Week Four - Personality Tests

Jung Typology Test

Results: ENFJ
- Extraverted: 22% (slightly expressed extravert)
- Intuitive: 25% (moderately expressed intuitive personality)
- Feeling: 50% (moderately expressed feeling personality)
- Judging: 22% (slightly expressed judging personality)

Analysis: To state the obvious first, personality tests are not always reliable. They rely heavily on the current state of the test taker, and any other outside influences or stressors could give an inaccurate reading. This test leaves this pitfall wide open; however, I do believe that this personality test is somewhat right in their analysis. The test presented was simple and understandable (ableit repetitive in their questions), and the results are not unbelievable. All in all, I think this test was a good tool for those who wish to get a good feel of their own personalities--but perhaps shouldn't be taken so seriously.



Find Your Hogwarts House

Results:
- Gryffindor: 46
- Ravenclaw: 73
- Hufflepuff: 74
- Slytherin: 66

Analysis: Somewhat comical in its purpose, this quiz doesn't reveal much about the taker's personality other than major behavioral characters. For example, Hufflepuff describes states that its members are "friendly, fair-minded, modest, and hard-working." Is this all? This could describe each and every one of us to a certain degree.



Big 7 Personality Styles

Results:
- Ambition 2.90 (Medium) - People who score similar to you in Ambition occasionally end up taking control in social situations but often let others control the situation. You are probably not uncomfortable in positions of leaderships, but you also do not seek out situations in which you will have to lead.
- Sociability 3.50 (High) - People who score similar to you in Sociability see themselves as talkative, animated, and outgoing. You probably prefer to interact with other people, meet new people, and feel as though you are more energetic than others. Most often you freely express your happiness and enthusiasm.
- Likeability 4.10 (High) - People who score similar to you on Likeability see themselves as very sympathetic and kind. It may be distressing to you to see anyone else unhappy so you sometimes sacrifice your own desires to help someone else. You probably hate conflict and rejection and make it a point to treat others with love, compassion, and respect. For this reason you may be quite good at maintaining relationships.
- Prudence 3.10 (Medium) - People who score similar to you on Prudence tend to be achievement oriented but make sure to take time out for an earned break. You probably work hard for what you really want, but try not to let responsibility concerns dominate your life. Even though you may think you procrastinate, you are probably just hesitant when you are unsure of your goals.
- Adjustment 2.60 (Medium) - People who score similar to you on Adjustment tend to be stable under stress but not without a more emotional side. You may either experience strong reactions but tend to control your expression when you’re around other people, or experience strong reactions infrequently so you tend to feel you’re justified when you do express your emotions. You may be moody, irritable, or tense at times, but probably keep your feelings in check most of the time.
- School Success 4.00 (High) - People who score similar to you on School Success prefer to break new ground and challenge tradition. You probably found school to be interesting if not easy. You may enjoy doing crossword puzzles and reading.
- Intellectance 4.00 (High) - People who score similar to you on Intellectance tend to be creative, imaginative, and inquisitive about your world. You are probably willing to explore all sides of the most complicated and controversial issues, and may be most frustrated by the slow pace of change.

Analysis: I am actually very impressed by these results! It breaks down all of the personality objectives very clearly (even farthur than the Big 5) and does a very neat job at describing the test taker. I hate to say that any sort of personality quiz could be perfect, but the fact that this is so fairly accurate makes me question my initial assumption of one not existing.

Week Three - College Student Personality Disorder Letter

Dear Mom,

Being out of high school makes me feel sort of grown-up around here, but I won't lie about missing you and Dad. I haven't made a lot of friends on campus yet, even though it's almost the end of the first semester. You guys know that I've always had trouble making friends with people, and the fact that I now have so much homework and stuff isn't helping. I know you're concerned with that kind of stuff... but don't worry. I don't need anybody in my life right now. Boys just cause too much trouble, and I don't need the heart break or the rejection.

And I don't mean to worry you or anything... but I still haven't declared my major. You've always said that it's important and all, but I just don't know. I wanna make a choice, do something for myself for once. It's hard, though, Mom. It's like when I was a little girl, back before I started therapy and medication. I felt everything at once and never knew when to stop myself. It's the same now, Mom. College is just a whirl wind of so many people from so many places, and every single time I look in their eyes, I forget what I'm supposed to feel and what I'm supposed to say to people like them. I know I'm confusing you, but I'm confused, too. Why is all of this so difficult?

I swear, Mom, I love being out here and the freedom that I get, but how am I going to do this on my own? You want me to do well, be the daughter you always wanted, but how? My professors are a constant reminder that I'm going to let you down, that all of this is just going to disappear and you're just going to walk out again. I know that sounds cruel, but it's true--and it scares me. I hate thinking these things, but I'm just so terrified all the time about the fact that you're so far away and there's no one here that knows what to say to me that won't set me off. I don't want to be like this to everybody, but I can't help it. Why is everybody like this? Why can't this all just be more simple?

I'm sorry, Mom, but this must be so depressing to read. Believe me when I say that it's even more depressing to write. I promise to do better for you.




P.S. I'm still trying to stop smoking, but with all of this stuff, it's not easy. I'll quit when all of this stress from school goes down. (And please don't lecture me about that, Mom. I don't want to hear any crap about it. You always point something to me like that, and I don't need, especially now. Have some compassion, OK?)