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After taking three of these tests, two of the three have told me the same thing shown above, which I can relate to. The third told me I was a "very social being, overly sensitive to external criticism." I know the people in this class don't know me well, but this isn't me.
In regard to the results shown above, in short, they infer that I am a withdrawn personality, living in my own world. I can see this being somewhat accurate as I am not the person who tends to be out to meet people. As a matter of fact, I am not the person you want to talk to if you're looking for a sympathetic point of view in regard to the human race as a whole. Personal problems? I'll gladly listen and offer my sympathy, even try to cheer you up; but ask me for a sympathetic ear on a subject which I view as something we as a species have brought upon ourselves (which is most issues people will talk about regarding the human race) and I will not have much positive to say. The results from my tests also speak of me having traits trending toward self-preservation. True, but to a point. I have been in bad situations, and know from experience that I will throw myself into the jet-blast from an F-18 on the flight deck of a carrier if it means I can stop you from being blown overboard into a 70-100 foot fall to the ocean, so I know I am not all about me. That being said, I do tend to prepare for the worst while hoping for the best. I have a "bug-out" bag which is always packed and in my car, I have freeze-dried food, and I possess wilderness survival skills that make me confident that, worst-case scenario, I have a better chance at survival than the average person.
I'm sure I sound like a conspiracy nutter. I do not believe that something horrible is going to happen to decimate the human population. I merely like the prospect of being prepared and knowledgeable enough to know I will survive. I suppose this shows that, as the results say, I need to be knowledgeable and independent to be happy, eh? Among my other "higher" scores is Calmness. I never realized this was a personality trait; I guess I always thought of it more as a relaxing state of mind, temporary to the occasion.
The low score. Image awareness. This eludes to me not being concerned with impressing the people I meet or stressing over a first impression. I don't believe that you can learn much of anything about someone from the "first impression." The only thing you will accomplish through a first impression is a stereotypical judgment which is rarely 100% accurate. It amuses me that people might decide they do or do not like me or someone else simply by looking at them. I will not let you know much about me until I know you; I know it may not be a fair system, but I don't entrust my personal life to everyone I meet. I don't believe in personality tests much more than I do first impressions. While answering the questions, how many people will be 100% honest with every answer? My money is on few to none. Perhaps it is my skeptical side shining through, but people as a whole (not excluding myself or anyone else I know) have an inherent need to impress. To make themselves sound better than they are. I am citing no references for this because it is my opinion, and mine alone.
So the questions on the test are answered, in theory, honestly. Now there is an algorithm that computes your personality traits and issues you with a personality type which is worded in a way which has been determined to be "least offensive" to the typical reader. Part of my skepticism stems from the fact that I can take multiple tests and 1/3 of the results from similar tests tell me I love being around people while the others say I am a solitude-seeker. Granted in this case 2/3 were pretty accurate to my personality, from my own point of view, I believe that if you already know how you think (and I suspect you do) then why are you taking these tests in the first place? Unless, of course, it is for a college level writing class so you may expunge the information into a blog and find out what your classmates and instructor thought of your documentation.
In regard to the results shown above, in short, they infer that I am a withdrawn personality, living in my own world. I can see this being somewhat accurate as I am not the person who tends to be out to meet people. As a matter of fact, I am not the person you want to talk to if you're looking for a sympathetic point of view in regard to the human race as a whole. Personal problems? I'll gladly listen and offer my sympathy, even try to cheer you up; but ask me for a sympathetic ear on a subject which I view as something we as a species have brought upon ourselves (which is most issues people will talk about regarding the human race) and I will not have much positive to say. The results from my tests also speak of me having traits trending toward self-preservation. True, but to a point. I have been in bad situations, and know from experience that I will throw myself into the jet-blast from an F-18 on the flight deck of a carrier if it means I can stop you from being blown overboard into a 70-100 foot fall to the ocean, so I know I am not all about me. That being said, I do tend to prepare for the worst while hoping for the best. I have a "bug-out" bag which is always packed and in my car, I have freeze-dried food, and I possess wilderness survival skills that make me confident that, worst-case scenario, I have a better chance at survival than the average person.
I'm sure I sound like a conspiracy nutter. I do not believe that something horrible is going to happen to decimate the human population. I merely like the prospect of being prepared and knowledgeable enough to know I will survive. I suppose this shows that, as the results say, I need to be knowledgeable and independent to be happy, eh? Among my other "higher" scores is Calmness. I never realized this was a personality trait; I guess I always thought of it more as a relaxing state of mind, temporary to the occasion.
The low score. Image awareness. This eludes to me not being concerned with impressing the people I meet or stressing over a first impression. I don't believe that you can learn much of anything about someone from the "first impression." The only thing you will accomplish through a first impression is a stereotypical judgment which is rarely 100% accurate. It amuses me that people might decide they do or do not like me or someone else simply by looking at them. I will not let you know much about me until I know you; I know it may not be a fair system, but I don't entrust my personal life to everyone I meet. I don't believe in personality tests much more than I do first impressions. While answering the questions, how many people will be 100% honest with every answer? My money is on few to none. Perhaps it is my skeptical side shining through, but people as a whole (not excluding myself or anyone else I know) have an inherent need to impress. To make themselves sound better than they are. I am citing no references for this because it is my opinion, and mine alone.
So the questions on the test are answered, in theory, honestly. Now there is an algorithm that computes your personality traits and issues you with a personality type which is worded in a way which has been determined to be "least offensive" to the typical reader. Part of my skepticism stems from the fact that I can take multiple tests and 1/3 of the results from similar tests tell me I love being around people while the others say I am a solitude-seeker. Granted in this case 2/3 were pretty accurate to my personality, from my own point of view, I believe that if you already know how you think (and I suspect you do) then why are you taking these tests in the first place? Unless, of course, it is for a college level writing class so you may expunge the information into a blog and find out what your classmates and instructor thought of your documentation.
I am just the opposite. I am very big on first person impressions, and am not very calm in most situation. I know who im going to call if i get stuck in a blizzard.
ReplyDeleteI love that you have dried food and a bag ready to go in your car! You've inspired me to do something similar. I also have some survival skills as far as wilderness goes. You post makes me want to disappear into the woods! Great post!
ReplyDelete"but ask me for a sympathetic ear on a subject which I view as something we as a species have brought upon ourselves (which is most issues people will talk about regarding the human race) and I will not have much positive to say. "
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of 5 friends. We argue a lot over this question: "Is it better to be kind or to be right?"
Anyway, you've explored some deep ideas here and I'm impressed that you've chosen to interrogate the test/system and its methods. Spoken like a true 5, you.