Thank for helping Mom! No I didn't realize that I could pick more than one option.
1. Do you like your room to be primarily:
(a) a private sanctuary - yes
(b) an organised work area - yes
(c) a place to entertain friends - yes
Why does it say 'room?' Do they mean my overall home, my bedroom? Which room? I find this impossible to answer without more information. OK, when pressed I'll remove #2
2. Do you tend to base your decisions on:
(a) experience - sure. For example, it's been my experience that the EggMcmuffin is grizzly, so I'll order the Sausage McMuffin.
(b) emotions- Yes. My son is stressed at school and I let him have an extra sick day because I feel sorry for him.
(c) hunches and instincts - I have a hunch that a couple of people on the committee aren't doing what they are supposed to so I'll make some follow up phone calls.
Again, all of the aboive.
3. Are you more uncomfortable with:
(a) making decisions
(b) breaking rules
(c) making rules
I'm not in the slightest bit uncomfortable with any of them. But I guess I don't want to end up in prison so I wouldn't break any major laws.
4. Do you feel uncomfortable with:
(a) unfinished business
(b) having to finish a work in progress
(c) working on a project alone
What is the difference between a and b?
5. Do you have:
(a) an organised perspective on life
(b) a broad perspective on life (you are part of a wider picture)
(c) a deep perspective on life (you look beneath the surface of what goes on)
A & B. I have certain big goals in life that I take steps towards. I tend to work backwards from the goal and make it into logical steps. But these are only for the biggies. I get too stressed if I have too many organized goals so other parts of my life I like to be less organized about and just let it happen.
6. do you tend to think about:
(a) possibilities
(b) actualities
(c) aspects of your life
A & B. I tend to look at the NOW, then look at what I want it to BE, then figure out my path to get there.
7. After watching a film, do you prefer to:
(a) discuss the film critically
(b) discuss what you enjoyed about the film
(c) imagine what could have happened after the film
A and B equally.
8. When working on a project, is it most important that you:
(a) work hard
(b) finish the work before it's due
(c) hold back finishing to ensure you have the all facts.
B & C - just depends what it is. If it's something that I dislike I tend to just get it done and submitted. If it's something very important or significant then I tend to spend more time on it and ensure that I have everything - I might even ask for an extension.
9. When you are depressed or upset, do you:
(a) spend some time by yourself
(b) distract yourself by helping others
(c) go out and see some friends
a & c - First I will do a, then once I've processed what is going on, I'll start calling my friends
10. Do you value your:
(a) common sense
(b) imagination
(c) decisiveness
None of the above really. Sure I think I have great common sense. Am I imaginative - sure? do I value it? only if it has a purpose and leads to something tangible.
11. If you are in charge of a group, would you:
(a) be firm, but fair
(b) be uncomfortable
(c) be persuasive
Maybe c. I don't mind leading at all, actually I kind of like it. I love input from the people I'm leading but at the same time I think I have decent persuasive skills.
12. If you are romantically interested in someone, do you:
(a) seek some kind of resolution
(b) see what happens
(c) fantasise about what could happen, however unrealistic
All of the above. If I was single it would be a combination of a & b. Now that I'm married it definately C.
13. At a party do you:
(a) interact with many people and enjoy it
(b) leave early if you aren't enjoying it
(c) observe what happens with interest
Eh..none really. I will immediately find familiar faces and strike up converstations and enjoy myself.
14. On TV do you watch primarily:
(a) soaps and dramas
(b) science fiction (e.g. 'X Files', 'Star Trek')
(c) nothing in particular - you prefer to go out
None. I only watch HGTV, A & E, reality TV shows like Survivor, Super Nanny, some movies (comedies, mysteries, thrillers) and some news
15. Do you believe in:
(a) the facts
(b) justice
(c) being humane
A & C. I like to know the facts but I'll always be humane. I could never put someone on death row for example.
16. Do you prefer:
(a) being in full control of your life
(b) enjoy doing lots of different social activities
(c) let life happen - go with the flow
A & C. Again, some BIG things like doing a good job raising my kids, having career goals, etc. are A. But I let a lot of other things just happen. Totally depends what it is.
17. Would you prefer to have:
(a) many friends
(b) a few, close friends
(c) opportunities to help your friends
I'd like to have many friends if I had the time, but I don't so I'm happy to have a few, close friends.
18. Do you like your house to be full of:
(a) options - a variety of things to choose from
(b) useful things
(c) interesting and imaginative things
A - Options. B is a close second. I get bored easily.
19. Is your room usually:
(a) scrupulously tidy
(b) comfortably anarchic (you know where everything is)
(c) practically arranged
B
20. When looking at a piece of art, do you generally:
(a) just like or dislike it without reasons
(b) look at it as possible inspiration
(c) assess it
A & C. I might be inspired to create a piece of art, but I'm generally not inspired by OTHER's artwork even if I think it's interesting.
21. Are you interested in:
(a) what happens around you
(b) your reactions to what happens around you
(c) the possibilities offered by what happens around you
A & C. First a then followed by C. The neighbor's babysitter just quit - how inconvienent for them. Hmmm...perhaps I can hire her?
22. When thinking about the future, do you:
(a) prefer not to plan ahead
(b) think what could realistically happen
(c) speculate as to what could possibly happen
C. then immediately followed by b which tends to put a damper on things. Wow, wouldn't it be great if my daugther could get into med school and become a doctor...she is so smart and hard working...........but she hates blood and guts so it ain't going to happen.
23. When one of your friends is upset, do you:
(a) offer sympathy
(b) offer objective advice
(c) offer a plan of action
All, but I'll say C mostly. I'm known for taking apart problems and solving them piece by piece.
24. If something needs doing (a report; the washing up) do you prefer to:
(a) have a system for dealing with it
(b) do it as soon as possible
(c) do it when it has to be done (not at all, if possible)
I have no idea. Just depends on what it is. If pressed a & c
25. In your spare time, do you like to:
(a) conserve your energy for when you need it
(b) read books or watch films
(c) be physically active
None. I prefer to lunch with my friends and shop.
26. Do you think of yourself as:
(a) practical
(b) ingenious
(c) decisive
A.
27. Do you think people would accuse you of:
(a) being closed off
(b) being too ruled by your principles
(c) being swayed by your values
I don't know. Not a.
28. Would you like your friends to see you as:
(a) devoted
(b) flexible
(c) helpful at organising things
Completely depens on the situation or issue.
29. Do you think your friends see you as:
(a) sociable
(b) down-to-earth
(c) someone who knows when not to interfere
C
30. Do you live in:
(a) the present - what is in your life
(b) the future - what could be in your life
(c) the past - what was in your life
B. But it's strongly influenced by A
31. Do you like to be able to:
(a) help your friends
(b) understand your friends
(c) have fun times with your friends
A and C
32. Is your usual strategy:
(a) plan ahead
(b) analyse and implement
(c) adapt as you go
Ahh....I don't know. I do all of the above. Because I'm future oriented and break down my goals I'm obviously planning some things ahead. This tends to be for my major life goals, but more most things it might be B. Sometimes C for less critical things.
I repeated the test twice using my answers and once I got ENFP and the next time ESFP (couldn't choose all three options so I changed it around). Why am I coming out as E?