JLS
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I've found in my years discussing and exploring the various aspects of life the thing that surprises me most is how so very different many people are in their modes of thinking. These different modes of thinking are sometimes very well illustrated as personality types. This is, of course, not the only way to look at the issue, but it can be an enlightening tool. One very interesting system is the Briggs-Myers Type Indicator based on a modification of Carl Jung's work. I find the assessment interesting to take for yourself, but enlightening when taken by others who share their results. This can really open up one's mind to how others think and, to a degree, why they think the way they do. The scientific validity of the test is questionable, but I find the process eye-opening regardless.
Here's a link to the assessment:
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
An overview of the MBTI can be read on wikipedia here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Briggs_Type_Indicator
...and rough descriptions of the individual results can also be found on wikipedia by simply doing a search on your 4-letter result.
Here's a link to the assessment:
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
An overview of the MBTI can be read on wikipedia here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Briggs_Type_Indicator
...and rough descriptions of the individual results can also be found on wikipedia by simply doing a search on your 4-letter result.