Do you know your MBTI?
How do you use that to design/calibrate prep? how do aspects of your type help/hinder prep? Do you use any other personality-driven system that helps?
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Brave,RN_UK SinghI was fascinated by this in my college days. Made all my friends take the test. Mine came out to be INFJ. I loved reading up the details as it all deeply resonated with me.
Over time however, I realised that most of MBTI is pseudo scientific. (Do read up the Wikipedia entries, for starters). So depending on this to plan out our preparation is not the most sound strategy.
That being said, you can get a rough idea about your strengths and weaknesses, through MBTI or even through plain observation and introspection. Designing your prep around this would be specific to the particular strength or weakness. So I can't say anything in general.
Also personality is like a rubber band. There is some comfortable natural state that we have. But if need be, it can be stretched; manifesting different traits in different situations. At the same time, it shouldn't be stretched beyond a point as then you may break.
Similarly, this prep demands that we change certain aspects of our personalities where we must; but in other areas where we can, to be true to ourselves. The specifics, again, depends on the person and situation.
I was fascinated by this in my college days. Made all my friends take the test. Mine came out to be INFJ. I loved reading up the details as it all deeply resonated with me.
Over time however, I realised that most of MBTI is pseudo scientific. (Do read up the Wikipedia entries, for starters). So depending on this to plan out our preparation is not the most sound strategy.
That being said, you can get a rough idea about your strengths and weaknesses, through MBTI or even through plain observation and introspection. Designing your prep around this would be specific to the particular strength or weakness. So I can't say anything in general.
Also personality is like a rubber band. There is some comfortable natural state that we have. But if need be, it can be stretched; manifesting different traits in different situations. At the same time, it shouldn't be stretched beyond a point as then you may break.
Similarly, this prep demands that we change certain aspects of our personalities where we must; but in other areas where we can, to be true to ourselves. The specifics, again, depends on the person and situation.
In academic and professional psychology too Myers-Briggs enjoys very little legitimacy, if any at all. But outside it, it’s extremely popular cause it’s fun probably?
Btw, last I took this test I was an ENFJ, where the E is probably transitional at best :P
Mine is INFJ-A.(according to 16 personalities website). But use I use it as personal/emotional stability/development and not for preparation. (Maybe preparation too as I found I tend to be perfectionist, so trying to avoid it while studying a topic.And prone to burnout, so force myself to take breaks without feeling guilty.)
You did not mention yours though? How it helped you?
@chamomile @Duryodhan 16personalities.com is ok, can see this guy too, https://www.erikthor.com/test/mbti-personality-type-test/
@Celeborn some of us use only fun exercises for making major decisions, please be considerate 🥺
I took the test after going through this thread.
One thing that piques my interest is if the psychometric test has been shown to decipher who we are versus who we see ourselves to be? If it is the latter, then I'm not really sure what utility it might have. Makes for interesting reading that's for sure!
Celeborn,BraveWhat is the significance of these personality types and how do you know which one are you?
Sorry, but I feel like a total noob in this discussion thread.
If anyone has any reliable link/site to find it out, please share!
https://www.16personalities.com/
This is the one I'd taken. It's self explanatory.
Basically there are 4 parameters with two possible values each (Like introvert or extrovert, thinking or feeling etc). Based on the results, you get a code (for eg. ESFP means extrovert sensing feeling perceiving). That code represents your personality type. You can read up more about the probable likes, dislikes, behaviors, other famous personalities who probably was similar in personality to you etc simply by googling your type. Some even predict ideal careers, compatible partners and all based on the type.
As@Villanelle said, it's extremely fun and hence popular. You can compare the results of your friends and try to see how they fit into the mould. Plus finding someone with your type is almost as exciting as finding you share a birthday with someone, particularly if your type is rare :P
At the same time, it lacks scientific legitimacy so it should be seen simply as a fun exercise; and not be used for to make major decisions.
chamomile,Brave@Celeborn,@Brave,@JanuaryLexathanks for sharing! Looks like a fun quiz!
Celeborn,JanuaryLexaWhat is the significance of these personality types and how do you know which one are you?
Sorry, but I feel like a total noob in this discussion thread.
If anyone has any reliable link/site to find it out, please share!
You may check out this website - https://www.16personalities.com/
I tried it out just for fun and result were relatable and helped me to understand myself a little better. They give explanation too for your result.
chamomile,
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