valjean24601
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sorry, couldn't resist what with the username and all...
Type: Usually I get INTJ or INFJ, but my friend things I'm an ISTJ so I think I'm very confused and would like some help with figuring this out. Haha.
SCENARIO 1
FOCUS ON YOUR FEELING PROCESS HERE
Your significant other just ended your 2 year relationship quite suddenly and with no apparent explanation. Up until this point you had both been talking about marriage and last week you even went to look at rings together. Now he/she won't even return your phone calls or texts. After talking with his/her family you find out that he/she has just been diagnosed with terminal stage 4 cancer.
- Describe how this scenario would make you feel as well as what sort of influences and motivations lie behind those feelings. Why do you feel the way you do?
Before I knew about the cancer, I would be very hurt and wondering what happened. Was it something I said? What did I do that offended them enough to end the relationship and why won't they talk about it? Once I found out that he was diagnosed with terminal cancer, I'd feel devastated and hurting for him, realizing how much this must have pained him and how afraid he must be. It would all make sense. At that point, my interests would be in making sure he knows that I love him no matter what and that I am here for him if he needs me. If he needs space, then I'd give him space. if he needs someone to comfort him, then that's what I'd do. Whatever he needs. Inside, I would be so afraid for him but wouldn't let him see that. Would be focused on his needs, not my fears.
SCENARIO 2
FOCUS ON YOUR FEELING PROCESS HERE
You are in college and this semester both you and your roommate end up in the same class together. You and your roommate get along fairly well and the living situation works but you aren't particularly close. You both typically do your own thing and are rather indifferent to each other. As the semester progresses you excel and become one of the top students in the class whereas your roommate is struggling significantly to grasp the material. The professor assigns a fairly challenging take home test that is a significant portion of your grade. He/she makes it clear that while it is open book, students are to work alone. Later your roommate comes to you begging for help after struggling with the test most of the weekend. You have already completed the assignment and he/she isn't asking to copy your answers, just to help tutor and mentor them as they struggle to complete the test, so there is no way your professor would ever know. However, this is the first time your room-mate has asked you for help this semester. He/she makes it clear that how they do on this test could mean the difference between passing and failing this class.
- How do you respond to your roommate’s request and why?
Help, but not while they're taking the test. Before, if they had any questions related to the material, then I would help them through and answer general questions, but not during. But yeah, I'd help them as much as I could otherwise.
- What sort of things in this scenario stand out to you as far as having a strong influence on your decision making and why?
That we're roommates. We're probably at least a little close, even if we're not best friends. We share a house, for heaven's sake. Also, that I am presumably doing well in the class and am capable of helping them. If I can help, I should help. But that it's a test also makes me realize that it's probably not right to help during and so I wouldn't talk them through specific questions, just give them general information and such.
- Describe the flow of your decision making process.
It would probably go like, "Okay, this person is my roommate. They're struggling. I can help them with this. Can't help them on specific problems, though, that would be wrong--but I can help them otherwise. Okay, yes."
SCENARIO 3
FOCUS ON YOUR LOGIC AND THINKING PROCESS HERE
Your boss calls you into his/her office in order to assign you to a new project. He/she gives you a choice between two.
Project 1 is a rather broad, expansive project covering multiple areas of company operations. It has the potential to have a very significant impact on company operations but it would require a collective effort and an extensive amount of group work where you would be logically thinking through the project together with the group of individuals your boss has also assigned to it.
Project 2 has a much more specific and narrow focus and would require a significant amount of in depth individual analysis to work through the problem. You would be working alone and the completion of the project may or may not have much impact on company operations. However, after complete the process and problem you were working on will be streamlined and fundamentally understood.
- Which project appeals to you the most, as it relates to the way you prefer to logically process information? Why?
Project 2. I like focusing in-depth on one thing and learning as much as I can. Also, I don't really like group projects.
- What sort of things in this scenario, across either project, stood out to you as having a strong influence on your decision? Why?
It's not that I don't like working with others, it's that I feel so much pressure that I'm not doing enough or helping enough and that's stressful. Project 2 would eliminate that pressure. Also, I love focusing and learning a lot about one thing. And whether or not I get credit doesn't matter as long as I did the job well enough that it's helpful.
SCENARIO 4
FOCUS ON YOUR LOGIC AND THINKING PROCESS HERE
Your college professor has assigned you to a group project with 3 other individuals. All 3 of these individuals have a good strong work ethic and desire to contribute to the overall success of this project. You are at the first meeting of your group and the other members are tossing around valuable ideas as to the nature and direction of this project.
- Describe your behavior in this situation as you process and think about the ideas they are presenting.
When I think of a group project the first thought I have is “oh noâ€. However, as these people are willing and ethical, I wouldn’t feel so bad about it. In this situation, I would have thought of ideas of my own, so I’d listen to what their saying and see if any resonates with mine. If I hear an idea that’s better, I’ll support it.
- Describe what major influences drive this behavior.
I'm kind of shy so would probably just be quiet and listen, decide what my opinion is on whatever we're talking about and think about what everyone's saying. Answer if someone asks me something. Help out as much as I can however I can.
SCENARIO 5
FOCUS ON THE SOURCES YOU DRAW NON-PHYSICAL ENERGY FROM HERE
It has been a very long week and you feel mentally and emotionally drained, but good news! It is Saturday and you have nothing significant that needs to be done. You FINALLY have some free time to yourself to recharge your batteries and do whatever you want.
- Describe what sort of activities would help you to recharge. What would you enjoy doing after a long week and why?
I would like to just lay down and do something calming. Go on a walk with my partner or buy a book from the store (something light) and spend the night reading.
- What sort of things do you feel you draw non-physical energy from doing?
Reading, having time to think, being with family, journaling, talking one-on-one with someone.
SCENARIO 6
FOCUS ON THINKING VS FEELING HERE
You have a meeting with your college career counselor to discuss potential careers that interest you. He/she offers you a list of the following careers and asks you to pick your TOP 3. He/she asks you to take money out of the equation. Imagine all of these careers received equal compensation. Focus instead on where you would truly feel most happy and fulfilled.
Artist, Scientist, Actor, Engineer, Musician, Lawyer, Counselor, Entrepreneur, Teacher, Manager, Psychologist, Computer Programmer / Analyst, Clergy, Child Care, Medical Doctor
- What were your top 3 choices and what aspects of these careers appeal to you?
1. Clergy. Considering my major is in Greek New Testament studies... yeah. But I'm studying to be a professor, not a member of the clergy. But it would be interesting to me because it would involve finding meaning in life and also helping others to find meaning.
2. Counselor/psychologist. Because it would, again, help others find meaning in life and come to terms with things that have been troubling them. Also, I like learning about people's life stories and would find that aspect of it fascinating.
3.Medical doctor. Again, helping others. Also, good amount of analysis needed for the job which I would like. Working one-on-one for the most part, which is good. The main thing that would drive me away is the 12+ hour workdays. Definitely not my first choice for that reason.
- Was it difficult or easy to pick only 3 and why?
First two were difficult because I could see aspects of both careers I would like--only chose one because it's closest to my actual major. Three was also hard because technically I'm studying to be a teacher but it would also be interesting to be a medical doctor, it's just not what I chose. Egh.
- Prioritize the aspects of your career choices that influenced your decision, what things mattered most to you, where do you imagine finding the most fulfillment and why?
Finding meaning, analyzing, and helping others are the three main motivations.
SCENARIO 7
Click on the image below and pay close attention to the things that jump out to you, objects, thoughts, feelings, impressions, ideas etc. What do you see?
Personality Cafe
- Describe the main things that stand out to you in this picture.
First thing I notice is the amazing color contrast between the orange and black as well as all the sharp lines and angles. Really, really pretty. I love all the colors. Also, the water is interesting. Reminds me of the place I grew up (desert town).
- Why do you think/feel you focused on those things?
Mostly looking at the lines as well as the light/dark contrast, probably because I like how those give the picture variety and shape it into something interesting.
- Describe the strength with which this photo did or did not appeal to you and why?
It strongly appealed because I both liked it for aesthetic reasons and because it reminded me of my hometown.
Type: Usually I get INTJ or INFJ, but my friend things I'm an ISTJ so I think I'm very confused and would like some help with figuring this out. Haha.
SCENARIO 1
FOCUS ON YOUR FEELING PROCESS HERE
Your significant other just ended your 2 year relationship quite suddenly and with no apparent explanation. Up until this point you had both been talking about marriage and last week you even went to look at rings together. Now he/she won't even return your phone calls or texts. After talking with his/her family you find out that he/she has just been diagnosed with terminal stage 4 cancer.
- Describe how this scenario would make you feel as well as what sort of influences and motivations lie behind those feelings. Why do you feel the way you do?
Before I knew about the cancer, I would be very hurt and wondering what happened. Was it something I said? What did I do that offended them enough to end the relationship and why won't they talk about it? Once I found out that he was diagnosed with terminal cancer, I'd feel devastated and hurting for him, realizing how much this must have pained him and how afraid he must be. It would all make sense. At that point, my interests would be in making sure he knows that I love him no matter what and that I am here for him if he needs me. If he needs space, then I'd give him space. if he needs someone to comfort him, then that's what I'd do. Whatever he needs. Inside, I would be so afraid for him but wouldn't let him see that. Would be focused on his needs, not my fears.
SCENARIO 2
FOCUS ON YOUR FEELING PROCESS HERE
You are in college and this semester both you and your roommate end up in the same class together. You and your roommate get along fairly well and the living situation works but you aren't particularly close. You both typically do your own thing and are rather indifferent to each other. As the semester progresses you excel and become one of the top students in the class whereas your roommate is struggling significantly to grasp the material. The professor assigns a fairly challenging take home test that is a significant portion of your grade. He/she makes it clear that while it is open book, students are to work alone. Later your roommate comes to you begging for help after struggling with the test most of the weekend. You have already completed the assignment and he/she isn't asking to copy your answers, just to help tutor and mentor them as they struggle to complete the test, so there is no way your professor would ever know. However, this is the first time your room-mate has asked you for help this semester. He/she makes it clear that how they do on this test could mean the difference between passing and failing this class.
- How do you respond to your roommate’s request and why?
Help, but not while they're taking the test. Before, if they had any questions related to the material, then I would help them through and answer general questions, but not during. But yeah, I'd help them as much as I could otherwise.
- What sort of things in this scenario stand out to you as far as having a strong influence on your decision making and why?
That we're roommates. We're probably at least a little close, even if we're not best friends. We share a house, for heaven's sake. Also, that I am presumably doing well in the class and am capable of helping them. If I can help, I should help. But that it's a test also makes me realize that it's probably not right to help during and so I wouldn't talk them through specific questions, just give them general information and such.
- Describe the flow of your decision making process.
It would probably go like, "Okay, this person is my roommate. They're struggling. I can help them with this. Can't help them on specific problems, though, that would be wrong--but I can help them otherwise. Okay, yes."
SCENARIO 3
FOCUS ON YOUR LOGIC AND THINKING PROCESS HERE
Your boss calls you into his/her office in order to assign you to a new project. He/she gives you a choice between two.
Project 1 is a rather broad, expansive project covering multiple areas of company operations. It has the potential to have a very significant impact on company operations but it would require a collective effort and an extensive amount of group work where you would be logically thinking through the project together with the group of individuals your boss has also assigned to it.
Project 2 has a much more specific and narrow focus and would require a significant amount of in depth individual analysis to work through the problem. You would be working alone and the completion of the project may or may not have much impact on company operations. However, after complete the process and problem you were working on will be streamlined and fundamentally understood.
- Which project appeals to you the most, as it relates to the way you prefer to logically process information? Why?
Project 2. I like focusing in-depth on one thing and learning as much as I can. Also, I don't really like group projects.
- What sort of things in this scenario, across either project, stood out to you as having a strong influence on your decision? Why?
It's not that I don't like working with others, it's that I feel so much pressure that I'm not doing enough or helping enough and that's stressful. Project 2 would eliminate that pressure. Also, I love focusing and learning a lot about one thing. And whether or not I get credit doesn't matter as long as I did the job well enough that it's helpful.
SCENARIO 4
FOCUS ON YOUR LOGIC AND THINKING PROCESS HERE
Your college professor has assigned you to a group project with 3 other individuals. All 3 of these individuals have a good strong work ethic and desire to contribute to the overall success of this project. You are at the first meeting of your group and the other members are tossing around valuable ideas as to the nature and direction of this project.
- Describe your behavior in this situation as you process and think about the ideas they are presenting.
When I think of a group project the first thought I have is “oh noâ€. However, as these people are willing and ethical, I wouldn’t feel so bad about it. In this situation, I would have thought of ideas of my own, so I’d listen to what their saying and see if any resonates with mine. If I hear an idea that’s better, I’ll support it.
- Describe what major influences drive this behavior.
I'm kind of shy so would probably just be quiet and listen, decide what my opinion is on whatever we're talking about and think about what everyone's saying. Answer if someone asks me something. Help out as much as I can however I can.
SCENARIO 5
FOCUS ON THE SOURCES YOU DRAW NON-PHYSICAL ENERGY FROM HERE
It has been a very long week and you feel mentally and emotionally drained, but good news! It is Saturday and you have nothing significant that needs to be done. You FINALLY have some free time to yourself to recharge your batteries and do whatever you want.
- Describe what sort of activities would help you to recharge. What would you enjoy doing after a long week and why?
I would like to just lay down and do something calming. Go on a walk with my partner or buy a book from the store (something light) and spend the night reading.
- What sort of things do you feel you draw non-physical energy from doing?
Reading, having time to think, being with family, journaling, talking one-on-one with someone.
SCENARIO 6
FOCUS ON THINKING VS FEELING HERE
You have a meeting with your college career counselor to discuss potential careers that interest you. He/she offers you a list of the following careers and asks you to pick your TOP 3. He/she asks you to take money out of the equation. Imagine all of these careers received equal compensation. Focus instead on where you would truly feel most happy and fulfilled.
Artist, Scientist, Actor, Engineer, Musician, Lawyer, Counselor, Entrepreneur, Teacher, Manager, Psychologist, Computer Programmer / Analyst, Clergy, Child Care, Medical Doctor
- What were your top 3 choices and what aspects of these careers appeal to you?
1. Clergy. Considering my major is in Greek New Testament studies... yeah. But I'm studying to be a professor, not a member of the clergy. But it would be interesting to me because it would involve finding meaning in life and also helping others to find meaning.
2. Counselor/psychologist. Because it would, again, help others find meaning in life and come to terms with things that have been troubling them. Also, I like learning about people's life stories and would find that aspect of it fascinating.
3.Medical doctor. Again, helping others. Also, good amount of analysis needed for the job which I would like. Working one-on-one for the most part, which is good. The main thing that would drive me away is the 12+ hour workdays. Definitely not my first choice for that reason.
- Was it difficult or easy to pick only 3 and why?
First two were difficult because I could see aspects of both careers I would like--only chose one because it's closest to my actual major. Three was also hard because technically I'm studying to be a teacher but it would also be interesting to be a medical doctor, it's just not what I chose. Egh.
- Prioritize the aspects of your career choices that influenced your decision, what things mattered most to you, where do you imagine finding the most fulfillment and why?
Finding meaning, analyzing, and helping others are the three main motivations.
SCENARIO 7
Click on the image below and pay close attention to the things that jump out to you, objects, thoughts, feelings, impressions, ideas etc. What do you see?
Personality Cafe
- Describe the main things that stand out to you in this picture.
First thing I notice is the amazing color contrast between the orange and black as well as all the sharp lines and angles. Really, really pretty. I love all the colors. Also, the water is interesting. Reminds me of the place I grew up (desert town).
- Why do you think/feel you focused on those things?
Mostly looking at the lines as well as the light/dark contrast, probably because I like how those give the picture variety and shape it into something interesting.
- Describe the strength with which this photo did or did not appeal to you and why?
It strongly appealed because I both liked it for aesthetic reasons and because it reminded me of my hometown.
