A631.8.4.RB – Reflective Analysis
In the
past, although I was not required to do it, I have taken a similar
self-assessment personality test before. The reason I did it is because I was
not sure if Law School was a good match for my personality. For many years, I
had the idea of becoming a lawyer and as an adult; I started to question myself
why was I following this career. I wanted to know if I truly was passionate
about it but more importantly if my personality was adequate for it. I had
previously worked for law firms and to my surprise, it never worked out, as I
wanted to. When I received my results back, it was obvious I was not following
my true passion. I was already working as a medical assistant, and I loved it.
Everyone will make comments to me as to why don’t I become a doctor. It was
like a slap in my face every time someone told me that. Ironically, when I was
younger, I wanted to be a doctor. In fact, I wanted to study obstetrics. The
results were right on point about my description. The assessment showed my need
to constantly help others and my devotion for doing the right thing.
Thankfully, I was lucky to be able to find this assessment and make it useful
to what my needs at that time.
According
to the Jung’s and Briggs Myers’ theories of personality type, I am a (INFP),
which stands for 12% Introvert, 9% Intuitive, 19% Feeling, and 22% Perceiving.
This assessment is evaluated and represents an individual’s preferences
characterized on four dimensions of personality type. Overall, I believe the
results were pretty accurate, as they do describe my personality. It is no
surprise to me, that the first part is about being introverted. I have always
been more quite than the normal. Needless to say, I have no problem making
friends or talking to others. I just will not go out of my way and make
conversation with others unless is job related and that is part of my job.
Additionally, the report made the suggestion that INFPs never lose their sense
of wonder, and that cannot be any truer. Furthermore, it was mentioned that, “INFPs
have the ability to see good in almost anyone or anything” (16 personalities,
n.d.).
Under the INFP
career choices section, the assessment describes in detail my personality type and
my relation with work. Acknowledging this traits and weaknesses can potentially
help minimize everyday problem and differences at work. The overall results
show that personality could be more effective in occupations involving a lot of
intellectual work that is focused on humanities and social science, spirit and
soul, inspirational activities, and requiring creativity. Some good examples
that were mentioned are: social workers, radiology technician, nursing, medical
records administration, psychologists, life coaches, addiction rehab
counselors, mental and community care staff, children education, teaching, and
also script writing. While this are not careers I am interested in following,
it reassures me that medical school and becoming a doctor provides me the
opportunity to help others and offer others my care.
As far as
the learning style portion of this assessment, I find it very interesting
because it feels as it is talking about me while I read. How INFPs acquire,
memorize and recollect information? The assessment report explains that my
personality is interested in learning about issues facing humanity. “INFPs
easily grasp material, especially if a large part of it is devoted to how the
topic relates to human behavior or activity. They are good at retaining
theoretical material, especially when it actively engages their feelings.
Needing to understand material that is purely logical or not related to the
humanities or social sciences is boring to an INFP” (16 personalities, n.d.).
It is curious, as when I am studying, I find some subjects more interesting
than others, and most of the times, most people find it very tedious contrary
to what I find very interesting. And the harder the subject, the more I feel
driven to study it.
Moreover, I
am a hands-on learner more so than mechanical, and that is specified on the
report. Likewise, I can relate to what it is said about visual aids, as when it
comes to producing the brain map assignments, I cannot really find the purpose
of doing so. On the contrary, I am more of a list person, as I can organize
myself better on a piece of paper. When it comes to “TheBrain,” I tend to feel
disorganized and unable to find my thoughts. Thankfully, the school has decided
to drop this type of assignment out of the courses. Lastly, and one of my
favorites ones, the assessment describes INFPs to be last minute studiers, as
we leave it for last minute. I believe that my brain, unfortunately, works
better under stress. If I dedicate more time to assignments, I tend to
over-think it, and my scores tend to be lower than if I spend a solid hour or
so working on that one assignment that is due soon. I am not proud of this
personality trait but it has given me good results for the most part.
Moving
forward with the report, it also provides information about INFPs communication
skills. Although, it mentions that
individual like myself tend to prefer to have notions as just or unjust and
right or wrong. I find that this trait is not completely accurate about my
persona or believes. I have had problems in the past, as I tend to find the
good in everything and I incline to be more of a “gray” person. I would rather
be more flexible with things for as long as I know, I am doing what is correct.
I do not have black or white decisions because I think there is always more to
it than what I can see. Therefore, I try not to judge people and provide the
opportunity to prove themselves differently. In addition, it is said that INFP
are, “capable of seeing deep into the other party's motives and sensing what
the other party is concerned about the most. INFPs are capable of inspiring
people to develop their abilities and talents” (16 personalities, n.d.). I am
not sure if this is something I am good at, but I really work hard so others
can see their own potential and shoot for the moon. There are really no limits
for what someone can do except those in their mind.
When it
comes to communicating at work, I have no problem doing so, as I can relate to
different types of personalities according to the assessment report. INFPs tend
to have a wide circle of acquaintance, however, our inner circle is to whom we
communicate more often is limited and for the most part those consist of close
friends and like-minded individual. “NFPs tend to have a large number of
business contacts, and their communication routine can be rather intense. Their
colleagues (or others who work in the same field) are often reliant on, or
interested in, their expert opinion of counsel on professional subjects” (16
personalities, n.d.). This section really provided me with feedback on how
truly I behave at work. And thinking back, this really is me.
After
taking this assessment, I feel this will have an even greater impact in my
future leadership development and capacity. I can now understand why I rather
do something more than others and hopefully find a happy medium ground where I
can exceed and challenge myself to do it. Additionally, I should try to be more
open to other different personalities when it comes to having them closer to my
inner circle. Interestingly, at the end of the report, the assessment provided
names of famous people with the same characteristics such as:
- Homer
- Mary, mother of Jesus
- William Shakespeare, bard of Avon
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Evangeline)
- Laura Ingalls Wilder (Little House on the Prairie)
- Helen Keller, deaf and blind author
- Carl Rogers, reflective psychologist, counselor
- Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers' Neighborhood)
- Dick Clark (American Bandstand)
- Donna Reed, actor (It's a Wonderful Life)
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis
- Neil Diamond, vocalist
- Tom Brokaw, news anchor
- James Herriot (All Creatures Great and Small)
- Annie Dillard (Pilgrim at Tinker Creek)
- James Taylor, vocalist
- Julia Roberts, actor (Conspiracy Theory, Pretty Woman)
- Scott Bakula (Quantum Leap)
- Terri Gross (PBS's "Fresh Air")
- John F. Kennedy, Jr.
References
16 personalities. (n.d.). INFP Strengths and weaknesses.
Retrieved from http://www.16personalities.com
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