Just out of curiosity, how do you score on the Big 5/Global 5 (SLOAN) personality test? Do you agree/disagree? Do you think it's the same as your MBTI type or more or less accurate?

I took this test: and am RCOEI

R(88%), C(70%), O(72%), E(60%), I(82%)

withdrawn, not wild and crazy, private, loner, not relationship obsessed, not swayed by emotions, insensitive to the needs of others, unhelpful, interested in intellectual pursuits, avoidant, does not put the needs of others ahead of self, thinks before acting, very scientific, not upset by the misfortune of strangers, avoids small talk, values solitude, private, does not get worked up about most things, fearless, unaffected by the suffering of others, calm in crisis, not easily excited, won't do much to avoid rejection, not known for generosity, not easily confused, cold, not prone to complimenting others, dislikes most people but tries to get along to minimize hostility, hard to get to know, more dominant than submissive, not easily hurt, driven by reason, influenced more by self than others, rarely worried, hard to impress, not that interested in relationships, hard to influence, not concerned about failing when trying something new, self confident, knows why they do things, not easily moved to tears, not prone to jealousy, not guided by moods (* questioning the italicised bits)

The SLOAN 5 Dimensions in a nutshell, with more info here. Correlation with MBTI/Jung/Keirsey here.

Social or Reserved

--Social types feel at ease interacting with to others
--Reserved types are uncomfortable and/or disinterested with social interaction

Limbic or Calm

--Limbic types are prone to moodiness
--Calm types maintain level emotions

Organized or Unstructured

--Organized types are focused
--Unstructured types are scattered

Accommodating or Egocentric

--Accommodating types live for others
--Egocentric types live for themselves

Non-curious or Inquisitive

--Non-curious types are less intellectually driven
--Inquisitive types are insatiable in their quest to know more

There's more to it than this, but what first stands out to me is it seems each MBTI type has two versions, differentiating Thinking/Feeling from Stable/Moody (Emotional Stability). It's possible therefore to be a "T", using logic/reason/rational thought to guide my decisions and make sense of the world, yet be either emotionally stable or prone to moodiness in general interactions.

I feel like it fits me more: it's possible to be an emotional INTJ who cares deeply about others, contrary to popular belief

 

 

 

I scored SCOEI -- S(60%)C(74%)O(70%)E(70%)I(80%).

Social, calm, organized, egocentric, inquisitive.

 

 

I got  R(78%)C(62%)O(64%)E(56%)I(72%)

On first sight this looks like MBTI so no comment on it.

I got SCUEI; S(52%)C(70%)U(80%)E(78%)I(80%)

And to shamelessly steal Esquilax's layout:

not afraid of doing the wrong things, does not value rules and regulations, prefers unpredictable to organized, does not accomplish work on time, needs to maintain high levels of excitement, out for own personal gain, not afraid to draw attention to self, more pleasure seeking than responsible, not bothered by disorder, retaliatory, thrives on the rush of risk taking, unpredictable, asks questions that nobody else does, often does not know what they are doing, spontaneous, first to act, not easily hurt, not apprehensive about new encounters, does not readily admit mistakes, not a perfectionist, not apologetic, disorganized, socially comfortable, outgoing, calm in crisis, fearless, atheist/agnostic tendencies, good at getting people to have fun, opinionated, not easily moved to tears, sexually immodest, adventurous, unconventional, aggressive, often late, high energy level, likes the spotlight, ambivalent about the needs of others, worry free, acts without thinking or planning, bad at saving money, selfish (* questioning the italicised bits)

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Yeah, I saw the link where it tries to correlate the big 5 with the MBTI, and it seems that it supports the notion of me being an ENTP, though 3% less on the social aspect.. and then it would have told me I'm an RCUEI/INTP. I do identify more with the profile of the SCUEI more, though.

My initial reaction, however, is that the MBTI is superior. Do you have any particular sites that go in depth on this stuff?

I'm RCOEI too: R(60%)C(72%)O(52%)E(66%)I(66%)

Big Five Test Results

Extroversion (40%) moderately low which suggests you are reclusive, quiet, unassertive, and private. Accommodation (34%) moderately low which suggests you are, at times, overly selfish, uncooperative, and difficult at the expense of the well being of others. Orderliness (50%) medium which suggests you are moderately organized, structured, and self controlled while still remaining flexible, varied, and fun. Emotional Stability (72%) high which suggests you are very relaxed, calm, secure, and optimistic. Inquisitiveness (66%) moderately high which suggests you are intellectual, curious, imaginative but possibly not very practical.

(Amen to not being very practical...) I know I'm not an extreme introvert or extremely organized, so that fits too. 

I think this test and MBTI are much of the same and overlap a lot. It's just a matter of preference I guess. (Although I know that MBTI gets low scores on reliability.) 

 

Hi Synoptist! I'm just starting to explore this, so I don't have any links. But all the info so far has been from the SimilarMinds website.

They are extremely similar. Especially reading through the results. I guess I'm interested in the underlying theoretical construct of personality. Each test has similar outcomes but each test has different "factors".

Reserved/Social = Introvert/Extovert
Organised/Unstructured = Judging/Perceiving
Inquisitive = NF/ NT? Non-curious = SF/ST ?
Then I don't know anymore ....

It seems that T and F in MBTI get muddled with emotional stability, which looks like a completely independent factor. So for example, in a confrontational situation it's possible to:
(1) be emotionally unphased, and approach situation with T (T + factor X)
(2) be emotionally rattled, and approach situation with T (T + factor Y)
(3) be emotionally unphased, and approach situation with F (F + factor X)
(4) be emotionally rattled, and approach situation with F (F + factor Y)
These combinations are independent of whether you're I/E and J/P. So each MBTI personality type has an additional factor X or Y, which is related to emotional stability.
Or is there something in the MBTI cognitive processes that predicts this?

Okay, so that means I am SLUAI? No one else got that. Out comes the insecurity. Lol.

 

 

 

Hi happy campers,

I was chatting recently with a friend of mine, who's a psychologist, about Myers Briggs etc. She mentioned the Big Five Personality Test is also worth a look into. I had heard of it before, but was put off by the name. I mean "Big Five" - sounds like some stupid facebook quiz. But my friend says it actually quiet good, and that it has stronger empirical support than Myers Briggs. I looked it up on wikipedia, and found it sounds reasonable enough. One thing that stood out to me was that there's analysis to suggest that environmental factors play do a role in personality type. Eg. from a sample group, there was found to be a correlation between personality traits and birth order. I would have thought that was a no brainer. But Myers Briggs insists that personality type is all genetic. A downside to the Big 5 though is that there's not much doco out there on the different personality types. But at least it gives a brief run down on how you fair in the different traits.

Anyhow, here are my results.

Extroversion	||||||||||||||||||	72%
Orderliness	||||||||||	38%
Emotional Stability	||||||||||||||	58%
Accommodation	||||||||||||||||	62%
Inquisitiveness	||||||||||||||	54%

The Big Five is currently the most accepted personality model in the scientific community. The Big Five emerged from the work of multiple independent scientists/researchers starting in the 1950s who using different techniques obtained similar results. Those results were that there are five distinct personality traits/dimensions. Here are your results on each dimension:   Extroversion results were high which suggests you are overly talkative, outgoing, sociable and interacting at the expense too often of developing your own individual interests and internally based identity. Orderliness results were moderately low which suggests you are, at times, overly flexible, random, scattered, and fun seeking at the expense of structure, reliability, work ethic, and long term accomplishment. Emotional Stability results were moderately high which suggests you are relaxed, calm, secure, and optimistic. Accommodation results were moderately high which suggests you are, at times, overly kind natured, trusting, and helpful at the expense of your own individual development (martyr complex). Inquisitiveness results were medium which suggests you are moderately intellectual, curious, and imaginative. Your Global5/SLOAN type is SCUAI Your Primary type is Social

From http://similarminds.com/bigfive.html. My friend recommended http://www.outofservice.com/bigfive/, but this caused my browser to freeze.

 

Big Five Test Results

Extroversion |||||||||||||||| 64%
Orderliness |||||||||| 34%
Emotional Stability |||||||||||||||| 64%
Accommodation |||||||||||||| 56%
Inquisitiveness |||||||||||| 50%

Extroversion results were moderately high which suggests you are, at times, overly talkative, outgoing, sociable and interacting at the expense of developing your own individual interests and internally based identity.

Orderliness results were moderately low which suggests you are, at times, overly flexible, random, scattered, and fun seeking at the expense of structure, reliability, work ethic, and long term accomplishment.

Emotional Stability results were moderately high which suggests you are relaxed, calm, secure, and optimistic.

Accommodation results were moderately high which suggests you are, at times, overly kind natured, trusting, and helpful at the expense of your own individual development (martyr complex).

Inquisitiveness results were medium which suggests you are moderately intellectual, curious, and imaginative.

While it's an interesting test, I don't think I agree with it. It just seemed like the same questions asked over and over with slightly different phrasing. Just because I'm not into scientific pursuits doesn't mean I'm not curious or creative.....and how is 56% moderately high? "I put others needs before mine" is a pretty vague statement....and I put neutral for almost all of them. It's a situational thing, really....and it depends on the person. If this is the most accepted personality test in the scientific community....well I have to say I'm disappointed. Especially if the model hasn't changed at all since the 50's. I'd say it's a decent starting point at best....but it definitely needs to be built on and structured into something a little bit more detailed.

I'm also an SCUAN....and I'ma go ahead and bold the stuff I disagree with in that desc too....

SCUAN
(4.3% of women; 4.2% of men)
spends more time in group activities than solitary activities, not easily hurt, does not like to do things alone, comes alive in night life activities and crowds, trusting, fits in most places, positive, more comfortable when things are imperfect, more artistic than articulate, does not like to go days without speaking to anyone, more abstract than logical, not self absorbed, not materialistic, self expressive, modest, not vain, likes change, not introspective, happiest when helping others, loyal to a fault, wild and crazy, acts without thinking or planning, thoughtful, happy doing mindless work, easy to persuade, socially comfortable, high energy level, rarely prepared, outgoing, self confident, level emotions, not interested in science, easy to get to know, fearless, content, positive, optimistic, not easily hurt, relaxed, usually happy, able to disregard rules, underachiever, likes to tell jokes,o not embarrassed easily, adapts easily to new situations, interested in others

>.> I still don't quite get what "not interested in science" has to do with a personality type in any way whatsoever....

My results

Big Five Test Results

Extroversion |||||||||||||| 60%
Orderliness |||||||||||||| 58%
Emotional Stability |||||||||||||| 54%
Accommodation |||||||||| 34%
Inquisitiveness |||||||||||||| 58%

The Big Five is currently the most accepted personality model in the scientific community. The Big Five emerged from the work of multiple independent scientists/researchers starting in the 1950s who using different techniques obtained similar results. Those results were that there are five distinct personality traits/dimensions. Here are your results on each dimension:

Extroversion results were moderately high which suggests you are, at times, overly talkative, outgoing, sociable and interacting at the expense of developing your own individual interests and internally based identity.

Orderliness results were moderately high which suggests you are, at times, overly organized, neat, structured and restrained at the expense too often of flexibility, variety, spontaneity, and fun.

Emotional Stability results were medium which suggests you average somewhere in between being calm and resilient and being anxious and reactive.

Accommodation results were moderately low which suggests you are, at times, overly selfish, uncooperative, and difficult at the expense of the well being of others.

Inquisitiveness results were moderately high which suggests you are intellectual, curious, imaginative but possibly not very practical.

Your Global5/SLOAN type is SCOEI
Your Primary type is Egocentric
(the hyperlinks above contain more thorough descriptions including preferred/dispreferred careers)
SCOEI
(2.9% of women; 3.9% of men)

not afraid of doing the wrong thing, speaks up regardless of consequences, not filled with doubt, more dominant than submissive, not afraid to draw attention to self, self confident, does not back down when threatened, decisive, feels you have to be tough on people to get things done, not easily hurt, worry free, not easily intimidated, not concerned with failure when trying something new, aggressive, fearless, controlling, domineering, ambivalent about the suffering of strangers, not easily discouraged, out for own personal gain, comfortable in unfamiliar situations, unconcerned with the misfortunes of strangers, likes giving speeches, not easily moved to tears, manipulative, unapologetic, knows where life is going, narcissistic, exacting in their work, does not second guess self, untouched by other people's feelings, the first to act, level emotions, never at a loss for words, opinionated, demanding, goes after what they want, believes in a logical answer for everything, not very religious, show off, calm in crisis
*the descriptions listed here are made up of personality items. people who scored high on this type scored higher on the above items compared to the average. (more info)

back to personality types
favored careers:
ceo, executive, ambassador, strategist, businesman, business analyst, corporate lawyer, international business specialist, project manager, diplomat, political scientist, business consultant, business administrator, business manager, political analyst, entrepeneur, stock broker, politician, management consultant, financial manager, lawyer, scientist, investment banker, scholar, college professor, international relations specialist, philosophy professor, policy analyst, marketing director, judge, financial advisor, academic, research scientist, consultant, economist, philosopher, marketing manager, operations manager, financial planner, analyst, marketing specialist, supervisor, mathematician, advertising execuative, dictator, entertainment lawyer, biomedical engineer, business owner, nuclear engineer, administrator, researcher, genetics researcher, aerospace engineer, astronaut, biochemist, data analyst, international spy, financial analyst, chemical engineer, public relations specialist, civil engineer, neurosurgeon, neurologist, real estate investor architect, military intelligence
disfavored careers:
childcare worker, stay at home parent, elementary school teacher, kindergarten teacher, home maker, preschool teacher, zookeeper, photographer, hair stylist, nanny, social worker, midwife, nurse, beautician, makeup artist, body piercer, pediatric nurse, librarian, animal trainer, housekeeper, library assistant, secretary, florist, social services worker, shop assistant, receptionist, baker, office assistant

I think the one I took was slightly different...

Openness to Experience/Intellect

High scorers tend to be original, creative, curious, complex; Low scorers tend to be conventional, down to earth, narrow interests, uncreative.
You are relatively open to new experiences. (Your percentile: 65)

Conscientiousness

High scorers tend to be reliable, well-organized, self-disciplined, careful; Low scorers tend to be disorganized, undependable, negligent.
You are well-organized, and are reliable. (Your percentile: 69)

Extraversion

High scorers tend to be sociable, friendly, fun loving, talkative; Low scorers tend to be introverted, reserved, inhibited, quiet.
You are extremely outgoing, social, and energetic. (Your percentile: 89)

Agreeableness

High scorers tend to be good natured, sympathetic, forgiving, courteous; Low scorers tend to be critical, rude, harsh, callous.
You are good-natured, courteous, and supportive. (Your percentile: 90)

Neuroticism

High scorers tend to be nervous, high-strung, insecure, worrying; Low scorers tend to be calm, relaxed, secure, hardy.
You probably remain calm, even in tense situations. (Your percentile: 7)

Posted By Esquilax on 10 Feb 2010 08:18 PM
Reserved/Social = Introvert/Extovert
Organised/Unstructured = Judging/Perceiving
Inquisitive = NF/ NT? Non-curious = SF/ST ?

ENFP - SCUAI, SLUAI
ENTP - SCUEI, SLUEI
ENFJ - SCOAI, SLOAI
ENTJ - SCOEI, SLOEI
ESTJ - SCOEN, SLOEN
ESFJ - SCOAN, SLOAN
ESTP - SCUEN, SLUEN
ESFP - SCUAN, SLUAN
INFP - RCUAI, RLUAI
INTP - RCUEI, RLUEI
INFJ - RCOAI, RLOAI
INTJ - RCOEI, RLOEI
ISTJ - RCOEN, RLOEN
ISFJ - RCOAN, RLOAN
ISTP - RCUEN, RLUEN
ISFP - RCUAN, RLUAN
 

So, SLUAI?

SCUAI

Extroversion: 52%
Orderliness: 40%
Emotional Stability: 76%
Accommodation: 52%
Inquisitiveness: 82% 

SCUAI - 3.4% women, 4.8% men 

 life of the party, not bothered by disorder, not afraid of doing the wrong thing, often late, level emotions, not afraid to draw attention to self, worry free, people loving, prefers unpredictable to organized, fearless, not apprehensive about new encounters, likes philosophical discussions, disorganized, not easily annoyed, not a perfectionist, enjoys danger, comfortable in unfamiliar situations, anxiety free, always joking, not very private, very curious, not embarrassed easily, adventurous, flexible, narcissistic, trusting, easy to get to know, easy to satisfy, likes crowds, ready to act on the spot, not a bad loser, outgoing, thrill seeker, not easily discouraged, optimistic, laid back, open to new experience, slow to judge others, thinks fun is the most important think in life, socially skilled, easily talked into doing silly things, rarely prepared, willing to take risks, adjusts easily, passionate about causes, willing to explain things twice, spontaneous, relaxed, believes in universal harmony, eager to soothe hurt feelings

 So a decent amount of that is wrong

  

Inquisitive - 4.8% of women; 10.4% of men

 more interested in intellectual pursuits than relationships or family, detaches to analyze factors from multiple perspectives, regularly uses ideas and tools to transform understanding, enjoys playing with random interconnections between ideas and patterns, would describe self as a nerd in high school, likes science fiction, introspective, good at fixing things, more comfortable around adults as a child, feels both special and defective, knows the darkside of life well, is not bothered by going long periods without speaking with people, more intellectual than sensual, can be bitter, problem solver, relies on mind more than on others, driven by curiosity, feels best when working, minimalist

This is more valid.