Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Randomness

The Big Five Personality Questionnaire. I took this test on facebook so I don't have a link for you. I'm home sick so I am sharing my results. They are surprisingly accurate:

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Openness
64%
Conscientiousness
95%
Extraversion
43%
Agreeableness
30%
Neuroticism
59%

Trait Explanations


          Openness

This trait refers to the extent to which you prefer novelty versus convention. Approximately 27.5% of respondents have a lower openness raw percentage than yours. From the way you answered the questions, you seem to describe yourself as someone who dislikes needless complexity, and prefers the familiar over the unusual. You might say that you are more conservative than many, but not to an extreme level, and that you value practical outcomes over flighty imagination.

        Conscientiousness

This trait refers to the extent to which you prefer an organised, or a flexible, approach in life. Approximately 97.7% of respondents have a lower conscientiousness raw percentage than yours. From the way you answered the questions, you seem to describe yourself as someone who is a perfectionist. From your responses it appears that you prefer to plan everything to the last detail, which has consequently led to you being very successful and extremely reliable. From your responses it appears that more than most you enjoy seeing your long-term plans come to fruition.

        Extraversion

This trait refers to the extent to which you enjoy company, and seek excitement and stimulation. Approximately 16% of respondents have a lower extraversion raw percentage than yours. From the way you answered the questions, you seem to describe yourself as someone who is quiet and somewhat withdrawn. Your answers describe you as someone who doesn't need lots of other people around to have fun, and can sometimes find that people are tiring.

        Agreeableness

This trait refers to the way you express your opinions and manage relationships. Approximately 1.5% of respondents have a lower agreeableness raw percentage than yours. From the way you answered the questions, you seem to describe yourself as someone who is willing to make difficult decisions when necessary, and will point out when something is wrong no matter what other people might feel. Your responses suggest that you would say that you can be tough and uncompromising.

        Neuroticism (Emotional stability)

This trait refers to the way you cope with, and respond to, life's demands. Approximately 84.1% of respondents have a lower neuroticism raw percentage than yours. From the way you answered the questions, you seem to describe yourself as someone who is generally calm. Based on your responses, you come across as someone who can feel emotional or stressed out by some experiences, however your feelings tend to be warranted by the situation.


(This next part I took online. I'm always amazed at how accurate Jungian Typology can be (if you answer honestly). I have posted a link below if you are interested in getting a better perspective on your personality.)

Research has found that the Big Five personality traits are significantly related to Jungian Typology (e.g. the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator). This is a popular alternative personality framework regularly used for personal development, in which Types are used rather than Traits.


INTJ

Introverted iNtuitive Thinking Judging

INTJs are very analytical individuals. They are more comfortable working alone than with other people, and are not usually as sociable as others, although they are prepared to take the lead if nobody else is up to the task, or they see a major weakness in the current leadership. They tend to be very pragmatic and logical individuals, often with an individualistic bent and a low tolerance for spin or rampant emotionalism. They are also commonly not susceptible to catchphrases and commonly do not recognize authority based on tradition, rank or title. Hallmark features of the INTJ personality type include independence of thought, strong individualism and creativity. Persons with this personality type work best given large amounts of autonomy and creative freedom. They harbour an innate desire to express themselves; that is to be creative by conceptualizing their own intellectual designs. Analyzing and formulating complex theories are among their greatest strengths.

A breakdown of the INTJ type: http://typelogic.com/intj.html

Take the test for yourself: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

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