Eysenck's Personality Questionnaire (EPQ): Do Your Own Online Test

Initially, Eysenck created two continuum Extraversion-Intraversion and Neuroticism-Stability. Further research showed him the need to add one more inventory: Psychoticism-Socialisation, resulting in the EPQ as we know today which consists of three PEN trait inventory. 

Prior to Eysenck's discovery of Psychoticism, he correlated his original two traits (introversion and neuroticism) with an ancient greek personality system known as the Galen types (Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, Phlegmatic). Check out the four quadrants above to see the general description of each Galen type.

Read my previous post on EPQ here:  http://www.angeliciaang.com/2014/07/eysenck-personality-questionnaire-epq.html

Take your quick online Eysenck personality quiz here: http://similarminds.com/eysenck.html

This is the sample of Eysenck Personality Questionnaire dated 1985. There's an additional 4th trait dimension Lie in it. If you want to spend more time on the test and you're curious about the complete EPQ, do this test here:

http://wiki.mgto.org/eysenck_personality_questionnaire

I like this site's EPQ description with examples of trait differences: http://www.dandebat.dk/eng-person4.htm

Eysenck's Personality Questionnaire (EPQ): Eysenck's Three Dimensions of Personality Theory

Psychologist Hans Jürgen Eysenck created this EPQ (Eysenck Personality Questionnaire) model together with his wife Sybil B. G. Eysenck in 1947, which was updated again in the late 1970s. 

The personality model assumes that everyone is rooted on the similar three universal traits (PEN inventory):

1. Psychoticism versus Socialisation

When an individual is high on psychoticism scale, he/she exhibits hostile, antisocial, manipulative, and apathetic tendencies. They tend to find difficulties in dealing with reality. 

2. Extraversion versus Intraversion

Introversion as explained by Eysenck refers to a preferred way of individual to directs his/her attention to inner experiences, which commonly result to the individual being quieter and more reserved. 

Extraversion, on the other hand, is when individual directs the attention outward to people around them and to the environment. Someone who is higher on the extraversion scale will be more outgoing and sociable. High on positive affects, and requiring more external stimuli. 

3. Neuroticism versus Emotional stability

According to Eysenck, neuroticism relates to one's propensity to get emotional or become upset, while people who score high on the emotional stability bar stay emotionally constant. 

The general description for each PEN personality inventory:

Psychoticism	Extraversion	Neuroticism
Aggressive	Sociable	Anxious
Assertive	Irresponsible	Depressed
Egocentric	Dominant	Guilt Feelings
Unsympathetic	Lack of reflection	Low self-esteem
Manipulative	Sensation-seeking	Tense
Achievement-oriented	Impulsive	Moody
Dogmatic	Risk-taking	Hypochondriac
Masculine	Expressive	Lack of autonomy
Tough-minded	Active	Obsessive

From nature vs nurture point of view, Eysenck focuses more on the nature part, assuming that individuals temperament originates from the genetic inheritance. He considers personality differences as growing out of hereditary nature. 

Eysenck explains his personality model as highly determined by the activity in our nervous system (our physiology and genetics). 

Extraversion-intraversion is caused by differences in level of internal cortical arousal and level of external stimuli required to achieve individual's optimal performance. 

Emotional stability-instability is caused by differences in activation threshold. Neurotic possesses low activation threshold hence negative experience more easily incites anxiety, while the emotionally stable individual owns high activation threshold that enables him/her to stay calm and composed during problems. 

Psychoticism is caused by testosterone. High level of psychoticism is said to be caused by high level of testosterone. 

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) : INFJ Personality Type

MBTI is a very popular, widely used in companies or HR to assess people's personality and tendencies. It's a self-report type of questionnaire that develops Jung's theory of psychological types. One of the 16 MBTI personality type is INFJ.

INFJ : Introversion, Intuition, Feeling, Judging

At their best, INFJ people have a gift to intuitively understand complex meanings and human relationships. They have faith in their insights and find that they often empathically understand the feelings and motivations of people before the others themselves are aware of them. INFJ combine this empathic understanding with the drive and organisation to implement global plans for enhancing people's lives.

INFJ have a visionary grasp of human relationships and possibilities, which, when articulated, can hugely elevate and inspire others. INFJ seek meaning and connection in their lives and have little use for details unless they fit with their inner vision. They use their Intuition primarily internally, where they develop complex pictures and understandings.

INFJ are likely to be:
- Insightful, creative, visionary
- Conceptual, symbolic, metaphorical
- Idealistic, complex, deep

INFJ apply personal values and empathise to understand others and make decisions. They are very loyal to people and institutions that exemplify their values but have little interest in those that do not. INFJ prefers to lead persuasively by sharing their vision. Think of people who are sensitive, compassionate, empathic, deeply committed to their values.

INFJ want purpose and meaning in what they're doing, their work, their relationship, even their material possessions. They are invested in growth and development for themselves and significant others, and are willing to consider unconventional path to achieve growth. INFJ value depth and complexity of their insights and creative gifts, as well as those of others. They want to see insights realised in the world.

How others may see INFJ individuals?

Readily show compassion and caring for others, but they share their internal institutions only with those they trust. People may find INFJ difficult to know or understand because they keep the most valued, important part, private. INFJ generally communicate their internal sense of 'knowing something' by explaining it in metaphors and with complexity. They specially value authenticity and commitment in relationships.

INFJ are usually reserved, but when their values are violated, they don't hesitate to assert themselves. They can also be very persistent and insistent. People may see INFJ as very private individuals, or even mysterious, intense, and individualistic.

Take your test here : http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) : INTJ

MBTI is a very popular, widely used in companies or HR to assess people's personality and tendencies. It's a self-report type of questionnaire that develops Jung's theory of psychological types. One of the 16 MBTI personality type is INFJ.

INTJ : Introversion, Intuition, Thinking, Judging

I for Introversion - Prefer to focus on own inner world of ideas and experiences. Direct energy and attention inward and receive energy from reflecting on thoughts, memories, and feelings.

General characteristics: Drawn to the inner world, prefer to communicate in writing, work out ideas by reflecting on them, learn best by reflection or 'mental practice', focus in depth on their interests, private and emotionally contained, take initiative when the situation or issue is very important to them.

N for Intuition - Prefer to take in information by seeing the big picture, focusing on the relationships and connections between facts. Want to grasp patterns, very much into seeing and exploring new opportunities/possibilities.

General characteristic: Oriented to future possibilities, imaginative, verbally creative, focus on patterns and meanings in data, remember specifics when relatable to a pattern, move quickly to conclusions, follow hunches, want to clarify ideas and theories before putting them into practice, trust inspiration.

T for Thinking - Prefer to look at the logical consequences of a choice or action. Want to mentally remove themselves from the situation to examine the pros and cons as objective as possible. Energised by critiquing and analysing to identify what's wrong with something so they can solve the problem. The goal is: to find a standard or principle that will apply in all similar situations.

General characteristics: Analytical, cause-and-effect reasoning, solve problems with logic, strive for an objective standard of truth, reasonable, appear 'tough-minded', fair, want everyone to be treated equally.

J for Judging - Prefer to live in a planned, orderly way. Seek to regulate and manage life. Want to make decisions, come to closure, and move on. Life tends to be structured and organised, and prefer to have things settled. Sticking to a plan and schedule is very important. Energised by getting things done.

General characteristics: Scheduled, organise their lives, systematic, methodical, make short and long term plans, like to have things decided, try to avoid last-minute stresses.

Contrary to other personality psychology theory or pop psychology quiz, extraversion in MBTI doesn't mean talkative or loud, as introvert doesn't mean shy or inhibited. Feeling doesn't mean emotional, judging doesn't mean judgmental or highly critical person, and perceiving doesn't mean a skilled, perceptive individual.

INTJ personality is known for having original minds and possessing great drive to implement their ideas and achieve their goals. INTJ quickly see patterns in external events and develop long-range explanatory perspectives. When committed, INTJ will organise a job and carry it through. Skeptical and independent, INTJ individuals have high standards of competence and performance, both for themselves and others.

Take your test here : http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) : INFJ

MBTI is a very popular, widely used in companies or HR to assess people's personality and tendencies. It's a self-report type of questionnaire that develops Jung's theory of psychological types. One of the 16 MBTI personality type is INFJ.

INFJ : Introversion, Intuition, Feeling, Judging

I for Introversion - Prefer to focus on own inner world of ideas and experiences. Direct energy and attention inward and receive energy from reflecting on thoughts, memories, and feelings.

General characteristics: Drawn to the inner world, prefer to communicate in writing, work out ideas by reflecting on them, learn best by reflection or 'mental practice', focus in depth on their interests, private and emotionally contained, take initiative when the situation or issue is very important to them.

N for Intuition - Prefer to take in information by seeing the big picture, focusing on the relationships and connections between facts. Want to grasp patterns, very much into seeing and exploring new opportunities/possibilities.

General characteristic: Oriented to future possibilities, imaginative, verbally creative, focus on patterns and meanings in data, remember specifics when relatable to a pattern, move quickly to conclusions, follow hunches, want to clarify ideas and theories before putting them into practice, trust inspiration.

F for Feeling - Prefer to use Feeling in decision making. Prefer do consider what is important to them and to others involved. Can mentally place themselves into the situation to identify with everyone so they can make decisions based on their values about honoring people. Energised by appreciating and supporting others. Are always on the look for qualities to praise. Love to create harmony and treat each person as unique individual.

General characteristic: Empathetic, guided by strong personal values, assess impacts of decisions made on people, strive for overall harmony and positive interactions, compassionate, may appear tenderhearted, fair play, want everyone to be treated as an individual.

J for Judging - Prefer to live in a planned, orderly way. Seek to regulate and manage life. Want to make decisions, come to closure, and move on. Life tends to be structured and organised, and prefer to have things settled. Sticking to a plan and schedule is very important. Energised by getting things done.

General characteristics: Scheduled, organise their lives, systematic, methodical, make short and long term plans, like to have things decided, try to avoid last-minute stresses.

Contrary to other personality psychology theory or pop psychology quiz, extraversion in MBTI doesn't mean talkative or loud, as introvert doesn't mean shy or inhibited. Feeling doesn't mean emotional, judging doesn't mean judgmental or highly critical person, and perceiving doesn't mean a skilled, perceptive individual.

INFJ people seek meaning and connection in ideas, relationships, and material possessions. INFJ want to understand what motivates people and are insightful about others. They are conscientious and highly committed to their firm values. INFJ are able and prefer to develop a clear vision about how to serve the common good. This personality type is organized and decisive in implementing their vision.

Take your test here : http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test