Examining Personality Types

Since Jay's posts were back-to-back, I have decided to add pictures to mine to make up for not following the correct posting procedure. The two figures above are talking about the different personality types. I think it would be a good idea for Jay and I to complete this assessment. While it gives an individual a clearer picture as to how their personality is constructed, it has also been used in marriage counseling to help the couple understand each other better. For example, one spouse may like to tell long, drawn out stories while the other likes to get to the point of the story. The story teller spouse may get frustrated when the "get to the point" spouse wants to rush the story along, appearing like the story is unimportant. Most likely, this kind of situation will not have a positive result. However, if each person in the relationship has a better understanding of how the other communicates and thinks, the result may have a happier ending.

Before we delve into the different personality types (INFP, ETSJ, etc.), I'll give you some of the basics.
There are 4 dimensions of personality type:
1. E/I=how we interact with the world and where we get our energy from
2. N/S=How we gather information
3. T/F=How we make decisions
4. J/P=whether we prefer to live in a structured way or spontaneously

The E stands for extraversion. These people get energy by being with others.
The I stands for intraversion. These people get energy from alone time.
The N stands for intuition. These people are imaginative and dreamers.
The S stands for sensing. These people are detail oriented.
The T stands for thinking. These people are objective and logical.
The F stands for feeling. These people are tender hearted.
The J stands for judging. These people are structured and organized.
The P stands for perceiving. These people are spontaneous.

My personality type came out to be an ESFJ. I wonder what Jay will be... Any guesses? I'll have to give him the assessment this week and post the results.

I'll have to see if I can find a test online that is similar to the Myers and Briggs' Personality Type Indicator. Although, nothing can beat going to a counselor to have your results interpreted!