The goal of knowing about personality type is to
understand and appreciate differences between people.
Because all types are equal--there is no best type.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment was developed out of the body of work by
Carl Jung to make the insights of type theory accessible to individuals and groups.
Favorite World: Do you prefer to focus on the outer world or on your own inner world? This is called Extraversion (E) or Introversion (I).Information: Do you prefer to focus on the basic information you take in or do you prefer to interpret and add meaning? This is called Sensing (S) or Intuition (N). Decisions: When making decisions, do you prefer to first look at logic and consistency or first look at the people and special circumstances? This is called Thinking (T) or Feeling (F).Structure: In dealing with the outside world, do you prefer to get things decided or do you prefer to stay open to new information and options? This is called Judging (J) or Perceiving (P).Your Personality Type: When you decide on your preference in each category, you have your own personality type, which can be expressed as a code with four letters.The 16 personality types of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® instrument are listed here as they are shown in what is called a "type table".
| ISTJ |
ISFJ |
INFJ |
INTJ |
| ISTP |
ISFP |
INFP |
INTP |
| ESTP |
ESFP |
ENFP |
ENTP |
| ESTJ |
ESFJ |
ENFJ |
ENTJ |
Understanding MBTI® Type DynamicsType is more than just the sum of the four preferences. The four-letter MBTI® results. Below are some of the type dynamics.
- One preference has the most influence on you. This is called the dominant function.
- The next strongest preference is called the auxilliary function. It is important because it serves to support and balance the dominant.
- The third strongest is the tertiary function.
- One preference is the least strong. This is the fourth function, often called the inferior function.
- There is one preference each person tends to show first to the outside world.
- The eight fuction-attitudes are expressed very differently in the inner world and the outer world.
- The middle two preferences are called the function pair.
- Over the course of your life, different preferences may emerge and be used more often, as well as more easily. This is referred to as type development.
Learn More........Myers & Briggs Website: MBTI Basics