For this assignment, time was spent taking a Myers Briggs type assessment online. I visited the (Humanmetrics) website provided to us in class. While taking the test, I took note of the terminology used in each of the items. I also looked at what the questions were asking holistically. After taking the test, I received the results: ENFJ. This paper aims to document the basis I felt existed within the different items of the test and to explore possible biases that could possibly be found by someone of a different culture. The first question of the test asks: “You are almost never late for your appointments (Humanmetrics).” I almost laughed as I read it. Growing up, I was late for everything. My mother is known for being late, so much …show more content…
It asked, “You feel involved when watching TV soaps (Humanmetrics).” I do not watch TV soaps. In fact, I rarely watch television. As a child, I was not allowed to watch much television, and as an adult, I find myself feeling as if I am wasting time and should be doing something different than just watching a show. When I do watch television, I am often up and down doing other things such as cooking or laundry. If I do sit and watch a show, I am usually reading, working on homework, or doing something in addition to just watching the show. When asked this question, I had a hard time understanding how this relates to one’s personality. I think this question is very conditional. Rather than using the word “TV soaps,” the author could have inferred movies or novels to include a larger …show more content…
I answered them as honestly as I could without thinking too much about them or this assignment. I am good at that- I tend to over-think things. I think that is why I was surprised with my results. I thought for sure I was a thinker rather than a feeler. However, as I read my results, it explained that my thinking is introverted and that my thinking is associated with how I feel about something rather than concrete logical thinking and that made more sense. Another factor that I recognized influenced my responses was the fact that I am religious. Some of the questions referred to “destiny” and the “complexity of life (Humanmetrics).” While answering these types of questions, I immediately began thinking of God and/or my religion. It is for this reason that I chose to pick religious affiliation for the second part of this
The Myers and Briggs Analysis is a series of questions that when answered are examined and grouped together in order to determine the personalities of those taking this test. This particular test can result in sixteen different outcomes or types of personalities, which is determined by four different categories that judge if you are introverted or extroverted, use your senses or your intuition, your choice to think or use your feelings, and finally if you are judgmental or perceptive. These series of questions are designed to judge our personalities and help us to determine which career pathways we will be most suited for based on our personality traits and abilities to work well with others, which is important for our future decisions.
The 'Pittenger'. Cautionary comments regarding the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 57(3), 210-221. University of Minnesota. (2016).
I am wondering if the questions or demonstration really captured my true attitude and emotions toward the topic. I felt as if I answered all of the questions properly and accurately. I did take the test second, but only due to the fact that the results from the first attempt stated that there was too many errors to determine a result. However, the second time around I read through the directions thoroughly and took my time answering the questions and statements given. I really do not think the test showed an implicit attitude that I did not know about, because personally I feel differently about the whole matter. Now even when I answered the survey statements and questions to/with agree, disagree, enjoyable, and eye opening. I am now rethinking each survey question. I am questioning myself that I did not really answer the survey truthfully. I cannot really say that this test means a lot to me. Because even with the results my feelings and attitude are still the same and worse. I know this test is supposed to help me find hidden emotions that I did not know I had, but now I still feel that I have not gotten to the true root or conclusion of my problem.
After Allport, came along two psychologists, Raymond Cattell and Hans Eysenck, who each formulated their own theories regarding traits. Their theories have been the subjects of considerable research in the world of psychology. Cattell seemed to focus on far too many traits, while Eysenck seemed to focus on too few. As a result, psychologists have combined the two theories to make one satisfactory theory (Cherry), called “The Big Five Factors” (Myers). They are: conscientiousness, agreeableness, neuroticism, openness, and extraversion. These five factors merge to create the human personality (Cherry). Where people fall into these factors s...
Utility of assessment. Why are these types of personality assessments useful? Did you find the results useful? Why or why not?
According to Carl Jung’s typology theory each individual develops personal preferences which become the foundation for how they face life’s challenges and interact with others. Based on this knowledge Isabel Briggs Myers developed the Myers-Briggs Type indicator (MBTI). This test helps individuals identify and study their individual preference and those of others. After taking the Jung Typology Test, which is based on the MBTI, it was confirmed that my four dominate personality preferences are Introversion, iNtuition, Thinking and Judging. Each personality preference is discussed in detail including strengths and weaknesses. The combination of the four make me a INTJ of the world. This is also discussed in detail including strengths, weaknesses,
It only took about five minutes to complete, which isn’t long. While taking the survey, I had to double-read the question at times because I didn’t know the answer. Some habits are easy to see and some I had to think about it because I never fully took into account every detail of my behavior. Also, it was interesting to learn that my behavior has changed. I think it is easier for others to see changes than yourself, unless there is a significant event in your life. Hence, I didn’t realize my neuroticism has decreased significantly over time. Also, I found this survey was well-organized. When I went back to look at the questions, I found that each trait had twelve questions asked in five sets. Mixing the traits made the survey easier to go through for me in
To begin, I want to introduce the people I chose to interview. For the grandparent generation, I chose to speak with my grandmother. Her name is Marie and her age is about the mid-seventies. She was born and raised strict Roman Catholic. Next I interviewed a close friend of mine and the parent of my best friend, her name is Lynne. Lynne is in her late fifties/ earlier sixties, but she fits the parent category because she is like another mother to me. Lynne is a nondenominational Christian. The third person I spoke with was my best friend, and Lynne’s daughter, Allie. Allie is twenty eight years old so she is between categories, but even though Allie was raised in a Christian household she has chosen to be an atheist. She fits the category of a person from another religion. Lastly I interviewed my brother Frank, who is part of my generation because he is nineteen. He was also raised Roman Catholic, but has a very different outlook from my grandmother, due to being from a very opinionated and open-minded generation. Everyone was interviewed at separate times so no one’s opinions could influence another’s.
This paper researches the typical traits of the INTJ personality type according to the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator. Additionally, I will be discussing the opposite personality of INTJ, type ESFP. I will detail two past experiences where my INTJ personality posed problems. This paper will also explore strategies that may benefit the INTJ personality type, myself included.
"Personality Test Based on C. Jung and I. Briggs Myers Type Theory."Personality Test Based on C. Jung and I. Briggs Myers Type Theory. Humanmetrics, 1998. Web. 11 June 2014. .
...dea of what my worldview is. I know that my religion, family, and career choice have a huge impact on it. I can also see why my worldview, which is rooted in Christianity, is more superior to the New Age worldview that is becoming more prevalent in our world today. Lastly, by using my worldview I was able to take a concrete stance on the topic of abortion.
The study of personality traits is beneficial in identifying the many variables that exist from human to human; the combinations of these variables provide us with a true level of individuality and uniqueness. In the field of psychology, trait theory is considered to be a key approach to the study of human personality (Crowne, 2007; Burton, Westen & Kowalski, 2009). This paper aims to identify a number of significant contributors who have played crucial roles in both the development and application of trait theory. This paper then moves focus to these theorists, outlining their theory and analysing both the strengths and weaknesses of those theories. An illustration of the methods used in trait measurement is given and includes the arguments both for and against such procedures. Lastly the findings of trait theory and its components described within the paper will be summarised.
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you felt like you were over or under reacting? Have you ever been accused of being a fish out of its water? Have you had a phase in your life where you looked to someone around you and wished to be like them, more compatible to life? Most people have been there, and to that, the MBTI, the Myer Briggs Types Indicator: a website(1) representing an elaborate encyclopedia for all sixteen types of personality, provides and suggests an online free test to help the user get in touch with his/her personality and with the people surrounding them. The test and the results have a massive impact on the person’s understanding to human beings and life, and is by that a fascinating branch of science.
In today’s highly competitive job market it is extremely challenging and important for businesses to fill a vacancy with the right candidate (Cann, 2013). Due to high demand of potential candidates, developing a portfolio of employability skills which include psychometric testing is considered important in every workplace (Mills et al., 2011). Thus, I recently took three practice psychometric tests on verbal, numerical and inductive/logical reasoning. This essay is a reflection of my personal experience of psychometric testing. First, I will talk about what the literature comments on in relation to the strengths and weaknesses of psychometric testing. Then, I will assess whether literature reflects
Specific psychological characteristics are referred to as traits, and if you have any particular traits you belong to a personality type. In order to identify traits within individuals and differentiate them amongst themselves, the theories rely on personality tests, scales and inventories. The trait theory approach seems to be more realistic and objective. (Barker, R. and Wicker, A. 1975). However, the limitation lies in the fact that sometimes traits tend to be indefinable and vague, but personality tests are still widely used. With this theory consumers can finally be segmented into personality types, on the basis of the configuration of traits they