Find your Star Wars Twin

The_Monk writes "Ever wanted to know your Star Wars twin? Now this incredibly important information can be verified. It placed me the likes of Astro Mech Droids, 'Tarkin, and R2-D2. " Ahem-as the lost twin of Lando (extraversion), I have a Cloud City I'd like to sell someone. But I'm about as agreeable as Boba, always a bonus.

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That's pretty much it

[DonkPunch]

I don't know enough about psychology to have a real informed opinion. I certainly don't want to insult the people who DO know psychology....

But, yes, that is pretty much my point.

What scares me is that these tests ARE used outside of their intended diagnostic realms. For example, police departments in my state administer them as part of the employment screening process.

I certainly don't want people who have personality disorders running around with badges and guns, but are tests such as the MMPI and the Myers-Briggs really the answer here? In the end, isn't it still subject to the subjective interpretation of a psychologist?

When you're dealing with something as serious as police work, there's not a lot of room for pseudo-science. That's why I'm concerned whether or not these tests have any validity.

BTW -- I got too bored to finish the "Star Wars" test. :)

This is for Billy

[craw]

My buddy B. Gates could not figure out how to post here so he asked me to forward this msg. It is me, the best Basic programmer ever. Even better than my pal, Paul. Here's my score:

Openness: C-3PO (0%)

Conscientious: Han Solo (0%)

Extraversion: Wampas (2%)

Agreeableness: Emperor Palpatine (0%)

Neuroticism: Tuscan Warriors (99%)

This means that I am: conventional, down to earth, narrow interests, uncreative, disorganized, undependable, negligent, introverted, reserved, inhibited, quiet, critical, rude, harsh, callous, nervous, high-strung, insecure, and, worrying. Damn, I wanted to be Darth Vader and the Emperor. I'm going to have to buy this company.

Re:Paranoia strikes deep

[outofservice]

a big evil database upon which i'll know your deepest desires

actually, the data is being used for a research project on personality differences -- which explains the demographic questions at the end. none of the data will be used commercially; and arguements-aside on the IP part, it's anonymous so there won't ("can't") be any corrolation made back to a particular individual.

Re:What are the extremes?

[Shoeboy]

It's Han Solo in Conscientious.
--Shoeboy

Personality Tests?

[DonkPunch]

I know this test is all in fun (no, you really ARE like Boba Fett), but I wanted to bring something up:

How valid are personality tests considered these days? My personal opinion is that they are pseudo-science, but I'm not a psychology expert.

I did some research on the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory a few years ago and was a little disturbed at how subjective it is. Some of the books said that it was only a diagnostic tool, but I know for a fact that many employers use it and similar tests for pre-employment screening.

I don't want to bring down this topic with too much serious stuff (It's Funny. Laugh.) I'm just wondering if someone with more knowledge can clue me in whether or not personality inventories really mean anything.

Re:Personality Tests?

[daviddennis]

The Kiersey tests (the ones resulting in a four-letter code, INTP in my case) are quite informative. I think they're most valuable in noting that people are radically different from each other - by reading the profiles of different types of people, we can get a better understanding for how they think.

To give you an idea of how it works:

I = Introverted - you get energy from within, interacting with people consumes energy. Extroverted is the reverse. If you go to a party, spend an hour or so, run out of energy and want to leave, you're introverted. If you stay until 3am, you're extroverted.

N = Intuitive - you think of things as they should be, not as they are; you can visualize your ideal world and want to live in it instead of the real one. It is this that sends me effortlessly out to houses in Malibu (picture-perfect views; mudslides; fires; cheapest home: $ 350,000) and West Hollywood (cheapest home with picture-perfect views: $ 495,000) that are suitable for people with triple my income; I am thinking as though I already had the money, and these homes are quite a bargain compared to Tower Grove Drive, Beverly Hills (picture-perfect views; cheapest house: $ 1,500,000). A Sensing person, on the other hand, would look at her or his actual income, and only visit affordable areas like Van Nuys (hideously ugly; no views; boring; cheapest home $138,000). Spoilsport! It is difficult for an Intuitive to relate to a Sensing, since they are always trying to pull us out of the clouds where we prefer to stay. At the same time, it may be important to have a sensing type of person around so we don't sign the check for that Tower Grove house without checking the current account balance first.

T = Thinking - you make decisions by thinking them through. This contrasts with F, where you make decisions based on how they affect the feelings of others. F types are fun to be with because they are always attentive to the nuances of your feelings; but they will also shade the truth so your feelings don't get hurt. They can be dangerous to deal with, but intuitive/feeling people are generally the best lovers.

P = Perceiving, as opposed to Judging. This is perhaps the clearest attribute. If you're a slob, you're perceiving. If your house is neat as a pin, and you're the person doing the work, you are judging. Judging people think in terms of deadlines. Typically, the programmer is Perceiving, while the PHB is judging.

In short, I find the personality tests to be pretty enlightening. What they say about me is clearly true.

The Star Wars test is just a minor rework of their "normal" personality test; the same questions are asked. It would have been a better idea to rework the normal test so that it added the Star Wars stuff instead of making the curious take both tests to get the appropriate results. In other words, they should have given the personality results along with the Star Wars. But I have to admit, it was a cute idea.

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That makes you Kiki

[anticypher]

Oh wait, Kiki is not a SW character :-)

Oooooh, a light saber, pretty! Can I play with it? Poing!!! Poing!!

the AC

This is a breakdown on the characters %'s

[Elyas]

OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE

0-20 percentile - Admiral Ackbar -- When Admiral Ackbar engages in battle, he does so by the book. His tactics are
generally conservative preferring to avoid creative, risky, or novel plans except in rare circumstances.
C-3PO -- This droid versed in political protocol of thousands of cultures is governed by rules and prefers not to meddle with
the ways and traditions of his hosts.

21-40 percentile - Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru -- Taking the role of Luke Skywalkers Guardians on Tatooine, they prefer
to focus on pragmatic everyday needs of moisture farming. They are generally unwilling to entertain Luke's broader vision,
protecting Luke from new ideas (even if they know some of them to be true!).

41-60 percentile - Astro Mech Droids -- This model of droid lies in the middle of the Openness dimension because
although they are generally rule bound and conservative, they are also creative and often ingenious in their approach to the
problem at hand.

61-80 percentile - Wicket -- A particularly curious, inventive, and resourceful young Ewok, open to exploring new ideas
and developing novel solutions to everyday problems (e.g., destroying AT-STs).
Jawas -- An intelligent and highly resourceful species, able to put their skills to renovating obsolete droids.

81-100 percentile - Yoda -- This wise, philosophical, and thoughtful Jedi master challenges the establishment, encouraging
his pupils to unlearn what they have learned and see the world in novel, creative ways.

CONSCIENTIOUSNESS

0-20 percentile - Han Solo -- This disheveled and scruffy smuggler leads a reckless and haphazard life, with little respect
for rules and procedures.

21-40 percentile - Admiral Ozzel -- A generally conscientious soldier who is susceptible to occasional lapses & blunders,
such as the mistake he made at the beginning of the imperial assault on the rebel base at Hoth

41-60 percentile - Grand Moff Tarkin -- Is in the middle of conscientiousness because although he is usually a highly
organized leader with a keen eye for detail, he occasionally misses a small but crucial detail (e.g., vulnerable exhaust ports
on death stars).

61-80 percentile - Mon Mothma -- This is a senator of great integrity and responsibility whose talent for organization has
streamlined the Alliances communications, decision-making, & accounting.

81-100 percentile - Admiral Ackbar -- This rebel Admiral is renowned for his great powers of organization, responsibility,
and administrative abilities. He is individual who can be relied upon.

EXTRAVERSION

0-20 percentile - Wampas -- reclusive creatures of the ice planet Hoth. They are rarely seen & generally shy, leading a
solitary existence.

21-40 percentile - "Old Ben" Kenobi -- this crazy old hermit isn't seen much. He doesn't appear to desire company,
keeping himself to himself.

41-60 percentile - Ewoks -- A species with extraverted and introverted tendencies. On one hand they are a shy, timid, and
reclusive species. On the other hand, they are very sociable, living in groups, placing great emphasis of interpersonal
relations.

61-80 percentile - Luke Skywalker -- An ambitious, energetic, and adventuresome young man. He longs to leave the slow
paced, lonely life on Tattooine.

81-100 percentile - Lando Calrissian -- An energetic, sociable man. He is adventure seeking, talkative, and socially skilled.

AGREEABLENESS

0-20 percentile - Emperor Palpatine -- An evil, power hungry tyrant, he is manipulative, evil, and ruthless.

21-40 percentile - Boba Fett -- A mean and menacing bounty hunter, known for his ruthlessness. Interrogator droid --
Heartless & cruel

41-60 percentile - Darth vader/Anakin Skywalker -- This character truly belongs in the middle of the agreeableness
dimension, representing both good and evil. On one hand a kind and warm, on the other hand, evil & ruthless.

61-80 percentile - Qui-Gon Jinn -- This Jedi master is loyal, sensitive, and sympathetic.

81-100 percentile - Obi-Wan Kenobi -- This loyal, kind, and honorable young Jedi is a good man.

NEUROTICISM

0-20 percentile - Princess Leia -- A confident & calm individual who does not crack under pressure (e.g.,. when being
threatened by Lord Vader). She is brave and relaxed, even when in great danger (e.g., when disguising herself as a bounty
hunter to gain access to Jabba the Hutt's palace).

21-40 percentile - R2-D2 -- A brave droid, who remains calm, confident and unperturbed even during the most dangerous
of missions.

41-60 percentile - Chewbacca -- This wookie belongs in the middle of Neuroticism because on one hand he is a strong and
fearless individual but on the other hand he is excitable and easily upset (as shown by his reaction before C-3PO suggested
R2-D2 "let the wookie win").

61-80 percentile - C-3PO -- This fussy droid is generally anxious and nervous with a constitution that often seems
unsuitable for the danger in which it finds itself.

81-100 percentile - Tuscan warriors -- These inhabitants of Tatooine are unpredictable, temperamental, and excitable, and
known to be especially moody in their difficult teenage years.

What are the extremes?

[Salamander]

Palpatine is the negative-agreeability archetype. I know this, because I got a perfect 0% on that part and that's who showed up[1]. Did anyone else get a "perfect score" on any category so we can see who the other boundary cases are?

[1] Under the circumstances, the only possible reaction is "$#@! you with a ten-foot fork" ;-)