Jung Typology Test Research Paper
The Jung Typology Test says that I am an INTJ. After reading and studying my various preference, I see how most of it fits. However, I also feel that I do not fit squarely into all of the boxes. Be that as it may, this project has allowed me to understand myself better and hopefully work on some of weaknesses.
Step 1
Introduction
Taking the Jung Typology Test and delving into the various personalities and types has been a fascinating journey. The results of my test was a moderate preference for Introversion (50%), slight preference for iNtuition (12%), distinct preference for Thinking (59%) and a moderate preference for Judging (31%), INTJ (Jung Typology). Researching these preferences has allowed me to be introspective and understand more …show more content…
about myself.
I – Introvert I could have told you that I was more introverted than extroverted, even without a test. This first letter concerns the world in which we live. While extroversion deals with the world outside myself, introversion deals within myself (The Personality Page). While everyone deals with others outside themselves as well as introspection, whether you are an introvert or an extrovert comes down to preference. Do I prefer hanging out and socializing with people, or do I prefer to chill by myself? I definitely agree with my test results that I have a preference towards Introversion. I certainly do not take it to the extreme however. Yes, I tend to remain around the outskirts of parties and groups of people, but I can be pretty talkative around people that I know. I do not get really close to people on an intimate, emotional level, but I am usually pretty friendly around people. I do need time to recover alone after socializing though. I guess growing up as a preacher/missionary’s kid forced me to develop the extroverted part of myself. I am pretty reserved and generally remain on the outside, observing everything, when I am in a social situation with a bunch of people that I do not know. However, if I am just in a group of people that I know, I can be pretty lively.
N – iNtuition The second letter is how I take in information.
Do I trust my five senses (Sensing) or my instincts (iNtuition) (The Personality Page)? I only have a slight preference of iNtuition over Sensing of 12% (Jung Typology). This must be why while I am studying these types I tend to question the test a little bit, because I see many explanations concerning Sensing that I believe I fit with. However, there are also ways that I fit into iNtuition. Independently of the test, I would say that I side more towards Sensing than iNtuition. Hopefully by being a little of both though, I can have the strengths and none of the weaknesses. It seems that I prefer to be literal and fact oriented than theoretical. I much prefer something that has one correct answer like math over something that does not have one right answer like organizational behavior. This probably explains why I actually enjoy accounting. As a controller, I get to deal with accounting and finances. The numbers are either right or wrong. However, there is another aspect of it that I am fine with where I have to interpret what those numbers mean and how they affect the future. Fortunately, as a Christian, I have an ultimate Authority with absolute truths and values (Presentation: Lesson
1).
T – Thinking Of all the preferences, this is shown as my strongest one (59%) (Jung Typology). I could not agree more with this result of the test. This involves how I make decisions. Do I make decisions through logic and rational though or do I make decision based on how I feel or how others feel? In my case, certainly the former. This may be helpful from a business perspective, but I currently work at a Christian university. It is more than a business; it is a ministry. We cannot make decisions based on pure logic but must take into account people as well. I already know that I have difficulty empathizing with people, but by understanding my weaknesses and focusing on strengthening them maybe I can counteract them.
J – Judging This is about how I order my life. Am I structured and deliberate or flexible and spontaneous (Kroeger, Thuesen, & Rutledge, 2002, pg. 41-42)? The test gave me a result of 31% Judging. This is another result that I question. Yes, I do enjoy sticking to my morning routine, but I do adapt to different situations rather easily. It seems like my upbringing allowed me to develop both sides to an extent. My dad always liked to be everywhere “on time”, think early. I am so laid back and go-with-the-flow that I do not mind getting somewhere just in time. Maybe my tendency would have been to be late, but my dad helped balance it out where I make it just in time. Moving around as a child and visiting many different places helped me to be able to adapt quickly to different situations and places. This is also probably why I like developing a routine and sticking with it. As far as making decisions go, I do tend to change my answer based on additional information instead of making up my mind and sticking with it. I may not be able to clearly choose one preference over the other, but by studying both I see where I fit into both and this will allow me to better understand myself and counteract my weaknesses.
Together
Put all four preferences together, INTJ, and I am referred to as The Scientist (personality page). While I do not fit exactly into all of the definitions of this personality type, it is enlightening. While I do value knowledge, competence and structure, I am not a very long-range thinker. I am pretty chill and do not mind just going with the flow. I do not mind following people if they are competent, but I can find myself taking charge if I feel like I am the most knowledgeable one on the subject/situation in question. I have plenty of acquaintances but few really close friends. In my Christian walk, I believe that the introverted part of me is good for inspecting my own thoughts and actions. However, the weak extroversion makes it difficult to talk to others and share the Gospel. This is something we are commanded to do and I know I need to work on it. Also, my lack of feelings can make it difficult to “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who week” (Rom. 12:15, English Standard Version). I think we all have to find a balance between actually having some emotion in service and worship and allowing that emotion to rule us contrary to what the Bible says. While I do not have a quick temper, I may enjoy finding faults in others. Understanding my different preferences allows me to understand why I do what I do, and it also allows me to work on my weaknesses.
Step 2 Type Talk at Work has turned into a very interesting read. So many of the things it mentions about my preferences are so true. As an introvert, I like having plenty of time to consider all of the options before making a decision (Kroeger et al., 2002, pg. 76). Whenever I do have to make a decision on the spot, I tend to question myself later. Is that the best answer or would this other answer have been better? If it is something simple that is not a big deal, I do not mind making a decision right then. However, if it is something that I believe might need some more thought, I have found myself asking the individual to let me think about it or to email me the details. This helps me remember the question and gives me time to consider all of the ramifications. I do not have to schedule my entire work day, but I do like to at least have the important stuff down on my calendar. This helps me prioritize and get the most important things done. I do not like dealing with conflict, especially when it involves raised voices. I am pretty chill and laid back. I like having time to think through a disagreement and gather my thoughts. When someone “dumps his or her problems into the outer world” it can stress me a little bit (Kroeger, et al., 2002, pg. 147). Fortunately, I can generally get over things relatively quickly and move on. I guess I work everything out on the inside and find closure. I can see how this might be a problem though. While I might have found closure within myself, the other individual may need outwardly, vocal closure. I guess my dad must be a bit of an introvert as well. When we had an argument or disagreement, it would not be long and we would be back together like nothing ever happened. I guess we both got over it and then just went on with our lives. I will just need to remember that not everyone is like that. As far as time management goes, I feel like I do a pretty good job at having a schedule but remaining flexible. I do not get so locked into my schedule that I cannot adapt to a situation that comes up or an opportunity to present itself, as long as I have time to think through it. The textbook was a fascinating read with a lot of good information. I will probably have to reread some of it to get everything out of it. I currently work in an office with four other people. I just started there a couple of months ago and I am still trying to figure everyone out. The plan is eventually for me to be over them. I would like to see if I can get the others to also take the Jung Typology Test. It would be interesting to see what their preferences are. I think it would also help me in interacting with them and helping everyone reach their highest potential.
References
Fischer, K. (2012). Lesson 1: A worldview perspective on organizational behavior. Retrieved from https://learn.liberty.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-14600823-dt-content-rid-123215743_1/xid-123215743_1
Jung Typology Test. (n.d.). Retrieved October 29, 2016, from http://www.humanmetrics.com/hr/jtypesresult.aspx?EI Kroeger, O., Thuesen, J. M., & Rutledge, H. (2002). Type talk at work: How 16 personality types determine your success on the job. New York: Dell Pub.
The Personality Page. (n.d.). Retrieved October 29, 2016, from www.personalitypage.com
Step 1
Introduction
Taking the Jung Typology Test and delving into the various personalities and types has been a fascinating journey. The results of my test was a moderate preference for Introversion (50%), slight preference for iNtuition (12%), distinct preference for Thinking (59%) and a moderate preference for Judging (31%), INTJ (Jung Typology). Researching these preferences has allowed me to be introspective and understand more …show more content…
about myself.
I – Introvert I could have told you that I was more introverted than extroverted, even without a test. This first letter concerns the world in which we live. While extroversion deals with the world outside myself, introversion deals within myself (The Personality Page). While everyone deals with others outside themselves as well as introspection, whether you are an introvert or an extrovert comes down to preference. Do I prefer hanging out and socializing with people, or do I prefer to chill by myself? I definitely agree with my test results that I have a preference towards Introversion. I certainly do not take it to the extreme however. Yes, I tend to remain around the outskirts of parties and groups of people, but I can be pretty talkative around people that I know. I do not get really close to people on an intimate, emotional level, but I am usually pretty friendly around people. I do need time to recover alone after socializing though. I guess growing up as a preacher/missionary’s kid forced me to develop the extroverted part of myself. I am pretty reserved and generally remain on the outside, observing everything, when I am in a social situation with a bunch of people that I do not know. However, if I am just in a group of people that I know, I can be pretty lively.
N – iNtuition The second letter is how I take in information.
Do I trust my five senses (Sensing) or my instincts (iNtuition) (The Personality Page)? I only have a slight preference of iNtuition over Sensing of 12% (Jung Typology). This must be why while I am studying these types I tend to question the test a little bit, because I see many explanations concerning Sensing that I believe I fit with. However, there are also ways that I fit into iNtuition. Independently of the test, I would say that I side more towards Sensing than iNtuition. Hopefully by being a little of both though, I can have the strengths and none of the weaknesses. It seems that I prefer to be literal and fact oriented than theoretical. I much prefer something that has one correct answer like math over something that does not have one right answer like organizational behavior. This probably explains why I actually enjoy accounting. As a controller, I get to deal with accounting and finances. The numbers are either right or wrong. However, there is another aspect of it that I am fine with where I have to interpret what those numbers mean and how they affect the future. Fortunately, as a Christian, I have an ultimate Authority with absolute truths and values (Presentation: Lesson
1).
T – Thinking Of all the preferences, this is shown as my strongest one (59%) (Jung Typology). I could not agree more with this result of the test. This involves how I make decisions. Do I make decisions through logic and rational though or do I make decision based on how I feel or how others feel? In my case, certainly the former. This may be helpful from a business perspective, but I currently work at a Christian university. It is more than a business; it is a ministry. We cannot make decisions based on pure logic but must take into account people as well. I already know that I have difficulty empathizing with people, but by understanding my weaknesses and focusing on strengthening them maybe I can counteract them.
J – Judging This is about how I order my life. Am I structured and deliberate or flexible and spontaneous (Kroeger, Thuesen, & Rutledge, 2002, pg. 41-42)? The test gave me a result of 31% Judging. This is another result that I question. Yes, I do enjoy sticking to my morning routine, but I do adapt to different situations rather easily. It seems like my upbringing allowed me to develop both sides to an extent. My dad always liked to be everywhere “on time”, think early. I am so laid back and go-with-the-flow that I do not mind getting somewhere just in time. Maybe my tendency would have been to be late, but my dad helped balance it out where I make it just in time. Moving around as a child and visiting many different places helped me to be able to adapt quickly to different situations and places. This is also probably why I like developing a routine and sticking with it. As far as making decisions go, I do tend to change my answer based on additional information instead of making up my mind and sticking with it. I may not be able to clearly choose one preference over the other, but by studying both I see where I fit into both and this will allow me to better understand myself and counteract my weaknesses.
Together
Put all four preferences together, INTJ, and I am referred to as The Scientist (personality page). While I do not fit exactly into all of the definitions of this personality type, it is enlightening. While I do value knowledge, competence and structure, I am not a very long-range thinker. I am pretty chill and do not mind just going with the flow. I do not mind following people if they are competent, but I can find myself taking charge if I feel like I am the most knowledgeable one on the subject/situation in question. I have plenty of acquaintances but few really close friends. In my Christian walk, I believe that the introverted part of me is good for inspecting my own thoughts and actions. However, the weak extroversion makes it difficult to talk to others and share the Gospel. This is something we are commanded to do and I know I need to work on it. Also, my lack of feelings can make it difficult to “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who week” (Rom. 12:15, English Standard Version). I think we all have to find a balance between actually having some emotion in service and worship and allowing that emotion to rule us contrary to what the Bible says. While I do not have a quick temper, I may enjoy finding faults in others. Understanding my different preferences allows me to understand why I do what I do, and it also allows me to work on my weaknesses.
Step 2 Type Talk at Work has turned into a very interesting read. So many of the things it mentions about my preferences are so true. As an introvert, I like having plenty of time to consider all of the options before making a decision (Kroeger et al., 2002, pg. 76). Whenever I do have to make a decision on the spot, I tend to question myself later. Is that the best answer or would this other answer have been better? If it is something simple that is not a big deal, I do not mind making a decision right then. However, if it is something that I believe might need some more thought, I have found myself asking the individual to let me think about it or to email me the details. This helps me remember the question and gives me time to consider all of the ramifications. I do not have to schedule my entire work day, but I do like to at least have the important stuff down on my calendar. This helps me prioritize and get the most important things done. I do not like dealing with conflict, especially when it involves raised voices. I am pretty chill and laid back. I like having time to think through a disagreement and gather my thoughts. When someone “dumps his or her problems into the outer world” it can stress me a little bit (Kroeger, et al., 2002, pg. 147). Fortunately, I can generally get over things relatively quickly and move on. I guess I work everything out on the inside and find closure. I can see how this might be a problem though. While I might have found closure within myself, the other individual may need outwardly, vocal closure. I guess my dad must be a bit of an introvert as well. When we had an argument or disagreement, it would not be long and we would be back together like nothing ever happened. I guess we both got over it and then just went on with our lives. I will just need to remember that not everyone is like that. As far as time management goes, I feel like I do a pretty good job at having a schedule but remaining flexible. I do not get so locked into my schedule that I cannot adapt to a situation that comes up or an opportunity to present itself, as long as I have time to think through it. The textbook was a fascinating read with a lot of good information. I will probably have to reread some of it to get everything out of it. I currently work in an office with four other people. I just started there a couple of months ago and I am still trying to figure everyone out. The plan is eventually for me to be over them. I would like to see if I can get the others to also take the Jung Typology Test. It would be interesting to see what their preferences are. I think it would also help me in interacting with them and helping everyone reach their highest potential.
References
Fischer, K. (2012). Lesson 1: A worldview perspective on organizational behavior. Retrieved from https://learn.liberty.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-14600823-dt-content-rid-123215743_1/xid-123215743_1
Jung Typology Test. (n.d.). Retrieved October 29, 2016, from http://www.humanmetrics.com/hr/jtypesresult.aspx?EI Kroeger, O., Thuesen, J. M., & Rutledge, H. (2002). Type talk at work: How 16 personality types determine your success on the job. New York: Dell Pub.
The Personality Page. (n.d.). Retrieved October 29, 2016, from www.personalitypage.com