Typology and Writing

Let me start off by expressing my opinion on psychological test and analyses. I believe they are very limited and attempt to categorize people based off not nearly enough information. However, this particular test, the Jung typology test, accurately described me, almost frighteningly accurately. I am INFJ; or as I like to simplify it: suppressed exterior, loud interior. What really caught my attention was the line, "They are, in fact, sometimes mistaken for extroverts because they appear so outgoing and are so genuinely interested in people". This is so true for me; I have often taken leadership roles in high school to become more social and outgoing, not because I was already extroverted! It is also very true that I prefer to have a smaller amount of friends, friends who I know exceptionally well.

I agree with the assessment that I am an idealist and take on a large amount of responsibility sometimes. I also have an activist side to me, not because I want to personally make strides in social justice but because I can see when people are suffering from inequality and know there needs to be a change. Finally, I can agree that I have a tendency to be split between an idealist and a realist at times.

As much as I resonated with the description, there were a few things that I could not connect to. The most obvious one was my academic and career interests. I have known for years that I want to pursue a career in medicine, and I have always loved science. However, the assessment suggests that I may find myself in fields involving psychology or politics. I also disagree with its take on writing. The description suggests I am more easily able to express myself on paper, and I would expect to possess strong writing skills. I view myself more as a toss up for which form of communication I am most easily able to express myself. Sometimes I prefer writing; other times (and probably most often) I prefer to have an honest conversation with someone very close.

This assessment has inspired me to write more about personal interests concerning humanity and the need for social activism. It may also help me realize who I am as a writer. Specifically, whom I want to write for and what I can write passionately about. I thoroughly enjoyed this exercise. I made my best friend take the test, and he also got INFJ! It is a true testament to our friendship, as we both like to make only a few but very strong connections.