has traits from literally all across the board (though largely a mix of "INTJ", "ESFJ", and "ENTJ"), yet these tests never give me enough options on their rather lacking questions.

To put it bluntly, they just don't delve deep enough.

The thing I really don't like about these tests, and why I think they're bunk, is that they're too one-dimensional. I have a personality that has traits from literally all across the board (though largely a mix of "INTJ", "ESFJ", and "ENTJ"), yet these tests never give me enough options on their rather lacking questions.

To put it bluntly, they just don't delve deep enough.Well, they got to the J ... isn't that close enough? :p

Also this type of test only ever gives you an indication of what you think about yourself, and so can be quite invalid.

Absolutely, but with accompanying explanation you can refine. For example, in the complete questionnaire, one of them asks - do you prefer a neat and orderly work flow or to remain more flexible.

At first I answered that I prefer a neat and orderly work flow, which I do. Yet the reality is that I work very flexibly and messily, the truth is that I'd like to work a little more neatly as much as colleagues say they like my style and wish they could also be more flexible - it's a 'grass is greener problem'.

The thing I really don't like about these tests, and why I think they're bunk, is that they're too one-dimensional. I have a personality that has traits from literally all across the board (though largely a mix of "INTJ", "ESFJ", and "ENTJ"), yet these tests never give me enough options on their rather lacking questions.

To put it bluntly, they just don't delve deep enough.

Again, on the day-course, they openly state that the answers are not definitive and you should understand that you're a blend, some people are a little more defined than others but you can take the results with a certain pinch of salt.

The greater point is to understand that people have different working styles, that clashes can arise because people want to force their style on others rather than bringing the best out in people. It's more a means to achieve a way of thinking than a definitive sectioning of your personality. Some people don't like my flexible style, they need a framework and set timetable to complete a task, I need to understand that.

As I originally said, I don't like these tests normally - and I had to go on this particular course - but give the context in which this was undertaken, I certainly learned a lot, not so much about myself but more about others.

Introverted (I) 86% Extraverted (E) 14%
Intuitive (N) 68% Sensing (S) 32%
Feeling (F) 60% Thinking (T) 40%
Perceiving (P) 73% Judging (J) 27%

Anyone who is anything else is an idiot and wrong

Your personality type is ISTP.
Introverted (I) 71% Extraverted (E) 29%
Sensing (S) 64% Intuitive (N) 36%
Thinking (T) 70% Feeling (F) 30%
Perceiving (P) 59% Judging (J) 41%

Ironically enough, given it's name (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory), the MMPI's not really that good a measure of general personality. It's more applicable for looking at psychopathology and mental health.

Heh. When looking for tests on line that one poped up, and i remembered the name from psych 101 20 some odd years ago...

It may well be suited to NSG...

For more general personality we want to look more at a measure of the big 5 (the NEO-PI-R or related) or related (the MPQ is quite good but uses a different model, the inter-personal circumplex is more related to social interaction but also gives good results).

Just a moment:
http://www.personalitytest.net/ipip/ipipneo1.htm for the Big 5 model, it can be very long however and gives highly detailed results (not very good for posting on forums).
http://www.personalitytest.org.uk/ not tried this one, but looks pretty good. Much shorter version.

Awesom! Hold on and I'll post mine...

Also this type of test only ever gives you an indication of what you think about yourself, and so can be quite invalid.

Indeed.

The thing I really don't like about these tests, and why I think they're bunk, is that they're too one-dimensional. I have a personality that has traits from literally all across the board (though largely a mix of "INTJ", "ESFJ", and "ENTJ"), yet these tests never give me enough options on their rather lacking questions.

To put it bluntly, they just don't delve deep enough.

Try the test Eofaerwic posted...

Heh. When looking for tests on line that one poped up, and i remembered the name from psych 101 20 some odd years ago...

It may well be suited to NSG...


True, true, it could be quite interesting to see what sort of psychological disorders and personality problems people of NSG have ;)... but somehow I suspect people would be somewhat reticent to post their results on here.

I got bored half way through.

Sir Postalot! What the fuck?

Alrighty, here's the long version...

Extraversion

Domain/Facet........... Score

Extraversion...............9

Friendliness.............17

Gregariousness...........5

Assertiveness............13

Activity Level...........6

Excitement-Seeking.......12

Cheerfulness.............72

Your score on Extraversion is low, indicating you are introverted, reserved, and quiet. You enjoy solitude and solitary activities. Your socializing tends to be restricted to a few close friends.

Extraversion Facets

* Friendliness. Friendly people genuinely like other people and openly demonstrate positive feelings toward others. They make friends quickly and it is easy for them to form close, intimate relationships. Low scorers on Friendliness are not necessarily cold and hostile, but they do not reach out to others and are perceived as distant and reserved. Your level of friendliness is low.
* Gregariousness. Gregarious people find the company of others pleasantly stimulating and rewarding. They enjoy the excitement of crowds. Low scorers tend to feel overwhelmed by, and therefore actively avoid, large crowds. They do not necessarily dislike being with people sometimes, but their need for privacy and time to themselves is much greater than for individuals who score high on this scale. Your level of gregariousness is low.
* Assertiveness. High scorers Assertiveness like to speak out, take charge, and direct the activities of others. They tend to be leaders in groups. Low scorers tend not to talk much and let others control the activities of groups. Your level of assertiveness is low.
* Activity Level. Active individuals lead fast-paced, busy lives. They move about quickly, energetically, and vigorously, and they are involved in many activities. People who score low on this scale follow a slower and more leisurely, relaxed pace. Your activity level is low.
* Excitement-Seeking. High scorers on this scale are easily bored without high levels of stimulation. They love bright lights and hustle and bustle. They are likely to take risks and seek thrills. Low scorers are overwhelmed by noise and commotion and are adverse to thrill-seeking. Your level of excitement-seeking is low.
* Cheerfulness. This scale measures positive mood and feelings, not negative emotions (which are a part of the Neuroticism domain). Persons who score high on this scale typically experience a range of positive feelings, including happiness, enthusiasm, optimism, and joy. Low scorers are not as prone to such energetic, high spirits. Your level of positive emotions is high.

Agreeableness


Domain/Facet........... Score

Agreeableness..............48

Trust....................33

Morality.................43

Altruism.................30

Cooperation..............46

Modesty..................72

Sympathy.................69

Your level of Agreeableness is average, indicating some concern with others' Needs, but, generally, unwillingness to sacrifice yourself for others.

Agreeableness Facets

* Trust. A person with high trust assumes that most people are fair, honest, and have good intentions. Persons low in trust see others as selfish, devious, and potentially dangerous. Your level of trust is average.
* Morality. High scorers on this scale see no need for pretense or manipulation when dealing with others and are therefore candid, frank, and sincere. Low scorers believe that a certain amount of deception in social relationships is necessary. People find it relatively easy to relate to the straightforward high-scorers on this scale. They generally find it more difficult to relate to the unstraightforward low-scorers on this scale. It should be made clear that low scorers are not unprincipled or immoral; they are simply more guarded and less willing to openly reveal the whole truth. Your level of morality is average.
* Altruism. Altruistic people find helping other people genuinely rewarding. Consequently, they are generally willing to assist those who are in need. Altruistic people find that doing things for others is a form of self-fulfillment rather than self-sacrifice. Low scorers on this scale do not particularly like helping those in need. Requests for help feel like an imposition rather than an opportunity for self-fulfillment. Your level of altruism is low.
* Cooperation. Individuals who score high on this scale dislike confrontations. They are perfectly willing to compromise or to deny their own needs in order to get along with others. Those who score low on this scale are more likely to intimidate others to get their way. Your level of compliance is average.
* Modesty. High scorers on this scale do not like to claim that they are better than other people. In some cases this attitude may derive from low self-confidence or self-esteem. Nonetheless, some people with high self-esteem find immodesty unseemly. Those who are willing to describe themselves as superior tend to be seen as disagreeably arrogant by other people. Your level of modesty is high.
* Sympathy. People who score high on this scale are tenderhearted and compassionate. They feel the pain of others vicariously and are easily moved to pity. Low scorers are not affected strongly by human suffering. They pride themselves on making objective judgments based on reason. They are more concerned with truth and impartial justice than with mercy. Your level of tender-mindedness is high.

Conscientiousness

Domain/Facet........... Score

Conscientiousness..........0

Self-Efficacy............12

Orderliness..............0

Dutifulness..............3

Achievement-Striving.....8

Self-Discipline..........4

Cautiousness.............16

Your score on Conscientiousness is low, indicating you like to live for the moment and do what feels good now. Your work tends to be careless and disorganized.

Conscientiousness Facets

* Self-Efficacy. Self-Efficacy describes confidence in one's ability to accomplish things. High scorers believe they have the intelligence (common sense), drive, and self-control necessary for achieving success. Low scorers do not feel effective, and may have a sense that they are not in control of their lives. Your level of self-efficacy is low.
* Orderliness. Persons with high scores on orderliness are well-organized. They like to live according to routines and schedules. They keep lists and make plans. Low scorers tend to be disorganized and scattered. Your level of orderliness is low.
* Dutifulness. This scale reflects the strength of a person's sense of duty and obligation. Those who score high on this scale have a strong sense of moral obligation. Low scorers find contracts, rules, and regulations overly confining. They are likely to be seen as unreliable or even irresponsible. Your level of dutifulness is low.
* Achievement-Striving. Individuals who score high on this scale strive hard to achieve excellence. Their drive to be recognized as successful keeps them on track toward their lofty goals. They often have a strong sense of direction in life, but extremely high scores may be too single-minded and obsessed with their work. Low scorers are content to get by with a minimal amount of work, and might be seen by others as lazy. Your level of achievement striving is low.
* Self-Discipline. Self-discipline-what many people call will-power-refers to the ability to persist at difficult or unpleasant tasks until they are completed. People who possess high self-discipline are able to overcome reluctance to begin tasks and stay on track despite distractions. Those with low self-discipline procrastinate and show poor follow-through, often failing to complete tasks-even tasks they want very much to complete. Your level of self-discipline is low.
* Cautiousness. Cautiousness describes the disposition to think through possibilities before acting. High scorers on the Cautiousness scale take their time when making decisions. Low scorers often say or do first thing that comes to mind without deliberating alternatives and the probable consequences of those alternatives. Your level of cautiousness is low.

Neuroticism
Domain/Facet........... Score

Neuroticism................71

Anxiety..................60

Anger....................72

Depression...............65

Self-Consciousness.......46

Immoderation.............88

Vulnerability............66

Your score on Neuroticism is high, indicating that you are easily upset, even by what most people consider the normal demands of living. People consider you to be sensitive and emotional.

Neuroticism Facets

* Anxiety. The "fight-or-flight" system of the brain of anxious individuals is too easily and too often engaged. Therefore, people who are high in anxiety often feel like something dangerous is about to happen. They may be afraid of specific situations or be just generally fearful. They feel tense, jittery, and nervous. Persons low in Anxiety are generally calm and fearless. Your level of anxiety is average.
* Anger. Persons who score high in Anger feel enraged when things do not go their way. They are sensitive about being treated fairly and feel resentful and bitter when they feel they are being cheated. This scale measures the tendency to feel angry; whether or not the person expresses annoyance and hostility depends on the individual's level on Agreeableness. Low scorers do not get angry often or easily. Your level of anger is high.
* Depression. This scale measures the tendency to feel sad, dejected, and discouraged. High scorers lack energy and have difficult initiating activities. Low scorers tend to be free from these depressive feelings. Your level of depression is average.
* Self-Consciousness. Self-conscious individuals are sensitive about what others think of them. Their concern about rejection and ridicule cause them to feel shy and uncomfortable abound others. They are easily embarrassed and often feel ashamed. Their fears that others will criticize or make fun of them are exaggerated and unrealistic, but their awkwardness and discomfort may make these fears a self-fulfilling prophecy. Low scorers, in contrast, do not suffer from the mistaken impression that everyone is watching and judging them. They do not feel nervous in social situations. Your level or self-consciousness is average.
* Immoderation. Immoderate individuals feel strong cravings and urges that they have difficulty resisting. They tend to be oriented toward short-term pleasures and rewards rather than long- term consequences. Low scorers do not experience strong, irresistible cravings and consequently do not find themselves tempted to overindulge. Your level of immoderation is high.
* Vulnerability. High scorers on Vulnerability experience panic, confusion, and helplessness when under pressure or stress. Low scorers feel more poised, confident, and clear-thinking when stressed. Your level of vulnerability is average.

Openness to Experience

Domain/Facet........... Score

Openness to experience.....62

Imagination..............79

Artistic Interests.......82

Emotionality.............32

Adventurousness..........30

Intellect................75

Liberalism...............46

Your score on Openness to Experience is average, indicating you enjoy tradition but are willing to try new things. Your thinking is neither simple nor complex. To others you appear to be a well-educated person but not an intellectual.

Openness Facets

* Imagination. To imaginative individuals, the real world is often too plain and ordinary. High scorers on this scale use fantasy as a way of creating a richer, more interesting world. Low scorers are on this scale are more oriented to facts than fantasy. Your level of imagination is high.
* Artistic Interests. High scorers on this scale love beauty, both in art and in nature. They become easily involved and absorbed in artistic and natural events. They are not necessarily artistically trained nor talented, although many will be. The defining features of this scale are interest in, and appreciation of natural and artificial beauty. Low scorers lack aesthetic sensitivity and interest in the arts. Your level of artistic interests is high.
* Emotionality. Persons high on Emotionality have good access to and awareness of their own feelings. Low scorers are less aware of their feelings and tend not to express their emotions openly. Your level of emotionality is low.
* Adventurousness. High scorers on adventurousness are eager to try new activities, travel to foreign lands, and experience different things. They find familiarity and routine boring, and will take a new route home just because it is different. Low scorers tend to feel uncomfortable with change and prefer familiar routines. Your level of adventurousness is low.
* Intellect. Intellect and artistic interests are the two most important, central aspects of openness to experience. High scorers on Intellect love to play with ideas. They are open-minded to new and unusual ideas, and like to debate intellectual issues. They enjoy riddles, puzzles, and brain teasers. Low scorers on Intellect prefer dealing with either people or things rather than ideas. They regard intellectual exercises as a waste of time. Intellect should not be equated with intelligence. Intellect is an intellectual style, not an intellectual ability, although high scorers on Intellect score slightly higher than low-Intellect individuals on standardized intelligence tests. Your level of intellect is high.
* Liberalism. Psychological liberalism refers to a readiness to challenge authority, convention, and traditional values. In its most extreme form, psychological liberalism can even represent outright hostility toward rules, sympathy for law-breakers, and love of ambiguity, chaos, and disorder. Psychological conservatives prefer the security and stability brought by conformity to tradition. Psychological liberalism and conservatism are not identical to political affiliation, but certainly incline individuals toward certain political parties. Your level of liberalism is average.

True, true, it could be quite interesting to see what sort of psychological disorders and personality problems people of NSG have ;)... but somehow I suspect people would be somewhat reticent to post their results on here.

Heh. True enough. If you can come up with a free online version, I'll *probably* post my results... ;)

True, true, it could be quite interesting to see what sort of psychological disorders and personality problems people of NSG have ;)... but somehow I suspect people would be somewhat reticent to post their results on here.

Most of the useful tests are strictly licensed and controlled.

The MMPI-2, for example.

http://www.pearsonassessments.com/tests/mmpi_2.htm

The University of Minnesota Press is the publisher of the MMPI® instruments, representing the Regents of the University of Minnesota which hold copyright on the instruments. As publisher, the Press, working with its consulting board, is responsible for the substantive development of the tests, including any revisions to them. The University exclusively licenses Pearson to produce, market, and sell the MMPI test products and to offer scoring and interpretive services.

I know my savior lives. Lately I have really been studying my bible using hebraic lenses, and there are things in the bible that are so powerful when you actually study it(not just read but STUDY). The bible is so well made that only God could have made it.

Most of the useful tests are strictly licensed and controlled.

The MMPI-2, for example.

http://www.pearsonassessments.com/tests/mmpi_2.htm

Oh trust me, I am more than aware of this, having had to jump through these hoops myself for some of my own research.

In fact many of the on-line version of test people take are not the original version but ones developed based of that model, using similar concept but different questions. Some of these are very good, this website is a project specifically looking at developing free but well validated versions of commercially available tests: http://ipip.ori.org/. Others however may not be so good, so it's always worth checking the validity of your tests.

Alrighty, here's the long version...

which test did that come from? looks interesting (and a little tl;dr for my attention span :p)

I know my savior lives. Lately I have really been studying my bible using hebraic lenses, and there are things in the bible that are so powerful when you actually study it(not just read but STUDY). The bible is so well made that only God could have made it.

*blink* *blink* WTF?

which test did that come from? looks interesting (and a little tl;dr for my attention span :p)

http://www.personalitytest.net/ipip/ipipneo1.htm

Probably better for self-discovery than posting results on a forum given the long feedback... but it's a very well-validated version of the test.

ISTJ

Introverted (I) 64% Extraverted (E) 36%
Sensing (S) 77% Intuitive (N) 23%
Thinking (T) 55% Feeling (F) 45%
Judging (J) 59% Perceiving (P) 41%

Extraversion


Domain/Facet........... Score

Extraversion...............97

Friendliness.............97

Gregariousness...........99

Assertiveness............94

Activity Level...........58

Excitement-Seeking.......67

Cheerfulness.............93

Your score on Extraversion is high, indicating you are sociable, outgoing, energetic, and lively. You prefer to be around people much of the time.


Extraversion Facets
* Friendliness. Friendly people genuinely like other people and openly demonstrate positive feelings toward others. They make friends quickly and it is easy for them to form close, intimate relationships. Low scorers on Friendliness are not necessarily cold and hostile, but they do not reach out to others and are perceived as distant and reserved. Your level of friendliness is high.
* Gregariousness. Gregarious people find the company of others pleasantly stimulating and rewarding. They enjoy the excitement of crowds. Low scorers tend to feel overwhelmed by, and therefore actively avoid, large crowds. They do not necessarily dislike being with people sometimes, but their need for privacy and time to themselves is much greater than for individuals who score high on this scale. Your level of gregariousness is high.
* Assertiveness. High scorers Assertiveness like to speak out, take charge, and direct the activities of others. They tend to be leaders in groups. Low scorers tend not to talk much and let others control the activities of groups. Your level of assertiveness is high.
* Activity Level. Active individuals lead fast-paced, busy lives. They move about quickly, energetically, and vigorously, and they are involved in many activities. People who score low on this scale follow a slower and more leisurely, relaxed pace. Your activity level is average.
* Excitement-Seeking. High scorers on this scale are easily bored without high levels of stimulation. They love bright lights and hustle and bustle. They are likely to take risks and seek thrills. Low scorers are overwhelmed by noise and commotion and are adverse to thrill-seeking. Your level of excitement-seeking is high.
* Cheerfulness. This scale measures positive mood and feelings, not negative emotions (which are a part of the Neuroticism domain). Persons who score high on this scale typically experience a range of positive feelings, including happiness, enthusiasm, optimism, and joy. Low scorers are not as prone to such energetic, high spirits. Your level of positive emotions is high.

Agreeableness


Domain/Facet........... Score

Agreeableness..............98

Trust....................89

Morality.................88

Altruism.................99

Cooperation..............95

Modesty..................29

Sympathy.................99

Your high level of Agreeableness indicates a strong interest in others' needs and well-being. You are pleasant, sympathetic, and cooperative.


Agreeableness Facets
* Trust. A person with high trust assumes that most people are fair, honest, and have good intentions. Persons low in trust see others as selfish, devious, and potentially dangerous. Your level of trust is high.
* Morality. High scorers on this scale see no need for pretense or manipulation when dealing with others and are therefore candid, frank, and sincere. Low scorers believe that a certain amount of deception in social relationships is necessary. People find it relatively easy to relate to the straightforward high-scorers on this scale. They generally find it more difficult to relate to the unstraightforward low-scorers on this scale. It should be made clear that low scorers are not unprincipled or immoral; they are simply more guarded and less willing to openly reveal the whole truth. Your level of morality is high.
* Altruism. Altruistic people find helping other people genuinely rewarding. Consequently, they are generally willing to assist those who are in need. Altruistic people find that doing things for others is a form of self-fulfillment rather than self-sacrifice. Low scorers on this scale do not particularly like helping those in need. Requests for help feel like an imposition rather than an opportunity for self-fulfillment. Your level of altruism is high.
* Cooperation. Individuals who score high on this scale dislike confrontations. They are perfectly willing to compromise or to deny their own needs in order to get along with others. Those who score low on this scale are more likely to intimidate others to get their way. Your level of compliance is high.
* Modesty. High scorers on this scale do not like to claim that they are better than other people. In some cases this attitude may derive from low self-confidence or self-esteem. Nonetheless, some people with high self-esteem find immodesty unseemly. Those who are willing to describe themselves as superior tend to be seen as disagreeably arrogant by other people. Your level of modesty is low.
* Sympathy. People who score high on this scale are tenderhearted and compassionate. They feel the pain of others vicariously and are easily moved to pity. Low scorers are not affected strongly by human suffering. They pride themselves on making objective judgments based on reason. They are more concerned with truth and impartial justice than with mercy. Your level of tender-mindedness is high.

Conscientiousness


Domain/Facet........... Score

Conscientiousness..........99

Self-Efficacy............99

Orderliness..............65

Dutifulness..............96

Achievement-Striving.....99

Self-Discipline..........99

Cautiousness.............99

Your score on Conscientiousness is high. This means you set clear goals and pursue them with determination. People regard you as reliable and hard-working.


Conscientiousness Facets
* Self-Efficacy. Self-Efficacy describes confidence in one's ability to accomplish things. High scorers believe they have the intelligence (common sense), drive, and self-control necessary for achieving success. Low scorers do not feel effective, and may have a sense that they are not in control of their lives. Your level of self-efficacy is high.
* Orderliness. Persons with high scores on orderliness are well-organized. They like to live according to routines and schedules. They keep lists and make plans. Low scorers tend to be disorganized and scattered. Your level of orderliness is average.
* Dutifulness. This scale reflects the strength of a person's sense of duty and obligation. Those who score high on this scale have a strong sense of moral obligation. Low scorers find contracts, rules, and regulations overly confining. They are likely to be seen as unreliable or even irresponsible. Your level of dutifulness is high.
* Achievement-Striving. Individuals who score high on this scale strive hard to achieve excellence. Their drive to be recognized as successful keeps them on track toward their lofty goals. They often have a strong sense of direction in life, but extremely high scores may be too single-minded and obsessed with their work. Low scorers are content to get by with a minimal amount of work, and might be seen by others as lazy. Your level of achievement striving is high.
* Self-Discipline. Self-discipline-what many people call will-power-refers to the ability to persist at difficult or unpleasant tasks until they are completed. People who possess high self-discipline are able to overcome reluctance to begin tasks and stay on track despite distractions. Those with low self-discipline procrastinate and show poor follow-through, often failing to complete tasks-even tasks they want very much to complete. Your level of self-discipline is high.
* Cautiousness. Cautiousness describes the disposition to think through possibilities before acting. High scorers on the Cautiousness scale take their time when making decisions. Low scorers often say or do first thing that comes to mind without deliberating alternatives and the probable consequences of those alternatives. Your level of cautiousness is high.

Neuroticism


Domain/Facet........... Score

Neuroticism................0

Anxiety..................23

Anger....................0

Depression...............6

Self-Consciousness.......1

Immoderation.............0

Vulnerability............0


Your score on Neuroticism is low, indicating that you are exceptionally calm, composed and unflappable. You do not react with intense emotions, even to situations that most people would describe as stressful.


Neuroticism Facets
* Anxiety. The "fight-or-flight" system of the brain of anxious individuals is too easily and too often engaged. Therefore, people who are high in anxiety often feel like something dangerous is about to happen. They may be afraid of specific situations or be just generally fearful. They feel tense, jittery, and nervous. Persons low in Anxiety are generally calm and fearless. Your level of anxiety is low.
* Anger. Persons who score high in Anger feel enraged when things do not go their way. They are sensitive about being treated fairly and feel resentful and bitter when they feel they are being cheated. This scale measures the tendency to feel angry; whether or not the person expresses annoyance and hostility depends on the individual's level on Agreeableness. Low scorers do not get angry often or easily. Your level of anger is low.
* Depression. This scale measures the tendency to feel sad, dejected, and discouraged. High scorers lack energy and have difficult initiating activities. Low scorers tend to be free from these depressive feelings. Your level of depression is low.
* Self-Consciousness. Self-conscious individuals are sensitive about what others think of them. Their concern about rejection and ridicule cause them to feel shy and uncomfortable abound others. They are easily embarrassed and often feel ashamed. Their fears that others will criticize or make fun of them are exaggerated and unrealistic, but their awkwardness and discomfort may make these fears a self-fulfilling prophecy. Low scorers, in contrast, do not suffer from the mistaken impression that everyone is watching and judging them. They do not feel nervous in social situations. Your level or self-consciousness is low.
* Immoderation. Immoderate individuals feel strong cravings and urges that they have difficulty resisting. They tend to be oriented toward short-term pleasures and rewards rather than long- term consequences. Low scorers do not experience strong, irresistible cravings and consequently do not find themselves tempted to overindulge. Your level of immoderation is low.
* Vulnerability. High scorers on Vulnerability experience panic, confusion, and helplessness when under pressure or stress. Low scorers feel more poised, confident, and clear-thinking when stressed. Your level of vulnerability is low.

Openness to Experience


Domain/Facet........... Score

Openness to experience.....99

Imagination..............92

Artistic Interests.......98

Emotionality.............93

Adventurousness..........90

Intellect................93

Liberalism...............99

Your score on Openness to Experience is high, indicating you enjoy novelty, variety, and change. You are curious, imaginative, and creative.


Openness Facets
* Imagination. To imaginative individuals, the real world is often too plain and ordinary. High scorers on this scale use fantasy as a way of creating a richer, more interesting world. Low scorers are on this scale are more oriented to facts than fantasy. Your level of imagination is high.
* Artistic Interests. High scorers on this scale love beauty, both in art and in nature. They become easily involved and absorbed in artistic and natural events. They are not necessarily artistically trained nor talented, although many will be. The defining features of this scale are interest in, and appreciation of natural and artificial beauty. Low scorers lack aesthetic sensitivity and interest in the arts. Your level of artistic interests is high.
* Emotionality. Persons high on Emotionality have good access to and awareness of their own feelings. Low scorers are less aware of their feelings and tend not to express their emotions openly. Your level of emotionality is high.
* Adventurousness. High scorers on adventurousness are eager to try new activities, travel to foreign lands, and experience different things. They find familiarity and routine boring, and will take a new route home just because it is different. Low scorers tend to feel uncomfortable with change and prefer familiar routines. Your level of adventurousness is high.
* Intellect. Intellect and artistic interests are the two most important, central aspects of openness to experience. High scorers on Intellect love to play with ideas. They are open-minded to new and unusual ideas, and like to debate intellectual issues. They enjoy riddles, puzzles, and brain teasers. Low scorers on Intellect prefer dealing with either people or things rather than ideas. They regard intellectual exercises as a waste of time. Intellect should not be equated with intelligence. Intellect is an intellectual style, not an intellectual ability, although high scorers on Intellect score slightly higher than low-Intellect individuals on standardized intelligence tests. Your level of intellect is high.
* Liberalism. Psychological liberalism refers to a readiness to challenge authority, convention, and traditional values. In its most extreme form, psychological liberalism can even represent outright hostility toward rules, sympathy for law-breakers, and love of ambiguity, chaos, and disorder. Psychological conservatives prefer the security and stability brought by conformity to tradition. Psychological liberalism and conservatism are not identical to political affiliation, but certainly incline individuals toward certain political parties. Your level of liberalism is high.




Pretty freakin' accurate. The modesty thing is a wee bit low, though. I can only think of maybe once or twice where I've said that I'm better than anybody, and it was somebody I genuinely dislike (I'm also going to point out that the Modesty facet is tied to self-confidence/self-esteem, just like it says, so that's probably the main reason it's so low). And the Neuroticism is almost too accurate; there's a good reason why when I do get depressed, it's very, very bad.

Extroversion
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Domain/Facet........... Score

Extroversion...............13

Friendliness.............17

Gregariousness...........27

Assertiveness............61

Activity Level...........23

Excitement-Seeking.......20

Cheerfulness.............0

Your score on Extroversion is low, indicating you are introverted, reserved, and quiet.
You enjoy solitude and solitary activities. Your socializing tends to be restricted to a few close friends.
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Agreeableness
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Domain/Facet........... Score

Agreeableness..............38

Trust....................5

Morality.................54

Altruism.................35

Cooperation..............51

Modesty..................57

Sympathy.................64

Your level of Agreeableness is average, indicating some concern with others' Needs, but, generally, unwillingness to sacrifice yourself for others.
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Conscientiousness
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Domain/Facet........... Score

Conscientiousness..........24

Self-Efficacy............39

Orderliness..............32

Dutifulness..............22

Achievement-Striving.....11

Self-Discipline..........8

Cautiousness.............80

Your score on Conscientiousness is low, indicating you like to live for the moment and do what feels good now.
Your work tends to be careless and disorganized.
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Neuroticism
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Domain/Facet........... Score

Neuroticism................69

Anxiety..................73

Anger....................46

Depression...............84

Self-Consciousness.......73

Immoderation.............35

Vulnerability............74

Your score on Neuroticism is high, indicating that you are easily upset, even by what most people consider the normal demands of living.
People consider you to be sensitive and emotional.
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Openness to Experience
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Domain/Facet........... Score

Openness to experience.....90

Imagination..............94

Artistic Interests.......82

Emotionality.............37

Adventurousness..........45

Intellect................88

Liberalism...............96

Your score on Openness to Experience is high, indicating you enjoy novelty, variety, and change.
You are curious, imaginative, and creative.
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http://www.personalitytest.net/ipip/ipipneo1.htm

Probably better for self-discovery than posting results on a forum given the long feedback... but it's a very well-validated version of the test.

This report compares X from the country USA to other adult men. (The name used in this report is either a nickname chosen by the person taking the test, or, if a valid nickname was not chosen, a random nickname generated by the program.)

This report estimates the individual's level on each of the five broad personality domains of the Five-Factor Model. The description of each one of the five broad domains is followed by a more detailed description of personality according to the six subdomains that comprise each domain.

A note on terminology. Personality traits describe, relative to other people, the frequency or intensity of a person's feelings, thoughts, or behaviors. Possession of a trait is therefore a matter of degree. We might describe two individuals as extraverts, but still see one as more extraverted than the other. This report uses expressions such as "extravert" or "high in extraversion" to describe someone who is likely to be seen by others as relatively extraverted. The computer program that generates this report classifies you as low, average, or high in a trait according to whether your score is approximately in the lowest 30%, middle 40%, or highest 30% of scores obtained by people of your sex and roughly your age. Your numerical scores are reported and graphed as percentile estimates. For example, a score of "60" means that your level on that trait is estimated to be higher than 60% of persons of your sex and age.

Please keep in mind that "low," "average," and "high" scores on a personality test are neither absolutely good nor bad. A particular level on any trait will probably be neutral or irrelevant for a great many activites, be helpful for accomplishing some things, and detrimental for accomplishing other things. As with any personality inventory, scores and descriptions can only approximate an individual's actual personality. High and low score descriptions are usually accurate, but average scores close to the low or high boundaries might misclassify you as only average. On each set of six subdomain scales it is somewhat uncommon but certainly possible to score high in some of the subdomains and low in the others. In such cases more attention should be paid to the subdomain scores than to the broad domain score. Questions about the accuracy of your results are best resolved by showing your report to people who know you well.

John A. Johnson wrote descriptions of the five domains and thirty subdomains. These descriptions are based on an extensive reading of the scientific literature on personality measurement.

Extraversion

Extraversion is marked by pronounced engagement with the external world. Extraverts enjoy being with people, are full of energy, and often experience positive emotions. They tend to be enthusiastic, action-oriented, individuals who are likely to say "Yes!" or "Let's go!" to opportunities for excitement. In groups they like to talk, assert themselves, and draw attention to themselves.

Introverts lack the exuberance, energy, and activity levels of extraverts. They tend to be quiet, low-key, deliberate, and disengaged from the social world. Their lack of social involvement should not be interpreted as shyness or depression; the introvert simply needs less stimulation than an extravert and prefers to be alone. The independence and reserve of the introvert is sometimes mistaken as unfriendliness or arrogance. In reality, an introvert who scores high on the agreeableness dimension will not seek others out but will be quite pleasant when approached.



Domain/Facet........... Score

Extraversion...............95

Friendliness.............88

Gregariousness...........98

Assertiveness............99

Activity Level...........92

Excitement-Seeking.......69

Cheerfulness.............47

Your score on Extraversion is high, indicating you are sociable, outgoing, energetic, and lively. You prefer to be around people much of the time.

Extraversion Facets

* Friendliness. Friendly people genuinely like other people and openly demonstrate positive feelings toward others. They make friends quickly and it is easy for them to form close, intimate relationships. Low scorers on Friendliness are not necessarily cold and hostile, but they do not reach out to others and are perceived as distant and reserved. Your level of friendliness is high.
* Gregariousness. Gregarious people find the company of others pleasantly stimulating and rewarding. They enjoy the excitement of crowds. Low scorers tend to feel overwhelmed by, and therefore actively avoid, large crowds. They do not necessarily dislike being with people sometimes, but their need for privacy and time to themselves is much greater than for individuals who score high on this scale. Your level of gregariousness is high.
* Assertiveness. High scorers Assertiveness like to speak out, take charge, and direct the activities of others. They tend to be leaders in groups. Low scorers tend not to talk much and let others control the activities of groups. Your level of assertiveness is high.
* Activity Level. Active individuals lead fast-paced, busy lives. They move about quickly, energetically, and vigorously, and they are involved in many activities. People who score low on this scale follow a slower and more leisurely, relaxed pace. Your activity level is high.
* Excitement-Seeking. High scorers on this scale are easily bored without high levels of stimulation. They love bright lights and hustle and bustle. They are likely to take risks and seek thrills. Low scorers are overwhelmed by noise and commotion and are adverse to thrill-seeking. Your level of excitement-seeking is high.
* Cheerfulness. This scale measures positive mood and feelings, not negative emotions (which are a part of the Neuroticism domain). Persons who score high on this scale typically experience a range of positive feelings, including happiness, enthusiasm, optimism, and joy. Low scorers are not as prone to such energetic, high spirits. Your level of positive emotions is average.

Agreeableness

Agreeableness reflects individual differences in concern with cooperation and social harmony. Agreeable individuals value getting along with others. They are therefore considerate, friendly, generous, helpful, and willing to compromise their interests with others'. Agreeable people also have an optimistic view of human nature. They believe people are basically honest, decent, and trustworthy.

Disagreeable individuals place self-interest above getting along with others. They are generally unconcerned with others' well-being, and therefore are unlikely to extend themselves for other people. Sometimes their skepticism about others' motives causes them to be suspicious, unfriendly, and uncooperative.

Agreeableness is obviously advantageous for attaining and maintaining popularity. Agreeable people are better liked than disagreeable people. On the other hand, agreeableness is not useful in situations that require tough or absolute objective decisions. Disagreeable people can make excellent scientists, critics, or soldiers.



Domain/Facet........... Score

Agreeableness..............51

Trust....................88

Morality.................48

Altruism.................52

Cooperation..............66

Modesty..................23

Sympathy.................19

Your level of Agreeableness is average, indicating some concern with others' Needs, but, generally, unwillingness to sacrifice yourself for others.

Agreeableness Facets

* Trust. A person with high trust assumes that most people are fair, honest, and have good intentions. Persons low in trust see others as selfish, devious, and potentially dangerous. Your level of trust is high.
* Morality. High scorers on this scale see no need for pretense or manipulation when dealing with others and are therefore candid, frank, and sincere. Low scorers believe that a certain amount of deception in social relationships is necessary. People find it relatively easy to relate to the straightforward high-scorers on this scale. They generally find it more difficult to relate to the unstraightforward low-scorers on this scale. It should be made clear that low scorers are not unprincipled or immoral; they are simply more guarded and less willing to openly reveal the whole truth. Your level of morality is average.
* Altruism. Altruistic people find helping other people genuinely rewarding. Consequently, they are generally willing to assist those who are in need. Altruistic people find that doing things for others is a form of self-fulfillment rather than self-sacrifice. Low scorers on this scale do not particularly like helping those in need. Requests for help feel like an imposition rather than an opportunity for self-fulfillment. Your level of altruism is average.
* Cooperation. Individuals who score high on this scale dislike confrontations. They are perfectly willing to compromise or to deny their own needs in order to get along with others. Those who score low on this scale are more likely to intimidate others to get their way. Your level of compliance is average.
* Modesty. High scorers on this scale do not like to claim that they are better than other people. In some cases this attitude may derive from low self-confidence or self-esteem. Nonetheless, some people with high self-esteem find immodesty unseemly. Those who are willing to describe themselves as superior tend to be seen as disagreeably arrogant by other people. Your level of modesty is low.
* Sympathy. People who score high on this scale are tenderhearted and compassionate. They feel the pain of others vicariously and are easily moved to pity. Low scorers are not affected strongly by human suffering. They pride themselves on making objective judgments based on reason. They are more concerned with truth and impartial justice than with mercy. Your level of tender-mindedness is low.

Conscientiousness

Conscientiousness concerns the way in which we control, regulate, and direct our impulses. Impulses are not inherently bad; occasionally time constraints require a snap decision, and acting on our first impulse can be an effective response. Also, in times of play rather than work, acting spontaneously and impulsively can be fun. Impulsive individuals can be seen by others as colorful, fun-to-be-with, and zany.

Nonetheless, acting on impulse can lead to trouble in a number of ways. Some impulses are antisocial. Uncontrolled antisocial acts not only harm other members of society, but also can result in retribution toward the perpetrator of such impulsive acts. Another problem with impulsive acts is that they often produce immediate rewards but undesirable, long-term consequences. Examples include excessive socializing that leads to being fired from one's job, hurling an insult that causes the breakup of an important relationship, or using pleasure-inducing drugs that eventually destroy one's health.

Impulsive behavior, even when not seriously destructive, diminishes a person's effectiveness in significant ways. Acting impulsively disallows contemplating alternative courses of action, some of which would have been wiser than the impulsive choice. Impulsivity also sidetracks people during projects that require organized sequences of steps or stages. Accomplishments of an impulsive person are therefore small, scattered, and inconsistent.

A hallmark of intelligence, what potentially separates human beings from earlier life forms, is the ability to think about future consequences before acting on an impulse. Intelligent activity involves contemplation of long-range goals, organizing and planning routes to these goals, and persisting toward one's goals in the face of short-lived impulses to the contrary. The idea that intelligence involves impulse control is nicely captured by the term prudence, an alternative label for the Conscientiousness domain. Prudent means both wise and cautious. Persons who score high on the Conscientiousness scale are, in fact, perceived by others as intelligent.

The benefits of high conscientiousness are obvious. Conscientious individuals avoid trouble and achieve high levels of success through purposeful planning and persistence. They are also positively regarded by others as intelligent and reliable. On the negative side, they can be compulsive perfectionists and workaholics. Furthermore, extremely conscientious individuals might be regarded as stuffy and boring. Unconscientious people may be criticized for their unreliability, lack of ambition, and failure to stay within the lines, but they will experience many short-lived pleasures and they will never be called stuffy.



Domain/Facet........... Score

Conscientiousness..........81

Self-Efficacy............93

Orderliness..............59

Dutifulness..............45

Achievement-Striving.....96

Self-Discipline..........96

Cautiousness.............29

Your score on Conscientiousness is high. This means you set clear goals and pursue them with determination. People regard you as reliable and hard-working.

Conscientiousness Facets

* Self-Efficacy. Self-Efficacy describes confidence in one's ability to accomplish things. High scorers believe they have the intelligence (common sense), drive, and self-control necessary for achieving success. Low scorers do not feel effective, and may have a sense that they are not in control of their lives. Your level of self-efficacy is high.
* Orderliness. Persons with high scores on orderliness are well-organized. They like to live according to routines and schedules. They keep lists and make plans. Low scorers tend to be disorganized and scattered. Your level of orderliness is average.
* Dutifulness. This scale reflects the strength of a person's sense of duty and obligation. Those who score high on this scale have a strong sense of moral obligation. Low scorers find contracts, rules, and regulations overly confining. They are likely to be seen as unreliable or even irresponsible. Your level of dutifulness is average.
* Achievement-Striving. Individuals who score high on this scale strive hard to achieve excellence. Their drive to be recognized as successful keeps them on track toward their lofty goals. They often have a strong sense of direction in life, but extremely high scores may be too single-minded and obsessed with their work. Low scorers are content to get by with a minimal amount of work, and might be seen by others as lazy. Your level of achievement striving is high.
* Self-Discipline. Self-discipline-what many people call will-power-refers to the ability to persist at difficult or unpleasant tasks until they are completed. People who possess high self-discipline are able to overcome reluctance to begin tasks and stay on track despite distractions. Those with low self-discipline procrastinate and show poor follow-through, often failing to complete tasks-even tasks they want very much to complete. Your level of self-discipline is high.
* Cautiousness. Cautiousness describes the disposition to think through possibilities before acting. High scorers on the Cautiousness scale take their time when making decisions. Low scorers often say or do first thing that comes to mind without deliberating alternatives and the probable consequences of those alternatives. Your level of cautiousness is low.

Neuroticism

Freud originally used the term neurosis to describe a condition marked by mental distress, emotional suffering, and an inability to cope effectively with the normal demands of life. He suggested that everyone shows some signs of neurosis, but that we differ in our degree of suffering and our specific symptoms of distress. Today neuroticism refers to the tendency to experience negative feelings. Those who score high on Neuroticism may experience primarily one specific negative feeling such as anxiety, anger, or depression, but are likely to experience several of these emotions. People high in neuroticism are emotionally reactive. They respond emotionally to events that would not affect most people, and their reactions tend to be more intense than normal. They are more likely to interpret ordinary situations as threatening, and minor frustrations as hopelessly difficult. Their negative emotional reactions tend to persist for unusually long periods of time, which means they are often in a bad mood. These problems in emotional regulation can diminish a neurotic's ability to think clearly, make decisions, and cope effectively with stress.

At the other end of the scale, individuals who score low in neuroticism are less easily upset and are less emotionally reactive. They tend to be calm, emotionally stable, and free from persistent negative feelings. Freedom from negative feelings does not mean that low scorers experience a lot of positive feelings; frequency of positive emotions is a component of the Extraversion domain.



Domain/Facet........... Score

Neuroticism................0

Anxiety..................4

Anger....................21

Depression...............14

Self-Consciousness.......0

Immoderation.............0

Vulnerability............4

Your score on Neuroticism is low, indicating that you are exceptionally calm, composed and unflappable. You do not react with intense emotions, even to situations that most people would describe as stressful.

Neuroticism Facets

* Anxiety. The "fight-or-flight" system of the brain of anxious individuals is too easily and too often engaged. Therefore, people who are high in anxiety often feel like something dangerous is about to happen. They may be afraid of specific situations or be just generally fearful. They feel tense, jittery, and nervous. Persons low in Anxiety are generally calm and fearless. Your level of anxiety is low.
* Anger. Persons who score high in Anger feel enraged when things do not go their way. They are sensitive about being treated fairly and feel resentful and bitter when they feel they are being cheated. This scale measures the tendency to feel angry; whether or not the person expresses annoyance and hostility depends on the individual's level on Agreeableness. Low scorers do not get angry often or easily. Your level of anger is low.
* Depression. This scale measures the tendency to feel sad, dejected, and discouraged. High scorers lack energy and have difficult initiating activities. Low scorers tend to be free from these depressive feelings. Your level of depression is low.
* Self-Consciousness. Self-conscious individuals are sensitive about what others think of them. Their concern about rejection and ridicule cause them to feel shy and uncomfortable abound others. They are easily embarrassed and often feel ashamed. Their fears that others will criticize or make fun of them are exaggerated and unrealistic, but their awkwardness and discomfort may make these fears a self-fulfilling prophecy. Low scorers, in contrast, do not suffer from the mistaken impression that everyone is watching and judging them. They do not feel nervous in social situations. Your level or self-consciousness is low.
* Immoderation. Immoderate individuals feel strong cravings and urges that they have difficulty resisting. They tend to be oriented toward short-term pleasures and rewards rather than long- term consequences. Low scorers do not experience strong, irresistible cravings and consequently do not find themselves tempted to overindulge. Your level of immoderation is low.
* Vulnerability. High scorers on Vulnerability experience panic, confusion, and helplessness when under pressure or stress. Low scorers feel more poised, confident, and clear-thinking when stressed. Your level of vulnerability is low.

Openness to Experience

Openness to Experience describes a dimension of cognitive style that distinguishes imaginative, creative people from down-to-earth, conventional people. Open people are intellectually curious, appreciative of art, and sensitive to beauty. They tend to be, compared to closed people, more aware of their feelings. They tend to think and act in individualistic and nonconforming ways. Intellectuals typically score high on Openness to Experience; consequently, this factor has also been called Culture or Intellect. Nonetheless, Intellect is probably best regarded as one aspect of openness to experience. Scores on Openness to Experience are only modestly related to years of education and scores on standard intelligent tests.

Another characteristic of the open cognitive style is a facility for thinking in symbols and abstractions far removed from concrete experience. Depending on the individual's specific intellectual abilities, this symbolic cognition may take the form of mathematical, logical, or geometric thinking, artistic and metaphorical use of language, music composition or performance, or one of the many visual or performing arts. People with low scores on openness to experience tend to have narrow, common interests. They prefer the plain, straightforward, and obvious over the complex, ambiguous, and subtle. They may regard the arts and sciences with suspicion, regarding these endeavors as abstruse or of no practical use. Closed people prefer familiarity over novelty; they are conservative and resistant to change.

Openness is often presented as healthier or more mature by psychologists, who are often themselves open to experience. However, open and closed styles of thinking are useful in different environments. The intellectual style of the open person may serve a professor well, but research has shown that closed thinking is related to superior job performance in police work, sales, and a number of service occupations.



Domain/Facet........... Score

Openness to experience.....46

Imagination..............60

Artistic Interests.......28

Emotionality.............37

Adventurousness..........92

Intellect................80

Liberalism...............4

Your score on Openness to Experience is average, indicating you enjoy tradition but are willing to try new things. Your thinking is neither simple nor complex. To others you appear to be a well-educated person but not an intellectual.

Openness Facets

* Imagination. To imaginative individuals, the real world is often too plain and ordinary. High scorers on this scale use fantasy as a way of creating a richer, more interesting world. Low scorers are on this scale are more oriented to facts than fantasy. Your level of imagination is average.
* Artistic Interests. High scorers on this scale love beauty, both in art and in nature. They become easily involved and absorbed in artistic and natural events. They are not necessarily artistically trained nor talented, although many will be. The defining features of this scale are interest in, and appreciation of natural and artificial beauty. Low scorers lack aesthetic sensitivity and interest in the arts. Your level of artistic interests is low.
* Emotionality. Persons high on Emotionality have good access to and awareness of their own feelings. Low scorers are less aware of their feelings and tend not to express their emotions openly. Your level of emotionality is average.
* Adventurousness. High scorers on adventurousness are eager to try new activities, travel to foreign lands, and experience different things. They find familiarity and routine boring, and will take a new route home just because it is different. Low scorers tend to feel uncomfortable with change and prefer familiar routines. Your level of adventurousness is high.
* Intellect. Intellect and artistic interests are the two most important, central aspects of openness to experience. High scorers on Intellect love to play with ideas. They are open-minded to new and unusual ideas, and like to debate intellectual issues. They enjoy riddles, puzzles, and brain teasers. Low scorers on Intellect prefer dealing with either people or things rather than ideas. They regard intellectual exercises as a waste of time. Intellect should not be equated with intelligence. Intellect is an intellectual style, not an intellectual ability, although high scorers on Intellect score slightly higher than low-Intellect individuals on standardized intelligence tests. Your level of intellect is high.
* Liberalism. Psychological liberalism refers to a readiness to challenge authority, convention, and traditional values. In its most extreme form, psychological liberalism can even represent outright hostility toward rules, sympathy for law-breakers, and love of ambiguity, chaos, and disorder. Psychological conservatives prefer the security and stability brought by conformity to tradition. Psychological liberalism and conservatism are not identical to political affiliation, but certainly incline individuals toward certain political parties. Your level of liberalism is low.

Extraverted (E) 61% Introverted (I) 39%
Intuitive (N) 68% Sensing (S) 32%
Thinking (T) 60% Feeling (F) 40%
Perceiving (P) 82% Judging (J) 18%

I think I'm thie first EIPT.