# What personality type are you? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 7, 2004, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536 "2004-12-07T14:06:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Walker\_in\_Eternity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/46a35a/32.png) [@Walker\_in\_Eternity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walker_in_Eternity)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/1 "2004-12-07T14:06:06Z")
Just found this link to a personality test on the BBC website. If you have 10 mins or so to spare it’s quite interesting. I’ll check in later to tell you my personality type. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/whatamilike/index.shtml](http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/whatamilike/index.shtml) ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/2 "2004-12-07T14:14:10Z")
The type that doesn’t believe in personality types. ---
**Author:** ![davenportavenger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5f8ce5/32.png) [@davenportavenger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davenportavenger)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/3 "2004-12-07T14:23:20Z")
Strategist. ---
**Author:** ![AmericanMaid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e480ec/32.png) [@AmericanMaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AmericanMaid)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/4 "2004-12-07T14:25:19Z")
Supervisor ---
**Author:** ![AsecretK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ab992/32.png) [@AsecretK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AsecretK)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/5 "2004-12-07T14:27:17Z")
Nurturer The four aspects that make up this personality type are: Planner, Facts, Hearts and Introvert Summary of Nurturers Care for the important people in their lives Strive for harmony and avoid confrontation Think of themselves as gentle, conscientious, and mature May have trouble making decisions that could hurt others Nurturers are quiet people who believe in order and diligently look after the people they care about. They focus on the needs of others and establish routines to help them meet their commitments. Nurturers are the most likely group to say they prefer a job where the same thing happens every day, according to a UK survey. Nurturers remember details that are important to them, such as their friends’ birthdays and anniversaries. People with this personality type value others’ feelings and may challenge behaviour they think is insensitive. In situations where they can’t use their talents or are unappreciated, Nurturers may feel bitter and seek support by complaining to their colleagues. Under extreme stress, Nurturers may become preoccupied with the worst possible outcome and believe that they are heading for disaster. Because they are so caring and loyal, Nurturers run the risk of being taken advantage of. Nurturers are often drawn to jobs that allow them to help others. ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/6 "2004-12-07T14:28:22Z")
Well, I had to guess on the educational level, as I don’t know the British system. I’ve completed about 3 years of college, but am not degreed, and four years of vocational training in alternative medicine, so I picked “A level” as that was the one right before “Degree”. Don’t know if that had any bearing on the quiz or if that was just for their database. I’m a Mentor. Planner/Ideas/Heart/Extrovert > [@](#): > > Summary of Mentors > > ``` > * Warm and lively people who focus on the needs of others > * Bring people together and encourage group participation > * Think of themselves as intelligent, outgoing and sensitive > * May become overbearing in their quest for harmony > > ``` I agree with all except the Planner. They didn’t really have an option for me, which would have been “I plan things out, often in excrutiating detail, but then throw the plan out the window at the first opportunity and just wing it.” ---
**Author:** ![Walker\_in\_Eternity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/46a35a/32.png) [@Walker\_in\_Eternity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walker_in_Eternity)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/7 "2004-12-07T14:40:16Z")
I’m a Mastermind - Planner, Ideas, Heads, Introvert. > [@](#): > > Summary of Masterminds > > Visionaries who put energy into achieving their goals > Prefer to work independently and dislike inefficiency > Think of themselves as logical, thorough and bright > Value practicality and common sense above ideas and theories I don’t think this is quite right as I don’t see myself as a visionary. ---
**Author:** ![Emony\_Dax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ba9def/32.png) [@Emony\_Dax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emony_Dax)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/8 "2004-12-07T14:47:05Z")
I’m a Realist. How boring. Sigh. ---
**Author:** ![UrbanChic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/9dc877/32.png) [@UrbanChic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UrbanChic)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/9 "2004-12-07T14:47:30Z")
Your answers suggest you are a Supervisor. ---
**Author:** ![Priam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/77aa72/32.png) [@Priam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Priam)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/10 "2004-12-07T14:55:08Z")
Idealist. I always get Idealist. Why? Because it’s always a Myers-Briggs test. ---
**Author:** ![Draelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/11 "2004-12-07T15:01:32Z")
I’m a Performer. But I’ve since forgotten all the other details of the explanation. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Iris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a5b964/32.png) [@Iris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iris)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/12 "2004-12-07T15:02:53Z")
Big Thinker: Spontaneous, Ideas, Heads, Extrovert. I would agree with most of this, except I was surprised that heads came up instead of hearts. I’ve also never thought of myself as having the entrepreneurial spirit that the summary mentioned. ---
**Author:** ![Indygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@Indygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indygrrl)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/13 "2004-12-07T15:12:49Z")
Mentor ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/14 "2004-12-07T15:22:30Z")
There are two questions already that don’t fit me. For example, about how you describe yourself - well, I’m none of those things. I love pressure, and am rarely late but not a perfectionist. And the grocery thing - well it does bother me, when they switch, for a short time and then I get over it. Other than that, I am a Realist - which I knew. Loyal and steady workers who meet deadlines Believe in established rules and respect facts Think of themselves as mature, stable and conscientious May appear too logical or tough-minded and forget their impact on other people But I know I have a lot of idealism in me, and the glass is always half-full over here! ---
**Author:** ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/15 "2004-12-07T15:45:22Z")
> [@](#): > > Your answers suggest you are a Supervisor > The four aspects that make up this personality type are: Planner, Facts, Heads, Extrovert > > Summary of Supervisors > Bring order to their home and work life > Like to act on clear, achievable goals > Think of themselves as stable, practical and sociable > May be irritated when people don’t follow procedures > > More about Supervisors > Supervisors like to make plans, organise people and get things done efficiently. They are natural administrators who dislike chaos and strive to bring order to every aspect of their lives. Supervisors like jobs where the goals are clearly defined and there are proven work methods in place. > > Supervisors use logic to solve problems and believe in being open and direct in their communications with others. They prefer to work and socialise with like-minded people. > > In situations where they can’t use their talents or are unappreciated, Supervisors may reject the opinions of others and insist they are right. Under extreme stress, Supervisors may feel cut off from the people around them and lose confidence in their own ability to cope. > > Because they like to take charge and organise activities, others may find Supervisors too bossy. Eh, oh. Sounds about right, except that I really am a caring, compassionate Supervisor. 🙂 And I am certainly not organized! ---
**Author:** ![Kalhoun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/16 "2004-12-07T15:46:01Z")
I’m a performer: Summary of Performers Love fun, people and the world around them Prefer hands-on learning to reading a book Think of themselves as enthusiastic, sociable or sensitive May forget about commitments because they’re having so much fun More about Performers For the Performers, people and the exciting world around them come before rules and routines. This group believes you can get work done efficiently and have fun at the same time. Others are naturally drawn to the Performers’ outgoing nature and enjoyment of life. Performers are most likely to say they dislike reading travel books, according to a UK survey. Performers are good at reading people and figuring out what their needs are. They don’t believe in making plans and are confident that they can handle whatever comes their way. These skills allow Performers to quickly motivate others. In situations where they can’t use their talents or are unappreciated, Performers may become distracted, fail to accept or meet deadlines, or take criticism too personally. Under extreme stress, Performers can be overwhelmed by thinking of all the things that could possibly go wrong. Performers may live for the moment and forget the consequences of their actions. Performer Careers Performers are drawn to careers that require people skills and attention to detail. Is this your personality type? Do you think you think you are a Performer? Click here to vote and find out how often this personality test gets it right. It’s important to remember that no survey can predict personality type with 100 percent accuracy. Experts say that we should use personality type to better understand ourselves and others, but shouldn’t feel restricted by our results. ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/17 "2004-12-07T15:52:25Z")
Resolver. The description is pretty close, too. ---
**Author:** ![MissTake](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misstake/32/3189_2.png) [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/18 "2004-12-07T16:03:22Z")
Realist here. Planner/Facts/Heads/Introvert. ---
**Author:** ![pokey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ebca7d/32.png) [@pokey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pokey)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/19 "2004-12-07T16:14:50Z")
I’m a provider. Hmm. I guess it’s cause I love to bring home so much bacon! Planner, Facts, Hearts, Extrovert. “Provider is the most common personality type for women in the UK, according to a nationwide survey.” ---
**Author:** ![OldBroad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ed655f/32.png) [@OldBroad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldBroad)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536/20 "2004-12-07T16:27:57Z")
Leader = Planner, Ideas, Head, Extrovert Follow me and we’ll all get lost! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-personality-type-are-you/278536.md?page=2)