What's your Myers Briggs personality type?
 

MTBI.

Some people LIVE by this personality type system. They look for love based on their personality type, pursue careers based on it, and find friends based on it. Some businesses even pay to have all their employees tested and assign work based on the results. While I personally wouldn't go that far with this, it's truly uncanny how well the personality descriptions can match you.

Take the test:
Similarminds
Cognitive Style Inventory
(both of these are really short)

What did you get? Does it work?

Here are some general type descriptions.
Here are some more descriptions.

Bit of an introduction to MTBI:

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator divides human personalities into 16 types. This system is based on descriptions of psychological types invented by Karl Jung (1875-1961), who is considered to be the founder of analytical psychology.

Personalities are determined by preferences:

• Introvert (I) or Extravert (E)
• Intuitive (N) or Sensing (S)
• Thinking (T) or Feeling (F)
• Perceiving (P) or Judging (J)

Note: Judging doesn't mean judgemental. It means you're more of a planner.

For example, for my result I get Introvert (I), Intuitive (N), Thinking (T), Judging (J)

INTJ. "Mastermind". Introverted intellectual with a preference for finding certainty. A builder of systems and the applier of theoretical models.

I'm kind of a borderline INTP... I could say INTx is my type since the last part is a bit of a wildcard for me. Overall, the more detailed type descriptions reflect my preferences for the way I think and act.

Skeptics say that these types are unverifiable and subjective, and who knows, that might be the case. But even if that's true, they are a great tool for taking a look at your own instincts and behaviors.

Slightly longer test: Humanmetrics Jung Typology Test

Scored myself an INTP. Introvert, Intuitive, Thinking, Perceiving. "Architect: Greatest precision in thought and language. Can readily discern contradictions and inconsistencies. The world exists primarily to be understood." I think I'm kinda inclined to agree.

I remember doing this test when I was in high school. I wish I could remember what I'd score. It would be nice to see what's changed as I've aged.

Haha, that typelogic site is by a guy named Joe Butt. Haha, butt.

Extroverted (E) 58.33% Introverted (I) 41.67%
Intuitive (N) 58.33% Sensing (S) 41.67%
Feeling (F) 58.33% Thinking (T) 41.67%
Perceiving (P) 66.67% Judging (J) 33.33%

ENFP - "Journalist". Uncanny sense of the motivations of others. Life is an exciting drama. 8.1% of total population.

Whatever that means. I'd be happy if someone explained that to me...

Just think: Spider Jerusalem.

Also, more information on ENFP: http://www.typelogic.com/enfp.html

Ooh, Very interesting! :D

Lesee...

Introverted (I) 75% Extroverted (E) 25%
Sensing (S) 66.67% Intuitive (N) 33.33%
Feeling (F) 70.83% Thinking (T) 29.17%
Judging (J) 62.5% Perceiving (P) 37.5%

ISFJ - "Conservator". Desires to be of service and to minister to individual needs - very loyal. 13.8% of total population.


I've taken the Typology Test before, and I MUST say that its very accurate for me, personally..
Humanmetrics Typology

I've also taken a Temperament Sorter test, which was also rather helpful. The Protector Guardian

Yesssss.... How awesome is that?

I got...

Extroverted (E) 87.5% Introverted (I) 12.5%
Sensing (S) 70.83% Intuitive (N) 29.17%
Feeling (F) 75% Thinking (T) 25%
Judging (J) 54.17% Perceiving (P) 45.83%


Your type is: ESFJ


ESFJ - "Seller". Most sociable of all types. Nurturer of harmony. Outstanding host or hostesses. 12.3% of total population.

Introverted (I) 66.67% Extroverted (E) 33.33%
Sensing (S) 50% Intuitive (N) 50%
Thinking (T) 58.33% Feeling (F) 41.67%
Perceiving (P) 50% Judging (J) 50%

Your type is: INTP


INTP - "Architect". Greatest precision in thought and language. Can readily discern contradictions and inconsistencies. The world exists primarily to be understood. 3.3% of total population.

Introverted (I) 66.67% Extroverted (E) 33.33%
Intuitive (N) 54.17% Sensing (S) 45.83%
Thinking (T) 50% Feeling (F) 50%
Perceiving (P) 66.67% Judging (J) 33.33%

INTP

INTP - "Architect". Greatest precision in thought and language. Can readily discern contradictions and inconsistencies. The world exists primarily to be understood. 3.3% of total population.

ooo, Shadow got INTP.

Introverted (I) 70.83% Extroverted (E) 29.17%
Sensing (S) 62.5% Intuitive (N) 37.5%
Thinking (T) 58.33% Feeling (F) 41.67%
Perceiving (P) 58.33% Judging (J) 41.67%

Your type is: ISTP

ISTP - "Engineer". Values freedom of action and following interests and impulses. Independent, concise in speech, master of tools. 5.4% of total population.

I am:

INTJ - Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging "Mastermind"

No way, Iris! :P Maybe that's why I'm always stealin' your words. :lol:

And while there's some stuff in the descriptions I've read so far that make me go "eehhh, no..." mostly I'm nodding my head. Gets frustrated when others slack on a project? Heckyes! And I actually was considering a science major before I found out there were majors for such things as animation...

Though it looks as if ISTJ would fit reasonably well, too.

Whoa... the N/S is really close and the T/F is equal. You are one balanced chica. How does the INTP description fit you? I would think that the INFP description might also fit.


Permanently jinxed? ;) I think it has more to do with advanced psychic powers.

I've heard that the N/S part represents the biggest difference in world view. I think one of the turtles is ISTJ... I wonder if anyone could guess which one? :grin:

ntroverted (I) 75% Extroverted (E) 25%
Sensing (S) 54.17% Intuitive (N) 45.83%
Feeling (F) 54.17% Thinking (T) 45.83%
Judging (J) 58.33% Perceiving (P) 41.67%

Your type is: ISFJ

ISFJ - "Conservator". Desires to be of service and to minister to individual needs - very loyal. 13.8% of total population.

This means Im forever wanting to help people right? If so then it's totally true...Im always helping people with their genealogy. :lol:

Hrm, does it? I took two different tests; one said INTJ, one said ISTJ. And both descriptions fit me to a point, but ISTJ is probably closer - it has fewer things I disagree with.

Turtle, eh? Hmmm... I'ma say either Don or Leo... maybe Leo?

EDIT: Did some more (and longer) test-taking... and they're all coming up ISTJ. Even took a right/left brain test... I took one a few years ago that put me at dead even, but this one's leaning me to the left.

By all rights, I shouldn't be an artist. :P

Said the artist of the year!

Don't invest too much in the left brain/ right brain concept... or any other personality summation concept. Personality is a continuum that, try as we might, can't be divvied into discrete categories.

In MTBI, people supposedly score "S" because they tend to see the world as it is, and consequently have a great eye for detail.

I think ISTJ fits Leo pretty well. Don is even more INTJ than I am. Actually, ever since my psychologist friend started me on Myers Briggs, I've been amazed at how perfectly INTJ Don acts on the current show. hmm... I was just looking at an ISTJ profile, and I see this:
Maybe someone at tmnt central is into Myers Briggs. Scary.

I wonder how well this stuff fits Mike (ENFP) and Raph (ESTP)?

Hah. Well, I only threw in the artist comment because it was listed under "disfavored careers" at one of the ISTJ description sites. My left/right brain result only made me laugh about it more.

Yup, I'm a weird 'un. But I likes it that way.

And Leo has always been the Turtle I've identified with most. Makes sense... I've never gone into a self-destructive spiral for failing to protect my family (:P) but I have stressed out way too much over grades I should be happy about. College is certainly being a weird transition for me, when I'm forced to accept a 90% as "good." *hit with shoes*

Which would make Mikey my opposite... interesting...

I'ma certainly look up the other turtles in this... my "cartoon overanalyzing" side finds this absolutely fascinating. *dork* :D

Introverted (I) 66.67% Extroverted (E) 33.33%
Sensing (S) 66.67% Intuitive (N) 33.33%
Thinking (T) 54.17% Feeling (F) 45.83%
Perceiving (P) 50% Judging (J) 50%

ISTP - "Engineer". Values freedom of action and following interests and impulses. Independent, concise in speech, master of tools. 5.4% of total population

I've done a longer version of this test and I got "Investigator."

Isn't analyzing the TMNT ridiculing this test? Those tests weren't made to analyze cartoon characters and I doubt that anyone of the TMNT-staff actually bothered to even think about EFNY and QROP...

I wouldn't have even thought to analyze the TMNT... but for they actually seem to fit. :blanksta: That means either a) dem writers have some mighty fine human psychological observation skillz or b) someone has consulted personality profiles. I'd go with option A, but it's still kind of ...weird. Not that there's anything about TMNT that's not weird.

I don't see how it's ridiculing the test. *looks both ways* It's closer to ridiculing tmnt & co., if anyone. If TMNT don't fit the profile, it's not ever going to be because there's something wrong with the test.

Zactly.

You only get 90%? I got straight A's in college. Not counting all those B's and C's. And that D, but basic biology was such a stupid class anyway. Who cares that bees do a jig and stare at the sun to find their way home? Or whatever it was.... But hey in Canada you have to be some kind of supergenius to get 90%, I'm told. An A starts at like 60%. So don't worry.

Here are my results


Introverted (I) 87.5% Extroverted (E) 12.5%
Sensing (S) 50% Intuitive (N) 50%
Thinking (T) 62.5% Feeling (F) 37.5%
Judging (J) 87.5% Perceiving (P) 12.5%

INTJ - "Mastermind". Introverted intellectual with a preference for finding certainty. A builder of systems and the applier of theoretical models. 2.1% of total population.

Yeah... it's more insulting to the TMNT because we're trying to cram them into a real-world type of category. Or maybe just to ourselves, for even bothering to think about it. :P I don't care; 'tis fun. It exercises my braaaaains...

Yes... only 90% sometimes. It hurts my head so. I'm so stoopid :cry::P

I think its just fun :) that doesn't mean you are stupid or anything...

I guess being the one with the lowest thinking score so far would probably be worrying me.....:|

but I shall not worry:P

Oh, I was talking about grades. In a halfway sarcastic, should-be-kicked-in-the-face-for-complaining kind of way. ;)

hmmmm....this was kind of interesting :D

I got:


They think I should be a writer? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :lol:

Ok...INTJ. There is no denying about it.

Here are the possible careers for me...

Possible Career Paths for the INTJ:

Scientists
Engineers
Professors and Teachers


I am studying to become a science teacher.

According to the profile, they think that I am a perfectionist....I can be but the majority of the time, I am not.

INTJs are perfect. :D
 

Imagine that. :)

They think you can make connections between events and information quickly and are enthusiastic and imaginative. (Funny, didn't that NY Times writer get in trouble for that? :p)

I am not really a perfectionist either, except when it comes to certain technical things like words. I want to be clear and concise, and at times fail miserably (in my own eyes). Notice how many of my posts are edited...

Also when I set up a system I want to design every component ahead of time and make sure it all fits together, with no unintentional redundancies.

One of my friends is a true INTJ.....she has very few friends. She is a perfectionist. We always joke about they are on the opposites of the same coin.

ESTJ - "Administrator". Much in touch with the external environment. Very responsible. Pillar of strength. 8.7% of total population.

i manage a business. ...it's a comic book store, but we still have to pay bills and get everything ordered TO everyone on time.

since i'm one of those people who loves stationary, organizers, and calendars and planners... i guess this fits. Mind you, they don't factor in when i flake out and drop the ball and come back to a mess that i gleefully clean up... :ohwell: dunno what THAT says about me. :dead:

Has this thread passed the statute of limitations yet? I'm bumping it up for someone. Lock if you must.

It's fine :)

that weird fraggle guy...
 

Similarminds says:
Extroverted (E) 66.67% Introverted (I) 33.33%
Sensing (S) 58.33% Intuitive (N) 41.67%
Thinking (T) 75% Feeling (F) 25%
Judging (J) 54.17% Perceiving (P) 45.83%
Your type is: ESTJ
ESTJ - "Administrator". Much in touch with the external environment. Very responsible. Pillar of strength. 8.7% of total population.

I have to say: wtf? Admin? How the heck did they come to that? So, I checked personalitypathways. Their test was easier to give absolute answers for, what with all of their explanations. That told me INTJ, but their explanations lost me in all of their flowery words. So, I went by typelogic. Now, I get it! :)

For a second opinion, I went to humanmetrics. Fortunately, it told me that similarminds was a load. I am INTJ, and quite comfortable with that. However, my preference strength is low. I guess that means I'm wishy-washy? :-?

This is a good example of why I distrust personality tests that only have a handful of questions. But, something about being categorized as a Rational Mastermind seems just plain weird. Is anyone else thinking Lex Luthor? :sick:

ENFP

Personally, I think that it's an insult to humanity to say that there's only 16 different personality types out there. People who base real decisions on this theoretical objectifying of the human persona is not only rediculous on paper, but possibly seriously detrimental to course of a person's life.

I wouldn't suggest taking one of these tests unless you were being force-fed the psuedo-intellectual diahhrea via College Success Strategies course instructors.

The questions on these tests are always the same cookie-cutter black&white questions that you already know the answer to, "Do you like being with friends, or do you like spending time alone?" Hmmm...

I have an idea for a test. It blows all of the other ones out of the water, It's four questions long, and has no "percentage grey-area". I'm going to distribute the test, and make millions. Here's the quiz for all, and it's absolutely free for a limited time! (And yes, the company that makes the test will charge you for the real test!)

1. Are you an Introvert (I) or an Extrovert? (E)
2. Do you make decisions based on Intuition (N) or Sensation (S)?
3. Do you solve problems through Thinking (T) or Feeling (F)?
4. When you make decisions, do you make them based on your Perceptions (P) or your Judgement (J)?

There you go, four simple questions that can rui--- I mean, run your life, all it takes is a little dedication.

Oh, and your results are subject to change, so if you happen to turn down your true love because your personality types don't mesh, then I would try again every once in a while, just to be sure! Oh, and don't forget to divorce when your personality types change again. Remember: Even though most personality traits are determined entirely before you learn to speak, our personalities are constantly changing, so don't let scientific facts make you think less of our theoretical/hypothetical personality tests.

Yeah lots of comic book villains are NTJ types! We apparently would like to take over the world. ;) I picked my MySpace profile address before I understood any of this MTBI stuff... so I think it's quite funny that I picked "planetarydomination"!

Some people fall right on the borderlines in the test, and there's nothing wrong with that. I know people who are really into MTBI and it took them months to "figure it out," even though IMO it's not the outcome that's as important as the search.

Different tests work "better" for different people, as a function of how the questions are stated and interpreted. I personally like the one that's only 4 questions long! But it wouldn't work for everyone. Some people (like my best friend) need guidance to get anything close to a suitable answer.

In truth, this system doesn't describe discrete personality types as much as personality tendencies. For example: I tend to think first, I tend to plan things out, I tend to be introverted, I tend to value the big picture over the details.... (Who was it who said, "do you want it to look pretty, or do you want it to work?" That's basically how I think. :roll: )

I wasn't sure between INTJ and INTP, but after talking to a lot of people, I'm pretty sure the INTJ is "right." That doesn't mean I act like that profile says all the time... those are just generalizations. Some people DO let this stuff guide them, which is kind of absurd, though it's not as arbitrary as guiding your life with, say, astrology. People who depend on this stuff do so because they want life to have rules; it makes them feel more in control, and control is an illusion. :ohwell: I do think, however, that MTBI is a great exploratory tool.

Holy guacamole, I totally forgot that I took this! I wonder, if I took it again now, if I'd get a different result.

3.3% of the total population? Hmmm....

Introverted (I) 62.5% Extroverted (E) 37.5%
Sensing (S) 50% Intuitive (N) 50%
Feeling (F) 58.33% Thinking (T) 41.67%
Judging (J) 58.33% Perceiving (P) 41.67%


INFJ - "Author". Strong drive and enjoyment to help others. Complex personality. 1.5% of total population.