Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Are you an Extrovert or an Introvert?

I could never decide!
I think some of us are extrovert sometimes, introverts at other times. This tests is good, because it's more balanced.
I am 53%Introvert, and 47% Extrovert :)
I took this Personality Types Test, and the results seem kind of accurate ... do you agree?
The Dreamer bit bothered me at first, but then you have to dream, only then can you work to make those dreams come true ...

INFP - The Dreamer"




Jungian Personality Types (Free Test)

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 imaginative, artistic and often have a talent for language and writing. They can also be described as easygoing, selfless, guarded, adaptable, patient and loyal.

Click to view my Personality Profile page


Please do take this test, and do leave a comment or write a post about your results :) It will be great to get to know a little more about my blogging friends.

I saw this test on Mystic Margarita's Blog she is INFP and I was amazed to see the description of INFP because I thought it fitted me... the test result showed I was also INFP and also that even the proportion of feeling, perceiving, intuitive and introverted were not very different from Mystic Margarita's!

54 Reactions:

Chirag said...

Hey IHM, Just took the test and I got :)

INTJ - The "Strategist"
Temperament: NT (Intellectual)

It made my day Yay :)

Chirag said...

I hope my comment was first :)

Solilo said...

I can't either.

Sometimes I can just go out and make loads of friends and chat to my heart's content and then there is also another me who loves to just be home, not talk to anyone. Sometimes even in a big crowd I feel lonely and sometimes I am the main attraction of the party.

It's complicated:).

Whenever I take these kind of personality tests somehow everything just fits because we are complex and a bit of everything.

Indian Home Maker said...

@Chirag You are first :)

And let me check the details of INTJ ... what else did it say? You completely agree with the results!?

I would say Intellectual yes, and strategist true!!

Indian Home Maker said...

@Solilo 'Sometimes I can just go out and make loads of friends and chat to my heart's content and then there is also another me who loves to just be home, not talk to anyone.' I feel the same way!!!!

Also lonely in a gathering ... it depends on our moods and the kind of gathering I guess! The reason why I like the test is I didn't think, 'What crap!' when I saw the results, just try it you will feel good :)

Solilo said...

IHM, Just took the test.

I am ENTJ - The "Chief"

hitch writer said...

Hey i did the test too... but i m so naive I never managed to get that result page... it kept asking me for some money... so i shut the window.... did u pay ?? or did you get that for free..
?

D said...

Ha ha! I'm just the opposite, according to this test at least.

Indian Home Maker said...

@D But what type were you? What did it say ????

@Hitchwriter try again please, it's FREE :)

@Solilo Chief sounds like a leader or a boss!! What else did it say??? ENTJ means .. ok let me also check!

Chirag said...

Me kinda agree with them, I mean, I didn't try to cheat in the questionnaire :) . Yes, i like my own space a lot and I would rather sit home and read something rather go out partying unless it is really close. It is hard for me have meaning less chat :) and I am in marketing.

Some famous INTJ : Sir Isaac Newton, Hannibal Lecter , Michael Corleone He He he he Talk about diversity

Freya said...

I took this test just yesterday. My type: INTP: The Engineer.

http://www.mypersonality.info/personality-types/intp/

I belong to the intellectual group :o

i am what i am said...

i am ENFP The Advocate
Temparament: NF (visionary)
most of it sounds quite right. supposed to be quite vivacious, outgoing and extremely expressive. make a lot of friends very social. well all that is true forme. i really love going out, i make friends very easily. and i love my life with all its ups and downs. and i also bounce back easily from obstacles.
thanks IHM for the link.
p.s. i just wrote a very silly post. please take a look. wud appreciate your comments.

Kislay said...

I turned out to be an ENTJ(Chief)
Temperament - Intellectual
Primary function - Extraverted thinking . :D

I think I gave the right answers to the questions , the result surprised me . :)

Indian Home Maker said...

@I am what I am - That;s how I felt, kind of hey this is me!
Okay I will just come over ..
:)

@Freya You happy with your results too? INTP? Is that you..?

@Kislay Why did the result surprise you?!!!! Was it wrong or too true?

hitch writer said...

I am " INTP - The "Engineer"
Temperament: NT (Intellectual)


Geeee I am intellectual ???? lol.... wow thats news to me... !!!

more seriously i think i agree to most of the thing the survey says !!

Indian Home Maker said...

Kislay and Solilo -This is ET Chief -
ENTJs
strategic, organized, possess natural leadership qualities, master coordinators, able to understand complicated organizational situations and quick to develop intelligent solutions, outspoken, decisive and value knowledge, efficiency and competence.

Swati said...

Okay..Done ..I am ISTJ..posted on my blog too

2 B's mommy said...

That was fun. I am ISTJ - Examiner :-)

"ISTJs are responsible, loyal and hard working. They have an acute sense of right and wrong and work hard at preserving established norms and traditions. Because of their deep sense of duty they are dedicated to everything they do and are very dependable. ISTJs care deeply for those closest to them."

Indyeah said...

I have done the test ..now all I have to do is search for that bookmarked page:D

Yours is truw IHM from what I know of you..introvert and extrovert in almost but not quite equal measure

I agree on the adjectives:)''specially 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''

lemme go and search for the result page now:)

Indian Home Maker said...

@Indyeah What did it say you are??? I think a SP or NT ...?

Indian Home Maker said...

@2B's Mommy '...deep sense of duty they are dedicated to everything they do and are very dependable. ISTJs care deeply for those closest to them.'
Isn't this so apt?...Yes this is such a lot of fun!

Indyeah said...

ENFP the Advocate:)
now trying to make a post out of it:D
((hugs):)

Indyeah said...

all done IHM post completed:)

Mama - Mia said...

ESFP - The "Entertainer" Jungian Personality Types (Free Test)

ESFPs are cooperative, "here and now" people-persons that enjoy excitement and love new adventures. Because of their highly social nature, they are especially lively when they are the center of attention and hate being alone. ESFPs have a practical side that allows them to finish work efficiently and are often good problem solvers.

thats me! :D

tho i would dsiagree with hare being alone bit! i enjoy my days of being alone NOT lonely! :)

its fun no! i had done a similar test during a corp training too and i wish i could check if it was the same. I think it came to ENFP or something!

cheers!

Smitha said...

IHM, Your test sure seems to be true :) I just did it - and apparently I am a ESTJ - The "Overseer" - in the Protector Category! Took it twice to check - and it came up the the same results :)

hitch writer said...

no reply to my comment... boooo hooooo :(

Indian Home Maker said...

@RV Hey which of your two future carers are listed there? Please do explain .. and you and Indyeah are absolutely the same, then you must read Indyeah's post for more detail on it...

It is amazing that we have this is common ... and I am thrilled with the results because I kind of think it is true :) For me and also for others!

Indian Home Maker said...

@Abha Hey you not happy with your results...?? Let me read the detail of this one ..
ESFP - The "Entertainer" Jungian Personality Types...

Indian Home Maker said...

@Hitchwriter Hey I am so sorry, how did I read and just sit happily, without replying!
INTP - The "Engineer"
Temperament: NT (Intellectual)...
I think I agree with your results,
"INTPs are relatively easy-going and amenable to most anything until their principles are violated, about which they may become outspoken and inflexible. They prefer to return, however, to a reserved albeit benign ambiance, not wishing to make spectacles of themselves."

Amenable and easy going no doubt! ...I think this applies to me too :)
But do you agree with 'reserved'? - I didn't think you were reserved!

hitch writer said...

yea i am a bit reserved and i agree... maybe i communicate more with those whom i perceive as my types...


I agree with my test results largely... bout your results... your an introvert ?? I dont know...

Your a dreamer ?? i guess so... your dreamming for an idealistic world aint you all the time >>??

Indyeah said...

"To understand Healers, we must understand their idealism as almost boundless and selfless, inspiring them to make extraordinary sacrifices for someone or something they believe in. The Healer is the Prince or Princess of fairytale, the King's Champion or Defender of the Faith..."
"INFPs never seem to lose their sense of wonder. One might say they see life through rose-colored glasses. It's as though they live at the edge of a looking-glassworld where mundane objects come to life, where flora and fauna take on near-human qualities."
- INFP Profile (TypeLogic)

"Their job must be fun, although not racous, and it must be meaningful to them. They need a strong purpose in their work. They want to be recognized and valued, without undue attention given to them. They may become embarrassed when make the center of attention. As a result, they may undersell their strengths in order to avoid being singled out and made to feel conspicuous. They would rather have their worth be noticed gradually over time."

and this most of all I think
An INFP's feelings form the foundations of the individual. They are sacred and binding, in the sense that their emergence requires no further justification. An INFP's feelings are often guarded, kept safe from attack and ridicule. Only a few, close confidants are permitted entrance into this domain."



These words hold true for you from what I know fo you:))
and we are in the visionaries list:D

Rakesh said...

Went to the test, and says Create Account! This is something I hate doing... So I'm skipping the test.

But I so want to be a total extrovert but can manage it only when I'm drunk :)

Indian Home Maker said...

@Rakesh It's not a long process, just choose a name and password, I also hate opening accounts, ...
And it is really worth it.
:)

Smita said...

:)I am an ISTJ

Introverted
Sensing
Thinking
Judging

And I shud be The secretary, clerk, or business(wo)man by whom others set their clocks. ha ha ha :D

This is seriously fun he he he though am not so sure about the accuracy :D

Indian Home Maker said...

@Smita Do you feel this is true for you?
Are you punctual?

And there's a lot more there about ISTJ Type personalities ... Do you think this applies to you,
'They have an acute sense of right and wrong and work hard at preserving established norms and traditions'?

Chikki said...

My Results

:-).Pretty True

ENFPs are introspective, values-oriented, inspiring, social and extremely expressive. They actively send their thoughts and ideas out into the world as a way to bring attention to what they feel to be important, which often has to do with ethics and current events. ENFPs are natural advocates, attracting people to themselves and their cause with excellent people skills, warmth, energy and positivity. ENFPs are described as creative, resourceful, assertive, spontaneous, life-loving, charismatic, passionate and experimental.

"ENFPs are energetic and enthusiastic leaders who are likely to take charge when a new endeavor needs a visionary spokesperson. ENFPs are values-oriented people who become champions of causes and services relating to human needs and dreams. Their leadership style is one of soliciting and recognizing others' contributions and of evaluating the personal needs of their followers. ENFPs are often charismatic leaders who are able to help people see the possibilities beyond themselves and their current realities. They function as catalysts."

"Friends are what life is about to ENFPs, moreso even than the other NFs. They hold up their end of the relationship, sometimes being victimized by less caring individuals. ENFPs are energized by being around people. Some have real difficulty being alone, especially on a regular basis."

"outgoing, social, disorganized, easily talked into doing silly things, spontaneous, wild and crazy, acts without thinking..."

"ENFPs are warm, enthusiastic people, typically very bright and full of potential. They live in the world of possibilities, and can become very passionate and excited about things. Their enthusiasm lends them the ability to inspire and motivate others, more so than we see in other types. They can talk their way in or out of anything. They love life, seeing it as a special gift, and strive to make the most out of it."


Extraverted Introverted

84%
16%

Sensing Intuition

42%
58%

Thinking Feeling

42%
58%

Judging Perceiving

37%
63%

Indian Home Maker said...

@Chikki Yes it is all true for you, from whatever I have seen of you on your blog and through your comments!!

You are 84% Extraverted!! OMG that's a total extrovert!I am only 53% or so ... and this when I think I am quite an extrovert :)
I like these the most ...
...introspective, values-oriented, inspiring, social and extremely expressive. They actively send their thoughts and ideas out into the world as a way to bring attention to what they feel to be important, which often has to do with ethics and current events ..... energetic and enthusiastic leaders ...creative, resourceful, assertive, spontaneous, life-loving, charismatic.. ...
I think ENFP sounds great and it does apply to you!
:)
I think this test is brilliant, you can make a post of your results!

Winnie the poohi said...

My results :

ENFP - The "Advocate"
Temperament: NF (Visionary)
Primary Function: Extraverted Intuition


oh yeah and I posted on my blog too :D

Mystic Margarita said...

Of course you've got to be a dreamer - if you don't dream, how will changes happen? :) As for me, the test is very accurate - dreaming is not my problem, executing the dream into action is sometimes - that's what I need to work on. You are more balanced than me, IHM - all stats. in the 50's - these show you have a very balanced personality, you're a dreamer who just doesn't dream and leave it at that. Are you a canerian, btw?

Oh...I got R to take the test, too. He's an ENTJ - Chief, Intellectual - very accurate in his case, too! Just goes to show how alike we are - eggzactly like chalk and cheese! :D

Solilo said...

IHM, I posted my result on my blog and also did '25 random things about me' for which you tagged me.

But it doesn't show up on your updated blog list. Is my feed not working? I posted my entry hours ago.

Ordinary Guy said...

I took the test and I was a persuader.... :)
good post IHM.... :)

shail said...

About a couple of years I was something else (ENFJ) and now I take the test and I am INFP! And whats more, introverted 53 and extraverted 47 too like you!! Here is my page: http://www.mypersonality.info/shail/

I usually describe myself as an introvert in the garb of an extrovert. It sort of seems right considering the result of this test! :P

BTW, I did the 25 random things tag IHM. Do take a look.

Rohini said...

My result: ENFP: the Advocate! with a visionary temperament! :) pretty true i must say...

Varunavi said...

Lol i am the last one to take the test.My results:ISFP--the artist.
Primary Function: Introverted Feeling
Temperament: SP (Creator)
ISFPs are artistic, creative, loyal and sensitive. They have a keen appreciation for beauty because of their highly developed senses. They are easy to get along with and live in the "here and now". ISFPs are adaptable, caring, independent and like to contribute to the well-being of others. (They are typically hard to get to know)
I feel everything is ok but not hard to get to know....

@lankr1ta said...

AM an INTP- and its funny how I have changed back to being INTP- I was INTP when I took the test 8 years ago, then became ENTP about 3 years go, am back to INTP.

Try taking the test after a few years- it may change.

Usha Pisharody said...

:) A dreamer too.. me :)

Wl post on it, at leisure!

i am what i am said...

IHM i'm still waiting for your comments

Pradeep T R said...

I came to your blog through Nimmy's. Its surprising that both our latest post were about Introversion and extroversion.
I didn't take the test yet. Will update the scores after taking the test.

Crafty Shines said...

same pinch IHM! did u see the list of famous ppl who r on the list??? did u see calvin from calvin n hobbes too is the same???!!!!!!!
(i hope u r a fan, or i sound really silly rite now!) :D
this was the first test that was fun n had good results :)

sm said...

“Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do and damned if you don't.”

Mama - Mia said...

:D

oh no! i agreed totally! i love being called geneerous to fault and all that jazz! :D

just didnt agree with dont like to be alone bit! :D

cheers!

abha

amit said...

I am an INTJ, the Strategist! :)
These tests are good timepass, aren't they?

Indian Home Maker said...

@Amit - Timepass, but not entirely!

@Shail, Abha, Alannkrita results are dependant on our answers so ...

@RV And awesome that it suggested the same careers!

@Sm true!! Nice words!

@Pradeep TR I hope you enjoyed your scores...

@Crafty Shines Nice meeting you .. same pinch right back:)

@Usha Pisharody :)

@Mystic Margarita :D LOL

@Winnie the poohi Same as Indyeah :)

@OG Thanks :)

@SOlilo Read yours and enjoyed it!
:)

Freya said...

@IHM: not exactly, it doesn't give any reference to my creative side which is the major part of me.