Maybe I should think about double majoring in psychology.
I am truly fascinated by psychology--always have been, probably always will be. It's just COOL, ok? I love it. After reading that
angelchld3 had taken this personality test, I immediately went and took it as well. I was bored, and interested to see what it would say; I'd forgotten what my Jung personality type was.
I'm INFJ--and WOW, it's creepy how exactly like me this profile is! My jaw actually dropped. There's a ton of cool stuff, but I'll just post the most relevant bits, so as not to bore y'all too much. xD
Accurately suspicious about others' motives, INFJs are not easily led. These are the people that you can rarely fool any of the time. Though affable and sympathetic to most, INFJs are selective about their friends. Such a friendship is a symbiotic bond that transcends mere words.
That's me to a T. Because I'm so sympathtic and "sweet," most people also assume that means I'm gullible. I sometimes wish I couldn't read people so well....it's made me kind of cynical.
INFJs have a knack for fluency in language and facility in communication. In addition, nonverbal sensitivity enables the INFJ to know and be known by others intimately. Usually self-expression comes more easily to INFJs on paper, as they tend to have strong writing skills.
Writing, counseling, public service and even politics are areas where INFJs frequently find their niche.
I beamed when I read that. Writing? Counseling? Hell YES!
INFJs, like many other FJ types, find themselves caught between the desire to express their wealth of feelings and moral conclusions about the actions and attitudes of others, and the awareness of the consequences of unbridled candor. Some vent the attending emotions in private, to trusted allies. Such confidants are chosen with care, for INFJs are well aware of the treachery that can reside in the hearts of mortals.
When I read that, I was literally nodding along. That's exactly how I am--I'm always afraid of being betrayed, so if I do flip out, I make sure it's to someone I can trust, somebody who can't use the information against me. If I don't think there's anyone who fits that particular description for the situation, I simply keep it to myself. It's not that I don't trust my friends--it's just that I understand inherent "treachery."
And finally, here's the longest, most accurate one:
INFJs are deeply concerned about their relations with individuals as well as the state of humanity at large. They are, in fact, sometimes mistaken for extroverts because they appear so outgoing and are so genuinely interested in people -- a product of the Feeling function they most readily show to the world. On the contrary, INFJs are true introverts, who can only be emotionally intimate and fulfilled with a chosen few from among their long-term friends, family, or obvious "soul mates." While instinctively courting the personal and organizational demands continually made upon them by others, at intervals INFJs will suddenly withdraw into themselves, sometimes shutting out even their intimates. This apparent paradox is a necessary escape valve for them, providing both time to rebuild their depleted resources and a filter to prevent the emotional overload to which they are so susceptible as inherent "givers." As a pattern of behavior, it is perhaps the most confusing aspect of the enigmatic INFJ character to outsiders, and hence the most often misunderstood -- particularly by those who have little experience with this rare type.
I'm continually surprised at how often people tell me how "extroverted" I am, or look confused when I describe myself as shy. Only a few of my close, close friends know how introverted I really am, how painful social situations are for me. I often scare my friends by "shutting down," or come off as cold or distant, when really, I'm just trying to reboot. It's so refreshing to read this and see that I'm not a complete freak--othr people feel like this, too!
I also took this ennegram test, which was once again, super accurate. I'm a 2, apparently--"The Helper." Check this out:
What's Hard About Being a Two
This is really, really accurate--creepily so even. I love this stuff. How did someone ever come up with a system that's so dead on? I mean, when you consider how different people are, how no two people are really alike, how could something this general possibly apply?
What did you guys think about all this? I seriously want to know! Do you think your Jung personality type is accurate? What aspects about it are particularly close to your personality?
In conclusion: I am a huge geek. Y/N?
angelchld3 had taken this personality test, I immediately went and took it as well. I was bored, and interested to see what it would say; I'd forgotten what my Jung personality type was.
I'm INFJ--and WOW, it's creepy how exactly like me this profile is! My jaw actually dropped. There's a ton of cool stuff, but I'll just post the most relevant bits, so as not to bore y'all too much. xD
Accurately suspicious about others' motives, INFJs are not easily led. These are the people that you can rarely fool any of the time. Though affable and sympathetic to most, INFJs are selective about their friends. Such a friendship is a symbiotic bond that transcends mere words.
That's me to a T. Because I'm so sympathtic and "sweet," most people also assume that means I'm gullible. I sometimes wish I couldn't read people so well....it's made me kind of cynical.
INFJs have a knack for fluency in language and facility in communication. In addition, nonverbal sensitivity enables the INFJ to know and be known by others intimately. Usually self-expression comes more easily to INFJs on paper, as they tend to have strong writing skills.
Writing, counseling, public service and even politics are areas where INFJs frequently find their niche.
I beamed when I read that. Writing? Counseling? Hell YES!
INFJs, like many other FJ types, find themselves caught between the desire to express their wealth of feelings and moral conclusions about the actions and attitudes of others, and the awareness of the consequences of unbridled candor. Some vent the attending emotions in private, to trusted allies. Such confidants are chosen with care, for INFJs are well aware of the treachery that can reside in the hearts of mortals.
When I read that, I was literally nodding along. That's exactly how I am--I'm always afraid of being betrayed, so if I do flip out, I make sure it's to someone I can trust, somebody who can't use the information against me. If I don't think there's anyone who fits that particular description for the situation, I simply keep it to myself. It's not that I don't trust my friends--it's just that I understand inherent "treachery."
And finally, here's the longest, most accurate one:
INFJs are deeply concerned about their relations with individuals as well as the state of humanity at large. They are, in fact, sometimes mistaken for extroverts because they appear so outgoing and are so genuinely interested in people -- a product of the Feeling function they most readily show to the world. On the contrary, INFJs are true introverts, who can only be emotionally intimate and fulfilled with a chosen few from among their long-term friends, family, or obvious "soul mates." While instinctively courting the personal and organizational demands continually made upon them by others, at intervals INFJs will suddenly withdraw into themselves, sometimes shutting out even their intimates. This apparent paradox is a necessary escape valve for them, providing both time to rebuild their depleted resources and a filter to prevent the emotional overload to which they are so susceptible as inherent "givers." As a pattern of behavior, it is perhaps the most confusing aspect of the enigmatic INFJ character to outsiders, and hence the most often misunderstood -- particularly by those who have little experience with this rare type.
I'm continually surprised at how often people tell me how "extroverted" I am, or look confused when I describe myself as shy. Only a few of my close, close friends know how introverted I really am, how painful social situations are for me. I often scare my friends by "shutting down," or come off as cold or distant, when really, I'm just trying to reboot. It's so refreshing to read this and see that I'm not a complete freak--othr people feel like this, too!
I also took this ennegram test, which was once again, super accurate. I'm a 2, apparently--"The Helper." Check this out:
What's Hard About Being a Two
- not being able to say no
- having low self-esteem
- feeling drained from overdoing for others
- not doing things I really like to do for myself for fear of being selfish
- criticizing myself for not feeling as loving as I think I should
- being upset that others don't tune in to me as much as I tume in to them
- working so hard to be tactful and considerate that I suppress my real feelings
This is really, really accurate--creepily so even. I love this stuff. How did someone ever come up with a system that's so dead on? I mean, when you consider how different people are, how no two people are really alike, how could something this general possibly apply?
What did you guys think about all this? I seriously want to know! Do you think your Jung personality type is accurate? What aspects about it are particularly close to your personality?
In conclusion: I am a huge geek. Y/N?