Posted: Apr 5, 08 4:52pm
This looks like a lively little group where the participants are having fun and learning a few things about themselves in the process. I've seen this test pop up in several places online, particularly on dating or singles websites.
In my opinion, Carl Jungs type classifications and the subsequent work by laypersons Myers-Briggs is only slightly more relevant than a horoscope.
Jung provided no objective evidence of his assertions. His research and opinions were entirely subjective. Later, two non-professionals ( a woman and her daughter) took up the cause and developed the system of classification. Thats what you have here in the form of the MBTI classification system.
Without objective standards to test, this type system has fallen into the realm of the archaic. It is interesting from a historical perspective. Students of psychology would be interested in debating this issue for a a few days in a junior level psychology class.
The internet has breathed life into this voodoo like it never had in it's time. Unknowing but probably well-meaning professionals have most often used this system to help people with career choices. I remember my guidance counseler in secondary school telling me I should be a forest ranger. Hah.
Have fun with it, but never let anyone tell you that you are a GREEN< an X, or a PMIT (whatever that is.) They can't and if they do, don't listen. A reputable psychologist would never use this tool in their work with a patient. It is an interesting footnote in the history of psychiatry, that's all.
With that said, maybe I'll take the test just to see what it tells me!
Have fun . . .
