Personality Test

E-week

For today's class we had to take the The Keirsey Temperament Sorter®-II (KTS®-II) which is the most widely used personality instrument in the world. It has 70 powerful questions that helps individuals discover their personality type. The objective of the Keirsey Temperament test is to understand yourself as you really are – not the way, for example, you must react in your job, or others expect you to behave. I have personally have never had any experience with a personality test.  Based upon my readings there are four personality types: The Guardian, Rational, Idealist, Artisan.

• As Concrete Cooperators, Guardians speak mostly of their duties and responsibilities, of what they can keep an eye on and take good care of, and they're careful to obey the laws, follow the rules, and respect the rights of others.
• As Abstract Cooperators, Idealists speak mostly of what they hope for and imagine might be possible for people, and they want to act in good conscience, always trying to reach their goals without compromising their personal code of ethics.
• As Concrete Utilitarians, Artisans speak mostly about what they see right in front of them, about what they can get their hands on, and they will do whatever works, whatever gives them a quick, effective payoff, even if they have to bend the rules.
• As Abstract Utilitarians, Rationals speak mostly of what new problems intrigue them and what new solutions they envision, and always pragmatic, they act as efficiently as possible to achieve their objectives, ignoring arbitrary rules and conventions if need be. 

Task 1:  If I had to describe my personality type, I would say that I fall somewhere between and Idealist and Guardian. The Rational and Artisan least describe me. I know myself and much like the Guardian, I know that I definitely follow the rules and respect the rights of others. However, I also relate to the idealists in that I try to reach my goals without compromising my own morals or code of ethics. I am the least like the Artisan, I do not believe in bending the rules to get what I want, that seems more like cheating.


Task 2: For task two we had to actually take the Keirsey Temperament Test and record our results. Below are my results:

When I took the test it revealed that I was a Guardian. I was actually right in regards to my original prognostication. I predicted that I somewhere between a Guardian and Idealists. I think knowing these results would better aid me in leading a group of students, teachers, or cadre of principles because I would be consciously aware of my duties and responsibilities. Being a leader means setting the example, obeying the rules and be respectful of others. Knowing that I am a Guardian will assist in giving me the composure to lead  a group with a steady hand and a quantifiable confidence.