tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post3876744119323698637..comments2023-10-24T04:43:53.179-04:00Comments on KGMom Musings: You’re Not My TypeKGMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-9205155385737992662010-11-13T00:01:55.702-05:002010-11-13T00:01:55.702-05:00Interesting to read from someone who learned MBTI ...Interesting to read from someone who learned MBTI in a more practical fashion. Most of us learn it from a book or taking a test. But it seems very impacting to find it out in a group the way you did.<br /><br />MBTI is definitely powerful for making sense of relationships. <a href="http://www.systemsthinker.com/interests/mind/enneagram.shtml" rel="nofollow">Enneagram</a> is also extremely powerful in a different way. The two can be very complementary I find.INTJ Personalityhttp://www.systemsthinker.com/interests/mind/intj.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-6792787023639577702008-04-11T08:59:00.000-04:002008-04-11T08:59:00.000-04:00Our whole family took this test a few years ago wh...Our whole family took this test a few years ago when my daughter brought it home as "homework" from school.<BR/>Without knowing what each had revealed, we answered the questions and found such a familiar family trend!<BR/>(I suppose we could've guessed)--but it brings up the question of how much who we are is based upon inborn characteristics (heredity)or learned patterns of behavior (environment).<BR/><BR/>I clicked the links to take this and found I had to pay $39.95 to get the report--is there a no-pay option for the short version?nina at Nature Remains.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07888238636692649668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-40504711538874386162008-04-10T23:51:00.000-04:002008-04-10T23:51:00.000-04:00Oh, this was fun to do. Takes my mind away from al...Oh, this was fun to do. Takes my mind away from all the problems of the past week. I, also was revealed to be an INFP "The Dreamer": <BR/><BR/>INFPs are introspective, private, creative and highly idealistic individuals that have a constant desire to be on a meaningful path. They are driven by their values and seek peace. Empathetic and compassionate, they want to help others and humanity as a whole. INFPs are imaginitive, artistic and often have a talent for language and writing. They can also be described as easygoing, selfless, guarded, adaptable, patient and loyal. <BR/><BR/>I must say, this is pretty much me to a T. Thanks for the link.possumladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060146825196164963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-72911644436494026002008-04-10T23:20:00.000-04:002008-04-10T23:20:00.000-04:00Dad used to be an INFJ, once upon a time. ESFP is ...Dad used to be an INFJ, once upon a time. ESFP is quite a change! I think that the basic personality remains, but as you say, we do change and grow and our preferences may change too. I remember when I first took the test, some friends were surprised that I am an E. They knew me in college during a quiet and relatively introverted stage, to which I can revert under the right conditions.Climenheisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989459133238230712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-38318324614450452022008-04-10T21:48:00.000-04:002008-04-10T21:48:00.000-04:00Interesting. I am an ISFP (artist) which surprised...Interesting. I am an ISFP (artist) which surprised me. But a lot does fit and thankfully, my occupation as a physical therapist is recommended for my personality type.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-19320721491671563722008-04-10T21:21:00.000-04:002008-04-10T21:21:00.000-04:00Gail is an ISFJ - in good company, I dare say (Loi...Gail is an ISFJ - in good company, I dare say (Lois). And, I see that I am the same as my Dad, also in good company.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087460233450228864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-84155930455254896372008-04-10T20:57:00.000-04:002008-04-10T20:57:00.000-04:00Hi Donna,Thanks for the link--this was fun. It's n...Hi Donna,<BR/>Thanks for the link--this was fun. It's nice to take a test where I don't have to worry about pass or fail!<BR/>I am ISFJ "The Defender"<BR/>ISFJs are traditional, loyal, quiet and kind. They are very sensitive to other people's needs because they are very observant. They have rich inner thoughts and emotions. They value stability and cultural norms. They are very adept at giving attention to detail. They do not seek positions of authority.<BR/>(The last sentence of this description gave me a chuckle--I didn't even like training new people in my previous job!)RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-55629522347648021032008-04-10T19:56:00.000-04:002008-04-10T19:56:00.000-04:00Right after I posted this entry, my dad wrote me a...Right after I posted this entry, my dad wrote me an email to say he had taken the test, and came out as an ESFP. He wondered about the results, since he has thought himself an introvert most of his life. I would agree that he is primarily an introvert, but his results do point out a feature of this personality assessment. <BR/>Since the test is measuring PREFERENCES in how we approach things, I think it is possible to change over time. I think my dad has become more extroverted in his more advanced years.<BR/>So, whatever your test results show you to be now, don't think you are forever going to be that way.<BR/>The poet said--grow old along with me, the best is yet to be!KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-65270475455023739562008-04-10T15:56:00.000-04:002008-04-10T15:56:00.000-04:00I'm mildly surprised you're a P, and not an ESFJ (...I'm mildly surprised you're a P, and not an ESFJ (which mother was). Oh well. Live and learn.Climenheisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989459133238230712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-4035536155612730812008-04-10T13:37:00.000-04:002008-04-10T13:37:00.000-04:00I took this test and am an ESFP. Any surprises th...I took this test and am an ESFP. Any surprises there? I am going to ask Gail to take it and see what he scores. Should be interesting!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087460233450228864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-69598255017852201202008-04-10T07:45:00.000-04:002008-04-10T07:45:00.000-04:00Well I am INFP.Like you I am an introvert but as a...Well I am INFP.<BR/><BR/>Like you I am an introvert but as a clergyman I was forced to be a public person. I became comfortable in groups only when I was in charge with a clear role.<BR/><BR/>I often put other people forward to do the public presentation while I enjoyed a supportive role.<BR/><BR/>On another way of typing people psychologically is somatotyping as put forward by William Sheldon. I am a 3 1/2, 4 1/4 1 1/2. (Body type on a scale of 7 in each category, endomorph, mesomorph and ectomorph.) My personality correlated favourably with this categorization. <BR/><BR/>This is interesting but cannot be self administered. Somewhere in academia are three standardized photos of me naked: front, side, back. I am part of a study of 300 clergy men and women.<BR/><BR/>Sheldon for years had esy access to lots of Ivy League students who participated in his studies. I wonder what uppercrust people have their naked pictures on file.<BR/><BR/>If you ever get into the restricted section of a large library you could view the "Atlas of Man" which has pictures of all the possible types from the theoretical 1,1,1, to 7,7,7. (Could that be from the holy ghost to God all mighty?)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SomatotypeTossing Pebbles in the Streamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04354065895900279070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-19920644979188282542008-04-10T00:14:00.000-04:002008-04-10T00:14:00.000-04:00(laugh)I don't exactly understand how I can be soo...(laugh)<BR/><BR/>I don't exactly understand how I can be sooo introverted, yet be a teacher and social worker. Seemed contradictory to me, until someone explained the idea that introversion v. extroversion is more about where you get your 'energy' from - from others at a party or from time alone and solitude.<BR/><BR/>Makes sense to me at least.<BR/><BR/>I was glad your blog led me to that test - I'd last done it years ago.<BR/><BR/>I'd laughed mainly because some of it was so true and uncomplimentary, you know?LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-6041601326866728112008-04-09T15:40:00.000-04:002008-04-09T15:40:00.000-04:00Someday I must make the time to take that test. I ...Someday I must make the time to take that test. I think my results would be similar to your own.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-21479895881368795322008-04-09T11:22:00.000-04:002008-04-09T11:22:00.000-04:00Very interesting. I looked at the website the oth...Very interesting. I looked at the website the other day after you posted, but I didn't do the test. I know where I would land in some areas, others not sure.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269872465115056916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-62997821957035268622008-04-08T23:16:00.000-04:002008-04-08T23:16:00.000-04:00Daryl--thank you for commenting. I was beginning ...Daryl--thank you for commenting. I was beginning to think I hit a "who cares" topic.<BR/>How interesting that you & Lois are opposites. But you obviously have learned how to blend, complement etc.<BR/>31 years together? Really?<BR/>Oh, right--we just passed 40.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31402520.post-76775630234790637802008-04-08T22:22:00.000-04:002008-04-08T22:22:00.000-04:00When we've done the test (recognizing that people ...When we've done the test (recognizing that people change, although not drastically), I have been ENTP or ENFP, and Lois has been ISFJ. Meshing took some time for us , although it helped to think of our personalities as complementary. Having me finish grad school took all of her SJ! NPs are not good bets for finishing dissertations. What interests me almost as much as our basic types are the situations in which we show the more submerged side of our personalities. I turn all SJ when faced with a pile of dirty dishes, and she becomes amazingly spontaneous and silly in a place where nobody knows us. 31 years together, and we're still learning!Climenheisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989459133238230712noreply@blogger.com