when i feel like this, i tend to dive into reading. my attention span w/the kids distracting me has sucked too bad for fiction (tho fanfics where i don't need to learn new character names/environs would probably work, i would feel too guilty not reviewing what i read so i've abstained). i've generally been able to use the mouse via the arrangement i'm positioned inthe profile picture here - the computer i'm writing on is to my right and when del isn't kicking my arm too much i can use the mouse on the right side armrest, especially facilitated when liam is also sleeping (which is what the blob to my left is in that picture). a site i've been particularly enjoying is youjustgetme.com, where i am currently ranked as one of the january best at guessing stranger's personalities (especially those of of psychpology professors - i scored .79 on DrZ and .8 on Pennebaker). from there i took the typing personality test (typing for 15min straight while alone with the kids just didn't hhappen, had to get up several times for liam as well as helping the baby back to his favorite toy twice before finishing with him in my lap nursing). still managed to type 970 words - which considering that that is still more than 64 words-per-minute would impress people if i didn't around 100wpm when not distracted (at least i used to, haven't tested my speed since becoming a mother). here's a cut and paste of that analysis:
| Self-analysis dimension | Your data | Average response | Your level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical appearance | 1.96 | 2.35 | normal |
| Family orientation | 2.27 | 1.59 | normal |
| Social connections | 1.13 | 0.76 | normal |
| Achievement Striving | 2.68 | 2.68 | normal |
| Religion and spirituality | 0.10 | 0.28 | normal |
| Optimistic orientation | 1.44 | 2.32 | normal |
| Negative concerns | 1.34 | 1.13 | normal |
Overall, you wrote 970 words in the 15 minutes.
Physical Appearance. High scores are associated with using physical descriptions of faces, bodies, physical health, or manner of dress. People high on this dimension tend to judge themselves and others on their looks.
Family Orientation. People high on this dimension tend to think about their immediate family and loved ones at high rates. They think about family links more than others in defining who they are. Note this could be due to the fact that they have very positive experiences in their families or because they have very negative experiences.
Social Connections. High scores reflect an awareness about how individuals interact with other people. It's not about what you're like around people, or even if you like to be around others. High scorers simply judge the world more than others based on social style and connections.
Achievement Striving. People concerned with achievement are thinking about success and/or failure; about striving for the future or about how they are meeting or not meeting their goals.
Religion and Spirituality. People who score high on this dimension think about religious and spiritual issues more than most. They could be deeply religious, agnostic, or athiest. Whatever their beliefs, however, they are thinking about them more than most people.
Optimistic Orientation. People high on this domain tend to see themselves and others in a generally positive light. They tend to weigh their worlds along a continuum of very positive to not at all positive. Note that this is very different from seeing the world from positive to negative.
Negative Concerns. People who score high on this dimension are often worried about important aspects of their lives. It is not uncommon for them to see the world as a potentially threatening place. Not only do they tend to see themselves in a negative light but they have the ability to judge others negatively as well.
The Big Picture: The above interpretations are based on a new mathematical text analysis strategy developed at The University of Texas at Austin by Cindy K. Chung and James W. Pennebaker. It is intended to provide feedback about the DIMENSIONS along which people think. If you judge yourself along a certain dimension, you are more likely to judge others along that same dimension as well.
What if you did not score high or very high on any of the dimensions? In fact, 20 percent of people who do this assignment score in the normal range for everything. This simply means that the computer didn't find anything along these particular 7 dimensions. Hopefully, in the years to come, this system will become more sophisticated and will provide more detailed feedback. In the meantime, think about the dimensions of life along which you see the world. The computer might not be able to catch it but you probably can.
Questions about this project? If you would like to know more how the computer program works or are interested in the nature of personality feedback in general, contact Dr. Pennebaker.
i f you're interested in taking the test yourself (it's free), the direct link is: http://www.utpsyc.org/personality/ - there are other tests linked off there which I'm also taking (free hand permiting)... here's the feedback from the first one on the website's list so you can get a sampling (and it did take me significantly more than 5 minutes wtih the kids distracting me):
Psychological Feedback from Demographic Information
Our lives are shaped by our families, hometown, and various early experiences. These earlier life experiences influence our current health and life orientations. This demographic questionnaire attempts to tag some of the major issues and experiences. From questions such as these, we can get a sense of who we are.
Early Childhood Experiences: Family harmony
We all experienced very different childhoods. Some are pleasant and loving, others are meaningful, others are full of conflict and sorrow, most are a combination of these things.
Your score on the Family harmony dimension (which ranges from 0 to 18) is: 4. By most estimates, you do not consider your childhood as particularly easy or harmonious. There were clearly periods of upheaval and tension. However, there are also signs that you experienced some happiness and growth. Most people who had difficult childhoods ultimately triumph as adults.
Social Connections
Across all of psychology, one of the most powerful predictors of physical health, happiness, and quality of life is a person's social connections with others. The more time a person spends with others, the better.
Your score on the Social Connections dimension (which ranges from 0 to 40) is: 22. You are HIGH on this dimension. You clearly care about your friends and seek to be closer to others in your social circle and community. Your general social patterns are a marker of good mental health.
Breaking out: Trendsetting
Some people lead lives that are relatively stable, traditional, and conventional; others are more risky in their thinking and behaviors. Although trendsetters may sometimes be a bit more "wild," they can also be leaders in business and culture.
Your score on the Trendsetting dimension (which ranges from 0 to 50) is: 20. Good news. You are MODERATE on this dimension. There are several things that you do that are unconventional. At the same time, you are firmly grounded in reality. Your approach is probably maximally healthy.
Health Orientation: Current health
There are many ways to think about physical health. There is often a confusion about the difference between people's current health with prospects for health later in life. For example, if you are under a great deal of stress right now, it may cause health problems in the next few weeks but there is no strong evidence that it will predict health problems 30 years from now.
Your score on the Current Health dimension (which ranges from 0 to 10) is: 2. Your current health score is in the LOW range on this dimension. This suggests that your health habits aren't too good right now and that you have likely been feeling sickly in the last week or so. Current health problems are often the result of stress, poor health habits, and exposure to bacteria or viruses. If this is a unique time in your life in terms of health problems, the odds are that your health problems will soon pass. If this is a recurring issue, it might be helpful to stand back and reflect what factors may be contributing to your health issues.
Health Orientation: Longterm health
How you feel today is only weakly related to your health 20 or 30 years from now. The Longterm Health measure takes into account broader statistical factors such as daily health habits, your sex, social and economic markers, and other factors in estimating your longterm health prospects.
Your score on the Longterm Health dimension (which ranges from 0 to 13) is: 6. In terms of longterm health, your profile puts you in the GOOD range. Some things you can do to improve your longterm prospects (e.g., exercise, don't smoke, eat moderate amounts of healthy food, have an active social life), others you can't (be a right-handed female).
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