So, i think many here, including myself, have taken the MBTI only to find that our results vary. We know that it can vary because we tend to choose answers based on our mood or how we see ourselves at various times in our life.
Instead of looking at it as a static test, i think a better way to use it is to take it at various times with particular goals in mind. For example, take the test two or three times when answering the questions, but consider three different roles we occupy and answer the questions based on our typical habits or qualities we exhibit when handling each role. I think many of us operate in different "modes" at different times in differing situations. So, i think it's reasonable to think of our thought processes or responses in this way - as varied, and not static.
For example, take it as a "student/learner", romantic partner, supervisor/manager at work, or friend. Base your responses on how you would typically behave or interact in those specific contexts.
Now, this may not seem to be sensible since many of the questions on the test relate to who we are as a person, not how we behave in a particular situation, but some of the questions require answers would would vary depending on the situation or context. So, although some of the responses to questions will be consistent however many times you take it, some will probably vary depending how you see yourself behaving or acting in differing roles or situations.
My reasoning behing this approach is that it may be easier to make sense of the test results if you understand how your personality works or operates in different contexts instead of holding firmly to the idea that you must be one or the other at all times.
Try this approach to the MBTI test and see whether it helps you to understand yourself better or a little differently. Not sure if this works, since it's just an experiment, but can't hurt to try a different approach.
Here's a link to a test to use:
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
DISCLAIMER: This is just an experiment! *don't hurt me if it doesn't work* Thx much.
Instead of looking at it as a static test, i think a better way to use it is to take it at various times with particular goals in mind. For example, take the test two or three times when answering the questions, but consider three different roles we occupy and answer the questions based on our typical habits or qualities we exhibit when handling each role. I think many of us operate in different "modes" at different times in differing situations. So, i think it's reasonable to think of our thought processes or responses in this way - as varied, and not static.
For example, take it as a "student/learner", romantic partner, supervisor/manager at work, or friend. Base your responses on how you would typically behave or interact in those specific contexts.
Now, this may not seem to be sensible since many of the questions on the test relate to who we are as a person, not how we behave in a particular situation, but some of the questions require answers would would vary depending on the situation or context. So, although some of the responses to questions will be consistent however many times you take it, some will probably vary depending how you see yourself behaving or acting in differing roles or situations.
My reasoning behing this approach is that it may be easier to make sense of the test results if you understand how your personality works or operates in different contexts instead of holding firmly to the idea that you must be one or the other at all times.
Try this approach to the MBTI test and see whether it helps you to understand yourself better or a little differently. Not sure if this works, since it's just an experiment, but can't hurt to try a different approach.
Here's a link to a test to use:
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
DISCLAIMER: This is just an experiment! *don't hurt me if it doesn't work* Thx much.
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