Posted by noa on October 21, 2003, at 23:07:11
In reply to My Revelation, posted by fallsfall on October 20, 2003, at 20:21:35
If it's any consolation, I don't feel I fit the Myers Briggs types so easily either. I think this is partly because of the way the test is designed and partly because of my own idiosyncracies.
To come out as one thing vs. its opposite, all you have to do is score on one side of 50% for that trait. You could be pretty close to the 50% mark, ie, somewhat one side, somewhat the other, but you have to choose. Also, each of the items is a forced choice and I find that under certain conditions, I am more one way and under other conditions, I am another way.
Also, my traits are mood dependent and dependent on certain situations. So I might be more analytical sometimes, and more intuitive another.
The test is interesting because it can be used in good ways to help prod some thinking about what would be a good fit for you, but don't get caught up in the specific types per se.
BTW--I would not consider you a failure for not wanting to get out of bed to refill the water. It was 3 am!!
Your writing is great, btw--I hope you enjoy it because you are good at it!
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