Self-Awareness Self-Assessments

The Jungian-Keirsey Type and Temperament Self-Assessment

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Section 1. Choose the column, S or N, that you think sounds the most like you

One of the two columns below will be more natural and comfortable for you, even if ever so slightly. If you had to choose, which of the following two columns as a whole reflects how you prefer (at least 51% of the time) to take in information, S or N? Answer as you are when not under stress or conforming to other's expectations. Compare each statement in each column rather than reading each column separately.

S		N
• I'm interested in what has worked before • I notice details and remember facts • I tend to be valued for my common sense • I focus on the details of daily living • I am interested in concrete issues • I prefer people who speak plainly • I tend to remember many details • I tend to be realistic, pragmatic, sensible • I tend to trust my 5 senses, facts, experience • My mind is oriented to the present and past • I respect what is proven • I admire real, practical solutions	or	• I'm interested in what hasn't been done before • I notice anything new or different • I tend to be valued for seeing new trends • I focus on the future, how things could be • I am interested in abstract ideas • I prefer unusual ways of expression • I tend to be vague about details • I tend to be theoretical, imaginative, insightful • I tend to trust my intuition, hunches, inspirations • My mind is oriented toward future possibilities • I use imagination to create something new • I admire imaginative, ingenious solutions
S	or	N

Directions: Select the S or N button ( Radio button ) in the above table if you have not already done so.

If you have chosen the S Column then go directly to Section 3 and skip Section 2.

If you have chosen the N Column then go directly to Section 2.

Section 2. Choose the column, T or F, that you think sounds the most like you

T		F
• I use logical analysis to make decisions • I tend to be fair-minded, impartial and consistent • I value justice and fairness • I tend to make objective decisions • I tend to be frank and truthful • I tend to be firm-minded • I stand firm on my just decisions, even when it may not be personally beneficial or when someone I care about doesn't agree • I use questioning to uncover the premises and logical thought patterns of others	or	• I use personal values to make decisions • I tend to be merciful, sympathetic and empathetic • I value harmony and compassion • I tend to make subjective decisions • I tend to be tactful and diplomatic • I tend to be tender-hearted • The personal impact on myself and others influences my decision. I want to consider another's viewpoint and their circumstances • I use questioning to help me understand the unique needs and points of view of others
T	or	F

Directions: Select the T or F button ( Radio button ) in the above table if you have not already done so. If you have chosen the T Column then you have scored as an "NT," one of the 4 core personality temperaments. I call NTs "Deep Greens." To verify that you are a Deep Green (and didn't just score as one) skip Section 3 and go to Section 4 and read about Deep Greens.

If you have chosen the F Column then you have scored as an "NF," one of the 4 core personality temperaments. I call NFs "True Blues." To verify that you are a True Blue (and didn't just score as one) skip Section 3 and go to Section 4 and read about True Blues.

Section 3. Choose the column, J or P, that you think sounds the most like you

One of the two columns below will be more natural and comfortable for you, even if ever so slightly. If you had to choose, which of the following two columns as a whole reflects how you prefer (at least 51% of the time) to take in information, J or P? Answer as you are when not under stress or conforming to other's expectations. Compare each statement in each column rather than reading each column separately.

J		P
• I tend to meet deadlines early • I tend to be punctual or sometimes early • I make plans before I start a project • I like to finish old projects before starting new ones • I prefer things settled and decided • I like to avoid surprises • I tend to be more structured than easygoing • I like to make and stick with plans • I find comfort in schedules • I usually know where I've left things • "Let's finalize now"	or	• I tend to meet deadlines at the last minute • I tend to arrive just in time or sometimes late • I handle problems as they arise on a project • I like to start new projects before finishing old ones • I prefer things open and spontaneous • I welcome surprises • I tend to be more easygoing than structured • I like the freedom to change plans • I find comfort in adapting as I go • I can sometimes misplace things • "Let's wait and see"
J	or	P

Directions: Select the J or P button ( Radio button ) in the above table if you have not already done so. If you have chosen the J Column then you have scored as an "SJ," one of the 4 core personality temperaments. I call SJs "Solid Golds." To verify that you are a Solid Gold (and didn't just score as one) go to Section 4 and read about Solid Golds.

If you have chosen the P Column then you have scored as an "SP," one of the 4 core personality temperaments. I call SPs "Bold Orange." To verify that you are a Bold Orange (and didn't just score as one) go to Section 4 and read about Bold Oranges.

Section 4. Now read a description of your core personality temperament below

NT	DEEP GREENS	(about 15% of the population)
Deep Greens, like True Blues, are future-oriented and focus on innovative ways to change and improve things because of their shared letter "N." However, Deep Greens are more cerebral, analytical, theoretical, skeptical and scientific than True Blues. Deep Greens need to logically understand and explain the world around them. They synthesize complex information, foresee future trends and develop long-range strategic goals. Deep Greens are mentally intense, constantly asking "why?" and "how?" to conceptually understand the underlying fundamental principles of how anything works. Deep Greens enjoy inventing, developing and designing models, theories and systems. They value knowledge, competence, objectivity, autonomy, logic and curiosity. Famous Deep Greens: Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Stephen Hawking, Benjamin Franklin, Carl Jung, Charles Darwin, Thomas Edison, Marie Curie, Ayn Rand, Sir Isaac Newton, Aristotle, Plato, Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Richard Nixon

NF	TRUE BLUES	(about 15% of the population)
True Blues, like Deep Greens, are intuitive, imaginative and focus on ingenious solutions to problems because of their shared letter "N." However, True Blues are more empathetic, sympathetic, soul searching, personable and diplomatic than Deep Greens. True Blues are idealistic, enthusiastic, romantic, credulous and humanistic. They want to uplift, motivate and inspire people to be all they can be! They want to help themselves and others develop their full spiritual potential. True Blues want to create a perfect, peaceful, harmonious world where everyone understands, accepts and loves one another. True Blues need to understand their own and others' deepest feelings. They value integrity, intimacy, compassion, uniqueness, authenticity and seek meaning and significance in life. Famous True Blues: Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Oprah Winfrey, Mikhail Gorbachev, Eleanor Roosevelt, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Princess Diana, Emily Dickinson, Joan of Arc, Nelson Mandela, Carl Rogers

SJ	SOLID GOLDS	(about 45% of the population)
Solid Golds, like Bold Oranges, focus on the realities and details of daily living because of their shared "S." Unlike Bold Oranges, Solid Golds like to be punctual, scheduled, organized, meticulous and plan ahead. They're conforming, responsible and loyal. Solid Golds like to stick to standard ways of doing things and are the backbone of institutions. They respect and honor traditions, customs, and laws of society which give them a sense of security, stability, and belonging. They value procedures and respect the chain of command. Feeling useful and being of practical service is important to them. Solid Golds are cautious and take commitments very seriously. They're motivated by the need to be dependable, conscientious, dutiful and protective of others. Famous Solid Golds: Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth II, Gerald Ford, George HW Bush, General Colin Powell, John D. Rockefeller, Felix Unger of The Odd Couple, "Dr. Laura" Schlessinger, Ross Perot, Janet Reno, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush

SP	BOLD ORANGES	(about 25% of the population)
Bold Oranges, like Solid Golds, are pragmatic, realistic and live in the here-and-now because of their shared "S." Unlike Solid Golds, Bold Oranges dislike routine, structured work, hierarchical order and standard ways of doing things. They like to be able to act freely and spontaneously in the moment. Bold Oranges are very observant and have keen senses. Bold Oranges just want to enjoy life and experience it; they don't need to understand it deeply (like Deep Greens and True Blues) or be dutiful and plan it (like Solid Golds). They enjoy freedom, variety, flexibility and stimulation. Bold Oranges are adaptable, generous, optimistic, playful and have a great sense of humor. Bold Oranges value hands-on experience, independence, resourcefulness and want to make an impact on life. Famous Bold Oranges: George W. Bush, Elvis Presley, Magic Johnson, John F. Kennedy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Donald Trump, Michael Jordan, Madonna, Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, Jack Nicholson, Marilyn Monroe, Hugh Hefner

Directions: Did your temperament ring true for you? If it did then read "A" below. If it didn't read "B."

Now that you have determined your temperament, go back and complete the Section that you originally skipped (Section 2 for Solid Golds and Bold Oranges or Section 3 for Deep Greens and True Blues). Make note of the column letter you choose (T or F for section 2, J or P for section 3) and then go on to Section 5.

If your scored temperament didn't ring true for you then see if you can tell what your core Color is from the other 3 descriptions above. Your temperament Color is simply who you really are when being yourself! Note the 2 letters to the left of your Color's name (for later use). If you now choose Deep Green or True Blue as your color then go to Section 3. If you now choose Solid Gold or Bold Orange as your color then go to Section 2. Make note of the column letter you choose there and then go on to section 5.

Section 5. Choose the column, E or I, that you think sounds the most like you

One of the two columns below will be more natural and comfortable for you, even if ever so slightly. If you had to choose, which of the following two columns as a whole reflects how you prefer (at least 51% of the time) to take in information, E or I? Answer as you are when not under stress or conforming to other's expectations. Compare each statement in each column rather than reading each column separately.

E		I
• I become bored when alone too much • I'm drained by too much alone time • I tend to think and process out loud • I have many social relationships/acquaintances • I like to work ideas out with others' input • I will initiate a conversation with a stranger • I'm a mixer and mingler at parties • I often act or speak first, then think • I prefer to work with a group • I tend to be more interactive and talkative • I like to talk it out	or	• I need time alone to recharge my batteries • I'm drained by too much interaction • I tend to process internally before sharing • I have a few close, personal relationships • I like to work ideas out by thinking about them • I will respond to conversation with a stranger • I'm a one-on-one conversationalist at parties • I often think first, then speak or act • I prefer to work alone or with one other person • I tend to be more reflective and thoughtful • I like to think it through
E	or	I

Most people misunderstand what E (extraverting) and I (introverting) mean in this system so let me clarify here. In this system, extraverting and introverting have nothing to do with liking people or being socially adept. Extraverts are biologically hardwired to prefer getting their energy from being with people and doing group activities. If they have to spend too much time alone or performing tasks that require solitude, they quickly become bored, tired, dispirited and low. Introverts are biologically hardwired to prefer getting energized from spending time alone to recharge their batteries. Even if introverts like being with people, which most of them do, interacting with others TOO much and for TOO long drains their energy (especially with large groups of people, like at parties).

Directions: Click on the E or I button ( Radio button ) in the above table if you haven't already done so. After completing this section you will have chosen 4 letters (one from each of sections 1, 2, 3 and 5). The computer should have alerted you to your indicated 4-letter Jungian-Keirsey type. If not, combine those 4 letters in the following order; the letter you chose from: Section 5, Section 1, Section 2, Section 3. For example, ESTJ, INFP, ISTP, ENFJ, etc. That 4-letter code is your indicated Jungian-Keirsey type. Go on to Section 6 now to verify your results.

Section 6. Verify your results

Now that you have your 4 letter preferences, here is what all the letters stand for: E=Extraverting (Extraverts), I=Introverting (Introverts), S=Sensing (Sensors), N=Intuiting (Intuitives), T=Thinking (Thinkers), F=Feeling (Feelers), J=Judging (Judgers), P=Perceiving (Perceivers). Look below and see if you still agree with your 4 letter choices. If not, change them. Each of us sees the world a particular way so you may be able to recognize your own frustrations with other preferences. Go on to the final section, section 7, when you are finished verifying or changing your 4-letter code.

Potential Sources of Conflict for Each Preference

Extraverts (Es) may see Introverts (Is) as:

• too secretive and private at times
• withholding and reserved
• self-absorbed; in their own little world
• socially awkward
• too focused
• thinking too much before acting
• wanting to be alone too much

Sensors (Ss) may see Intuitives (Ns) as:

• capricious and inconsistent (esp. NFs)
• overly idealistic, unrealistic or impractical
• having their heads in the clouds
• lacking common sense
• too complicated and abstract (esp. NTs)
• getting agitated with small details of life
• living in the future too much and failing to
appreciate the present

Thinkers (Ts) may see Feelers (Fs) as:

• avoiding conflict in the name of harmony
• overly sensitive; taking things too personally
• illogical and irrational
• weak; not being firm and taking a stand
when it is needed
• needing to please others too much
• wanting to talk about feelings and emotions
too much

Judgers (Js) may see Perceivers (Ps) as:

• fickle, indecisive, and/or unreliable
• not time conscious enough, chronically late; can
sometimes miss important deadlines
• not serious enough, flighty (esp. NFs)
• procrastinators; always postponing what needs
to be done
• never finishing what they start
• constantly misplacing things
• changeable and unpredictable

Introverts (Is) may see Extraverts (Es) as:

• too talkative and chatty at times
• intrusive and overwhelming
• unable to tune into their "inner voice"
• superficial and gossipy (especially Fs)
• hyperactive and overbooked
• acting too quickly before thinking
• wanting other people involved too much

Intuitives (Ns) may see Sensors (Ss) as:

• uninspired, unoriginal and uncreative
• resistant to new ideas, what's possible
• always wanting proof of a things existence
• lacking vision, imagination, foresight
• too simplistic and literal
• relying on the past and five senses too much
• clinging to the present, the known, and not trusting
their inspirations/visions

Feelers (Fs) may see Thinkers (Ts) as:

• willing to sacrifice harmony in favor of logic and
justice
• cold, insensitive and hard-hearted
• blunt, critical and sometimes even argumentative
• uncaring; unbending and uncompromising
in the name of fairness and justice
• inhumane; inconsiderate of how others feel
• unable to express their feelings/emotions

Perceivers (Ps) may see Judgers (Js) as:

• rigid, inflexible, stubborn and/or controlling
• too black and white, closed-minded
• lacking spontaneity and ability to relax
• too serious; needing to lighten up a little
• taskmasters; so focused on a task that they don't
recognize new needs
• unwilling to leave things open for change
• apt to make decisions too quickly; jumping to
conclusions with too little information

Section 7. Learn more about your results

Now you should have a Jungian-Keirsey type (the 4-letter code, like ESTP or INFJ, etc.) and a Jungian-Keirsey temperament (the color Deep Green, True Blue, Solid Gold or Bold Orange) that you are fairly confident sounds like you. To learn MUCH more about your Jungian-Keirsey temperament and type click on your links below. Of course, you can also learn about anyone else's temperament and type, if you know what they are.

Besides your core temperament you also have a secondary temperament that usually plays a strong role in your personality and behavior. If you go back and read the other descriptions in Section 4 (those that are not your own temperament color) you will probably be able to tell which is your secondary temperament. For example, if you are a True Blue and you identify with the Deep Green description also then your temperament combination would be True Blue/Deep Green. If you are a Bold Orange and you identify with the True Blue description also then your temperament combination would be Bold Orange/True Blue. To learn more about your temperament combination colors just click on the appropriate link below.

The DEEP GREEN Temperament (NT)
The 4 Deep Green Jungian-Keirsey types:
ENTJ
ENTP
INTJ
INTP

The 3 Deep Green temperament combinations:
DEEP GREEN/TRUE BLUE
DEEP GREEN/SOLID GOLD
DEEP GREEN/BOLD ORANGE

The TRUE BLUE Temperament (NF)
The 4 True Blue Jungian-Keirsey types:
ENFJ
ENFP
INFJ
INFP

The 3 True Blue temperament combinations:
TRUE BLUE/DEEP GREEN
TRUE BLUE/SOLID GOLD
TRUE BLUE/BOLD ORANGE

The SOLID GOLD Temperament (SJ)
The 4 Solid Gold Jungian-Keirsey types:
ESTJ
ESFJ
ISTJ
ISFJ

The 3 Solid Gold temperament combinations:
SOLID GOLD/DEEP GREEN
SOLID GOLD/TRUE BLUE
SOLID GOLD/BOLD ORANGE

The BOLD ORANGE Temperament (SP)
The 4 Bold Orange Jungian-Keirsey types:
ESTP
ESFP
ISTP
ISFP

The 3 Bold Orange temperament combinations:
BOLD ORANGE/DEEP GREEN
BOLD ORANGE/TRUE BLUE
BOLD ORANGE/SOLID GOLD

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