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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: NariusFractal]
#2451960 - 03/19/04 03:18 PM (20 years, 4 days ago) |
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It is so cool to read the results of the tests you guys have taken, and I hope more people take them and display their results.
Sheister, I haven't become familiar yet enough with you to comment on whether the results of your tests describe you, but Skorpivo, I think your results describe you, based on your writings.
There are some other tests, that I think are interesting, and I'm going to point some of them out, LATER!
Like, the color test, and the "which rock star are you" test. Those are really interesting. Some of the tests are crap, but most of them, I thought, were pretty accurate.
-------------------- The day will come when, after harnessing the ether, the winds, the tides, gravitation, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And, on that day, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire. -Teilard
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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: SkorpivoMusterion]
#2452426 - 03/19/04 05:42 PM (20 years, 4 days ago) |
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your subconscious mind is driven most by Peace
You are driven by a higher purpose than most people. You have a deeply-rooted desire to facilitate peacefulness in the world. Whether through subtle interactions with love ones, or through getting involved in social causes, it is important to you to influence the world.
You are driven by a desire to encourage others to think about the positive side of things instead of focusing on the negative. The reason your unconscious is consumed by this might stem from an innate fear of war and turmoil. Thus, to avoid that uncomfortable place for you, your unconscious seeks out the peace in your environment.
Usually, the thing that underlies this unconscious drive is a deep respect for humankind. You care about the future of the world, even beyond your own involvement in it. As a result, your personal integrity acts as a surrogate for your deeper drive toward peace and guides you in daily life towards decisions that are respectful toward yourself and others.
-------------------- Annnnnnd I had a light saber and my friend was there and I said "you look like an indian" and he said "you look like satan" and he found a stick and a rock and he named the rock ooga booga and he named the stick Stick and we both thought that was pretty funny. We got eaten alive by mosquitos but didn't notice til the next day. I stepped on some glass while wading in the swamp and cut my foot open, didn't bother me til the next day either....yeah it was a good time, ended the night by buying some liquor for minors and drinking nips and going to he diner and eating chicken fingers, and then I went home and went to bed.
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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: kaiowas]
#2453148 - 03/19/04 11:00 PM (20 years, 4 days ago) |
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Okay, now let's all take the "who's your inner rock star" test!
My results:
Bjork
Wow, your inner rock star is Bjork. You've charmed the world with your beautiful, zany, personal style. To say you're a member of the alternative set would be a gross understatement. You and Bjork define alternative in its purest form. You've got nothing to prove, it's your remarkably creative point of view that lets you make art from anything?art, music, politics?whatever makes you passionate. It's just who you are. You've got the courage to experiment with your style and career, and all the while remaining positively sweet and humble. You are as much a free spirit as they come. Celebrate your inner Bjork.
-------------------- The day will come when, after harnessing the ether, the winds, the tides, gravitation, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And, on that day, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire. -Teilard
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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: Frog]
#2453603 - 03/20/04 04:35 AM (20 years, 4 days ago) |
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Chris Isaak
Oooh, you're smooth! The rock star part of you is all charm, and all Chris Isaak. That slow smile and sensual nature are absolutely intoxicating, especially to the ladies. They can't get enough of you and that dreamy smile. Maybe it's because you and Chris tap into every girl's fantasy of smooching at the soda shop with James Dean after school. Then again it could also be your perfect balance of cool-guy-about-town and the sensitive boyfriend you could bring home to Mom. Either way, you're a heartthrob who's put style, talent, and innate charm to work for him. Congratulations, you're dreamy. Show off your inner Isaak.
Chris Isaak huh....I guess I'm gonna hafta buy his music now.
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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: SkorpivoMusterion]
#2453689 - 03/20/04 07:26 AM (20 years, 3 days ago) |
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this is cute
Yeah baby, the rock star part of you is all Beck. Women are enthralled by your seductive energy, a perfect mix of intrigue and poetry. You and Beck have got it all together because you're unafraid to say exactly what's on your mind, and let everyone in on your quirky point of view. Intellectual and sexy, you continually dodge conventional stereotypes with your eclectic personal style. But when you really break it down, it's just your great sense of humor and easygoing talent that makes the crowds go wild. Throw a fiesta, and inspire your inner Beck.
um.....heh.....er....um.....heh.....em.eh??
-------------------- Annnnnnd I had a light saber and my friend was there and I said "you look like an indian" and he said "you look like satan" and he found a stick and a rock and he named the rock ooga booga and he named the stick Stick and we both thought that was pretty funny. We got eaten alive by mosquitos but didn't notice til the next day. I stepped on some glass while wading in the swamp and cut my foot open, didn't bother me til the next day either....yeah it was a good time, ended the night by buying some liquor for minors and drinking nips and going to he diner and eating chicken fingers, and then I went home and went to bed.
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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: kaiowas]
#2453692 - 03/20/04 07:30 AM (20 years, 3 days ago) |
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btw frog and skorp, isn't it funny that we highjacked this thread bad. I MEAN REAL BAD!!!! and what's worse we highjacked it with personality tests
oh for shame !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it's irony at the base level but I kinda like it!
-------------------- Annnnnnd I had a light saber and my friend was there and I said "you look like an indian" and he said "you look like satan" and he found a stick and a rock and he named the rock ooga booga and he named the stick Stick and we both thought that was pretty funny. We got eaten alive by mosquitos but didn't notice til the next day. I stepped on some glass while wading in the swamp and cut my foot open, didn't bother me til the next day either....yeah it was a good time, ended the night by buying some liquor for minors and drinking nips and going to he diner and eating chicken fingers, and then I went home and went to bed.
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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: kaiowas]
#2453696 - 03/20/04 07:32 AM (20 years, 3 days ago) |
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Yess....Beautiful Irony.
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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: kaiowas]
#2454918 - 03/20/04 03:47 PM (20 years, 3 days ago) |
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Well, the way I see it, the thread was about whether personality tests are valid. Some are bull shit, but some are pretty accurate. I thought the test on that site I linked were pretty good.
I took some kind of test in junior college to see what I should be when I grew up, and it said professional, possibly a lawyer. This was after I already knew I wanted to be a lawyer.
So I don't really see this as a hi-jacking, but if it was, I apologize. Now, everybody go take those tests!
-------------------- The day will come when, after harnessing the ether, the winds, the tides, gravitation, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And, on that day, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire. -Teilard
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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: freddurgan]
#2457536 - 03/21/04 02:31 PM (20 years, 2 days ago) |
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I've taken and given personality tests - taken, as part of admission criteria to the theological seminary at Drew University a whole battery of tests which included the 550 question Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). I had fun with those people and responded with the most mystical, cosmic and seemingly (to them) psychotic responses. The scorer reported that I seemed to have serious psychiatric problems. It is easy to look crazy, not so easy to look sane if one IS crazy.
I have also administered and hand-scored (pre-computer) 1000 Myers-Briggs Type Indicators (MBTI) which is extraordinarily useful for determining one's 'skeletal' typology based on 4 domains (Thinking, Feeling, Intuition and Sensing) in 16 permutations). My Lady and I have become very accurate with our assessments of friends and family without even giving the test, but it tells a great deal about a person in ways which provide guidance into what kind of person to marry, what type of work to pursue, why people are earthy vs. spacey, material vs. spiritual - or what variety of spirituality makes the most sense to one and not another type, etc. The whole MBTI cannot be taken on-line anymore since it is a copyrighted item and distributed only to licensed mental health professionals. BUT, any college counseling center would be able to test you and explain it. It's well worth it, and don't worry - it won't tell if your crazy or not!
-------------------- γνῶθι σαὐτόν - Gnothi Seauton - Know Thyself
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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: NariusFractal]
#2458837 - 03/21/04 09:51 PM (20 years, 2 days ago) |
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so is Schizotypal a bad thing? cause i got scored "very high" on that.... not to mention a family member does have schizophrenia.....
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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: Frog]
#2459263 - 03/22/04 12:29 AM (20 years, 2 days ago) |
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Bernese Mountain Dog - never heard of it.
No bones about it, you're a good-hearted, people-loving Bernese Mountain Dog. Down-to-earth and loyal, no one works or plays harder than you do. You put your nose to the grindstone when it really counts, but you never neglect your social calendar. Simultaneously strong and sweet, you're very tuned-in to the feelings and needs of the other dogs you run with. Without having to be asked, you always have a helping paw to lend and a sympathetic shoulder to lean on. "Communication" is your middle name, and when that's paired with your unswerving devotion, you get a breed that everyone respects and trusts. Woof!
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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: enotake2]
#2459294 - 03/22/04 12:54 AM (20 years, 2 days ago) |
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your subconscious mind is driven most by Curiosity
This means you are full of questions about life, people, and the potential of your future. You spend more time than others envisioning the possibilities of your life ? things that others are too afraid to consider.
Your curiosity burns with an almost physical need to know and do more. It's only through new experiences that you feel a greater understanding of yourself or the world ? which ultimately is the greatest way for you to feel satisfied.
It is possible that the underlying reason for your drive towards curiosity is a deeply rooted fear of boredom. That means that you are probably more susceptible than others to feel like you're falling into a rut when life slows down into a comfortable routine.
You need to make sure you have stimulation in your life ? that makes you feel like you're innovating or being exposed to the ideas and experiences that truly inspire you.
With such a strong orientation towards curiosity, you're also prone to a rebellious quality that shows up when you feel you are just going through the motions, and are unable to really influence the world around you. But interestingly enough, your drive towards novel experiences also indicates an openness others don't have, but wish they did.
Unconsciously, your curiosity presses you to learn more, experience more, and get the most out of life.
Though your unconscious mind is driven most strongly by Curiosity, there is much more to who you are at your core.
-------------------- Computer games don't affect kids. I mean if Pacman affected our generation as kids, we'd all be running around in a darkened room, munching pills and listening to repetitive electronic music. "Being bitter and hateful is like drinking a vial of poison and hoping the other person gets sick" FreakQLibrium "My motto from here on out is: If someone or something (including me) in my life is conducting themselves in such a way that they can be seen on Jerry Springer, it's time to take out the garbage!!! When you stop taking their behaviour personally and see their antics as a true reflection on their character, it becomes absolutely nauseating." Anon. on abusive relationships.
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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: enotake2]
#2459318 - 03/22/04 01:15 AM (20 years, 2 days ago) |
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So, enotake, did you feel that those tests adequately described parts of your personality? Or not? Just curious.
-------------------- The day will come when, after harnessing the ether, the winds, the tides, gravitation, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And, on that day, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire. -Teilard
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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: freddurgan]
#2460623 - 03/22/04 03:05 PM (20 years, 1 day ago) |
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Eric, your subconcious mind is driven most by Love.
Well, that's lovely. I'd like to think that... As for the other test
Paranoid: Low Schizoid: Moderate Schizotypal: High Antisocial: Low Borderline: Low Histrionic: Moderate Narcissistic: Low Avoidant: High Dependent: Moderate Obsessive-Compulsive: Moderate
And apparently my inner rock-star is Beck. Sure... I don't think this thread's been hijacked. It was about whether or not personality tests are valid, and in order to form a judgement about them everyone did some and contemplated the results. I think they're great at telling you what you already know. I'm not about to put any real stock in em. But they are fun to do...
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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: Panoramix]
#2462461 - 03/23/04 12:14 AM (20 years, 1 day ago) |
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Okay! Now everyone go take the Ultimate Personality Test!
My results:
you're a Skydiver!
Your personality is actually determined by two personality sub-types - your primary, or dominant sub-type, and your secondary sub-type. You are a Skydiver which means you are a Seeker / Golden Your primary sub-type is defined by "Seeker" characteristics and your secondary sub-type is defined by "Golden" characteristics.
That means you're open minded, extroverted, free-spirited, and independent. Chances are you're pretty liberal. You're like a magnet for love and affection. People adore you. And, thanks to that healthy dose of self-confidence, you're super-flexible.
How do we know all this? How do we know you're a great leader at work? Or that you're a self-starter and will always volunteer to take on a job? How could we have divined that you're an excellent communicator and tend to spread your enthusiasm to others?
Because while you were taking the test, you answered four different types of questions ? questions that measured confidence, apprehension, willingness to take risks, and your focus on experience versus appearance ? the primary traits that determine your personality. Based on your responses, we determined your personality type, Skydiver.
And that's just scratching the surface.
-------------------- The day will come when, after harnessing the ether, the winds, the tides, gravitation, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And, on that day, for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire. -Teilard
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Re: Personality tests? How can these really be valid? [Re: Frog]
#2462508 - 03/23/04 12:34 AM (20 years, 1 day ago) |
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I feel this represnts me very well reuslts: Your personlity type is "chosen one" Your personality is actually determined by two personality sub-types ? your primary, or dominant sub-type, and your secondary sub-type. In your case, Chosen One, your two sub-types are Golden and Seeker. Your primary sub-type is defined by "Golden" characteristics and your secondary sub-type is defined by "Seeker" characteristics. Your primary type is Golden Like other people with Golden characteristics, you have relatively high self-esteem and are very conscientious. You tend to be someone others rely on since you're responsible, dependable, and dutiful. You are also probably pretty efficient ? you hate to waste time. You like to go about life with a positive attitude ? both about yourself and the world around you. You're known intellectually as a careful, deliberating thinker. In terms of entertainment, you gravitate toward media that is romantic, happy, and inspiring ? avoiding the more dark, edgy or sad subjects. Lastly, you probably have interests in a wide variety of things including cooking, eating out, nutrition, travel, sports, recreation, fitness, health and traditional religion. You are the rare being who wants nothing more than to have a positive effect on the world. Not only are you are driven to make the world smooth and efficient so that everyone can live in harmony, but you actively look for ways you can make this dream a reality. Occasionally, this dream can manifest out a fear that if you don't take care of the problems of the world, nobody will. You may have a lack of faith that things will not be okay unless you intervene. Your secondary type is Seeker People with Seeker characteristics have a thirst for highly stimulating experiences. They gravitate towards unpredictable situations and they thrive in those environments. Seekers would rather improvise than live by a strict calendar that adds structure to their daily life. They seek out ever-evolving experiences because they tend to find consistent routines boring and unstimulating. Seekers also like to explore intellectually, which is why they tend to enjoy abstract thinking. With everything they do, Seekers enjoy the challenge of new situations. In terms of entertainment, they like media that is dark and edgy, flashy and loud, strange, and intellectual. They tend to be interested in activities that get them out in the world like the performing arts and new age spirituality.
-------------------- Annnnnnd I had a light saber and my friend was there and I said "you look like an indian" and he said "you look like satan" and he found a stick and a rock and he named the rock ooga booga and he named the stick Stick and we both thought that was pretty funny. We got eaten alive by mosquitos but didn't notice til the next day. I stepped on some glass while wading in the swamp and cut my foot open, didn't bother me til the next day either....yeah it was a good time, ended the night by buying some liquor for minors and drinking nips and going to he diner and eating chicken fingers, and then I went home and went to bed.
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