Extraversion Survey

I have always considered myself to be a sort of extravert seeing that once comfortable I can talk an ear off. So, you can understand why as soon as I saw my Jung Typology Test result I was a bit shocked. My type resulted in Introverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving (ISFP), I never really considered myself to be introverted however, I did decide that maybe I needed to self-analyze and draw my own conclusion. I concluded that, I’m an introvert in the sense that I do get overwhelmed after socializing I prefer to be able to hear myself think. Although, I may be an introvert I still believe there is a limitation, I consider that I do have extrovert qualities. I enjoy engaging with others sitting around chatting away, fully outgoing, I’m also not shy about sharing my opinion.

Since I like to engage with others and am energized by social interactions, I scored high in the trait of extroversion. By asserting myself in groups, I take on leadership roles when working with other people. I have a positive outlook on life and try to be friendly, energetic and adaptable to change. Easy to interact with others, I find it easy to form new friendships.

According to the Jung Test, I’m an Extraverted, Sensing, Feeling, and Judging. While reading the descriptions of my personality, I was surprised on how accurate it is and the flaws I have to improve. Being an extravert helps me open up to the world and expand my connection to the real world. Communicating with other people not only helps me open my mind but also helps me learn how other people think and talk. Being able to feel and sense others’ behavior can lead to a better interaction with different people.

It was no surprise that the results from my test differed from those of Jim. According to the results of the test I am an ESFP with the following percentages: Extroverted (E) 54.14%, Sensing (S) 65.22%, Feeling (F) 55.88%, and Perceiving (P) 50%. The test describes my personality as an “Entertainer” that “radiates attractive warmth and optimism, is smooth, witty, charming, clever, fun to be with, and very generous” (Flynn, n.d.). According to this assessment only 8.5% of the total population have this personality type.

Of the Big Five personality traits, I scored highest on neuroticism. I compared myself to my friend. My friend scored highest on extraversion. I scored lowest on extraversion, whereas my friend scored lowest on agreeableness. I was somewhat surprised at my results that my friend received. However, I was not surprised by my results. I am a typically anxious person, so I knew I would probably score high on neuroticism. However, I thought my friend would score higher on agreeableness. I don’t agree with some of these because I believe that my friend falls a little higher on the agreeableness, while I believe we both fall a little higher on the openness scale. I also believe there is more to a person’s personality than that.

When I took my personality test, I was given the letter “E” for extravert. I was not nearly surprise due to the knowledge of me always being an outgoing person. I am a true testimony of someone who enjoys being around people. According to my peers, I am known as the friendly person who can become friends with anyone. A great memory of being told I was an extravert occurred when I was leaving for vacation to Mexico. A good friend was concerned about the location of my trip and begged that I stayed safe because she knew I was too trustworthy and made friends everywhere I went. I was tickled because I knew that was just my personality. My extravert personality is also noticeable at work. In the past, when I was a sales associate at Wal-Mart, I frequently had lengthy conversation with customers and became one of the most popular instantly. At my current job, within a few months of working, I also became well known to others. Many of my co-workers feel I am easy to speak with, which means they regularly spend time at my desk. Having an extravert personality is an amazing trait, but it does have negative side effects. It is a challenge always trusting others because not everyone can be trustworthy. As an extravert you’re feelings are easily hurt because you put so much of your trust and energy into making others

a. According self tests using the Five Factor Model, my personality has low extraversion and emotional stability, a high degree of openness, and moderate levels of agreeableness and conscientiousness. Low extraversion is demonstrated in both professional and social envionments. While working a corporate job as a financial analyst, taking the time and initiative to interact with coworkers beyond the scope of the job was limited to a brief conversation once a day with the same two people. In large social gatherings, interactions are limited to familiar people with whom I have pre-existing friendships. If I attend a concert by myself, I will bring a book to read in between musical acts to prevent people from speaking to me. Low emotional

I believe what these results say about me because I have found myself wanting to go out more and do exciting things which explains my 28% percent extraversion over introversion.

The Myers-Briggs personality assessment results concluded that my personality includes the extroverted, thinking and judgemental characteristics which are extremely accurate. I desperately need people, sitting by my friends is like drinking a Gatorade which gives me energy. Being by myself is very exhausting. My personality assessment concluded that I had the extroverted characteristics. 16personalities.com says. “Extraverts are more interested in engaging the environment – people and objects around them – and they need feedback as well. They are more energetic and willing to take the lead in many situations”. I quickly become the center of the attention almost always in an informal conversation and am very comfortable in groups. According

Extraversion is one of the five core personality traits described in the big five theory of personality. This trait is characterized by sociability, assertiveness, emotional expressiveness and excitability. People who are high in this trait are often described as being outgoing ad talkative, while those low in this trait are described as quiet and reserved. An extroverted disposition ; concern with what is outside the self rather what is inside.

Apparently only 12% of the population is more introverted than I am. I was that rare teenager whose parents actually had to encourage him to spend time with friends and who had to ask me "so when are you going to get a date" - a shocking question from a parent even for a thirty-something. However, overall I find this measure of extroversion also to be of limited value. I am after all a public school teacher, a profession that I indicated I extremely enjoy because of the interaction it allows with students and colleagues. After hours though I like to "cacoon" in my classroom or home, which sometimes seem to be the same

The Jung Typology Personality Test results (Appendix A) show that I am an ESFJ with 1% Extravert, 1% sensing, 22% feeling and 44% judging. My test

In conducing the test on myself, I discovered that it deemed me more extraverted (ENFJ) than I assumed, at least in a self-reflective, historical sense. However, this isn’t surprising to me because of all the changes Jesus has brought about in my life. Furthermore, the results also demonstrate that I possess entrepreneurial ability as well as concern for others.

In week one, after taking the self-evaluation, I assessed myself as an ENTJ (Extroverted –

According to my IPIP-NEO narrative report I am a very independent, outgoing, calm, and curious person. My comprehensive report shows that I am: high scoring in openness, conscientiousness, and extraversion, average scoring in agreeableness and low scoring in Neuroticism. Raking in the 82nd percentile, extraversion was my second highest scoring trait. This means I am pretty outgoing, extraverted and love people. This is evident my scores of 89 in friendliness, 84 in assertiveness and 75 in activity level. Despite my high score in extraversion, I am on the lower side of average in the excitement-seeking facet with a score or 33. This means that even though I might like a little hustle and bustle and take charge I wont take to many risks and don’t always need a thrill to be satisfied.