GENIUS FORUMS

The other test
Introverted (I) 73.53% Extroverted (E) 26.47%
Sensing (S) 53.19% Intuitive (N) 46.81%
Thinking (T) 72.22% Feeling (F) 27.78%
Perceiving (P) 58.14% Judging (J) 41.86%

ISTP
hidden, private, has trouble describing feelings, not very affectionate, loner tendencies, lower energy, can be insensitive to the misfortunes of others, disorganized, messy, fears drawing attention to self, anti-tattoos, anti counter culture, not comfortable in unfamiliar situations, avoidant, rather unemotional, does not like attention, more interested in intellectual pursuits than relationships or family, hermitic, not complimentary, dislikes leadership, more submissive then domineering

favored careers:
aerospace engineer, technician, computer scientist, software engineer, software developer, scientist, bar owner [this is the odd man out in this list], automotive technician, electrician, engineer, mathmatician, industrial engineer, nuclear engineer, biotechnology, mechanic, systems analyst, computer animator, data analyst, video game designer

disfavored careers:
artist, fashion designer, theater director, poet, dancer, actor, singer, english teacher or professor, art teacher, healer, stage manager, florist, art therapist, school teacher, music journalist

That sounds more like me than my own results. I'm switching to ISTP.

Our scores were not that dissimilar. Answering a couple of questions differently, due to whatever first pops into ones head or current mood, could easily have made the difference.

I followed another link, and found this comment:

In Psychological Types, Jung describes the most difficult challenge introverted thinkers face: preserving the integrity of their mental lives while not becoming too isolated from the outside world. It is easy for INTPs to become bitter and angry when others misunderstand their ideas and personality traits. They may see this misunderstanding as "proof of the abysmal stupidity of man." The INTPs' response may be to become critical, unapproachable, and even overly emotional and touchy, which leads to further isolation from other people and from the world. Jung cautions that while this isolation may seem protective, it has its own dangers. It leaves INTPs vulnerable to attacks from their own unconscious minds. This inner conflict can lead to depression and to a tendency to expend too much energy fighting unimportant battles. However, this outcome is certainly not inevitable. By developing their weaker Sensing and Feeling functions over time and by holding on to the more light-hearted aspects of their personalities, INTPs can more fully experience and express the considerable potentials of their minds.

The bolded bit is happening to me at present.

My profile is rather interesting in regard to enlightment. It is suggesting that I am of the type that could be enlightened, except as David Quinn recently suggested once your over 30 it may be too late.
http://www.intp.org/intprofile.html
http://www.intp.org/intprofile.html

Hmm that test is really interesting.I believe it got me right- iNTp.Same as Jamesh
Architect Rational.

Strength of the preferences %

Introverted: 100 Intuitive:75 Thinking:88 Perceiving :33

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Hey man, Thanks!

Did'er a couple days back.

Gonna try it again in a day'er so. This time without having drank all that coffee. About a cup and a half too much of Folger's Classic Roast.

Tomas (the tank)
VietNam veteran - 1971


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Steven Coyle wrote:Jung and his recent contemporaries have developed a highly accurate system for deciphering the human psyche and its relation to the personality. It's been a great asset to my quest after self-knowledge, so much so, that I'd like to post a few links to sites that offer guide maps to the human soul.

Synopsis of Jung's Work:
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/jung.html

Personality Tests and Corresponding Profiles
http://www.typelogic.com/

Glad I could be of service, yo.

James,

That's terrific.