When making decisions, do you rely on careful analysis of facts, or do you focus on how your decisions affect everyone involved? Have you been accused of overreacting or being cold and unfeeling? Do you want to be liked, or do you want to be right?”
This test is designed to identify your preference for Thinking or Feeling. In certain situations, it is more appropriate to use the Thinking preference, and in other situations, it is more appropriate to use the Feeling preference.
While most people use both preferences in different situations, we usually lean toward one or the other. Generally, Thinkers strive to find the undistorted truth, while Feelers want to find what is important to themselves and others.
Let’s begin!
I approach problem-solving logically and analytically.
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Disagree
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I consider how things feel just as much as cold hard facts.
Agree strongly
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Disagree slightly
Disagree
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I make decisions based on hard evidence.
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Disagree
Disagree strongly
I express my emotions freely and easily.
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Disagree
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I prefer to focus on the practical side of things.
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Disagree
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I enjoy accomplishing clearly useful goals.
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I always consider the emotional impact of my decisions on others.
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I immediately spot other people’s logical flaws.
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I do what must be done, even if it’s hard.
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My door is always open, even to those who aren’t necessarily similar to me.
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Whenever there is a problem, I always look for mistakes that lead to disaster.
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I always consider the potential consequences of my choices and actions.
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I enjoy talking about relationships and personal happenings.
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I tend to keep my emotions to myself for fear of coming across as illogical.
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It’s not necessary for me to like people to be able to work with them.
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Yes, I am a very emotional person.
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I cannot ignore my feelings when making a decision.
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I can stay calm and collected when everyone around me is upset.
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It’s probably true that I don’t have a realistic view of life.
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When I interact with others, I focus on their emotional state.
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I pride myself on being rational.
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When I am asked about a situation or problem, I always offer my subjective perspective.
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I am a very empathetic person. I feel for others.
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I often act according to what feels good at the moment.
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I accommodate others’ needs at the expense of my own comfort.
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I am very objective when analyzing a situation.
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I am often accused of taking things too personally.
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I prefer to spend my time with like-minded people.
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0-55
If you scored within this range, you are a Feeler. It means that:
- You are very relationship-focused.
- You consider how your decisions affect others.
- You want things to feel right.
- When with others, you talk about relationships and personal things.
- You like to socialize, even when it’s very time-consuming.
- You often agree with others just not to hurt their feelings.
- You are a very supportive friend.
- You are an empath.
56-111
Your answers suggest that you often use both preferences. If you scored 84 or more, you could be considered a Thinker; however, it is better that you observe yourself over the course of a few weeks and take note of how you make your decisions.
Similarly, if you scored less than 84, you are likely to be a Feeler; however, it seems that you are using the Thinking preference quite a bit too. Over the course of several weeks, observe yourself and take note of what you focus on when making decisions.
Scoring here isn’t a bad thing. It only means that you are a very balanced person and use different approaches for different situations.
If you are trying to decide on your four-letter personality type, read through relevant profiles and see what sounds right. For example, if you know that your other three preferences are E, N, and J, read ENFJ and ENTJ profiles to decide what describes you better.
112-168
If you scored within this range, you are a Thinker. It means that:
- You focus on logical analysis rather than feelings.
- You prefer to keep your communication concise.
- When with others, you prefer to talk about tasks, news, and other impersonal subjects.
- You make sure to stay objective.
- You want to be right more than to be liked.
- You notice logical flaws in others’ reasoning.
- You offer constructive criticism.
- You are very task-oriented.
Identify your other preferences
Sensing vs. Intuition Test
Introvert, Extrovert, Ambivert Test
Judging vs. Perceiving Test
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