Since I’ve taken tests such as this before, I was not surprised that I scored as an INFP. This is pretty typical of most tests of this type that I’ve participated in. In many ways I find the test to be fairly accurate. I would consider this to be an objective test. If I was someone wanting to utilize this as a standardized testing method, it would be best utilized to test a group of individuals in a short time, and then be able to compare the results across the subject group. The issue this type of test can have is if the participants aren’t honest about their views of themselves. Even in taking this test there were some questions I felt uncomfortable in admitting to, since as my not being organized. I scored that question in the middle as neither accurate nor inaccurate, because the question challenged me regarding my reality. So with this type of test that can be a downfall, in that people’s nature regarding wanting to “look good” or feel good about themselves, could influence its accuracy. Though since for me I was honest in other areas, I do feel that it scored me correctly overall.
With personality theories there are those that are termed as “psychodynamic.” These speak to the origin of our traits coming from the subconscious, our emotions, motives and conflicts. These may stem from things such as repressed memories and childhood events. The assessments that relate to this theory would be projective testing and personal interview.
Next we will look at the “Humanistic” view regarding personality. This theory reflects more regarding personal growth and “higher levels of functioning.” For this theory the assessments that relate back to it would be Objective Tests and personal interview.
With “trait” theories this speaks to the idea that there person’s natural disposition impacts the way they think and react. With this straight theory objective testing would be utilized.
Social theory, it looks at what’s taken place in a person’s past, and how they have been rewarded or punished for their actions and by events. Also what has taken place for other people has an influence. With this type of trait theory Objective tests, interviews, and observation would be utilized.