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The
Myers-Briggs
Temperament Test
Below
are 6 rows of word groups. Rank each
word group (horizontally) in the boxes using a “4” for the group that is the
most like you down to a “1” for the word group least like you.
Then add the numbers in each of the four columns (vertically down)
to get a total score for each column. Scan
the whole column of words in which you scored the highest.
Does that sound like you for the most part? Once you have finished
this test, you can read about your Myers-Briggs
Temperament in the Information section.
Example:
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3
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4
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1
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2
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Word
Group #1.
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Action-oriented
Opportunistic
Spontaneous
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Conscientious
Traditional
Responsible
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Authentic
Search
for Self
Compassionate
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Abstract
Inventive
Competent
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Word
Group #2.
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Competitive
Impetuous
Impactful
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Practical
Sensible
Dependable
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Unique
Empathetic
Communicative
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Mentally
curious
Conceptual
Knowledgeable
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Word
Group #3.
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Risk-taking
Bold
Adventuresome
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Loyal
Conservative
Organized
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Devotional
Personal
Poetic
soul
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Theoretical
Unconventional
Ingenious
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Word
Group #4.
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Daring
Impulsive
Fun
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Concerned
Procedural
Dutiful
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Tender-hearted
Inspirational
Dramatic
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High
standards
Complex
mind
Asks
“why?”
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Word
Group #5.
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Flirtatious
Courageous
Graceful
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Orderly
Conventional
Caring
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Spiritual
Affectionate
Sympathetic
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Philosophical
Non-conforming
Rational/Logical
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Word
Group #6.
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Live
for today
Skillful
w/ Tools
Whimsical
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Stable
Thorough
Prepared
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Idealistic
Motivational
Romantic
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Inquisitive
Skeptical
Futuristic
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Total
score for this SP column ®®®®®®
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Total
score for this SJ column ®®®®®®
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Total
score for this NF column ®®®®®®
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Total
score for this NT column ®®®®®®
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If
you scored highest in Column 1. you are likely an SP, Action Seeker.
If
you scored highest in Column 2. you are likely an SJ, Duty Seeker.
If
you scored highest in Column 3. you are likely an NF, Ideal Seeker.
If
you scored highest in Column 4. you are likely an NT, Knowledge Seeker.
If
your second highest score is close to your highest, be sure to read about both temperaments
in the Myers-Briggs Temperament section. The following
table may help you determine your correct Myers-Briggs temperament.
The
Temperament Comparison Table
This
table is partly derived from the 4 personal styles table on page 39 of "Follow
Your True Colors to the Work You
Love" by Carolyn Kalil and Don Lowry. It may help you clarify
your Myers-Briggs Temperament.
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Ideal
Seeker (NF) |
Knowledge
Seeker (NT) |
Duty
Seeker (SJ) |
Action
Seeker (SP) |
| Core Needs |
Unique Identity, meaning
& authenticity |
Competence &
knowledge |
Contributing to
meaningful social institutions, belonging |
Action, excitement &
competition |
| Overall Mood |
Enthusiastic |
Cool, calm &
collected |
Concerned |
Excitable |
| Self-Image |
Empathic, benevolent,
authentic |
Ingenious, resolute,
autonomous |
Dependable, respectful,
beneficent |
Artistic, audacious,
adaptable |
| Language |
Dramatic |
Scholarly |
Factual |
Colorful |
| Trust |
Intuition, imagination |
Reason, logic |
Authority |
Impulse |
| Yearn for |
Romance |
Achievement |
Belonging |
Impact |
| Seek |
Identity |
Knowledge |
Security |
Stimulation |
| Supports, fosters |
Growth |
Invention |
Institutions |
Recreation |
| Esteemed by |
Helping people |
Finding insights |
Being of service |
Being resourceful |
| Irritated by |
Being treated
impersonally |
Illogical thinking |
Violating rules and
regulations |
Being told how to do
things |
| Fantasizes being |
A Messiah, sage |
A genius, wizard |
An aristocrat |
A virtuoso |
| What causes guilt |
Letting someone down |
Lacking willpower |
Greed |
Cowardice |
| Loves |
Integrity, honesty |
Justice |
Obedience |
Grace, elegance |
| Wants to be appreciated
for |
Unique contributions |
Ideas |
Accuracy, thoroughness |
Cleverness |
| Orientation |
Altruistic |
Pragmatic |
Dutiful |
Practical |
| At work, promotes |
Growth |
Efficiency |
Structure |
Opportunity |
| Career Focus |
Ideas
& Causes
Contexts
& People |
Ideas
& Models
Systems
& Strategies |
People
- Services
Data
- Monitoring
Objects-Manufacturing |
People
- Impacting
Data
- Manipulating
Objects
- Promoting |
Now
read about your Myers-Briggs
Temperament in the Information section. If it doesn't sound like
you for any reason then read the description for the temperament that you scored
second highest on.
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