I'm copying and pasting an unsanctioned survey from personality cafe. Shame 
So I've been reading a lot about the cognitive functions and I THINK I've finally figured out my type. I just want a little guidance and hopefully confirmation that I'm right. Thanks, all!
0. Is there anything that may affect the way you answer the questions? For example, a stressful time, mental illness, medications, special life circumstances? Other useful information includes sex, age, and current state of mind.
Possible depression and anxiety. I’m a woman in my mid-20s.
1. Click on this link: Flickr: Explore! Look at the random photo for about 30 seconds. Copy and paste it here, and write about your impression of it.
I can't post links! It was a shot of a canoe in the water in front of a castle or fort in Portugal.
Lovely composition, the colors are really balanced, perfect weather, now I’m dying to go to Portugal, I could really go for a canoe ride, actually I’d rather go standup paddleboarding.
2. You are with a group of people in a car, heading to a different town to see your favourite band/artist/musician. Suddenly, the car breaks down for an unknown reason in the middle of nowhere. What are your initial thoughts? What are your outward reactions?
Definitely disappointment/fear that we’re not going to make it to the show. I think I’d feel pretty useless in that situation since I know nothing about cars. I’m very calm in stressful situations so I probably wouldn’t say a whole lot and just try to help in any way I could. If the people I’m with are constantly complaining, I’d probably get frustrated with them pretty quickly - I don’t like complaining.
3. You somehow make it to the concert. The driver wants to go to the afterparty that was announced (and assure you they won't drink so they can drive back later). How do you feel about this party? What do you do?
I’d be fine with going. I don’t necessarily like parties, but I like socializing. To be honest, I would probably start out the night telling myself I’m not going to drink but once I see everyone else having fun and being able to loosen up (with or without alcohol), I’d probably get a little buzzed.
4. On the drive back, your friends are talking. A friend makes a claim that clashes with your current beliefs. What is your inward reaction? What do you outwardly say?
Totally depends on what the friend said. If it’s something terribly offensive, like racism or something, I’d for sure call him out and probably call him all kinds of names in my head. I simply wouldn’t be friends with someone who I strongly disagree with on issues like that. Still, my initial reaction wouldn’t be angry, it would probably be “lol wut.†But if it’s just like, “I don’t like that band as much as you guys do,†that’s cool. I might argue with him if I really feel strongly, but I can argue with someone and still like them. I don’t get mad when people disagree with me.
5. What would you do if you actually saw/experienced something that clashes with your previous beliefs, experiences, and habits?
Again, it depends. Some things just aren’t big deals. I don’t usually worry about what other people are doing unless they’re hurting someone or generally making life difficult.
6. What are some of your most important values? How did you come about determining them? How can they change?
Kindness, charity, modesty, acceptance, beauty (not necessarily my physical beauty). I’m sure a lot of my values were passed down from my family. My parents and grandparents are great, charitable, accepting people. I don’t see any way to change these values, they’re pretty ingrained in me. However, the aforementioned depression and anxiety have made some of them less of a priority.
7. a) What about your personality most distinguishes you from everyone else? b) If you could change one thing about you personality, what would it be? Why?
a) I think I’m extremely accommodating, to a fault. I find myself getting steamrolled by stronger personalities who aren’t necessarily what I would consider nice. b) I like being considerate and accommodating (and I do not like people who aren’t), but I do wish I were more assertive. I wish I were less shy and more open.
8. How do you treat hunches or gut feelings? In what situations are they most often triggered?
I have strong gut feelings when I meet anyone, and I’m almost never wrong. My friends trust my opinions on people they’re dating more than they trust their own. I can read red flags a mile away.
9. a) What activities energize you most? b) What activities drain you most? Why?
a) Yoga! I like a lot of physical activities. Indoor rock climbing is another one. I usually like indoor activities, but that might just be because I live in an extremely hot place. I like hiking, but I rarely get the opportunity without sweating to death. I bake for a living, and when I’m baking things I actually want to bake, that can sometimes give me energy. b) I’m usually not baking things I want to bake, which I find draining. I find both socializing and being alone energizing and draining - this has always confused me a little. I consider myself an introvert with extrovert tendencies.
10. What do you repress about your outward behavior or internal thought process when around others? Why?
Literally everything. I’ve been called distant, hard to get to know. I’ve lost relationships because of it. I don’t want to bother anyone with my problems and I don’t want to seem weak. I spend half my life listening to my friends’ problems, and I don’t mind, I like helping people, but sometimes I wish I could open up and let someone else help me for a change. I even found this survey really difficult to finish, I just don’t like talking about myself.
So I've been reading a lot about the cognitive functions and I THINK I've finally figured out my type. I just want a little guidance and hopefully confirmation that I'm right. Thanks, all!
0. Is there anything that may affect the way you answer the questions? For example, a stressful time, mental illness, medications, special life circumstances? Other useful information includes sex, age, and current state of mind.
Possible depression and anxiety. I’m a woman in my mid-20s.
1. Click on this link: Flickr: Explore! Look at the random photo for about 30 seconds. Copy and paste it here, and write about your impression of it.
I can't post links! It was a shot of a canoe in the water in front of a castle or fort in Portugal.
Lovely composition, the colors are really balanced, perfect weather, now I’m dying to go to Portugal, I could really go for a canoe ride, actually I’d rather go standup paddleboarding.
2. You are with a group of people in a car, heading to a different town to see your favourite band/artist/musician. Suddenly, the car breaks down for an unknown reason in the middle of nowhere. What are your initial thoughts? What are your outward reactions?
Definitely disappointment/fear that we’re not going to make it to the show. I think I’d feel pretty useless in that situation since I know nothing about cars. I’m very calm in stressful situations so I probably wouldn’t say a whole lot and just try to help in any way I could. If the people I’m with are constantly complaining, I’d probably get frustrated with them pretty quickly - I don’t like complaining.
3. You somehow make it to the concert. The driver wants to go to the afterparty that was announced (and assure you they won't drink so they can drive back later). How do you feel about this party? What do you do?
I’d be fine with going. I don’t necessarily like parties, but I like socializing. To be honest, I would probably start out the night telling myself I’m not going to drink but once I see everyone else having fun and being able to loosen up (with or without alcohol), I’d probably get a little buzzed.
4. On the drive back, your friends are talking. A friend makes a claim that clashes with your current beliefs. What is your inward reaction? What do you outwardly say?
Totally depends on what the friend said. If it’s something terribly offensive, like racism or something, I’d for sure call him out and probably call him all kinds of names in my head. I simply wouldn’t be friends with someone who I strongly disagree with on issues like that. Still, my initial reaction wouldn’t be angry, it would probably be “lol wut.†But if it’s just like, “I don’t like that band as much as you guys do,†that’s cool. I might argue with him if I really feel strongly, but I can argue with someone and still like them. I don’t get mad when people disagree with me.
5. What would you do if you actually saw/experienced something that clashes with your previous beliefs, experiences, and habits?
Again, it depends. Some things just aren’t big deals. I don’t usually worry about what other people are doing unless they’re hurting someone or generally making life difficult.
6. What are some of your most important values? How did you come about determining them? How can they change?
Kindness, charity, modesty, acceptance, beauty (not necessarily my physical beauty). I’m sure a lot of my values were passed down from my family. My parents and grandparents are great, charitable, accepting people. I don’t see any way to change these values, they’re pretty ingrained in me. However, the aforementioned depression and anxiety have made some of them less of a priority.
7. a) What about your personality most distinguishes you from everyone else? b) If you could change one thing about you personality, what would it be? Why?
a) I think I’m extremely accommodating, to a fault. I find myself getting steamrolled by stronger personalities who aren’t necessarily what I would consider nice. b) I like being considerate and accommodating (and I do not like people who aren’t), but I do wish I were more assertive. I wish I were less shy and more open.
8. How do you treat hunches or gut feelings? In what situations are they most often triggered?
I have strong gut feelings when I meet anyone, and I’m almost never wrong. My friends trust my opinions on people they’re dating more than they trust their own. I can read red flags a mile away.
9. a) What activities energize you most? b) What activities drain you most? Why?
a) Yoga! I like a lot of physical activities. Indoor rock climbing is another one. I usually like indoor activities, but that might just be because I live in an extremely hot place. I like hiking, but I rarely get the opportunity without sweating to death. I bake for a living, and when I’m baking things I actually want to bake, that can sometimes give me energy. b) I’m usually not baking things I want to bake, which I find draining. I find both socializing and being alone energizing and draining - this has always confused me a little. I consider myself an introvert with extrovert tendencies.
10. What do you repress about your outward behavior or internal thought process when around others? Why?
Literally everything. I’ve been called distant, hard to get to know. I’ve lost relationships because of it. I don’t want to bother anyone with my problems and I don’t want to seem weak. I spend half my life listening to my friends’ problems, and I don’t mind, I like helping people, but sometimes I wish I could open up and let someone else help me for a change. I even found this survey really difficult to finish, I just don’t like talking about myself.
I don't see anything that goes against ISFP, really. Regarding people seeing Fe in you, are you at all familiar with enneagram? Having a Social (so-) instinct, especially if primary, can really give FP's more of an Fe-ish vibe.
