The Simpsons Myers-Briggs Test

THE SIMPSONS do Myers- Briggs!

Direction of Energy I E You prefer to direct your energy to You prefer to direct your energy to deal with people, things, and present study ideas, information, situations. explanations, or beliefs. •Active •Reflective OR? •Outward •Inward •People •Privacy •Expressive •Contained •Interaction •Concentration •Speak to think •Think to speak

Information Processing N S You prefer to deal with facts, proven You prefer to deal with ideas, look procedures, and what you know - you into the unknown, to generate new are a realist who exists in the “here possibilities, and to anticipate the and now.” unseen. OR? •Details •Patterns •Present •Future •Practical •Imaginative •Sequential •Random •Quantifiable •Subtle •Actual •Possible

Making Decisions F T You prefer to decide on the basis of You prefer to decide using values and logic, using an analytic and sometimes beliefs, using a subjective, people- impersonal approach. oriented approach. •Details •Heart OR? •Present •Subjective •Practical •Harmony •Sequential •Relationships •Objective •Empathy •Actual •Appreciate

Organizing Information P J You tend to have your life to be You tend to be flexible, respond to planned in a stable and organized way. situations, and “go with the flow.” •Organized •Spontaneous OR? •Structured •Flexible •Control •Laid-back •Scheduled •Instinctive •Sets goals •Gathers information •Conscientious •Uncontrived

The Cross Match The four letters you picked will give you a four letter code, like “ENTJ.” Use this code to help you find your Simpsons character!

OTTO SAYS... So what are all those letters, anyway? Extraverted or Introverted Sensing or INtuition Thinking or Feeling Judging or Perceiving

ESTJ: Chief Wiggum Type: ESTJ Characterization: The Overseer Personality: ESTJs are responsible, logical, norm-following hard workers. Their efforts are carried out in a practical, structured manner. ESTJs trust facts and experiences more than theories. They are decisive, loyal, tradition observing individuals. They enjoy being the person in charge and often make good supervisors.

Profile Profile: ESTJs live in a world of facts and concrete needs. They live in the present, with their eye constantly scanning their personal environment to make sure that everything is running smoothly and systematically. They honor traditions and laws, and have a clear set of standards and beliefs. Career Matches: Accountant Financial Officer Police Auditor Government Worker Researcher Banker Insurance Agent Sales Representative Business Administrator Judge Scientist Business Analyst Lecturer Senior Manager Computer Specialist Librarian Teacher Detective Manager Teacher/Professor Economist Marketer Technical Specialist Editor Military Leader Underwriter Engineer Nursing Administrator Writer

ESFJ: Ned Flanders Type: ESFJ Characterization: The Supporter Personality: ESFJs are social butterflies that value relationships, supporting and nurturing others. Never one to shy away from social events, they are often the host. They are great encouragers of teamwork. ESFJs are responsible, dutiful, observe traditions and follow rules. ESFJs have a deep concern for others and often end up as caretakers. They are sensitive to criticism and have a need to be appreciated for the good they do for others. ESFJs are understanding, generous, have a quick wit and a knack for composition and beautification.

Profile Profile: Guardians of birthdays, holidays and celebrations, ESFJs are entertainers. They enjoy and joyfully observe traditions and are liberal in giving, especially where custom prescribes. Career Matches: Accountant Family Doctor Receptionist Administrative Assistant Homemaker Researcher Administrator Human Resources Social Worker Bookkeeper Marketer Speech Pathologist Child Care Nurse Teacher Church Worker Office Manager Trainer Counselor Organization Leader Dental Assistant Radiological Technologist

ISTJ: Principal Skinner Type: ISTJ Characterization: The Examiner Personality: ISTJs are responsible, loyal and hard working. They have an acute sense of right and wrong and work hard at preserving established norms and traditions. Because of their deep sense of duty they are dedicated to everything they do and are very dependable. ISTJs care deeply for those closest to them.

Profile Profile: ISTJs are often called inspectors. They have a keen sense of right and wrong, especially in their area of interest and/or responsibility. They are noted for devotion to duty. Punctuality is a watchword of the ISTJ. The secretary, clerk, or businessman by whom others set their clocks is likely to be an ISTJ. Career Matches: Accountant Executive Military Leader Administrator Financial Officer Police Auditor Judge Scientist Computer Programmer Lawyer/Attorney Steelworker Computer Specialist Librarian Systems Analyst Dentist Manager Technical Specialist Detective Marketer Technician Doctor Math Teacher Electrician Mechanical Engineer

ISFJ: Marge Simpson Type: ISFJ Characterization: The Defender Personality: ISFJs are traditional, loyal, quiet and kind. They are very sensitive to other people's needs because they are very observant. They have rich inner thoughts and emotions. They value stability and cultural norms. They are very adept at giving attention to detail. They do not seek positions of authority.

Profile Profile: ISFJs are characterized above all by their desire to serve others, their “need to be needed.” In extreme cases, this need is so strong that standard give-and-take relationships are deeply unsatisfying to them; however, most ISFJs find more than enough with which to occupy themselves within the framework of a normal life. Career Matches: Accountant Designer Military Actor Doctor Nurse Administrator Economist Paralegal Artist Editor Police Banker Entrepreneur Psychologist Bookkeeper Health Service Researcher Business Analyst Human Resources Scientist Child Care Interior Decorator Social Worker Church Work Librarian Trainer Counselor Medical Technologist Writer

ESTP: Bart Simpson Type: ESTP Characterization: The Persuader Personality: ESTPs are action-loving, quot;here and nowquot; realists with excellent people skills. Informal, risk-taking, fast- paced and adaptable, they are not always in agreeance with rules and regulations. They are tactical problem solvers that desire quick results. ESTPs, who present a friendly and enthusiastic face, are straight-shooters that are able to handle criticism.

Profile Profile: Enthusiastic and excitable, ESTPs are quot;doersquot; who live in the world of action. Blunt, straight-forward risk-takers, they are willing to plunge right into things and get their hands dirty. They live in the here-and-now, and place little importance on introspection or theory. The look at the facts of a situation, quickly decide what should be done, execute the action, and move on to the next thing. Career Matches: Agent Detective Marketer Auditor Driver Military Carpenter Engineer Network Specialist Comedian Entrepreneur Paramedic/EMT Computer Tech Support Farmer Police Computer Technician Firefighter Project Manager Craftsman Laborer Sales Representative

ESFP: Homer Simpson Type: ESFP Characterization: The Entertainer Personality: ESFPs are cooperative, quot;here and nowquot; people- persons that enjoy excitement and love new adventures. Because of their highly social nature, they are especially lively when they are the center of attention and hate being alone. ESFPs have a practical side that allows them to finish work efficiently and are often good problem solvers.

Profile Profile: For the ESFP, the entire world is a stage. They love to be the center of attention and perform for people. They're constantly putting on a show for others to entertain them and make them happy. They enjoy stimulating other people's senses, and are extremely good at it. They would love nothing more than for life to be a continual party, in which they play the role of the fun- loving host. Career Matches: Actor Fashion Designer Receptionist Administrative Assistant Human Resources Recreation Worker Artist Interior Decorator Sales Represenative Child Care Lawyer/Attorney Scientist Church Worker Marketer Social Worker Coach Military Supervisor Comedian Musician Systems Analyst Computer Programmer Painter Technical Specialist Computer Specialist Photographer Trainer Consultant Psychologist

ISTP: Sideshow Bob Type: ISTP Characterization: The Crafstman Personality: ISTPs are adventurous and independent. They like to figure out how things work. They have great mechanical and technical skills. They live in the quot;here and nowquot; which makes them adaptable and spontaneous. They like to keep busy and are action-oriented. ISTPs thrive on new and exciting situations.

Profile Profile: ISTPs have an adventuresome spirit. They are attracted to motorcycles, airplanes, sky diving, surfing, etc. They thrive on action, and are usually fearless. ISTPs are fiercely independent, needing to have the space to make their own decisions about their next step. They do not believe in or follow rules and regulations, as this would prohibit their ability to 'do their own thing'. Career Matches: Athlete Farmer Police Business Analyst Firefighter Probation Officer Carpenter Forensic Pathologist Project Manager Computer Programmer Human Resources Sales Representative Computer Specialist Marketer ScientistSystems Construction Worker Military Analyst Dental Hygienist Motorcyclist Technical Specialist Detective Paramedic/EMT Transportation Engineer Pilot Operative

ISFP: Smithers Type: ISFP Characterization: The Artist Personality: ISFPs are artistic, creative, loyal and sensitive. They have a keen appreciation for beauty because of their highly developed senses. They are easy to get along with and live in the quot;here and nowquot;. ISFPs are adaptable, caring, independent and like to contribute to the well-being of others. They are typically hard to get to know.

Profile Profile: ISFPs live in the world of sensation possibilities. They are keenly in tune with the way things look, taste, sound, feel and smell. They have a strong aesthetic appreciation for art, and are likely to be artists in some form, because they are unusually gifted at creating and composing things which will strongly affect the senses. Career Matches: Administrative Assistant Editor Physical Therapist Artist Forest Ranger Psychologist Carpenter Homemaker Social Worker Chef Librarian Teacher Child Care Mechanic Technical Specialist Church Worker Medical Staff Trainer Clerical Supervisor Musician Veterinarian Composer Naturalist Waiter/Waitress Counselor Nurse Writer Dental Staff Pediatrician X-Ray Technician Designer

ENTJ: Krusty Type: ENTJ Characterization: The Chief Personality: ENTJs are strategic, organized and possess natural leadership qualities. They are master coordinators that can effectively give direction to groups. They are able to understand complicated organizational situations and quick to develop intelligent solutions. ENTJs are outspoken and will not hesitate to speak of their plans for improvement. They are decisive and value knowledge, efficiency and competence.

Profile Profile: quot;Unequivocatingquot; expresses the resoluteness of the ENTJ's dominant function (Extraverted Thinking). Clarity of convictions endows these Thinkers with a knack for debate, or wanting knack, a penchant for argument. The light and heat generated by Thinking at the helm can be impressive; perhaps even overwhelming. Career Matches: Accountant Designer Military Actor Doctor Nurse Administrator Economist Paralegal Artist Editor Police Banker Entrepreneur Psychologist Bookkeeper Health Service Researcher Business Analyst Human Resources Scientist Child Care Interior Decorator Social Worker Church Work Librarian Trainer Counselor Medical Technologist Writer

ENTP: Kent Brockman Type: ENTP Characterization: The Originator Personality: ENTPs are logical, innovative, curious and downright inventive. They see possibilities for improvement everywhere and possess the ability to understand complex concepts. ENTPs are introspective and carefree nonconformists. They often neglect the more common areas of life while pursuing new solutions. ENTPs can be good conversationalists and exciting company.

Profile Profile: ENTPs are idea people. Their perceptive abilities cause them to see possibilities everywhere. They get excited and enthusiastic about their ideas, and are able to spread their enthusiasm to others. In this way, they get the support that they need to fulfill their visions. Career Matches: Accountant Designer Military Actor Doctor Nurse Administrator Economist Paralegal Artist Editor Police Banker Entrepreneur Psychologist Bookkeeper Health Service Researcher Business Analyst Human Resources Scientist Child Care Interior Decorator Social Worker Church Work Librarian Trainer Counselor Medical Technologist Writer

INTJ: Mr Burns . Type: INTJ Characterization: The Strategist Personality: INTJs are introspective, analytical, determined persons with natural leadership ability. Being reserved, they prefer to stay in the background while leading. Strategic, knowledgable and adaptable, INTJs are talented in bringing ideas from conception to reality. They expect perfection from themselves as well as others and are comfortable with the leadership of another so long as they are competent. INTJs can also be described as decisive, open- minded, self-confident, attentive, theoretical and pragmatic.

Profile Profile: At work, INTJs use their conceptual strengths to analyze situations and then develop models to understand and anticipate through relentlessly to reach their goals. They will continue on with their plans, even in the face of adversity and data that might suggest to other more practical types that their goals are no longer feasible. By nature, INTJs are independent individualists. Career Matches: Accountant Designer Military Actor Doctor Nurse Administrator Economist Paralegal Artist Editor Police Banker Entrepreneur Psychologist Bookkeeper Health Service Researcher Business Analyst Human Resources Scientist Child Care Interior Decorator Social Worker Church Work Librarian Trainer Counselor Medical Technologist Writer

INTP: Prof Frink Type: INTP Characterization: The Engineer Personality: INTPs are logical, individualistic, reserved, and very curious individuals. They focus on ideas, theories and the explanation of how things work. They are especially adept at discussions and debate. They have the ability to focus intently on a subject. They appreciate and respect intelligence in others.

Profile Profile: INTPs are relatively easy-going and amenable to most anything until their principles are violated, about which they may become outspoken and inflexible. They prefer to return, however, to a reserved albeit benign ambiance, not wishing to make spectacles of themselves. Career Matches: Accountant Designer Military Actor Doctor Nurse Administrator Economist Paralegal Artist Editor Police Banker Entrepreneur Psychologist Bookkeeper Health Service Researcher Business Analyst Human Resources Scientist Child Care Interior Decorator Social Worker Church Work Librarian Trainer Counselor Medical Technologist Writer

ENFJ: Apu Type: ENFJ Characterization: The Mentor Personality: ENFJs are externally focused, introspective, altruistic, positive and have excellent people skills. They place utmost importance on helping others grow. They are warm and have a natural desire to be supportive and encouraging. Being charismatic and posessing excellent language skills, they do well in leadership roles. ENFJs strive to enhance the lives of those around them.

Profile Profile: ENFJs are the benevolent 'pedagogues' of humanity. They have tremendous charisma by which many are drawn into their nurturant tutelage and/or grand schemes. Many ENFJs have tremendous power to manipulate others with their phenomenal interpersonal skills and unique salesmanship. Career Matches: Accountant Designer Military Actor Doctor Nurse Administrator Economist Paralegal Artist Editor Police Banker Entrepreneur Psychologist Bookkeeper Health Service Researcher Business Analyst Human Resources Scientist Child Care Interior Decorator Social Worker Church Work Librarian Trainer Counselor Medical Technologist Writer

ENFP: Barney Type: ENFP Characterization: The Advocate Personality: ENFPs are introspective, values-oriented, inspiring, social and extremely expressive. They actively send their thoughts and ideas out into the world as a way to bring attention to what they feel to be important, which often has to do with ethics and current events. ENFPs are natural advocates, attracting people to themselves and their cause with excellent people skills, warmth, energy and positivity. ENFPs are described as creative, resourceful, assertive, spontaneous, life-loving, charismatic, passionate and experimental.

Profile Profile: ENFPs are warm, enthusiastic people, typically very bright and full of potential. They live in the world of possibilities, and can become very passionate and excited about things. Their enthusiasm lends them the ability to inspire and motivate others, more so than we see in other types. They can talk their way in or out of anything. They love life, seeing it as a special gift, and strive to make the most out of it. Career Matches: Accountant Designer Military Actor Doctor Nurse Administrator Economist Paralegal Artist Editor Police Banker Entrepreneur Psychologist Bookkeeper Health Service Researcher Business Analyst Human Resources Scientist Child Care Interior Decorator Social Worker Church Work Librarian Trainer Counselor Medical Technologist Writer

INFJ: Lisa Simpson Type: INFJ Characterization: The Confidant Personality: INFJs, making up an estimated 1% of all people, are the most rare type (males even more so). They are introspective, caring, sensitive, gentle and complex people that strive for peace and derive satisfaction from helping others. INFJs are highly intuitive, empathetic and dedicated listeners. These traits tend to act as a “tell me what's wrong” sign on their forehead, hence the nicknames Confidant, or Counselor. INFJs are intensely private and deeply committed to their beliefs.

Profile Profile: INFJs are gentle, caring, complex and highly intuitive individuals. Artistic and creative, they live in a world of hidden meanings and possibilities. Only one percent of the population has an INFJ Personality Type, making it the most rare of all the types. Career Matches: Accountant Designer Military Actor Doctor Nurse Administrator Economist Paralegal Artist Editor Police Banker Entrepreneur Psychologist Bookkeeper Health Service Researcher Business Analyst Human Resources Scientist Child Care Interior Decorator Social Worker Church Work Librarian Trainer Counselor Medical Technologist Writer

INFP: Ralph Wiggum Type: INFP Characterization: The Dreamer Personality: INFPs are introspective, private, creative and highly idealistic individuals that have a constant desire to be on a meaningful path. They are driven by their values and seek peace. Empathetic and compassionate, they want to help others and humanity as a whole. INFPs are imaginitive, artistic and often have a talent for language and writing. They can also be described as easygoing, selfless, guarded, adaptable, patient and loyal.

Profile Profile: Highly creative and artistic, they produce wonderful works of art, music and literature. They will find great satisfaction if they encourage and develop their artistic abilities. That doesn't mean that an INFP has to be a famous writer or painter in order to be content. Simply the act of quot;creatingquot; will be a fulfilling source of renewal and refreshment to the INFP. Artistic outlets will add enrichment and positive energy to their life. Career Matches: Accountant Designer Military Actor Doctor Nurse Administrator Economist Paralegal Artist Editor Police Banker Entrepreneur Psychologist Bookkeeper Health Service Researcher Business Analyst Human Resources Scientist Child Care Interior Decorator Social Worker Church Work Librarian Trainer Counselor Medical Technologist Writer

DYI – YOUR TURN! Assignment: Create your own personality test using your favorite TV show, movie, or book! For example: Kenneth from 30 Rock is ESFJ, or “The Supporter” He’s socially adept (he anticipates needs) – getting sandwiches, etc. He’s supportive of everybody on the show Bonus Points: Think of related questions for each of the 4 letters that would help people determine their score. For example: For E or I: Do you relate more to Kenneth (E), or to Toofer (I)? The cast is going out to a club. Do you join them (E), or try and avoid the crowd and stay at home (I)? Due in 30 minutes!

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