Funknet

[Linguafile]

Wayne Leman wrote:

<< Danielle, it looks like a number of Funknet folks are interested in this
topic. It's always fascinated me. I also predict that the sharpest lefties
will score high on the Intuitive (typically, stronger at theory and
abstract problem solving) scale of the Jungian personality framework. >>

I'm personally an INTJ.  While I haven't learned 93 languages, my capacity for
them has been demonstrated (I'm working on #4, a senior in high school, will
major in linguistics) and highest on the N-S scale (95% iNtuitive) of the
Kiersey Temperament Sorter (Jungian personality framework).  I know that NT
people like myself are more attracted to mathematical/scientific disciplines,
and NFs are more likely to choose languages/humanities.  I am well aware I am
in the tiny minority as pertains to this, but I have always wondered whether
linguists would test closer to the center on the T-F (thinking-feeling) scale,
since it involves both areas heavily.  (Personally, I am 90% Thinking.)  Of
course, I am speaking here of language acquisition to fluency as a compent
part of the linguistic science--obviously, it is not so in every area of the
discipline.  It would be interesting to see other linguists' test results in
this framework.

For the record, I am a right-handed female, and for those of you familiar with
Jung's personality framework, I mention that because of my age my tertiary
Feeling function has only begun to develop (and, being NT, I am loathe to
admit this during recent testings!).  That should be taken into consideration
as well before my type is brought into discussions regarding my intellectual
orientation.

Jacquelyn Pillsbury
linguafile at aol.com
Morro Bay High School