Which MBTI Type am I? Why Many People are Confused.
Discovering your “true” type
There are many people who are mistyped, but not everyone questions their four letter code. For example, coming across an INFJ or an INTJ woman is rare. Many INTJ females mistype themselves as anything but an INTJ and may have a hard time accepting their personality type. When I meet an INTJ woman in my personal or professional life it is very rare and they are usually trying to run away from being an INTJ.
INFJ’s are also very rare. I’m not really into percentages because again, I believe that statistics can be biased. Therefore I’d rather stay away from an exact number attached to a percentage but INFJ’s are rare. I’ve only met a few other INFJ’s (besides myself and I’m still “meeting” myself some days! :-P) I work in a field where there’s a higher likelihood of encountering INFJ’s and we are still few in number. Therefore, whenever I hear someone questioning whether or not they’re an INFJ, I think one of two things. One – they’re really not an INFJ because most INFJ’s don’t bother to question, we just know or, two- perhaps they are more moderate on certain dichotomies which leads them to question if they are truly INFJ’s. The second statement can apply to anyone questioning their type, it’s not exclusive to INFJ’s.
Sensors typically come up as sensors because they are in the majority. They are quick to identify their traits. Some SP’s (sensor-perceivors) may incorrectly type themselves as an intuitor based upon the way a question is asked or their interpretation of the question. For example, the question may ask – Do you find yourself getting distracted and losing focus?” Some tests may use a version of this question to determine if someone is an intuitor but the problem with these types of questions is that perceivers often say yes because they can get distracted and off-track. Therefore it is very easy for them to be typed as an intuitor, especially if they’re answering a lot of questions in that direction. On the other hand, sometimes people answer questions as though what’s more appealing to them instead of how they actually operate. On the official “test” they tell you not to answer like that, yet people continue do it anyway.
When I was in undergrad I my results ended in being a sensor type. I don’t remember if my University gave me the official test. I want to say it wasn’t but I honestly cannot remember (it was on the computer – that’s all I know!). However, during grad school we had to take the test ourselves and lo and behold I came out as an INFJ – and not a moderate one at all. My preferences were all in the 90th percentile, with even my Introversion showing up as 100%. Now again, I want to stress no one is ever 100% anything. It’s just the strength of the dichotomy that is indicated on the scale. That’s why the Myers-Briggs organization insists that it is called an “Indicator” and not a test because a test symbolizes there is a correct answer and the person is “embodying” those responses.
For me, understanding later on why I came up as a sensor made a lot of sense. Both of my parents are high sensors and we live in a sensing-dominated world (for a lot of countries). It’s not a surprised that I came up as a sensor on the first test I ever took for the Myers-Briggs. I was this awkward 20 year-old who was incredibly timid and pretty much did everything she was told according to the books in order to not appear like a “bad” person. Well fast forward ten plus years, and I am an Intuitor in full force. I know how to respond well to sensors, and I can place myself in sensor’s shoes, however, I am not a sensor.
Alright, back to my original qualm with those questioning their actual type – hey that’s fine, if you’re confused you’re in good company. Luckily there are plenty of websites, tools, books, and Pinterest boards to help you clarify! Good luck and happy searching! Remember, I’m here to help. 🙂
You can check out this other article here: Are Online Personality Tests Accurate?
And try this online version of personality test to see what MBTI type you score here: