Zephyr-Briggs: What’s your personality type?
You might have a faint recollection of taking an online quiz (otherwise known as 16 Personalities) that would show you your personality type if you clicked bubble-shaped icons on your screen in a disparate pattern. You might not, and you may have no idea which famous sitcom character you’re like – but be honest, you’re dying to know.
Well, I have good news. I’m here to present you with a quick and highly accurate way to find out your Myers-Briggs (MBTI) “personality type,” or one of 16 groupings of people that share similar traits. In contrast to 16 Personalities, this fool-proof method will tell you your actual type and won’t leave you confused. I’ll share some mind-blowing, earth-shattering insights into who you are, what famous people and characters share a “type” with you, and what type of pizza you are (I’m just kidding about that last part, this isn’t Buzzfeed).
Which set of words best describes you? Think about what you are in your daily life, not what you want to be.
1. Experiencing, doing, observing and responding, adapting and varying, living in the present (Se)
2. Inferring, hypothesizing, seeing potentials, wondering and brainstorming, focusing on the future and its developments (Ne)
3. Recalling, linking, comparing and contrasting, noticing match and mismatch, thinking about the past (Si)
4. Foreseeing, conceptualizing, understanding complex patterns, synthesizing and symbolizing, looking toward the future (Ni)
Which set of words best describes you? Think about what you are in your daily life, not what you want to be.
1. Organized, coordinating and sequencing, segmenting, checking against criteria, information is based on “laws” or set rules (Te)
2. Considerate, adjusting and accommodating, affirming, checking appropriateness, attention is given to creating and maintaining harmonious relationships (Fe)
3. Following principles, categorizing and classifying, analyzing, checking consistency with standards, tendency to “get to the root of things” and make sense of them (Ti)
4. Following values, harmonizing and clarifying, reconciling, checking congruency with beliefs, ideals can be highly specific to an individual or applicable to universal truths, such as freedom, goodness, etc. (Fi)
Make note of your answers and pick the one that best describes you; you will find it in the column that says “first pick,” and find your other choice in the next column.
I chose Ni and Fe, making me an INFJ. Please note that due to the set typology systems, you cannot pick two alike options. Obviously, each person is complicated and could not fit into a singular category, but for the sake of the test, these systems should guide your choices. For example, picking Se and Fe as your first two options will not work. You must select one extroverted and one introverted function.
Everyone possesses all of these “functions” (as they are called), but uses them differently. It could be helpful to consider how they work together in your daily life through your actions, thoughts, and motivations.
INTP: Flexible thinkers, value logic over emotion, don’t hold much value to tradition
– Famous people: Albert Einstein, Bo Burnham, Meryl Streep
– Characters: Alice (Alice in Wonderland), April Ludgate (Parks and Recreation), Garfield (Garfield)
ISTP: Diligent workers, curious, have an individualistic mindset
– Famous people: Megan Fox, Eminem, Kobe Bryant
– Characters: Rue Bennett (Euphoria), Fa Mulan (Mulan), No. 67 (Squid Game)
ENTP: Loves to argue over issues, fluent conversationalists, upbeat visionaries
– Famous people: Danny Devito, Kesha, Elizabeth Olsen
– Characters: Bojack Horseman (Bojack Horseman), Nick Wilde (Zootopia), Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man
ENFP: Energized by time with others, prioritizes people and emotions, prefers freedom
– Famous people: Doja Cat, Kanye West, Jim Carrey
– Characters: Cat Valentine (Victorious), Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, King Julien (Madagascar)
ISFP: Tolerant, nonjudgemental, tends to express themselves artistically or through action
– Famous people: Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, Frida Kahlo
– Characters: Squidward (Spongebob), Eleven (Stranger Things), Bella Swan (Twilight)
INFP: Values authenticity, reacts strongly if values are steamrolled, reflective and often spiritual
– Famous people: Johnny Depp, Mitski, Princess Diana, Kurt Cobain
– Characters: Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker, Dr. Doofenshmirtz (Phineas and Ferb), Bubbles (The Powerpuff Girls)
INTJ: Perceptive about systems and strategy, have a hunger for knowledge, sometimes perfectionists
– Famous people: Elon Musk, Greta Thunberg, Jay-Z
– Characters: Severus Snape (Harry Potter series), Gru (Despicable Me), Batman
INFJ: Have strong senses of personal integrity, unique in ability to intuit others’ emotions, drive others to realize potential
– Famous people: Kendrick Lamar, Jung Ho-yeon, Joan of Arc
– Characters: Lisa Simpson (The Simpsons), Edward Cullen (Twilight), Jay Gatsby (The Great Gatsby)
ESTJ: Eager to take charge in organizing projects and people, likes to bring structure to surroundings, hardworking traditionalists
– Famous people: Michelle Obama, Judge Judy, Pitbull
– Characters: Dwight Schrute (The Office), Tiana (Princess and the Frog), Mr. Krabs (Spongebob)
ENTJ: Blunt and decisive, focused on results, sensitive to issues of power
– Famous people: Steve Jobs, Adele, Franklin D. Roosevelt
– Characters: Voldemort (Harry Potter), Plankton (Spongebob), Nate Jacobs (Euphoria)
ESFJ: Family and friends are usually top priority, often take on the concerns of others, enjoys sense of harmony
– Famous people: Millie Bobby Brown, Jimmy Fallon, Taylor Swift
– Characters: Spongebob Squarepants, Cassie Howard (Euphoria), Snow White
ENFJ: Act as catalysts for personal growth, optimistic and forward-thinking, focused on values and vision
– Famous people: Zendaya, Harry Styles, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC)
– Characters: Moana, Padmé (Star Wars), Mufasa (Lion King)
ISTJ: Steady, productive contributors, works to maintain social order, procedural in all their actions
– Famous people: Queen Elizabeth II, Jeff Bezos, Natalie Portman
– Characters: Ron Swanson (Parks and Recreation), Angela Martin (The Office), EVE (Wall-E)
ISFJ: Conventional and grounded, motivated to fulfilling their duties, deep sense of responsibility to others
– Famous people: Charli D’Amelio, Bob Ross, Beyoncé
– Characters: Captain America, Pam Beesly (The Office), Andre Harris (Victorious)
ESTP: Energetic thrillseekers, keen powers of observation, dynamic problem-solvers
– Famous people: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Megan Thee Stallion, Emma Chamberlain
– Characters: Buttercup (The Powerpuff Girls), Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story), Merida (Brave)
ESFP: Vivacious entertainers, typically warm and talkative, grounded and down-to-earth
– Famous people: Nicki Minaj, Florence Pugh, Elvis Presley
– Characters: Ron Weasley (Harry Potter), Donkey (Shrek), Maddy Perez (Euphoria)
Ella-Brooke Morgan is in her second year with the Zephyr and serving as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the 22-23 staff. She leads several clubs on campus and is...