Cultural Values Affecting MBTI Tests

[Antimony]

How do you tell what personality traits in a person are defined from the culture they come from and what is actually them?

If a person values traits/decision making processes associated with thinkers, whether culturally influenced or due to adaptation to life, does that make them a T?

I ask because there is a Russian I am trying to type, but it is extremely difficult for me. I've also met other people from different countries, and they are always harder to type because I am constantly trying to figure out what has been instilled on them through upbringing and what is naturally there. This relates a little bit to the "are we born a set type" debate.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

As a note: he is reserved with emotions (but randomly playful) but very, very concerned about respect, and making a good impression. Very clean cut, and rather snarky. The thing that sticks out the most in my mind is the level of pure control he exudes.

 

[wolfy]

Would it really matter? Your culture molds your personality somewhat.

 

[Antimony]

Would it really matter? Your culture molds your personality somewhat.

Exactly the sort of opinions I am looking for.

 

[wolfy]

Exactly the sort of opinions I am looking for.

I feel your personality is more adaptable. Looking back to childhood is a good way to get a feel for your own type and others.

 

[Ginkgo]

Every person of the same type is born with the exact same worldview. Any deviation from this rule causes mental retardation, and in extreme cases, hardcore liberalism.

 

[INTP]

yes cultural values affect the scores, thats why they have slightly modified version for chinese and to some others also i think. problem really is on the faulty measuring methods that those type assessments use.

 

[acronach]

I think we're born a set type, there's not much at all that nurture can do to mess with our type. look at the Jim Twins