PAR19606

19606 Personality Assessment

Part 1

= = ISTJ38% ISFJ51% INFJ71% INTJ58%ISTP32% ISFP59% INFP69% INTP42%ESTP45% ESFP58% ENFP78% ENTP65%ESTJ47% ESFJ74% ENFJ84% ENTJ57%The scores show how close your personality is to each type. The MMDI thinks your closest type is ENFJ, and 2nd closest is ENFP. If your closest personality type is ENFJ then you are someone who seeks to develop and promote personal growth in your friends, family or colleagues. You sometimes have a sense of their potential which may extend beyond how they see themselves. You also seek to develop the potential within relationships or the team. However, you don't push so hard that it creates conflict, because keeping the harmony in your relationships is also important.Feedback The test that you have just taken is based on the Five Factor Model of personality. There is a broad consensus amongst personality theorists that this model, which describes five major 'domains' or traits, is the best current description of the structure of personality. The five major dimensions, and your scores on them, are described below. Try to interpret your results on the basis of the overall pattern, rather than just concentrating on particular scores.

**Factor I : Extraversion (AKA Surgency) **

This trait reflects preference for, and behavior in, social situations. People high in extraversion are energetic and seek out the company of others. Low scorers (introverts) tend to be more quiet and reserved. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (42) is //relatively high//. **Factor II : Agreeableness (AKA Friendliness) **

This trait reflects how we tend to interact with others. People high in agreeableness tend to be trusting, friendly and cooperative. Low scorers tend to be more aggressive and less cooperative. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (33) is //relatively high//. **Factor III : Conscientiousness (AKA Will or Dependability) **

This trait reflects how organized and persistent we are in pursuing our goals. High scorers are methodical, well organized and dutiful. Low scorers are less careful, less focussed and more likely to be distracted from tasks. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (39) is //relatively high//. **Factor IV : Neuroticism **

This trait reflects the tendency to experience negative thoughts and feelings. High scorers are prone to insecurity and emotional distress. Low scorers tend to be more relaxed, less emotional and less prone to distress. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (18) is //relatively low//. **Factor V : Openness (AKA Culture or Intellect) **

This trait reflects 'open-mindedness' and interest in culture. High scorers tend to be imaginative, creative, and to seek out cultural and educational experiences. Low scorers are more down-to-earth, less interested in art and more practical in nature. Compared to other people who have taken this test, your score on this dimension (19) is //relatively low//.

Part 2 It was very interesting to take a Personality quiz, although I have done so in the past it was neat to see the results and how they can somewhat change over the years. Also it is interesting to see how everyone is unique in their own way. Some members of my family have taken similar personality test and it was interesting to see that even though were all related we can in some things be somewhat the same but completely different in others. It was much easier to tell results from the second test rather than the first. I felt like the first test was very broad whereas in the second test it narrowed down the results much better and it was easier to understand. I had a feeling what some of my results were going to be but in others I was shocked at the results I got. The second test was much easier to take as well. Overall I think it was a good assessment.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"><range type="comment" id="847443">Part 4 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> After reading both articles I have to say that the reason why the MBTI personality test is being taken over by the Big 5 is because the MBTI has not had very many good results. Another issue being that within the quiz it asked very broad unrelated questions that in result wouldn’t produce consistency among people’s answers. Also when taking the test I felt as though the results from the Big 5 were much more clear and easier to understand. In the MBTI there was different categories of your results all saying different things, to me it was quite overwhelming. However in the articles I didn’t see much reasoning as to why the Big 5 is becoming more popular and more widely used. The only reasoning I saw was that there were some results that didn’t have a good review that were inconsistent with the MBTI theory. Also in the second article it states that the “Big 5 provides an alternative basis for interpreting MBTI findings within a broader, more commonly shared conceptual framework.” So I think that more and more people are coming to find out that they would prefer the Big 5 over MBTI because of its more comprehensible and accurate results. Scientists are moving from the MBTI to the Big Five to evaluate personality. Back in the day the MBTI was popular and used by employers to help hire the best candidate for a job. <range type="comment" id="854129">Now scientists aren't sure how reliable the test is. The test is to broad to label people as a certain type. Where as the Big Five narrows it down more by using a self report and peer ratings. There are many different factors that go into personality, making it hard to determine a personality from just a questionnaire.

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