ru.laser.ru test
Read the statements and write down to what extent do you agree with each (the authors suggested the scale of 0-3, where 3 - strongly agree, 2 - agree, 1 - most likely agree). Then count points from each section (see the spoiler tag at the end).
Section A
1. I am very interested in solving complex issues and unraveling a tangle of contradictions.
2
2. Thanks to my imagination and seeing different solutions to the problem, I quickly find a way out of difficult, complicated situations and troubles that seem hopeless to others.
3
3. I love everything unusual, mysterious and enigmatic.
0
4. I always consider the problem from an unexpected side.
3
5. Completely new and unusual insights occur to me often and I try to convince others to see my point of view.
2
6. I love to argue, as I instantly notice the weaknesses in interlocutor's statements (or reports, speeches, proposals, projects, works of art or machines and equipment) and I can find good counterarguments.
3
7. I quickly discover imperfections/flaws of almost any person.
3
8. I hardly tolerate being subordinate or given orders.
1
9. I perfect myself, my abilities and skills, in order to increase the chances of achieving my goals quickly.
3
10. I think and compare things a lot, noticing contradictions and inconsistencies.
3
23
Section B
1. I am prone to create beautiful/harmonious images in my mind.
1
2. I'm very curious, I try to imagine various scenarios and often intuitively anticipate the consequences of any actions or changes; I believe in fate.
2
3. My ideal is a life in an atmosphere of art, in beautiful surroundings, comfort and well-being; I would like to live in the last century or in the future.
0
4. I could not work in a hospital, because I cannot stand the hospital environment (odour, the appearance of patients etc.).
3
5. I like anything unusual, beautiful, informative, food for though: I love music, art, theater, books.
1
6. My opinion of myself matters more than opinions of other people.
3
7. I treat people with irony, but I don't humiliate them.
2
8. I am internally inconsistent and unpredictable in my decisions.
3
9. I need to engage in art, as it is a means of expression.
0 ------
correlates to Jung Si btw . This section is unfortunately Ni, but very beta. Why have they described things in such offputting terms
10. I act in order to surround myself with beautiful things (harmony, elegance, aesthetics, works of art).
1 --only because my aesthetic is asceticism and being surrounded by gleeful consumers, I must remove myself. Beauty is not the objective. Where is Ni
16
This may be a bit more true of me than I've said as many phrasings in this section were quite repellant. I'm rather well-read, including novels from previous centuries and philosophical books, and do attend plays and performances. Would I like to spend my life in the dream world: No, that would require someone to support my indolence, and in turn I would be forced to tolerate that person. Bad idea
Section C
1. I am an impulsive person looking for trouble.
1 --not an impulsive but take perverse enjoyment in some types of trouble
2. At any moment I am ready to immediately respond to any attack against me and I love to answer the opponent with a crushing blow.
0 --I would love to deal a crushing blow to certain morons I'm forced to engage with. It happens in my daydreams
3. When I am humiliated, I am hurt and I feel a strong desire to take revenge.
0
4. I prefer struggle and difficulties to stagnation and monotony: I mobilise quickly, take control of the situation. I can be strong and steadfast, the victory should be mine.
2
5. I can confidently coordinate actions of others, as well as sense weak points of every situation.
0
6. I'm in my element during fights, arguments, rivalry, competition or war.
1 --enjoy competitions, live sporting events (televised is nothing), and sometimes fights. I like watching MMA. War would be quite harrowing though
7. I make active efforts against all that is not consistent with my feelings and views.
1
8. I would like to be the first and break all records.
3
9. I'm a risk taker, but if I have to, I can bring myself to the most severe self-discipline.
0
10. My mind works better when someone opposes or resists me.
1 --this is very interesting.
9
Section D
1. I willingly do work which is connected with the need to convince people, to raise their spirits, instruct, assign tasks, manage, give commands.
1 ---I'll instruct or give commands if necessary. People can be very slow. I do not jump at an opportunity for these roles however
2. I become more active during the work program that increases respect or sympathy that my associates give me.
0
3. If I have to chastise people for mistakes or wrongdoing, I do it in a "fatherly" way (without anger and humiliation.)
1
4. I like to participate in various public meetings where I can make an impression on others.
1
5. I am attracted to flashy and noisy spectacles, like battle scenes, races, sports (hockey, football etc.).
1
6. I love to take care of others and I'm willing to find solutions to their material, business, and physical problems, but I prefer to take care of myself on my own, because I know what I need.
1
7. I prefer more earthly pleasures, which include: contact with nature, food, work, love, rest.
1
8. I love to please others, to be the centre of attention, to infect people with optimism.
0
9. I easily make impact on others, I can manage them flexibly and efficiently.
0
10. I act diplomatically to earn a good reputation of credibility and to maintain high position.
2
8
Section E
1. I try to be a competent person. I do everything at my own pace and high quality and don't like hacks.
2
2. I treat people harshly, but fair.
2
3. I have an interest in various technologies and constantly improve my work to make sure of its high quality.
1
4. I am rational in spending money, and I always save for unforeseen occasions.
2
5. I find it difficult to accept other people's ways of working. I know better how to make it easier, better and more profitable.
3
6. I see no reason in enthusiasm for things that don't bring material benefit.
1 --I don't really see it but trust it's there.
7. I am confident that I can overcome difficulties in my work and get the best results.
3
8. I often have a passion for the work that decreases fatigue and leaves me in a good mood.
3 --maths.
9. I don't change my lifestyle even if people don't agree with it.
3
10. I get the most pleasure from doing useful and necessary things.
0
20
Section F
1. I'm a mature and principled person, guided by logic and common sense, not feelings and moods.
3
2. I love order, systems and sequences.
1
3. I'm believed to be secretive and reserved, because I'm wary and distrustful towards people.
3
4. I'm good at work that requires classification and systematisation. I'm able to work with figures, tables, graphs, I can clearly systematise accumulated information.
3
5. I always know how to logically justify my conclusions and decisions.
2 --tbh I could always come up with something that employs logic but I know in some cases it's a perversion.
6. I love strict analysis. I can identify contradictions in arguments and reasoning of others.
2 --don't love strict analysis but show pervasive competency
7. I like solving problems with the help of my knowledge, resulting in harmonious, consistent, orderly system.
2
8. I love solving problems that require consistent, strictly logical approach.
1
9. I can easily understand algebra.
3
10. I am uncompromising in defending my views, intentions, plans and projects.
1 --rarely I think
21
Section G
1. I'm a very emotional person, feelings mean so much to me that because of them I'm capable of great sacrifices.
1
2. I'm an optimist and I hope for better future.
1
3. My mood often changes and I can't help passing it on to others; I start and end arguments easily.
1
4. I often perceive people and events in a romantic way.
1
5. I love to share my experiences and make others respond to them. I can show how much I love and hate.
0
6. I tend to see the world through pink-coloured glasses.
0
7. I'm always interested in moods of others and I know how to influence people, make them experience certain emotions and feelings.
2
8. I love daydreaming without any practical purpose.
3
9. My mood is often characterised by swings between fear and hope.
1 --this is not something I experience emotionally per se... however it has a sort of global significance. This should be less about mood and put in the Ni section -- the great pendulum of fate lol
10. For the sake of peace of mind, an opportunity to find rest and dream, I'm willing to sacrifice a lot.
3
13
Section H
1. I prefer to make peace with people, avoid conflict and disputes.
1 --it would be politic, but my behaviour is often the opposite (instigating, needling)
2. I easily/quickly to adapt to new conditions and requirements.
2
3. I prefer to be a homebody.
0
4. I would like to be able to rest whenever I want.
1
5. I like to provide special assistance to people, to be useful, selfless and to please others.
1
6. I can feel for people who experience failures and troubles as if they were my own.
1 --wishful thinking in some cases but after concerted effort over years I can sometimes do this. More likely I act in a way that assumes validity of others' positions rather than absorbing their horror into my own mind
7. I agree that I'm a malleable person: I often yield to pressure of people and circumstances.
2 --people seldom take advantage of this but I am very weak to sweetness and gentleness. I cannot bear to be always monstrous in the face of good behaviour. Yielding to direct pressure, I could sometimes take revenge at a later date. Yielding to goodness, I am not immune lol. I would like to be LSE and defend the innocent with a flaming sabre, crushing all who oppress them. In reality, I am wimpy, thin and bespectacled, and resigned to oblique methods
8. Calm and not very hard/tiresome work suits me best.
0 --love a challenge tbh
9. I'm trying to iron out misunderstandings, to reconcile opponents.
0 --pointless
10. I prefer to meet in private.
2 --depends on the purpose of the meeting, but public is only advantageous if one hopes to be rescued from dangerous situation, which can often be avoided
10