Taking a Myers-Briggs type indicator personality test can feel like looking in a mirror and not recognizing yourself. You could see exactly who you expected to see or even discover something new about yourself that you did not know before. The Sidekick staff writer Prakruti Badarayan asks sophomores Shloka Kommalapati, Laiba Amer and Purush Srivats questions about their thoughts and feelings on their MBTI personality types.
What is your MBTI type and how do you think it describes you?
Kommalapati: My MBTI type is ENFP. I think it describes me as an emotional, but outgoing and extroverted person.
Amer: My MBTI is INFP and it definitely does describe me because INFPs are really creative people, and I would also call myself a very creative person since my two favorite things are art and music.
Srivats: My MBTI type is INTP-A and I think it describes me because it says you strive to grasp the intricacies of systems and theories, often developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
Prior to taking the test, what results were you expecting?
Kommalapati: Before I took the test, I was either expecting INFP or INTJ. I’m outgoing and I’m vibrant and I’m free floating, but at the same time, I also pressure myself a lot.
Amer: I was expecting my personality type to be INTP, since that’s what my cousin got, and I feel like we are very similar in how we think.
Srivats: I was expecting to get INTP-A.
Were you surprised when you first saw your MBTI results?
Kommalapati: I wouldn’t say I was surprised because I was expecting something from the diplomat category, but I thought I was going to be more of a mediator.
Amer: I was surprised when I got my MBTI results, since the career section was talking about how INFPs look for a more nurturing job, but I have always been drawn towards a more science related career.
Srivats: I wasn’t surprised because I was reading through the description for INTP and I feel like I had a lot in common with this one.
What about your personality embodies your MBTI type the best?
Kommalapati: I think my outgoing and extroverted aspect matches my MBTI really well. I think because I’m a really outgoing person, I love talking to new people, meeting new people and trying new things.
Amer: The parts of my personality that reflect my MBTI the most is my emotional awareness and my love for the arts.
Srivats: I think the part about my personality being a unique blend of intellectual curiosity, analytical prowess and a pension for abstract thinking. I approach life with a rational logical mindset rather than emotions or conventional wisdom. That part I feel like embodies my MBTI personality type.
How accurate do you think your results are based on a percentage?
Kommalapati: I think my results suit me about a good 80%, because no matter how carefree, joyous, or extroverted I am, a part of me still cares about a lot of things that I take to heart and then stress about.
Amer: I would say my results are close to 90% accurate.
Srivats: I think I would say my results are 95% accurate because I feel like I have a lot in common with it.
Do you think MBTI tests are entirely accurate on personality?
Kommalapati: I think generally for the most part, they encompass the big idea, but then again one personality can’t have everything in it because your personality is you.
Amer: I don’t think MBTI tests are completely accurate for everyone, but I would recommend it to someone who has no idea how to find a deeper meaning of who they actually are. Other than that, I feel like your personality is always changing, and a test can’t really determine it, since it doesn’t know the other factors in your life.
Srivats: I don’t think they’re completely accurate because people are more complicated. It’s not like everyone is the same 16. These personality tests could miss more nuanced things. It’s not realistic that everyone in the world is just 16 different types of people, so there’s probably more than 16 different types of people.
MBTI personality results can have varying reactions among different people and some people may feel like they fit theirs more than others. However, personality is a much more nuanced and complex concept that cannot be replicated and each person has their own.
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