Posted by Dave Kelly on April 01, 2000 at 16:42:16:
In Reply to: More on the O-Types posted by Cory on April 01, 2000 at 15:19:24:
: 1) You said you like to use a single type in the classical way. I guess that's fine, but I prefer looking at personality entirely and seeing how each of the 16 styles play together within us. I think for self-development and for any deeper understanding of the self we have to focus on all 16, but as an introduction or to get the "gist" of a person, you could use a single type. It's easier to say I'm Inventive instead of Inventive-Sensitive-Leisurely-Vigilant-Dramatic, etc.
I agree with you completely. To create my typology I've been focused on each type separately. But when looking at a real person, especially your self, it's better to take all the styles into consideration.
: 2) I really like Oldham's system because I see a lot of potential in it, and it hasn't been tainted by numerous conflicting theories on it, like the Enneagram. Anyways, I am considering writing a test for it which uses all 16 types, and not just the 13 or 14 I have seen. Even though Inventive and Artistic are your own inventions, they add more depth to the system since they are different types altogether. Do you know how to code CGI or Java script tests?
A very exciting idea. I once thought of learning enough cgi and Perl to follow what this guy http://www.xmission.com:80/~krogers/personality/explain.html ( bottom of page ) has done, but I didn't follow through. I'd help, or work with you, in whatever way I could.
: 3) Now that you got a good custom description for Inventive, it's time for Artistic! Is "cyclothymic" a personality disorder in DSM? Is it the same as manic-depression/bipolar disorder?
Right. I'm tired, so it will take a while. It was considered a disorder of personality till DSM-III. Many experts think of it as the temperament or personality organization underlying manic-depressive/bipolar disorder. I think its as official personality disorder in Europe.
: 4) There should be some two-letter abbreviation system for the types. Like, Self-Confident would be SC, Leisurely would be LS, Solitary would be SO, Vigilant VG, etc.
Just call me SOL.
: I'm going to be late for an appointment...who cares. I'll write more later.
: -Cory
Take care,
Dave
: : : That "Shy NPD" sounds a lot like me. When I'm not at my best, of course. What enneagram/MB type do you see the introverted, covert narcissist as?
: : The one we've been talking about! the 3w4/ENTP.
: : : PS - I added your PTypes correlation table to my correlation collection. Now I have everything there. :)
: : I love it. Thanks very much, Cory.
: : Dave