Myers & Briggs' 16 Personality Types
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Background Introduction
Isabel Myers and Katharine Briggs created the 16 personality types to help people understand their strengths and differences.
Each of the four dimensions was described as a dichotomy, or an either/or choice between two styles of being.
Their theories were based on the work of psychologist Carl Jung.
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Personality Typing
Personality typing categorizes people based on their tendencies to think and act in certain ways, sorting them into meaningful groups.
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Myers & Briggs' 16 Personality Types
Each personality type is determined by preferences in four key dimensions: Introversion vs. Extraversion, Sensing vs. Intuition, Thinking vs. Feeling, and Judging vs. Perceiving.
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I/E: Introversion or Extraversion
The Introversion/Extraversion dimension describes how a person manages their energy.
Introverts are energized by spending quiet time alone or with a small group.
Extraverts are energized by spending time with people and in busy, active surroundings.
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S/N: Sensing or iNtuition
The Sensing/Intuition dimension describes how an individual processes information.
Sensors focus on their five senses and are interested in information they can directly see, hear, feel, and so on.
Intuitives focus on a more abstract level of thinking; they are more interested in theories, patterns, and explanations.
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T/F: Thinking or Feeling
The Thinking/Feeling dimension describes how people make decisions.
Thinkers tend to make decisions by finding the most logical, reasonable choice.
Feelers tend to make decisions considering about how it will affect people, and whether it fits in with their values.
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J/P: Judging or Perceiving
The Judging/Perceiving dimension describes how people approach structure in their lives.
Judgers appreciate structure and order.
Perceivers appreciate flexibility and spontaneity.
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Next Steps
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CURATOR'S NOTE
16 personality types to help people understand their strengths and differences.
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