Papacy Qualifications Personality & Skills Tests
The Papal Emblematic Seal (Before Being Broken)
Papacy Qualifications Personality & Skills Tests 10°::Levite:Crown:Pope EHEIEH:Ayin::Court:7V°:5VI°:3VII°:1X°=16::1:7 minimum "king's court" = 7 OES, 5 GD, 3 OTO = 15 (to be opened ONLY by an Ecumenical Senate OR Papal Court Convened to Appoint OR Elect a Pope and distributed ONLY to the Papal Candidates of Such)
The Papal Emblematic Seal (After It Is Opened)
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CONTENTS OF THIS BOOK: Section 1: “writing numbers in a clock” Section 2: “Freudian & Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Quizzes” Section 3: “Leary’s Interpersonal Compass & the Skill Spectrum Quiz” Section 4: “Personality Archetype Quiz & Scores” Section 5: “the Keirsey Temperament Sorter & Scores” Section 6: “Enneagram Personality Tests (Male & Female) & Scores” Section 7: “10 Pivot Questions” Section 8: “Mazes & Puzzles” Section 9: “Ink Blots & Fingerprints” Section 10: “Moire Patterns & Optical Illusions”
Section 1: “writing numbers in a clock”
Section 2: “Freudian & Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Quizzes” Answering these questions accurately requires honest reflection on how you really think, feel, and act in general and maybe taking the test on more than one occasion. Some of the questions on this test measure personality traits differently than you might guess so trying to answer the test in a way you think would be ideal is just going to screw up your results, so just focus on being honest if you want the most accurate results.
PLEASE NOTE: SELECTING THE MIDDLE ANSWER MEANS A STATEMENT IS AROUND 50% ACCURATE Freudian Personality Assessment Inventory 1) I am traditional. Very Inaccurate = 1
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2) Sex is a little overrated. Very Inaccurate = 1 3) I love order and regularity. Very Inaccurate = 1 4) I can't trust my own judgment. Very Inaccurate = 1 5) I tend to do things at the last minute. Very Inaccurate = 1
6) I accomplish things totally on my own. Very Inaccurate = 1 7) I don't ever want to grow up. Very Inaccurate = 1 8) I am more of an idealist than a realist. Very Inaccurate = 1 9) I want to freeze time. Very Inaccurate = 1
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14) I prefer things to stay as they are. Very Inaccurate = 1 15) I am very sexually provocative. Very Inaccurate = 1 16) I am modest sexually. Very Inaccurate = 1 17) I am messy. Very Inaccurate = 1 18) I don't like change. Very Inaccurate = 1 19) I follow a schedule. Very Inaccurate = 1 20) I am unplanned. Very Inaccurate = 1 21) I am a very organized person. Very Inaccurate = 1 22) Others will help me reach my goals. Very Inaccurate = 1 23) I am a brainiac. Very Inaccurate = 1 24) I prefer the familiar.
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Section 3: “Leary’s Interpersonal Compass & the Skill Spectrum Quiz”
Personality Spectrum Rank order the 4 responses to each question by placing a 1, 2, 3, or 4 in each box. 4 = MOST LIKE YOU, 1 = LEAST LIKE YOU 1. I like instructors who A. tell me exactly what is expected of me. B. make learning active and exciting. C. maintain a safe and supportive classroom. D. challenge me to think at higher levels. 2. I learn best when the material is A. well organized. B. something I can do hands-on. C. about understanding and improving the human condition. D. intellectually challenging. 3. A high priority in my life is to A. keep my commitments. B. experience as much of life as possible. C. make a difference in the lives of others. D. understand how things work. 4. Other people think of me as A. dependable and loyal. B. dynamic and creative. C. caring and honest. D. intelligent and inventive. 5. When I experience stress I would most likely A. do something to help me feel more in control of my life B. do something physical and daring. C. talk with a friend. D. want to be alone and think about it. 6. I would probably not choose someone as a best friend who was A. irresponsible. B. unwilling to try new things. C. selfish and unkind to others. D. an illogical thinker. 7. My vacations could be best described as A. traditional. B. adventuresome. C. pleasing to others. D. a new learning experience. 8. One word that best describes me is A. sensible. B. spontaneous. C. giving. D. analytical.
Section 4: “Personality Archetype Quiz & Scores� Self-Test Discover the Archetypes Dominant in Your Life Indicate how frequently the following statements reflect your attitudes by scoring them from to 4: Never = 0; Seldom = 1; Sometimes = 2; Frequently = 3; Always = 4. After taking the test, see columns below that categorize the statements into archetypes. Total your score in each category. Nine or more in each suggests that the archetype is active in your life; fifteen or more suggests it is very active. 1. It's important to be careful. Other people will cheat you when they can. 2. I find that when I change my attitudes my environment changes. 3. Most important to me right now are identity issues. I'm not sure who I am. 4. I push hard to prove myself and to succeed. 5. The world is good and I am safe and cared for. 6. I feel very alone, but it gives me satisfaction to see that I can make it on my own. 7. The most important thing is loving. 8. I often feel disappointed in or betrayed by other people. All seeming problems really are illusions. I can assert God's love/the perfection of the universe and once again see that all is well. 10. I am very competitive and really enjoy winning. 11. Times have been rough, but I've learned to cope. 12. I find out about my own shadow self by what upsets me in others. 13. I use drugs/alcohol to get high and feel better. (Or: I use shopping, work, or frantic activity to divert myself from problems.) 14. I expect people I meet to be trustworthy. 15. When challenged, I stand up for myself and, if necessary, fight to defend myself. 16. I'm in a new job/doing my job differently/undertaking a new course of study. 17. I expect to be loved and cared for. 18. I struggle hard for the causes/ideas/values I believe in and against those that are wrong or harmful. 19. I frequently give people more than I get back. 20. What I really want is someone to take care of me, but there is no one who will/can really care for me. 21. When I am betrayed or unjustly treated, it reminds me to take pains to be fair to others. 22. I love to travel/study/experiment because I find I learn about myself and the world when I do. 23. I see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. 24. I feel most myself when I'm creating something new. 25. I want my life to make a difference, to make a mark on the world. 26. When I stay calm and centered, others seem quieted too. 27. If others could just see the light, they could have as wonderful a life as I do. 28. Since I've changed, my world has changed radically. Years ago, I would not have imagined things would turn out so well. 29. I think I'm justified in feeling superior to other people: I'm smarter, or better educated, or stronger, or more disciplined, or hardworking, or have better values, or because of my sex, my racial or ethnic heritage, my class, my accomplishments, my beliefs. 30. Tragedies (accidents, illnesses) often happen to me and those around me. 31. I work hard but do not expect to be rewarded or appreciated adequately for what I do. 32. If I could only win that jackpot, all my problems would be solved. 33. I feel good about myself and grateful for my life. 34. I would like to be more appreciated by others. 35. I'll do whatever life requires of me. I want to make whatever contribution I can. 36. I sometimes avoid or sabotage intimacy with others in order to maintain my freedom.
The Twelve Archetypes THE INNOCENT Every era has myths of a golden age or of a promised land where life has been or will be perfect. The promise of the Innocent is that life need not be hard. Within each of us, the Innocent is the spontaneous, trusting child that, while a bit dependent, has the optimism to take the journey. The Innocent, fearing abandonment, seeks safety. Their greatest strength is the trust and optimism that endears them to others and so gain help and support on their quest. Their main danger is that they may be blind to their obvious weaknesses or perhaps deny them. They can also become dependent on others to fulfill their heroic tasks. Goal: Remain in safety Fear: Abandonment Dragon/Problem: Deny it or seek rescue Response to Task: Fidelity, discernment Gift/ Virtue: Optimism, trust, hope, faith, simplicity Pitfalls: NaivetĂŠ, childish dependence, denial, obliviousness Addictive Quality: Denial Addiction: Consumerism/sugar/cheerfulness Shadow Side: Evidenced in a capacity for denial so that you do not let yourself know what is really going on. You may be hurting yourself and others, but you will not acknowledge it. You may also be hurt, but you will repress that knowledge as well. Or, you believe what others say even when their perspective is directly counter to your own inner knowing. THE ORPHAN The Orphan understands that everyone matters, just as they are. Down-home and unpretentious, it reveals a deep structure influenced by the wounded or orphaned child that expects very little from life, but that teaches us with empathy, realism, and street smarts. The Orphan, fearing exploitation, seeks to regain the comfort of the womb and neonatal safety in the arms of loving parents. To fulfill their quest they must go through the agonies of the developmental stages they have missed. Their strength is the interdependence and pragmatic realism that they had to learn at an early age. A hazard is that they will fall into the victim mentality and so never achieve a heroic position. Goal: Regain safety Fear: Exploitation Dragon/Problem: Is victimized by it Response to Task: Process and feel pain fully Gift/ Virtue: Interdependence, realism, resilience, empathy Pitfalls: Cynicism, tendency to be the victim or victimize, chronic complaining Addictive Quality: Cynicism Addiction: Powerlessness/worrying Shadow Side: The victim, who blames his or her incompetence, irresponsibility, or even predatory behavior on others and expects special treatment and exemption from life because he or she has been so victimized or is so fragile. When this Shadow of the positive Orphan is in control of our lives, we will attack even people who are trying to help us, harming them and ourselves simultaneously. Or, we may collapse
and become dysfunctional (i.e. “You can’t expect anything from me. wounded/hurt/incompetent”).
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THE WARRIOR When everything seems lost the Warrior rides over the hill and saves the day. Tough and courageous, this archetype helps us set and achieve goals, overcome obstacles, and persist in difficult times, although it also tends to see others as enemies and to think in either/or terms. The Warrior is relatively simple in their thought patterns, seeking simply to win whatever confronts them, including the dragons that live inside the mind and their underlying fear of weakness. Their challenge is to bring meaning to what they do, perhaps choosing their battles wisely, which they do using courage and the warrior's discipline. Goal: Win Fear: Weakness Dragon/Problem: Stay/confront it Response to Task: Fight only for what really matters Gift/ Virtue: Courage, discipline, determination, skill Pitfalls: Fear of impotence leading to ruthlessness, arrogance Addictive Quality: Stoicism Addiction: Achievement/success Shadow Side: The villain, who uses Warrior skills for personal gain without thought of morality, ethics, or the good of the whole group. It is also active in our lives any time we feel compelled to compromise our principles in order to compete, win, or get our own way. (For example, the shadow Warrior is rampant in the business world today.) It is also seen in a tendency to be continually embattled, so that one perceives virtually everything that happens as a slight, a threat, or a challenge to be confronted. THE CAREGIVER The Caregiver is an altruist, moved by compassion, generosity, and selflessness to help others. Although prone to martyrdom and enabling behaviors, the inner Caregiver helps us raise our children, aid those in need, and build structures to sustain life and health. Caregivers first seek to help others, which they do with compassion and generosity. A risk they take is that in their pursuit to help others they may end up being harmed themselves. They dislike selfishness, especially in themselves, and fear what it might make them. Goal: Help others Fear: Selfishness Dragon/Problem: Take care of it or those it harms Response to Task: Give without maiming self or others Gift/ Virtue: Compassion, generosity, nurturing, community Pitfalls: Martyrdom, enabling others, codependency, guilt-tripping Addictive Quality: Rescuing Addiction: Care-taking/codependency Shadow Side: The suffering martyr, who controls others by making them feel guilty. “Look at all I sacrificed for you!” It evidences itself in all manipulative or devouring behaviors, in which the individual uses care-taking to control or smother others. It is also found in codependency, a compulsive need to take care of or rescue others.
THE SEEKER The Seeker leaves the known to discover and explore the unknown. This inner rugged individual braves loneliness and isolation to seek out new paths. Often oppositional, this iconoclastic archetype helps us discover our uniqueness, our perspectives, and our callings. Seekers are looking for something that will improve their life in some way, but in doing so may not realize that they have much already inside themselves. They embrace learning and are ambitious in their quest and often avoid the encumbrance of support from others. Needing to 'do it themselves', they keep moving until they find their goal (and usually their true self too). Goal: Search for better life Fear: Conformity Dragon/Problem: Flee from it Response to Task: Be true to deeper self Gift/ Virtue: Autonomy, ambition, identity, expanded possibilities Pitfalls: Inability to commit, chronic disappointment, alienation, and loneliness Addictive Quality: Self-centeredness Addiction: Independence/perfection Shadow Side: The Perfectionist, always striving to measure up to an impossible goal or to find the “right� solution. We see this in people whose main life activity is selfimprovement, going from the health club to yet another self-improvement course, etc., yet who never feel ready to commit to accomplishing anything. THE LOVER The Lover archetype governs all kinds of love - from parental love, to friendship, to spiritual love - but we know it best in romance. Although it can bring all sorts of heartache and drama, it helps us experience pleasure, achieve intimacy, make commitments, and follow our bliss. The Lover seeks the bliss of true love and the syzygy of the divine couple. They often show the passion that they seek in a relationship in their energy and commitment to gaining the reciprocal love of another. They fear both being alone and losing the love that they have gained, driving them to constantly sustain their love relationships. Goal: Bliss Fear: Loss of love Dragon/Problem: Love it Response to Task: Follow your bliss Gift/ Virtue: Passion, commitment, enthusiasm, sensual pleasure Pitfalls: Objectifying others, romance/sex addictions, out of control sexuality Addictive Quality: Intimacy problems Addiction: Relationships/sex Shadow Side: Includes the sirens (luring others from their quests), seducers (using love for conquest), sex or relationship addicts (feeling addicted to love), and anyone who is unable to say no when passion descends, or is totally destroyed when a lover leaves. THE DESTROYER The Destroyer embodies repressed rage about structures that no longer serve life
even when these structures still are supported by society or by our conscious choices. Although this archetype can be ruthless, it weeds the garden in ways that allow for new growth. The Destroyer is a paradoxical character whose destructiveness reflects the death drive and an inner fear of annihilation. As a fighter, they are thus careless of their own safety and may put others in danger too. Their quest is to change, to let go of their anger or whatever force drives them and return to balance, finding the life drive that will sustain them. Living on the cusp of life and death, they are often surprisingly humble. Goal: Metamorphosis Fear: Annihilation Dragon/Problem: Allow dragon to slay it Response to Task: Let go Gift/ Virtue: Humility, metamorphosis, revolution, capacity to let go Pitfalls: Doing harm to self/others, out of control anger, terrorist tactics Addictive Quality: Self-destructiveness Addiction: Suicide/self-destructive habits Shadow Side: Includes all self-destructive behaviors - addictions, compulsions, or activities that undermine intimacy, career success, or self-esteem - and all behaviors - such as emotional or physical abuse, murder, rape - that have destructive effects on others. THE CREATOR The Creator archetype fosters all imaginative endeavors, from the highest art to the smallest innovation in lifestyle or work. Adverse to stasis, it can cause us to overload our lives with constant new projects; yet, properly channeled, it helps us express ourselves in beautiful ways. Creators, fearing that all is an illusion, seek to prove reality outside of their minds. A critical part of their quest is in finding and accepting themselves, discovering their true identity in relation to the external world. Goal: Identity Fear: Inauthenticity Dragon/Problem: Claims it as part of the self Response to Task: Self-creation, self-acceptance Gift/ Virtue: Creativity, vision, individuality, aesthetics, imagination, skill, vocation Pitfalls: Self-indulgence, poverty, creating messes, prima-donna behaviors Addictive Quality: Obsessiveness Addiction: Work/creativity Shadow Side: Shows itself to be obsessive, creating so that so many possibilities are being imagined that none can be acted upon fully. (You might remember a film called The Pumpkin Eater, in which a woman got pregnant every time she was faceto-face with the vacuousness of her life. So, too, we can fill our emptiness with yet another inessential project, challenge, or new thing to do, as she filled herself with another baby. One variety of this is workaholism, in which we can always think of just one more thing to do. THE RULER The Ruler archetype inspires us to take responsibility for our own lives, in our fields of endeavor, and in the society at large. If he/she overcomes the temptation to
dominate others, the developed Ruler creates environments that invite in the gifts and perspectives of all concerned. The Ruler's quest is to create order and structure and hence an effective society in which the subjects of the Ruler can live productive and relatively happy lives. This is not necessarily an easy task, as order and chaos are not far apart, and the Ruler has to commit him or herself fully to the task. The buck stops with them and they must thus be wholly responsible -- for which they need ultimate authority. Goal: Order Fear :Chaos Dragon/Problem: Find its constructive uses Response to Task: Take full responsibility for your life Gift/ Virtue: Responsibility, control, sovereignty, system savvy Pitfalls: Rigidity, controlling behaviors, attitude of entitlement, elitism Addictive Quality: High control needs Addiction: Control/codependency Shadow Side: The ogre tyrant, insisting on his or her own way and banishing creative elements of the kingdom (or the psyche) to gain control at any price. This is the King or Queen who indulges in self-righteous rages and yells, “Off with his head.� Often people act this way when they are in positions of authority (like parenting) but do not yet know how to handle the attendant responsibility. This also includes people who are motivated by a strong sense to control. THE MAGICIAN The Magician archetype searches out the fundamental laws of science and/or metaphysics to understand how to transform situations, influence people, and make visions into realities. If the Magician can overcome the temptation to use power manipulatively, it galvanizes energies for good. The Magician's quest is not to 'do magic' but to transform or change something or someone in some way. The Magician has significant power and as such may be feared. They may also fear themselves and their potential to do harm. Perhaps their ultimate goal is to transform themselves, achieving a higher plane of existence. Goal: Transformation Fear: Evil sorcery Dragon/Problem: Transform it Response to Task: Align self with cosmos Gift/ Virtue: Personal power, transformative, catalytic, healing power Pitfalls: Manipulation of others, disconnection with reality, cultist guru-like Addictive Quality: Dishonesty (image/illusion) Addiction: Power/hallucinogenic drugs, marijuana Shadow Side: The evil sorcerer, transforming better into lesser options. We engage in such evil sorcery anytime we belittle ourselves or another, or lessen options and possibilities, resulting in diminished self-esteem. The shadow Magician is also the part of us capable of making ourselves and others ill through negative thoughts and actions. THE SAGE The Sage archetype seeks the truths that will set us free. Especially if the Sage overcomes the temptation of dogma, it can help us become wise, to see the world and
ourselves objectively, and to course-correct based on objective analyses of the results of our actions and choices. The Sage is a seeker after truth and enlightenment and journeys far in search of the next golden nugget of knowledge. The danger for the sage and their deep fear is that their hard-won wisdom is built on the sand of falsehood. Their best hope is that they play from a position of objective honesty and learn to see with a clarity that knows truth and untruth. Goal: Truth Fear: Deception Dragon/Problem: Transcend it Response to Task: Attain enlightenment Gift/ Virtue: Wisdom, non-attachment, knowledge, skepticism Pitfalls: Being overly critical, pomposity, impracticality, lacking of feeling/empathy Addictive Quality: Judgmental Addiction: Being right/tranquilizers Shadow Side: The unfeeling judge - cold, rational, heartless, dogmatic, often pompous - evaluating us or others and saying we (or they) are not good enough or are not doing it right. THE FOOL OR JESTER The Fool/Jester archetype urges us to enjoy the process of our lives. Although the Fool/Jester can be prone to laziness and dissipation, the positive Fool/Jester invites us all out to play--showing us how to turn our work, our interactions with others, and even the most mundane tasks into FUN. The goal of the Fool/Jester is perhaps the wisest goal of all, which is just to enjoy life as it is, with all its paradoxes and dilemmas. What causes most dread in the Fool/Jester is a lack of stimulation and being 'not alive'. They must seek to 'be', perhaps as the Sage, but may not understand this. Goal: Enjoyment Fear: Non-aliveness Dragon/Problem: Play tricks on it Response to Task: Trust in the process Gift/ Virtue: Freedom, humor, life lived in the moment, exuberant joy Pitfalls: Debauchery, irresponsibility, sloth, cruel jokes, con-artistry Addictive: Quality Inebriation Addiction: Excitement/cocaine/alcohol Shadow Side: A glutton, sloth, or lecher wholly defined by the lusts and urges of the body without any sense of dignity or self-control.
Section 5: “the Keirsey Temperament Sorter & Scores� The Keirsey Temperament Sorter 1 1. At a party do you (a) interact with many, including strangers (b) interact with a few people you know well 2. Are you more (a) realistic than speculative (b) speculative than realistic 3. Is it worse to (a) be someone who likes variety and new ideas (b) be someone who likes predictable routine 4. Are you more impressed by (a) principles (b) emotions 5. Are you more drawn towards the (a) convincing (b) touching 6. Do you prefer to work (a) on a schedule with a deadlines (b) whenever you are inspired to work 7. Do you tend to chose (a) rather carefully (b) somewhat impulsively 8. At parties do you (a) stay late, with increasing energy (b) leave early, with decreasing energy 9. Are you more attracted to (a) practical people (b) imaginative people 10. Are you more interested in (a) what is actual (b) what is possible 11. In judging others are you more swayed by (a) laws than circumstances (b) circumstances than laws 12. In approaching others is your inclination to be somewhat (a) objective (b) personal
13. Are you more (a) punctual (b) leisurely 14. Does it bother you having things (a) incomplete (b) completed 15. In your social groups do you (a) keep abreast of other’s happenings (b) get behind on the news 16. In doing ordinary things are you more likely to (a) do it the usual way (b) do it your own way 17. Writers should (a) “say what they mean and mean what they say” (b) express things more by use of analogy 18. Which appeals to you more (a) consistency of thought (b) harmonious human relationships 19. Are you more comfortable in making (a) logical judgments (b) value judgments 20. Do you want things (a) settled and decided (b) unsettled and undecided 21. Would you say you are more (a) serious and determined (b) easy-going 22. In phoning do you (a) rarely think about what you will say (b) rehearse what you’ll say 23. Facts (a) are valuable in themselves (b) are useful because they illustrate principles 24. Are visionaries (a) somewhat annoying (b) rather fascinating 25. Are you more often (a) a cool-headed person (b) a warmhearted person
26. Is it worse to be (a) unjust (b) without mercy for others 27. Should one usually let events occur (a) by careful selection and choice (b) randomly and by chance 28. Do you feel better about (a) having purchased something (b) having the option to buy something 29. In company do you (a) initiate the conversation (b) wait to be approached 30. Common sense is (a) rarely mistaken (b) frequently mistaken and unreliable 31. Children often do not (a) make themselves useful enough (b) exercise their fantasy enough 32. In making decision do you feel more comfortable with (a) standards (b) feelings 33. Are you more (a) firm than gentles (b) gentle than firm 34. Which is more admirable: (a) the ability to organize and be methodical (b) the ability to adapt and adjust quickly 35. Do you put more value on what is (a) definite (b) open-ended 36. Does new and non-routine interaction with others (a) stimulate and energize you (b) leave you feeling tied 37. Are you more frequently (a) a practical sort of person (b) a fanciful sort of person 38. Are you more likely to (a) see how others are useful (b) see how others see
The Keirsey Temperament Sorter 2 39. Which is more satisfying: (a) to discuss an issue thoroughly (b) to arrive at agreement on an issue 40. Which rules your more: (a) your head (b) your heart 41. Are you more comfortable with work that is (a) contracted and agreed upon (b) done on a casual basis 42. Do you tend to look for (a) the orderly (b) whatever turns up 43. Do you prefer (a) many friends with brief contact (b) a few friends with more lengthy contact 44. Which has more value for you? (a) Accurate facts (b) Theoretical principles 45. Are you more interested in (a) production and distribution (b) design and research 46. Which is more of a compliment: (a) “That person is very logical” (b) “That person is gentle and caring” 47. Which do you value most in yourself? (a) being unwavering (b) being devoted 48. Do you more often prefer the (a) final and unalterable statement (b) tentative and preliminary statement 49. Are you more comfortable (a) after a decision (b) before a decision 50. Do you (a) speak easily and at length with strangers (b) find little to say to strangers 51. Are you more likely to trust your (a) experience (b) hunch
52. Do you feel (a) more practical than creative (b) more creative than practical 53. Which person is more to be complimented: one of (a) clear reason (b) strong feeling 54. Are you inclined more to be (a) fair minded (b) sympathetic 55. Is it preferable mostly to (a) make sure things are arranged (b) just let things happen 56. In relationships should most things be (a) re-negotiable (b) random and circumstantial 57. When the phone rings do you (a) hasten to get it first (b) hope someone else will answer 58. Do you prize more in yourself (a) a strong sense of reality (b) a vivid imagination 59. Are you drawn more to (a) fundamentals (b) overtones and nuance 60. Which seems the greatest error (a) to be too passionate (b) to be too objective 61. Do you see yourself as basically (a) hardheaded (b) softhearted 62. Which situation appeals to you more: (a) the structured and scheduled (b) the unstructured and unscheduled 63. Are you a person that is more (a) organized than playful (b) playful than organized 64. Are you more inclined to be (a) easy to approach (b) somewhat reserved
65. In writings do you prefer (a) the more literal (b) the more figurative 66. Is it harder for you to (a) identify with others (b) utilize others 67. Which do you wish more for yourself (a) clarity of reason (b) strength of compassion 68. Which is the greater fault: (a) being indiscriminate (b) being critical 69. Do you prefer the (a) planned event (b) unplanned event 70. Do you tend to be more (a) deliberate than spontaneous (b) spontaneous than deliberate
Directions for scoring 1. Add down so that the total number of “a” answers is written in the box at the bottom of each column (see next page for illustration). Do the same for the “b” answers you have checked. Each of the 14 boxes should have a number in it. 2. Transfer the number in box No. 1 of the answer sheet to box No. 1 below the answer sheet. Do this for box No. 2 as well. Note, however, that you must have two numbers for boxes 3 through 8. Bring down the first number for each box beneath the second, as indicated by arrows. Now add all the pairs of numbers and enter the total in the boxes below the answer sheet, so each box has only one number. 3. Now you have four pairs of numbers. Circle the letter below the larger of each pair. You have now identified your “type.” It should be one of the following: INFP ENFP INFJ ENFJ
ISFP ESFP ISFJ ESFJ
INTP ENTP INTJ ENTJ
ISTP ESTP ISTJ ESTJ
Personality Types: Explained The brain is in charge of everything from regulating our heartbeat, to remembering what was for dinner yesterday. Many of these functions are unconscious – not a part of our everyday awareness. The conscious brain, in sum, oversees two tasks: perception and judgment. Perception is to take in, interpret, and interact with information. Judgment is to organize information, and reach conclusions or decisions. Although people are different in many ways, Personality Types are specifically used to describe how people differently perceive and judge the world.
The Cognitive Functions Perception is either Sensing (S) or Intuition (N). Sensing is the use of the five senses to interpret the physical world. Intuition is a way of mentally looking at concepts and possibilities. Judgment is either Thinking (T) or Feeling (F). Thinking is the use of logic to analyze information. Feeling is based on experience, and is a judging response based on whether past similar events were good or bad. The four basic functions (S, N, T, and F) each have two forms, an inward version and an outward version. This accounts for introspection – the ability to replace external stimuli with an internal source. The outward form is open and direct, living in the outside world. The inward form is visceral and meditative, and can rely on information that is closely held. (Even being consciously aware of the process of storing and retrieving this information.) - An example of Outward Sensing (Se) is actively looking around a physical environment. People who are very Se tend to be good at spotting facts and attributes, enjoy performing, and like to experience new sensations. - An example of Inward Sensing (Si) is the replay from memory of a conversation, place or motion. People who are very Si usually know when something is out of place in their physical environment, and are often drawn to nostalgia. - An example of Outward Intuition (Ne) is glancing around to scan a bunch of ideas in the mind’s eye. People who are very Ne tend to be good at brainstorming and quickly notice the connections between ideas. - An example of Inward Intuition (Ni) is storing connected things as a united conceptual form. People who are very Ni tend to develop sophisticated mental models, and may “just know” things by interpreting differently from others. - An example of Outward Thinking (Te) is thinking out loud, or by writing facts down on paper. People who are very Te often manage to directly spot the deductive reason that A implies B. - An example of Inward Thinking (Ti) is zoning out to think and organize information. People who are very Ti are gifted at synthesizing a logical understanding that is fully-formed. - An example of Outward Feeling (Fe) is having an urge to share and demonstrate one’s feelings. People who are very Fe are usually sympathetic to the feelings of others, and easily grasp cultures and communities. - An example of Inward Feeling (Fi) is having a core set of experiences and feelings (i.e., values) that are closely held. People who are very Fi innately empathize with others, and are often very artistic.
The Sixteen Types Each type has a specific order of preference for the cognitive functions. For example, an INFP has the ordering Fi, Ne, Si, Te. Each of the four basic functions is used, and each is given a particular direction – outward or inward. The reason for the small number of types is that it’s assumed to be unbalanced to use two similar functions predominantly, or at once. The 16 archetypes can be regarded as the set of equilibria, or the lowest energy states given the above premise. The four letters in a Myers Briggs type are a code for referring to the 16 possible orderings. E-I indicates whether the first (most dominant) function is an outward or inward one. N-S and F-T each select for the basic function that is higher ranking. Finally, J-P refers to whether the first outward function is judging (F/T) or perceiving (N/S). The code was constructed so that each of the traits is conveniently revealed by easy survey questions. That is, E’s are usually more social and outgoing than I’s, and so on. J’s tend to more actively enforce structure on the world around them, compared to P’s. These are just archetypes – you can be a very different person within each type. However, the value is that adjacent types are very distinguishable. That is, an ENTP is not simply an ENFP that has become a little bit more T. In fact, the ENTP predominantly uses introverted thinking and outward feeling, whereas the ENFP predominantly uses introverted feeling and outward thinking. In this way, people of a given type are likely to share certain defining characteristics, even if their specific functions are developed to varied degrees, or if they have a very different life experience.
Uses and Compatibilities --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------How do I use all the functions? The most helpful way to become a more balanced person, is to learn to identify all the functions, and pay special attention to their use. Here’s a brief description of how each of the 4 basic functions might be used in problem solving: S – What details can I remember about this? What does it look like? What worked in the past? N – What are all the possibilities? What is the shape of this problem and where are complications likely to arise? F – What feels right or wrong, based on my subjective experiences in the past? Or based on the experiences and reactions of others? T – What can I prove? How can this be broken down into pieces and analyzed? What is the most powerful argument? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What type should I be in a relationship with? The most complementary relationships often involve symmetry. For example, any two types that differ in all except the 4th letter will tend to be compatible. ENTP is [Ne Ti Fe Si] ISFP is [Fi Se Ni Te] Their 1st functions each complement the 3rd function of the other. Same with the 2nd and 4th. It might also be agreeable to keep each function the same but in the opposite order by switching all 4 letters. ENTP is [Ne Ti Fe Si] ISFJ is [Si Fe Ti Ne] Another compatible relationship is to swap all but the 3rd letter for E–J’s and I–P’s, or swap all but the 2nd letter for E–P’s and I–J’s. ENTP is [Ne Ti Fe Si] INFJ is [Ni Fe Ti Se] Their 1st and 4th functions are complementary, and their 2nd and 3rd functions are simply reversed. It’s a common work relationship to switch the 1st and 4th letters. ENTP is [Ne Ti Fe Si] INTJ is [Ni Te Fi Se] All 4 functions are complementary in order. Asymmetric relationships also have plenty of merit. And not all symmetric relationships make sense. This is only intended to provide some archetypes to consider. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Section 6: “Enneagram Personality Tests (Male & Female) & Scores” Enneagram Personality Test (Male) Answering these questions accurately requires honest reflection on how you really think, feel, and act in general and maybe taking the test on more than one occasion. Some of the questions on this test measure personality traits differently than you might guess so trying to answer the test in a way you think would be ideal is just going to screw up your results, so just focus on being honest if you want the most accurate results.
PLEASE NOTE: SELECTING THE MIDDLE ANSWER MEANS A STATEMENT IS AROUND 50% ACCURATE 1) I am somewhat disorganized. Very Inaccurate = 1
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2) I find it difficult to approach others. Very Inaccurate = 1 3) I am very open. Very Inaccurate = 1
4) I base my goals in life on inspiration, rather than logic. Very Inaccurate = 1
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5) Normal is boring. Very Inaccurate = 1 6) I favor the surreal. Very Inaccurate = 1
7) I prefer to remain easy-going and unflappable emotions/behaviors would be more fitting/effective). Very Inaccurate = 1
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8) I am extremely outgoing. Very Inaccurate = 1 9) I avoid unnecessary interaction. Very Inaccurate = 1
10) My security and safety are far more important to me than most people. Very Inaccurate = 1
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11) I am extremely interested in abstract ideas. Very Inaccurate = 1
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12) I have a strong immediate reaction against anything that threatens to harm my safety. Very Inaccurate = 1
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13) I desire more attention. Very Inaccurate = 1
14) I tend to value competence more than compassion. Very Inaccurate = 1
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15) I find analytical living rewarding. Very Inaccurate = 1
16) I tend to pay more attention to my thoughts than my feelings. Very Inaccurate = 1
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17) I like to be popular. Very Inaccurate = 1
18) I am more interested in intellectual pursuits than anything else. Very Inaccurate = 1
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19) I frequently do things without a specific schedule or plan. Very Inaccurate = 1
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20) The formula to happiness for me is reliability, predictability (even at the risk of a not so exciting existence or being less attractive to others). Very Inaccurate = 1
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21) No matter how bad things get I maintain a sense of inner calm. Very Inaccurate = 1
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22) I am deliberate but slow in my approach to life. Very Inaccurate = 1
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24) My identity is very much about being different/strange/mysterious compared to the majority. Very Inaccurate = 1
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25) Sometimes it's not what I want, it's what others want that's more important. Very Inaccurate = 1
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26) I have a talent for making people feel loved. Very Inaccurate = 1
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27) An argument with feeling has more effect on me than a cold rational one. Very Inaccurate = 1
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28) I tend to make decisions based on logic and facts. Very Inaccurate = 1
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30) I take comments that I'm odd/weird as a compliment and validation that I'm living my life right, and staying true to myself. Very Inaccurate = 1
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31) I tend to be more down-to-earth than head-in-the-clouds. Very Inaccurate = 1
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32) I believe that which is unknown can be known by applying our cognitive abilities. Very Inaccurate = 1
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33) I tend to analyze things objectively and critically. Very Inaccurate = 1
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34) I serve others. Very Inaccurate = 1
35) I tend to be more comfortable with the known than the unknown. Very Inaccurate = 1
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36) I tend to value fairness more than feelings. Very Inaccurate = 1
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38) Being 'normal' isn't authentic. Very Inaccurate = 1 39) I am aggressively opinionated. Very Inaccurate = 1 40) My desire for acclaim motivates me. Very Inaccurate = 1 41) I am a private person. Very Inaccurate = 1
42) I get bored more easily than most people; I am always looking for new experiences. Very Inaccurate = 1
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44) I am artistic and mystical. Very Inaccurate = 1 45) I tend to be organized. Very Inaccurate = 1
46) I've always been the puzzle piece that didn't fit, and honestly, that's not always been easy. Very Inaccurate = 1
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47) I am very social. Very Inaccurate = 1
48) I focus far more on possibilities than present reality. Very Inaccurate = 1
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49) I am far more casual than orderly. Very Inaccurate = 1
50) I am a domineering person. Very Inaccurate = 1
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51) I tend to trust the mind more than the heart. Very Inaccurate = 1
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53) I don't think being fifteen minutes late for an appointment is a problem. Very Inaccurate = 1
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54) I am frequently helping others but I forget about myself. Very Inaccurate = 1
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55) I accomplish my work on time. Very Inaccurate = 1
56) I err on the side of security even if it means playing it too safe or alternately confronting danger. Very Inaccurate = 1
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57) I measure experiences based entirely on how much fun/pleasure I had. Very Inaccurate = 1
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58) I am assertive. Very Inaccurate = 1 59) I prefer to keep my spaces clean. Very Inaccurate = 1
60) My decisions involve extensive research. Very Inaccurate = 1
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64) I rely on my intellect more than I rely on gut/instinct when making decisions. Very Inaccurate = 1
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65) I value solitude immensely. Very Inaccurate = 1
66) I tend to prefer actual examples to theoretical ones. Very Inaccurate = 1
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67) I am aggressive. Very Inaccurate = 1
68) People sometimes say that I over-prioritize security, but I prefer to not put life/happiness at risk. Very Inaccurate = 1
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69) I often start/do things at the last minute. Very Inaccurate = 1
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71) People have trouble reading me and that's fine with me. Very Inaccurate = 1
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72) I like to be impressive to others. Very Inaccurate = 1 73) I always stand up for myself. Very Inaccurate = 1
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76) I feel very comfortable around people. Very Inaccurate = 1
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77) I have a calming effect on others due to my laid back personality preference. Very Inaccurate = 1
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78) The typical, ordinary way feels like a betrayal of myself. Very Inaccurate = 1
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79) I prefer a more laid back pace, pretty much always. Very Inaccurate = 1
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80) I value compassion over analytical reasoning. Very Inaccurate = 1
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86) I don't mind being the center of attention. Very Inaccurate = 1
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88) I make friends easily. Very Inaccurate = 1
89) I maintain my spaces in an orderly way. Very Inaccurate = 1
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90) I don't get worked up about most things, even things I should get worked about. Very Inaccurate = 1
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91) I require lots of time alone to recharge. Very Inaccurate = 1
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93) I avoid boredom like the plague. Very Inaccurate = 1
94) I prefer to finish things ahead of schedule. Very Inaccurate = 1 95) I am extremely sentimental. Very Inaccurate = 1 96) I talk a lot. Very Inaccurate = 1
97) I rely mostly on my feelings to guide my decision-making. Very Inaccurate = 1
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98) I am more dominant than submissive. Very Inaccurate = 1
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100) I prefer to keep things flexible. Very Inaccurate = 1
101) I tend to be more practical than abstract. Very Inaccurate = 1
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Enneagram Personality Test (Female) Answering these questions accurately requires honest reflection on how you really think, feel, and act in general and maybe taking the test on more than one occasion. Some of the questions on this test measure personality traits differently than you might guess so trying to answer the test in a way you think would be ideal is just going to screw up your results, so just focus on being honest if you want the most accurate results.
PLEASE NOTE: SELECTING THE MIDDLE ANSWER MEANS A STATEMENT IS AROUND 50% ACCURATE 1) I tend to analyze things objectively and critically. Very Inaccurate = 1
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2) I am very open. Very Inaccurate = 1 3) I am extremely outgoing. Very Inaccurate = 1
4) I tend to trust the mind more than the heart. Very Inaccurate = 1
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6) I am a domineering person. Very Inaccurate = 1 7) I am a very organized person. Very Inaccurate = 1 8) I am a private person. Very Inaccurate = 1 9) I am aggressive. Very Inaccurate = 1
10) I tend to prefer the specific to the general. Very Inaccurate = 1 11) I am very social. Very Inaccurate = 1
12) I am aggressively opinionated. Very Inaccurate = 1
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13) I am more of a planner than an improviser. Very Inaccurate = 1
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15) I tend to be organized. Very Inaccurate = 1 16) I am assertive. Very Inaccurate = 1
17) I am more interested in intellectual pursuits than relationships or family. Very Inaccurate = 1
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18) I am extremely sentimental. Very Inaccurate = 1
19) I always like to be on the go, experiencing excitement. Very Inaccurate = 1
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20) I tend to be more realistic than conceptual. Very Inaccurate = 1
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23) My desire for acclaim motivates me. Very Inaccurate = 1
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26) I don't mind being the center of attention. Very Inaccurate = 1
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27) I put the needs of others ahead of my own. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
28) I take comments that I'm odd/weird as a compliment and validation that I'm living my life right, and staying true to myself. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
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5 = Very Accurate
29) I prefer to finish things ahead of schedule when possible. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
30) I prefer to keep my spaces clean. Very Inaccurate = 1 31) I desire more attention. Very Inaccurate = 1
32) No matter how bad things get I maintain a sense of inner calm. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
33) I am attracted to the counter culture. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
34) I prefer a more laid back pace, pretty much always. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
35) I require lots of time alone to recharge. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
36) I tend to be more practical than abstract. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
37) My decisions involve extensive research. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
38) People sometimes say that I over-prioritize security, but I prefer to not put life/happiness at risk. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
39) I tend to be more down-to-earth than head-in-the-clouds. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
40) I am extremely interested in abstract ideas. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
41) I do more than what's expected of me. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
42) My identity is very much about being different/strange/mysterious compared to the majority. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
43) My security and safety are far more important to me than most people. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
44) People have trouble reading me and that's fine with me. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
4
5 = Very Accurate
45) I value compassion over analytical reasoning. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
46) I have a strong immediate reaction against anything that threatens to harm my safety. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
47) I serve others. Very Inaccurate = 1
48) I maintain my spaces in an orderly way. Very Inaccurate = 1 49) I always stand up for myself. Very Inaccurate = 1
50) The formula to happiness for me is reliability, predictability (even at the risk of a not so exciting existence or being less attractive to others). Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
51) I tend to be more comfortable with the known than the unknown. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
52) Normal is boring. Very Inaccurate = 1 53) I find it difficult to approach others. Very Inaccurate = 1
54) I don't get worked up about most things, even things I should get worked about. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
55) I often start/do things at the last minute. Very Inaccurate = 1 56) I am somewhat disorganized. Very Inaccurate = 1
57) I tend to make specific plans before taking action. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
58) I like to be impressive to others. Very Inaccurate = 1
59) I rely on my intellect more than I rely on gut/instinct when making decisions. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
60) I am far more casual than orderly. Very Inaccurate = 1 61) I am artistic and mystical. Very Inaccurate = 1
62) I've always been the puzzle piece that didn't fit, and honestly, that's not always been easy. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
63) I have a calming effect on others due to my laid back personality preference. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
64) I make friends easily. Very Inaccurate = 1
65) I get bored more easily than most people; I am always looking for new experiences. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
66) The typical, ordinary way feels like a betrayal of myself. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
67) I don't think being fifteen minutes late for an appointment is a problem. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
4
5 = Very Accurate
68) I tend to make decisions based on logic and facts. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
69) I err on the side of security even if it means playing it too safe or alternately confronting danger. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
70) I focus far more on possibilities than present reality. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
71) I favor the surreal. Very Inaccurate = 1
72) I rely mostly on my feelings to guide my decision-making. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
73) I am frequently helping others but I forget about myself. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
74) I prefer experiences which are out of the ordinary. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
75) I have a talent for making people feel loved. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
76) I avoid boredom like the plague. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
77) I find analytical living rewarding. Very Inaccurate = 1
78) I believe that which is unknown can be known by applying our cognitive abilities. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
79) I tend to prefer actual examples to theoretical ones. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
80) Being 'normal' isn't authentic. Very Inaccurate = 1
81) I am more dominant than submissive. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
82) I frequently do things without a specific schedule or plan. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
83) My behavior and decisions are generally calculated to safety/security regardless of whether that makes me likable to others. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
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5 = Very Accurate
84) An argument with feeling has more effect on me than a cold rational one. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
85) I prefer to finish things ahead of schedule. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
86) Sometimes it's not what I want, it's what others want that's more important. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
87) I prefer to keep things flexible. Very Inaccurate = 1
88) I tend to value competence more than compassion. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
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89) I tend to value fairness more than feelings. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
90) Making sure I'm constantly in an enjoyable state of mind is extraordinarily important to me. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
91) I measure experiences based entirely on how much fun/pleasure I had. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
92) I tend to pay more attention to my thoughts than my feelings. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
93) I accomplish my work on time. Very Inaccurate = 1
94) I am more interested in intellectual pursuits than anything else. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
95) I think if it's not fun, I would rather not do it. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
96) I avoid unnecessary interaction. Very Inaccurate = 1
97) I prefer to remain easy-going and unflappable (even when maybe other emotions/behaviors would be more fitting/effective). Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
98) I base my goals in life on inspiration, rather than logic. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
99) I like to be popular. Very Inaccurate = 1 100) I value solitude immensely. Very Inaccurate = 1
101) My thoughtfulness and charitable nature are my foundation. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
102) I talk a lot. Very Inaccurate = 1
2
3
4
5 = Very Accurate
Section 7: “10 Pivot Questions� These 10 questions originally came from a French series, "Bouillon de Culture" hosted by Bernard Pivot. They're better known as the questions that James Lipton asks every guest at the end of "Inside the Actor's Studio" show.!Answer them for yourself, and have fun with your friends. You'll be!amazed at how much they reveal about a person's thoughts, feelings and beliefs.
1. What is your favorite word? 2. What is your least favorite word? 3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? 4. What turns you off? 5. What is your favorite curse word? 6. What sound or noise do you love? 7. What sound or noise do you hate? 8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? 9. What profession would you not like to do? 10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
Section 8: “Mazes & Puzzles”
Section 9: “Ink Blots & Fingerprints”
Section 10: “Moire Patterns & Optical Illusions”