Here's an idea! ;D Have someone take the Myers-Briggs personality test and answer the questions as The Dude would answer them. http://www.mypersonality.info/personality-types/
Then post the results here.
I took this test about 10 years ago and came up INFJ Counselor. Took it again 5 years later and scored the very same.
Anyone here feel they could answer the questions exactly like The Dude?
INFPs are imaginative idealists, guided by their own core values and beliefs. To an INFP, possibilities are paramount; the realism of the moment is only of passing concern. INFPs see potential for a better future, and pursue truth and meaning with their own individual flair.
Typically unconventional, INFPs often develop an offbeat personal style and enjoy expressing themselves with creative pursuits like writing or art. They value originality and want to be authentic and individual in what they do. Following tradition holds little appeal for the INFP, who would prefer to invent something that feels unique to them.
INFPs are usually flexible and accommodating, and can often see many points of view. They usually try to support other people but will react strongly if they feel their values are being violated. INFPs especially hate being steamrolled, and want an open, supportive exchange of ideas.
INFPs are sensitive, caring, and compassionate, and are deeply concerned with the personal growth of themselves and others. However, they also tend to be independent, soft-spoken, and reserved, and can sometimes seem aloof, especially to new acquaintances. They prefer to seek depth in relationships where they feel a real connection.
For me .. i dont need to work alot to become the richest or special man or something like that .. Hardworking boring. So type a really stupidity because life short dude :D just take it easy .. try to live by ur ideas ^^ type b is thinking if im breathing .... so dont need to worry about nothing..Yo pazuzu66! Welcome to the party dude!
and yea life isnt competition or race thats why calm down ad get some beer =)
My wife is a psychologist and I've taken the MB several times over the last 15 years. I've never gotten a different answer- INFP.Cool dude, not that different from infj. ;DQuoteINFPs are imaginative idealists, guided by their own core values and beliefs. To an INFP, possibilities are paramount; the realism of the moment is only of passing concern. INFPs see potential for a better future, and pursue truth and meaning with their own individual flair.
Typically unconventional, INFPs often develop an offbeat personal style and enjoy expressing themselves with creative pursuits like writing or art. They value originality and want to be authentic and individual in what they do. Following tradition holds little appeal for the INFP, who would prefer to invent something that feels unique to them.
INFPs are usually flexible and accommodating, and can often see many points of view. They usually try to support other people but will react strongly if they feel their values are being violated. INFPs especially hate being steamrolled, and want an open, supportive exchange of ideas.
INFPs are sensitive, caring, and compassionate, and are deeply concerned with the personal growth of themselves and others. However, they also tend to be independent, soft-spoken, and reserved, and can sometimes seem aloof, especially to new acquaintances. They prefer to seek depth in relationships where they feel a real connection.
My wife is a psychologist and I've taken the MB several times over the last 15 years. I've never gotten a different answer- INFP.Cool dude, not that different from infj. ;DQuoteINFPs are imaginative idealists, guided by their own core values and beliefs. To an INFP, possibilities are paramount; the realism of the moment is only of passing concern. INFPs see potential for a better future, and pursue truth and meaning with their own individual flair.
Typically unconventional, INFPs often develop an offbeat personal style and enjoy expressing themselves with creative pursuits like writing or art. They value originality and want to be authentic and individual in what they do. Following tradition holds little appeal for the INFP, who would prefer to invent something that feels unique to them.
INFPs are usually flexible and accommodating, and can often see many points of view. They usually try to support other people but will react strongly if they feel their values are being violated. INFPs especially hate being steamrolled, and want an open, supportive exchange of ideas.
INFPs are sensitive, caring, and compassionate, and are deeply concerned with the personal growth of themselves and others. However, they also tend to be independent, soft-spoken, and reserved, and can sometimes seem aloof, especially to new acquaintances. They prefer to seek depth in relationships where they feel a real connection.
But the question is what would The Dude score on the test?
Anyone here think they could reply exactly like The Dude?
Anyone who doesn't find it too exhausting that is? 8)
I've taken the MB several times over the last 15 years
Again, I'm gonna go ahead and say, the dude wouldn't score. Too much work.
See, thats your answer.
The dude wouldn't take a test like that. Too much bullshit layered on top of the rest of it. Say what you will about psychology and all of that, no offense to anyone honestly, but it's all just estimated guessing at best. That's what we all do, The Dude wouldn't have someone answer his personal questions, and insight to the journey that is the dude. It's something of a self discovery. He wouldn't take the test, he's the dude. And there should be a scoring for the test for people who refuse or don't take it.
DUDE. (check mark that for me, professor)
Fuck it! ;D
This is a very interesting topic. I personally seem to vacillate between INTP and ENTP, depending on my mood. Heading more towards INTP as I get older and I drink less!
There is something else we could try. "Someone" take the test, make a copy of the questions and post them on the forum. Then we could all vote on how we each think The Dude would reply to each question!
That way, when he comes out INFJ, you all will all know I'm not cheatin'! ;D
Also, Meekon, my wife says the central limit theorem is something you may want to explore, as it is the basis for the validity of these types of things. This is all going way above my head though, as I am a lowly biologist type dude. She agrees that there are definitely cultural differences, and sites that as the reason for so many cross cultural studies.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_limit_theorem
Wow, so so far we've got INFJ's and INFP's.
I'm an ENFP. Maybe that's why I spend so much time blathering about this stuff.
Just got done taking them mate. Don't know what I scored, but i think we can smuggle a chart some how.And in English too!
Thanks for posting them.
I'm 100% certain i would have never ever ever taken that test if someone hadn't posted it for me to do in the most laziest carefree way imagineable.
And that was for free, at home, on my computer while I was watching American Dad. I think there may have been a snacks involved.
I am a social work grad student and am just beginning to practice psychotherapy with clients. I have taken Myers-Briggs several times. I always get INFP too. :) Categories can be helpful, if you want to look at it that way, but that's just like, my opinion, man.
Wow, dudes! I am touched and humbled to see this thread spawn a new sub-forum! It took a while, but I finally answered every MBTI question as I believe the Dude would, even though some of them were tough because there were no direct examples from the film. I can't wait until all the data is weighed and we become privy to all the new shit, as far as the dude's own MBTI type is concerned.Yep, you just never know what is going to get us off and running!
Found the right test, I think: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
It's a different link than was posted here--has 72 questions, and they look like the right ones. I'll take it and post the results.
Evening, dudes!
The "Is the Dude an Introvert?" thread got me thinking quite a bit about Dudeism's significance, not just as a philosophy, but in a broader social context. Now I'm wondering if there might be a correlation between those who embrace a Dudeist lifestyle and those who exhibit Type-B personality traits. . . .
As far as the question of whether dudeists tend to have Type B personality traits, I found this:
"Type A / Type B theory c.1955 was introduced cardiologists Meyer Friedman and Mike Jordan. It's a theory of two groups, similar to, but not mappable to, Extrovert/Introvert. It has very limited scope and precision. It not used in newer personality theories and has been abandoned by the medical profession as well."
http://www.temperamentorder.com/personality-history.php
If type B is thought of as similar to introvert, then perhaps a case could be made for dudeists tending to be type B, but I guess I don't see where being an introvert is the same in any great way as being laid back. This may be part of what this website is referring to when it says the A/B theory was limited in scope and precision.
As far as the question of whether dudeists tend to have Type B personality traits, I found this:
"Type A / Type B theory c.1955 was introduced cardiologists Meyer Friedman and Mike Jordan. It's a theory of two groups, similar to, but not mappable to, Extrovert/Introvert. It has very limited scope and precision. It not used in newer personality theories and has been abandoned by the medical profession as well."
http://www.temperamentorder.com/personality-history.php
If type B is thought of as similar to introvert, then perhaps a case could be made for dudeists tending to be type B, but I guess I don't see where being an introvert is the same in any great way as being laid back. This may be part of what this website is referring to when it says the A/B theory was limited in scope and precision.
Well..aah...thanks dude, but this is way above my pay grade! ???
All I know is some dudes are out going and like big crowds and to meet people and others...well...other dudes prefer to be by themselves or only with a few friends.
Some dudes can get up in front of a room full of strangers and put on a show; while other dudes prefer to sit in the back and keep to themselves...or not be there at all.
I'm the "other" type of dude.