Personality Profiles
3 March 2014
I’ve always liked doing personality tests
every now and then, as a bit of fun, but I’m never really sure about how
accurate they are. Some claim to be very thorough and exact; others are just
silly quizzes to tell you which TV character you’re most like. I’m usually
pretty sceptical about a test’s ability to accurately explain my personality – especially
to reduce it to one of only a few categories – but these more in-depth ones are
surprisingly accurate, I think. I found it pretty interesting, so I’m sharing
some of my results, both serious and light-hearted ones.
every now and then, as a bit of fun, but I’m never really sure about how
accurate they are. Some claim to be very thorough and exact; others are just
silly quizzes to tell you which TV character you’re most like. I’m usually
pretty sceptical about a test’s ability to accurately explain my personality – especially
to reduce it to one of only a few categories – but these more in-depth ones are
surprisingly accurate, I think. I found it pretty interesting, so I’m sharing
some of my results, both serious and light-hearted ones.
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First up, here are some of the more
serious, in-depth tests:
serious, in-depth tests:
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Jung/Briggs Meyer test – INFJ: Introverted, iNtuitive, Feeling,
Judging
Jung/Briggs Meyer test – INFJ: Introverted, iNtuitive, Feeling,
Judging
Summary
– INFJs are complex in character. They are idealists, but also “doers”, and
this rare combination often leads them to taking disproportionate amount of
responsibility. They are concerned about relationships, with individuals and
the larger state of humanity. INFJs can only be emotionally intimate with a
chosen few long-term friends and family. They will court the demands made on
them by others, but at times will suddenly withdraw to themselves. They may have the clearest insight into
others’ motivations, for good and evil, but this empathy can cause discomfort
in stressful situations. Inner conflicts are common and they can find it
difficult to articulate deep feelings. Self-expression comes easiest in
writing, and academically they tend to gravitate towards liberal arts. INFJs
have deep convictions about weightier matters of life, and those who are activist
are there for the cause, not glory or power. They are champions of the
oppressed and ‘poetic justice’ appeals to them. INFJs are suspicious about
others motives, and not easily fooled. They have a knack for languages and
communication, and there nonverbal sensitivity allows them to know other
intimately. Writing, counselling, public service and even politics are common
career areas.
– INFJs are complex in character. They are idealists, but also “doers”, and
this rare combination often leads them to taking disproportionate amount of
responsibility. They are concerned about relationships, with individuals and
the larger state of humanity. INFJs can only be emotionally intimate with a
chosen few long-term friends and family. They will court the demands made on
them by others, but at times will suddenly withdraw to themselves. They may have the clearest insight into
others’ motivations, for good and evil, but this empathy can cause discomfort
in stressful situations. Inner conflicts are common and they can find it
difficult to articulate deep feelings. Self-expression comes easiest in
writing, and academically they tend to gravitate towards liberal arts. INFJs
have deep convictions about weightier matters of life, and those who are activist
are there for the cause, not glory or power. They are champions of the
oppressed and ‘poetic justice’ appeals to them. INFJs are suspicious about
others motives, and not easily fooled. They have a knack for languages and
communication, and there nonverbal sensitivity allows them to know other
intimately. Writing, counselling, public service and even politics are common
career areas.
–
Four Temperaments Test – Melancholic
Four Temperaments Test – Melancholic
Summary
– Melancholic temperaments are fundamentally introverted and thoughtful, but
are often perceived as getting unnecessarily worried about things. They can be
highly creative, and often become preoccupied with tragedy in the world. They
are often perfectionists, self-reliant and independent, but can get so involved
in activities that they forget to think of others.
– Melancholic temperaments are fundamentally introverted and thoughtful, but
are often perceived as getting unnecessarily worried about things. They can be
highly creative, and often become preoccupied with tragedy in the world. They
are often perfectionists, self-reliant and independent, but can get so involved
in activities that they forget to think of others.
–
Enneagram Test – Type 6, The Loyalist
Enneagram Test – Type 6, The Loyalist
Summary
– The committed, security-oriented type. Sixes are
reliable, hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy. Excellent “troubleshooters,”
they foresee problems and foster cooperation, but can also become defensive,
evasive, and anxious—running on stress while complaining about it. They can be
cautious and indecisive, but also reactive, defiant and rebellious. They typically
have problems with self-doubt and suspicion.
– The committed, security-oriented type. Sixes are
reliable, hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy. Excellent “troubleshooters,”
they foresee problems and foster cooperation, but can also become defensive,
evasive, and anxious—running on stress while complaining about it. They can be
cautious and indecisive, but also reactive, defiant and rebellious. They typically
have problems with self-doubt and suspicion.
And here are
some more light-hearted ones, mostly silly character comparison. For the
Sorting Quiz, I think Pottermore’s is the most reliable, as the answer options
aren’t obviously geared to each house, so you can’t force yourself into your
preferred option. The others are all from Zimbio, for similar reasons of being
less obvious in their answers. They have loads of these, but I only did the
ones of shows etc. that I watch, or am at least vaguely familiar with.
some more light-hearted ones, mostly silly character comparison. For the
Sorting Quiz, I think Pottermore’s is the most reliable, as the answer options
aren’t obviously geared to each house, so you can’t force yourself into your
preferred option. The others are all from Zimbio, for similar reasons of being
less obvious in their answers. They have loads of these, but I only did the
ones of shows etc. that I watch, or am at least vaguely familiar with.
–
Hogwarts House – Gryffindor
Hogwarts House – Gryffindor
–
Harry Potter – Luna Lovegood
Harry Potter – Luna Lovegood
–
Disney princess
– Belle
Disney princess
– Belle
–
Disney villain – Evil Queen (from Snow White)
Disney villain – Evil Queen (from Snow White)
–
Disney sidekick – Sebastian
Disney sidekick – Sebastian
–
Disney prince (best suited for) – Aladdin
Disney prince (best suited for) – Aladdin
–
Toy Story – Jessie
Toy Story – Jessie
–
Game of Thrones – Tyrion Lannister
Game of Thrones – Tyrion Lannister
–
Pretty Little Liars – Aria
Pretty Little Liars – Aria
–
Star Wars – Padmé Amidala
Star Wars – Padmé Amidala
–
Tolkien magical creature – Elf
Tolkien magical creature – Elf
–
The Hunger Games – Katniss
The Hunger Games – Katniss
–
Once Upon A Time – Snow White
Once Upon A Time – Snow White
–
Glee – Rachel
Glee – Rachel
–
The Big Bang Theory – Sheldon
The Big Bang Theory – Sheldon
–
How I Met Your Mother – Lily
How I Met Your Mother – Lily
–
X-Men – Jean Grey
X-Men – Jean Grey
–
The Avengers – Hulk
The Avengers – Hulk
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Downton Abbey – Lady Edith
Downton Abbey – Lady Edith
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New Girl – Cece
New Girl – Cece
–
Clueless – Tai
Clueless – Tai
–
Mean Girls – Cady
Mean Girls – Cady
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The Muppets – Kermit
The Muppets – Kermit
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Revenge – Jack
Revenge – Jack
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Arrow – Felicity
Arrow – Felicity
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Johnny Depp character – Willy Wonka
Johnny Depp character – Willy Wonka
So, what do you think all of this says
about me? What would you expect me to be like? Do you think personality tests
are accurate? What do they say about you?
about me? What would you expect me to be like? Do you think personality tests
are accurate? What do they say about you?
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