Today I took the Myers-Briggs Personality test. Even though it only contains four questions the test still remains a widely acclaimed instrument for determining and categorizing key psychological personality types based on the generally accepted Jungian model. Confused yet? It’s really not that difficult when you check it out. It just takes a few minutes: http://www.personalitypathways.com/type_inventory.html
Extraverted sensing types are pragmatic and realistic with a zest for living life to the fullest by way of multiplying experiences. Always on the alert for what needs immediate attention or what might provide a bit of action, excitement or entertainment, they engage quickly with their environment. They seek and enjoy freedom, are good-natured, direct, and tolerant and are often the ones who provide levity.
They have a way with dealing with people on a very equal platform and are not easily star struck. Rank, celebrity and status mean little when they are face to face with another individual.
On the job, they appreciate having the right tools and are quite ingenious at finding ways to fix and repair things with dexterity. They love variety and are curious and adventurous, enjoying the unexpected. Their brand of extraversion is one of deeds rather than words. As long as things are moving along, they are happy. They like to keep things simple and immediate, going with the flow. They are helpful in very concrete ways, providing the correct tools or specific service the person requires. They often have an uncanny ability to respond appropriately in cases of emergencies, often having excellent reflexes. They act without thinking. They also tend to have natural mediating skills.
They are attuned to the environment and the myriad colours, textures, sounds, beauty and the sensuousness of it all. They are quite graceful and agile while moving through their environment. They love having fun and if things are too quiet they may provide the entertainment or distraction. They learn by imitation and are keen observers. They teach through example. Their attention will always go towards whatever provides the keenest impression on their senses.
I was torn between the Introvert and Extrovert descriptions until I read about how Introverts characterized as “armchair detectives.” That’s not me. I’d rather be on the ground in the thick of it.
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That test is crap, mate. I couldn't answer a single question. I was 50/50 on every personality description.
...or perhaps that means I'm a dangerous psycopath...
reply by Jim:
I know exactly what you mean. I was down the middle on a lot of them but leaned just enough to one side or the other to make a choice. Of course a tiny four question test can't be all that much of an examination of someone's psyche - just a glimpse. This doesn't, of course, rule out possibly "savage" psychopathic tendencies on your part...
:)