What is YOUR Personality Type?
Jung Typology Test™ - Research by RKT
Task @ Hand !
As part of the studies in the quest in the field of Psychology, Professor Jones from Rochester University in Michigan U.S.A. charged his students with the following questions...
Do you feel like it is an accurate description?
The concept, from my point of view, is to understand thyself before a counselor or psychologist has the audacity to assess anyone else.
This journey into the test proved to be eyeopening and validation all at once.
I invite you to take the test and delve into your own mind and self as indeed it is the greatest journey any human could experience.
I have posted my own introspection answering these questions as my transparent journey into my broken, struggling and growing self inward to hopefully give permission to you to dive deeper into your personality.
Richard Kerry Thompson
RKT
Mr. T
This free personality test is based on Carl Jung’s and Isabel Briggs Myers’ personality type theory.
Upon completion of the questionnaire, you will:
- Obtain your 4-letter type formula according to Carl Jung’s and Isabel Briggs Myers’ typology, along with the strengths of preferences and the description of your personality type
- Discover careers and occupations most suitable for your personality type along with examples of educational institutions where you can get a relevant degree or training
- Understand communication and learning styles of your type.
- See which famous personalities share your type
- Be able to use the results of this test as an input into the Jung Marriage Test™ to assess your compatibility with your long-term romantic partner
Preface...
The Basics of Jung's Typology
Jung called Extraversion-Introversion preference general attitude, since it reflects an individual’s attitude toward the external world distinguished by the “direction of general interest” [Jung, 1971]: the extravert maintains affinity for, and sources energy from the outer world, whereas the introvert is the other way around – their general interest is directed toward their inner world, which is the source of their energy.
As mentioned above, Jung introduced a pair of judging functions - thinking and feeling - and a pair of perception functions – sensing (or “sensation”), and intuition.
Sensing-Intuition preference represents the method by which one perceives information:
Sensing means an individual mainly relies on concrete, actual information - “in so far as objects release sensations, they matter”
[1], whereas Intuition means a person relies upon their conception about things based on their understanding of the world.
Thinking-Feeling preference indicates the way an individual processes information.
Thinking preference means an individual makes decisions based on logical reasoning, and is less affected by feelings and emotions.
Feeling preference means that an individual's base for decisions is mainly feelings and emotions.
Jung introduced the idea of hierarchy and direction of psychological functions. According to Jung, one of the psychological functions - a function from either judging or perception pair – would be primary (also called dominant). In other words, one pole of the poles of the two dichotomies
(Sensing-Feeling and Thinking-Feeling) dominates over the rest of the poles. The Extraversion-Introversion preference sets the direction of the dominant function: the direction points to the source of energy that feeds it – i.e. to the outer world for extraverts and to the inner world for introverts.
Jung suggested that a function from the other pair would be secondary (also called auxiliary) but still be “a determining factor” [Jung, 1971]. I.e. if Intuition is dominant, then the auxiliary one is either Thinking or Feeling. If Sensing is dominant, then the auxiliary one can also be either Thinking or Feeling. However, if Thinking is dominant, then the auxiliary one is either Sensing or Intuition, and if Feeling is dominant then the auxiliary one is either Sensing or Intuition. In other words, the auxiliary function never belongs to the same dichotomy.
Jung called feeling and thinking types “rational” because they are characterized by the dominance of judging functions that provide reasoning rationale (be it thinking or feeling). “Rational” or Judging preference results in thinking, feelings, response and behaviour that consciously operate in line with certain rules, principles or norms. People with dominant "rational" or judging preference perceive the world as an ordered structure that follows a set of rules.
He called sensing and intuitive types “irrational” because they are characterized by the dominance of the functions of perception (either sensing or intuition), and therefore their “commissions and omissions are based not upon reasoned judgment but upon the absolute intensity of perception” [Jung, 1971]. “Irrational” or Perceiving preference operates with opportunities, i.e. with a range of possible outcomes that result from assumed premises or from sensations, mostly driven by the unconscious processes. People with dominant "irrational" or Perceiving preference see the world as a structure that can take various forms and outcomes. It is possible to determine, either by observation or by asking certain questions, preference of Judging vs. Perceiving and the strength thereof in a person.
References
- Jung, C. G. (1971). Psychological types (Collected works of C. G. Jung, volume 6, Chapter X)
- Briggs Myers, I. (1980, 1995) Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type
Step 1 - Time
Step 2 - Likert Scale
In this test, the answers range from...
-YES
-yes
-uncertain
'-no
-NO
When answering the reliability of the question on your own scale is crucial to get a true assessment.
Link to explanation on a Likert Scale
Step 3 - Take Test
Step 4 - Assess your Letters
Example below...
Step 5 - Compare
See the chart below to see where you are in reference to other human begins...
Step 6 - Self Development - Type Description
Example...
INFJ
Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Judging
INFJs are distinguished by both their complexity of character and the unusual range and depth of their talents. Strongly humanitarian in outlook, INFJs tend to be idealists, and because of their J preference for closure and completion, they are generally "doers" as well as dreamers. This rare combination of vision and practicality often results in INFJs taking a disproportionate amount of responsibility in the various causes to which so many of them seem to be drawn.
Step 7 - Career Choices
example...
INFJs are effective in occupations involving substantial intellectual work, caring for other people, and those that require creativity. INFJs build successful careers in a broad range of organizations. Social and community care services, counseling, teachers of the humanities and social sciences, healthcare workers (both in administration and in medical services), various service-oriented professions along with work in religious services and social movements are just some of the examples of occupations favorable to INFJs. Quite often, they are found in mid-rank management positions. For some of them, occupations in sciences or academia are also favorable.
Step 8 - Learning Style
(This was very telling in my own insight, especially answering questions as to why I get frustrated with certain learning approaches by certain teaching styles of teachers and professors.)
Example...
An INFJ’s interest in learning a subject is related to the question, “Is it good for people?” The more they see a topic to be beneficial to others, the greater their interest in the topic and the greater their desire to actively engage in it. Their interest in studying the material is motivated by their desire to find solutions to people-related issues.
An INFJ’s learning is improved when:
- Material is delivered on a theoretical basis, especially as it relates to the humanities and social sciences
- They work independently with the study material
- They participate in group work with the material (can be a good supplement to independent work)
- The same material is repeatedly presented (improves retention)
- Material is delivered from different viewpoints and using varied examples (improves retention)
- Material is complex (often increases their drive to learn it)
- Learning is systematic (e.g., an organized degree or certification program)
- Visual aids and active learning methods are used
- Material is delivered at a moderate pace
An INFJ’s learning is hindered when:
- They do not consider the material to be of personal importance
- Large amounts of information lacking substantial conceptual connection are delivered at a fast pace
- The knowledge gained does not significantly broaden and deepen their understanding in the field (reduces interest)
- The material does not engage their feelings
Step 9 - Communication Skills
Example
INFJ Communication Skills
To help others wherever possible, and even when it seems impossible, is what fills an INFJ’s life with meaning and serves as their main motivation. This is their main orientation in the world, and it defines how they relate to events and to people around them.
Also what helps and hinders communication.
(note: this is crucial in a relationship to understand one abother and how communication is percieved and helped as well as hindered.)
What helps successful communication for an INFJ:
- the matter of discussion touches the fine feelings of the soul
- the matter of discussion is of a conceptual nature
- the matter of discussion requires a creative approach
- there is ample time to ponder a given topic
What hinders successful communication for an INFJ:
- the matter of discussion is of a wholly practical, mundane nature
- the matter of discussion does not involve feelings
- prolonged business communication with people from the ST group
http://www.humanmetrics.com/personality/infj-communication-style
Step 10 - People like you
Discover what other famous people such as yourself have the same p[ersonalty traits
Example:
Famous INFJs
Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Judging
Nathan, prophet of Israel
Aristophanes
Chaucer
Goethe
Robert Burns, Scottish poet
U.S.Presidents:
- Martin Van Buren
- James Earl "Jimmy" Carter
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Fanny Crosby, (blind) hymnist
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Fred McMurray (My Three Sons)
Shirley Temple Black, child actor, ambassador
Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader, martyr
Enlightenment
Indeed like any test it is not science and only a window into the amazing, complicated concept we call - HUMAN.
May it bring you joy and enlightenment...
Please find below more links to other amazing webpages that explain the personalities...
I find utilizing a triangulated concept it helps pinpoint my understanding.
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My Post for Rochester University
SU-19_PSY3313-WA01B Introduction to Psychological Assessment - J. Jones
1) What is your Myers-Briggs type?
After taking the Myers-Briggs type test, I have scored in the exact same diagnosis as I did 5 years ago. This is indeed very interesting and yet telling of who I am as a person and existential living as a tortured renaissance man. The diagnosis is INFJ.
“INFJs are distinguished by both their complexity of character and the unusual range and depth of their talents. Strongly humanitarian in outlook, INFJs tend to be idealists, and because of their J preference for closure and completion, they are generally "doers" as well as dreamers. This rare combination of vision and practicality often results in INFJs taking a disproportionate amount of responsibility in the various causes to which so many of them seem to be drawn.”
http://www.humanmetrics.com/personality/infj
It is only 1.5-2 percent of the population depending on what database one looks at) https://www.truity.com/personality-type/INFJ
https://www.careerplanner.com/MB2/TypeInPopulation.cfm
And only 1% of the Male population. (No wonder I have been misunderstood my entire life and adulthood - not many are from my “Tribe” - thus being labeled and usually a loner from a generic group of barbarous male population screaming at a TV because other males in tight pants and pads are jumping on each other trying to catch a ball made out of a pigskin!.
The INFJ is indeed the smallest percent of all human beings and are a dichotomy to the race itself. Thus, the INFJ actually lets very few people in their inner circle.
Do you feel like it is an accurate description?
Indeed, as I am a skeptic and challenge everything, I am humbly put in my place of ignorance with this test as it is exactly who I am trait wise and insights to who I consider myself.
Note: I have used a triangulated system from 3 different web pages to see the explanations and all had poignant details of the INFJ, I have come to appreciate in myself and after introspection concur with.
The screenshot below is from the webpage after I took the test...
The career choices were spot on and indeed my life's work thus far.
Another look from a different webpage spoke of the same essence...https://www.truity.com/personality-type/INFJ
The learning style of the INFJ…
“An INFJ’s interest in learning a subject is related to the question, “Is it good for people?” The more they see a topic to be beneficial to others, the greater their interest in the topic and the greater their desire to actively engage in it. Their interest in studying the material is motivated by their desire to find solutions to people-related issues.”
http://www.humanmetrics.com/personality/infj-learning-style
It was interesting to see how I learn and what hinders me as a learner, specifically …
An INFJ’s learning is hindered when:
They do not consider the material to be of personal importance
Large amounts of information lacking substantial conceptual connection are delivered at a fast pace
The knowledge gained does not significantly broaden and deepen their understanding in the field (reduces interest)
The material does not engage their feelings
Indeed I am dealing with this in this very course especially bullet 2 and 3.
Some interesting facts on an INFJ from really shocked me as it is who I am and how I live…’Personal values include Spirituality, Learning, and Community Service
Commonly found in careers in religion, counseling, teaching, and the arts
https://www.truity.com/personality-type/INFJ
The following chart shows the Personalities in order of commonality, as a matter of interest.
https://www.careerplanner.com/MB2/TypeInPopulation.cfm
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Page 398 - Cohen, R. J. & Swerdlik, M. E. (2010). Psychological Testing and Assessment: An Introduction to Tests & Measurement. New York: McGraw Hill.
Table 11–6
Some Sample Questions to Assess Acculturation
Ψ Describe yourself.
Ψ Describe your family. Who lives at home?
Ψ Describe roles in your family, such as the role of mother, the role of father, the role of grandmother, the role of child, and so
forth.
Ψ What traditions, rituals, or customs were passed down to you by family members?
Ψ What traditions, rituals, or customs do you think it is important to pass to the next generation?
Ψ With regard to your family situation, what obligations do you see yourself as having?
Ψ What obligations does your family have to you?
Ψ What role does your family play in everyday life?
Ψ How does the role of males and females differ from your own cultural perspective?
Ψ What kind of music do you like?
Ψ What kinds of foods do you eat most routinely?
Ψ What do you consider fun things to do? When do you do these things?
Ψ Describe yourself in the way that you think most other people would describe you. How would you say your own self-
description would differ from that description?
Ψ How might you respond to the question “Who are you?” with reference to your own sense of personal identity?
Ψ With which cultural group or groups do you identify most? Why?
Ψ What aspect of the history of the group with which you most identify is most significant to you? Why?
Ψ Who are some of the people who have influenced you most?
Ψ What are some things that have happened to you in the past that have influenced you most?
Ψ What sources of satisfaction are associated with being you?
Ψ What sources of dissatisfaction or conflict are associated with being you?
Ψ What do you call yourself when asked about your ethnicity?
Ψ What are your feelings regarding your racial and ethnic identity?
Ψ Describe your most pleasant memory as a child.
Ψ Describe your least pleasant memory as a child.
Ψ Describe the ways in which you typically learn new things. In what ways might cultural factors have influenced this learning
style?
Ψ Describe the ways you typically resolve conflicts with other people. What influence might cultural factors have on this way of
resolving conflicts?
Ψ How would you describe your general view of the world?
Ψ How would you characterize human nature in general?
Ψ How much control do you believe you have over the things that happen to you? Why?
Ψ How much control do you believe you have over your health? Your mental health?
Ψ What are your thoughts regarding the role of work in daily life? Has your cultural identity influenced your views about work
in any way? If so, how?
Ψ How would you characterize the role of doctors in the world around you?
Ψ How would you characterize the role of lawyers in the world around you?
Ψ How would you characterize the role of politicians in the world around you?
Ψ How would you characterize the role of spirituality in your daily life?
Ψ What are your feelings about the use of illegal drugs?
Ψ What is the role of play in daily life?
Ψ How would you characterize the ideal relationship between human beings and nature?
Ψ What defines a person who has power?
Ψ What happens when one dies?
Ψ Do you tend to live your life more in the past, the present, or the future? What influences on you do you think helped shape
this way of living?
Ψ How would you characterize your attitudes and feelings about the older people in your family? About older people in society
in general?
Ψ Describe your thinking about the local police and the criminal justice system.
Ψ How do you see yourself 10 years from now?