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Old 11-23-2007, 09:23 AM
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I haven't taken this particulare test, but I thought I'd throw in what I've gotten on every one i've every taken. I'm an INTP. It seems I'm the only one here?
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Old 11-23-2007, 09:41 AM
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Hello Rose, I just want to say, I've noticed your posts on varying threads and began to think we must be a lot alike, but something wasn't sitting quite right with that idea. Now I figured it out:

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That's bad, the female population counts 2,5% INFPs... so not every INFP girl will get a ENFJ boy. I have to hurry up! Will you marry me?
Are you sure you're an introvert?
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Old 11-24-2007, 01:18 PM
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Are you sure you're an introvert?
Can't introverts joke around a bit?
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Old 11-24-2007, 03:57 PM
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openeyes - your portrait of an ENFP makes me proud to be one. Think I'll stay there. Thanks for posting the link.

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Aw, I'm glad you and Angela enjoyed it (maybe I can win some people over from Jim Offerman yet ... heck, I suppose we can share )

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Old 11-24-2007, 11:37 PM
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I took the first quiz and got INTJ. My most recent longer-version MBTI was an ISTJ, but not very far into the S. I'm right on the line between S and N, and also very close on the line between E and I although I've never scored an E. I am very strongly in the T and J categories, however.
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Old 11-25-2007, 12:35 AM
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Not for mine. Upon reading the descriptions, the IFSJ didn't fit me in some major ways and I had a relatively low J (33%). While on the INFP test the lowest I got was 63% (P) (and highest 95% I). However, in the description of INFP, there was nothing I felt was inaccurate about me (ok, I haven't read the entire description yet, but...).

I had a problem with several of the questions on both tests and the 2nd test (where I got INFP) made it much easier to answer the problem questions. It would ask "Do I prefer..." "Do I like..." for example, organization, working according to a routine schedule (it was always related to organization and structure) and every time I would say to myself "YES, I work better with a schedule" or "YES, I prefer ... [structure] but what I prefer and what I do are two different things!" And I thought "Just try to get me to actually do it though..." (I try a lot, to organize and be structured and get a daily routine, but time and time again I don't stick to them)

On the test where I got IFSJ, I answered what I prefer and not what I do, accordingly, it told me I like societal conventions and rules and other things that don't apply to me. On the test where I got INFP, I answered according to what I do instead of what I prefer - and the description of INFP suited me a lot more - maybe I only think I prefer structure, order and routine

Am I the only one who had qualms about what to answer for the questions?
The only idea I can offer is that this being a personal development website will encourage those to either be themselves or improve certain aspect of their life, hence the preference towards structure, order and routine.

Often I find that the question can be a little vague on the I/E and T/F values but unfortunately the J/P has a strong bias towards being messy/clean etc... Not the best indicator unfortunately.
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Old 11-25-2007, 01:10 AM
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I haven't taken this particulare test, but I thought I'd throw in what I've gotten on every one i've every taken. I'm an INTP. It seems I'm the only one here?
nah, sames.

fun.
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Old 12-18-2007, 04:41 AM
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Well, this is weird. I took both tests and it showed different personalities:
in the 1st one: its INTJ - strategist
in the 2nd one: its ENTJ - the chief

Is it possible that over time, we change personalities? like is it possible that im in a transition stage right now? i used to like being a homebody and have a fixed schedule, now i want to be more spontaneous and go out.
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Old 12-18-2007, 03:36 PM
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Well, this is weird. I took both tests and it showed different personalities:
in the 1st one: its INTJ - strategist
in the 2nd one: its ENTJ - the chief
Those two are very close. The only difference is the Extrovert/Introvert - which means you're possibly close to the middle line in terms of extroversion and introversion.

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Is it possible that over time, we change personalities? like is it possible that im in a transition stage right now? i used to like being a homebody and have a fixed schedule, now i want to be more spontaneous and go out.
I think it's possible to change personality over time.
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Old 12-18-2007, 08:07 PM
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One test says I'm INTP, the other says I'm INFP. In the past I've tested as INTP more often. I think it depends on the wording of the questions and the choices. For a lot of the questions I would really like to answer, "It depends," instead of yes or no. For example, am I energized or drained by social situations? It depends! If it's a fun dance party with people I like, then I'm energized. If I'm not comfortable with the subject of the social situation, then I'm drained. Sometimes I want to be the center of attention (again, if it's something I care about), and sometimes I don't. I certainly wouldn't mind getting attention from looking good or being in a good-looking photo, if only I could. Sometimes I'm logical, and other times I let my feelings guide me. Sometimes those two are in conflict, and I end up doing nothing.

So, how accurate do I think my test results are? I work in an INTP field, and I have the feeling that most people see me as an INTP. I'm definitely introverted and somewhat analytical, but I'm not that great at logic problems, and I don't feel like I fit in with other people in my field. As for the INFP side, it's true that I'm idealistic, though my values are different from and less altruistic than other people's ideals. I try to stay true to my own values, but I'm not willing to make many sacrifices.
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Old 12-18-2007, 09:05 PM
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I am INTP - The "Engineer"

Sounds about right
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:24 PM
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INTP here. But like slinky said, some of the questions depends on the situation. I've always been good at seeing things from multiple sides (yes, sometimes even more than 2). I feel like I understand most people (even though I don't agree with everyone), and often see things from a perspective that would make many people look strange at me
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One test labeled me as ENFP, the other as INFP.

On the introversion/extroversion scale, I love to be around other people, but I also have a strong need for alone time to "recharge my batteries."

Interestingly, I'm 33 now and very surprised to be the same "type" I was when I took this test back in high school - ENFP. I know I've changed a lot since then... it's surprising that, according to these tests, my underlying personality is basically the same.

EDIT: "ENFPs are both "idea"-people and "people"-people, who see everyone and everything as part of an often bizarre cosmic whole."

That describes me to a T.

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Old 12-19-2007, 12:28 AM
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On the introversion/extroversion scale, I love to be around other people, but I also have a strong need for alone time to "recharge my batteries."
Sounds like you are an ENFP, not an INFP. ENFPs swing both ways That's exactly what other ENFPs describe as well in this thread.
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Old 12-19-2007, 01:00 AM
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Sounds like you are an ENFP, not an INFP. ENFPs swing both ways That's exactly what other ENFPs describe as well in this thread.
Another swinger! (extra naughty free people)
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Old 12-19-2007, 01:40 AM
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Another INTJ.

The results did not really surprise me. Glad to see that I am in great company.

Oh, and I laughed out loud when I saw Stewie Griffith from Family Guy on the list!
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Old 12-19-2007, 06:24 AM
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I think it's possible to change personality over time.
yeah i was thinking about that because as i said, im really in a transition stage now where i really want to get out of the box. but what about the innate nature of a person? i mean do you guys believe that a person born with an introvert personality will always remain to be that way because it is already in his nature to be that way so that no matter how hard he tries, or desires to be an extrovert, he will still be an introvert in the end? my friend talked about that the other day, got me thinking.
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Old 12-25-2007, 05:36 AM
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Your personality isn't fixed, it can be changed according to desires and will change over time as your situation changes (from child to adolescent to adult to parent, etc.)

The most shy introvert can go on to become the life and soul of the party if they want to, I've seen it in others and done it myself, there's no reason why you can't also

oh yeah I got ENTJ (Chief) and ESTJ (Overseer)

Although following other peoples rules and traditions isn't really my thing so the description for an ENTJ is probably more accurate
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Old 12-25-2007, 10:38 AM
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Interesting. Seems I am a INFJ (Counselor). The description fits me quite well!
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Old 12-25-2007, 01:25 PM
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I'm INFJ on both, no surprises really.

Supposedly rarest but quite a few on these forums
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Old 12-25-2007, 10:06 PM
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I am INTJ on both!
1 test : INTJ
Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
44 50 38 56

2nd test: INTJ - The "Strategist"
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Old 12-26-2007, 02:10 AM
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ENFP... it's amazing how much mine fits me.
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Old 12-26-2007, 04:47 AM
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Interesting. I am the ENVP Orignator, and ENVP Advocate.

5.5 Percent has this type. Extraverted Intuition , was the original label.

What I find very interesting, is I have a green aura, that I can see myself.

When I read the meaing of a green aura, it says the same thing that personality test does! There is something to that! And it was me to a tee.

Thanks for the link, cool.

Ama

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