OxygenatedCoffee
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- Jun 30, 2016
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- MBTI Type
- INTJ
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- 5w4
- Instinctual Variant
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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.
I'm 17 and female.
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.
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It's easy to make up a meaning for anything- but that doesn't make it less meaningful. You are merely attaching your ideas, your thoughts, to an image, using the image as a way to materialize your thoughts.
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?
Outward reaction:
-Neutral expression.
-Consider reasons of why the car might have broken down
-Identify the problem
-Fix if possible- or walk to nearest building/flag down another driver.
Inward reaction:
-Neutral/Oh fun! I love solving the random hiccups life throws at me! (Seriously, it makes things interesting).
-I would not be too bothered if I had to miss the concert.
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 wouldn't want to go. I enjoy concerts, however, I need at least two days to recover. If the rest of my group wants to go, I'd go, but find a quiet place to read (such as the bathroom! I often find myself hiding in the bathroom with a book whenever I get dragged to a party- No one wants to know what you're doing in there! Also, I always have a book with me- just in case! ). I would also probably end up drinking all of the coffee (this has happened once or twice..)
I might find myself bringing up the possibility of the car breaking down in the middle of the night.
If a few other people in the group don't want to go, the driver is on their own. However, I'm not the boss of everyone, so I'm not going to insist on going home if everyone else is on board. However, for this reason, I almost ALWAYS insist on driving myself places. This is mainly because I like having an escape if I need one.
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?
Inward reaction:
-How can I respond to this person in a logical fashion? (While emotion is a part of belief- emotion should never be the foundation of belief, and emotion is not substantial enough to back up your beliefs. I would not be hurt, disagreement is perfectly fine!)
Outward reaction:
-I would either challenge them on their statement or ask a bunch of questions.
5. What would you do if you actually saw/experienced something that clashes with your previous beliefs, experiences, and habits?
It depends. Does this have to do with moral belief? Spiritual belief? Political belief? etc.
If it has something to do with my political/spiritual beliefs, it depends on the setting. I don't see the point of arguing if the other party is unwilling to listen (unless there are other people around who might be influenced by my argument).
There have been a few times where I've quietly left places because I disliked what was happening. I hate drawing attention to myself, but I will not be forced to participate in something that goes against my beliefs.
6. What are some of your most important values? How did you come about determining them? How can they change?
I never base my judgements on a first impression. People are complex.
I should never underestimate the weight of the day. This is something I'm really working on- time is precious. I've gone through stages of apathy and lethargy due to various circumstances. Normally, I'm very goal oriented and motivated, but this time period has taught me the importance of pushing through in spite of my mental state.
Significance and purpose is something I'll always think about, however, I do believe that we as humans hold significance, and that there is a purpose to existence.
Trust is highly important in friendships, however, trust extends to loyalty and respect among other things.
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?
I'm unsure of how to answer the first question. Generally, I'm considered weird. I've always marched to the beat of my own drum, but I don't do this on purpose. I guess if I were to state one thing that really distinguishes me from people, it's the fact that I'm not easily influenced. I definitely take ideas and theories into consideration, but I'm very skeptical about everything, and I really have to invest thought into something before I can accept it.
I sometimes wish I was better at conducting myself in social situations, however, the majority of the time, I just don't have the energy to keep conversation going. (Unless it's an interesting topic- my 14 year old self thought that discussing political views with acquaintances would be the perfect way to break the ice.. as I've gotten older, I've learned that I should probably discuss other topics first..)
I also feel like I come across as cold and abrasive, or intimidating. I don't really understand why that is, I'm just usually quiet.
I also tend to offend people without realizing it.. until they are obviously angry with me weeks later, leaving me quite confused..
8. How do you treat hunches or gut feelings? In what situations are they most often triggered?
I most definitely trust my intuition. I'm good at discerning people's intentions and understanding their school of thought. Along with this, I quickly "feel" when a situation has become unsafe/uncertain.
9. a) What activities energize you most? b) What activities drain you most? Why?
Energizing activities:
-Reading
-Writing
-Running
-Listening to music
-Playing the piano
-Discussing current events (preferably on an online platform- I like being able to gather my thoughts in private as opposed to being put on the spot. However, I'm perfectly fine discussing ideas and current events in person if I feel that I'm informed enough!)
Draining activities:
-Parties (I can enjoy them, but I want to go home within an hour.)
-Overstimulating environments (The mall, being around loud television/radio/people (sometimes it feels like everyone around me is shouting at the top of their lungs, and I can't filter the noise.), any situation that creates dissonance in my mind.)
-Crowds.
-Too much socialization without any breaks in-between (I need at least two days, but quite honestly, I almost never feel the desire to socialize. I definitely enjoy being around friends and I know socialization is important, but I don't exactly feel "hungry" for it so to speak.)
10. What do you repress about your outward behavior or internal thought process when around others? Why?
I'm definitely a lot more uptight and reserved. I think I sometimes come across as "sharp" or "cutting", when really, my brain is just going rapid fire and I can't slow it down. It's hard for me to loosen up when I'm around people, especially groups.
I'm not very outwardly emotional- in fact, I hate it when I get emotional around people.
I seem a lot more negative than I actually am. While I definitely can be cynical, I'm also very idealistic. However, I have a very dry/morbid sense of humor, so people don't typically realize how idealistic I am until they really get to know me. (I prefer to call myself a cynical idealist.)
I also care very much about people and their wellbeing. I'm just not very touchy/feely.
Thank you for taking the time to read this! I'm actually very familiar with MBTI and cognitive functions (I'm great at typing other people!), but it's gotten to the point where I'm so immersed in the system that it's hard to make an unbiased typing of myself. Although I've "known" my type for the past 5 years, I'm not sure if it's completely accurate, or if I've gotten this type due to life circumstances. The stereotypes associated with it don't completely apply to me either.
That is why I posted the thread- I wanted an outsider's view on it.
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