What is your personality type?- Page 4

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 5/6/06 at 11:37pm

I just took the enneagram test.

Fits me to a T - exactly describes me, as opposed to the Myers-Briggs, which didn't fit me much at all.

Posted: 5/6/06 at 11:38pm

There are 9 basic types, each actually corrleates with one of Jung's, except the 3. I don't remember why.

Actually, the Enneagram types have corrlations to many Jung/MBTI types, many of which overlap. Here's an interesting page on it:

http://www.geocities.com/lifexplore/typecorr.htm

I'm a 3w4, which is generally perceived to have a moderately high correlation with ENTPs. Updated On: 5/6/06 at 11:38 PM

[One Song Glory]

Posted: 5/6/06 at 11:42pm

INFJ

[Broadway_Baby]

Posted: 5/6/06 at 11:46pm

ENTJ

The only one so far, I believe.

(makes sense considering ENTJ's are only 1.8% of the population...)

Updated On: 5/7/06 at 11:46 PM

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 5/6/06 at 11:54pm

ISTP. I did this years ago, but cannot remember what it was then.

Edit to fix typo.

Updated On: 5/6/06 at 11:54 PM

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 5/6/06 at 11:55pm

Everyone is an N except me.

I'm an S.

[Broadway_Baby]

Posted: 5/6/06 at 11:56pm

I just took the other test:

Type 3- The Achiever

[Broadway_Baby]

Posted: 5/6/06 at 11:57pm

Rathy, what were you on the enneagram test?

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 12:03am

No you're not, Rath. I f'd up looking at the wrong browser I had open.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 12:07am

Yay, Girly!

Baby, I am The Helper.

[wickedrentq]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 12:09am

Hmm Siamese. This is what I read about in Personality Types: Using the enneagram for self-discovery by Riso and Hudson.

(It actually points out flaws in Jung's system, so others may be interested in this):

"The nine personality types of the Enneagram can also be correlated to the 8 'psychological types' of the Jungian typology.

To review Jung's system, he posted that there are two general psychological attitudes(extroversion/introversion), and 4 psychological functions(thinking, feeling, intuition, and sensation)...which yields 8 personality types. (They did not include P/J)

Correlations:
1=extroverted thinking
2=extroverted feeling
3=no correlation
4=introverted intuitive
5=introverted thinking
6=introverted feeling
7=extroverted sensation
8=extroverted intuitive
9=introverted sensation

A close reading of Jung will reveal, however, that sections of the descriptions of several of his types do in fact correspond to the Enneagram type 3. Jung inadvertedly described some elements of the 3 without considering this type as a separate psychological entity, something which would have thrown off the symmetry of his 2x4 theoretical framework.

Besides its not being comprehensive enough, there are several other problems with Jung's descriptions. Unfortunately, not all of Jung's descriptions equally worked out, and it is not always easy to understand what he is trying to describe.

From the point of view of the Enneagram, we can see that Jung usually describes some of the traits of the average person in each psychological type, freely randing around what we could consider to the Levels of Development(healthy vs. unhealthy, the 1-9 levels I described). Occasionally, however, he confuses traits of one type with those of another--as when, for example, he describes elements of Enneagram type Nine as if they belonged to the introverted feeling type(type 6). There are also confusions between other types, for example, between elements of the introverted and extroverted thinking types(types 5 and 1). There are other confusions as well."

Hmm, I guess there are basic correlations, but what you're saying about correlation among the other types, Riso & Hudson are saying that was just wrong on Jung's part.

It's all really interesting. Very cool to know someone else knows about the enneagram!

[Holliwoodblonde]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 12:11am

ENFP here!

It's really interesting because I'm studying personality theories in Psych right now.

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 12:12am

I was a Type 4. That's pretty much me.

Type Four
The Individualist
The introspective, romantic type. Fours are self-aware, sensitive, and reserved. They are emotionally honest, creative, and personal, but can also be moody and self-conscious. Withholding themselves from others due to feeling vulnerable and defective, they can also feel disdainful and exempt from ordinary ways of living. They typically have problems with melancholy, self-indulgence, and self-pity. At their Best: inspired and highly creative, they are able to renew themselves and transform their experiences.

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 12:13am

Hm, the Enneagram test is interesting.

Type Five
The Investigator
The perceptive, cerebral type. Fives are alert, insightful, and curious. They are able to concentrate and focus on developing complex ideas and skills. Independent, innovative, and inventive, they can also become preoccupied with their thoughts and imaginary constructs. They become detached, yet high-strung and intense. They typically have problems with eccentricity, nihilism, and isolation. At their Best: visionary pioneers, often ahead of their time, and able to see the world in an entirely new way.

Me? At least a little.

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 12:18am

INTJ. Woot.

[Up In Lost]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 1:08am

That was extremely repetitive.

I'm ISTJ, though.

[blueroses]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 10:26am

ENFP

[Marlene]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 10:44am

ENTP & Type Seven (Type Three lagging not too far behind).

Type Seven
The Enthusiast
The busy, productive type. Sevens are extroverted, optimistic, versatile, and spontaneous. Playful, high-spirited, and practical, they can also misapply their many talents, becoming over-extended, scattered, and undisciplined. They constantly seek new and exciting experiences, but can become distracted and exhausted by staying on the go. They typically have problems with impatience and impulsiveness. At their Best: they focus their talents on worthwhile goals, becoming appreciative, joyous, and satisfied.

Type Three
The Achiever
The adaptable, success-oriented type. Threes are self-assured, attractive, and charming. Ambitious, competent, and energetic, they can also be status-conscious and highly driven for advancement. They are diplomatic and poised, but can also be overly concerned with their image and what others think of them. They typically have problems with workaholism and competitiveness. At their Best:: self-accepting, authentic, everything they seem to be—role models who inspire others.
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I don't like how all these tests are reaffirming my crappy/lack of an attention span.
Updated On: 5/7/06 at 10:44 AM

[VonTussleGirl]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 2:31pm

ENFP. I was surprised by how spot-on it described me.

[xM3L24x]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 3:08pm

ENFJ

I love personality tests.

[Enjolras77]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 3:15pm

ISFP

[smartpenguin78]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 3:27pm

The Ennegram test has never come remotely close to describing me.

Meyers-Briggs is right on though I am an XNFP
(completely split between the E and the I- and the descriptions of both are right depending on my mood.)

I read way back in the thread someone saying that the test can not help you figure out how you get along with people, I disagree greatly. I never use it to decide who I get along with, but by determing the traits of others I can understand their motivations better, and therefore am more likely to empathize with them in a given situation. (Which is all very NF of me. )
It is often much harder for me to get along with STs than NFs just because of the general way we look at the world.

[wickedrentq]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 3:58pm

Really Pengy? (about the enneagram?) I've found it to be the most accurate. What does it say you are and what are you? Maybe it's b/c of your X, you're in the middle, and it doesn't know how to interpret that?

[Musical_nerd]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 4:13pm

I'm an ISFJ, not completely accurate, but that's probably because I flip flopped my answers a lot.

[Lavieboheme3090]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 4:57pm

ESFJ

Fictional ESFJs:
Babbitt (Sinclair Lewis)
Hoss Cartwright (Bonanza)
Leonard "Bones" McCoy (Star Trek)
Monica (Friends)
Haleh (ER)
Donald Duck
Rabbit, Winnie the Pooh