The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) model of personality is based on 4 preferences. |
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The MBTI questionnaire is one of the most widely used questionnaires in the world. The questionnaire can provide valuable information about your personality and how you function in the world you live in. |
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To the outer world of activity and spoken words |
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To the inner world of thoughts and emotions |
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If it's toward the outer world of activity or words, it's called Extroversion, denoted by the letter E. If it's toward the inner world of ideas, information, or thoughts, it's called Introversion, denoted by the letter I. |
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The following table lists words and expressions that are often associated with extroversion and introversion. |
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In the form of known facts and familiar terms |
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If it's in the form of facts or familiar terms, it's called Sensing, denoted by the letter S. The term Sensing is used because information is taken in primarily by way of the 5 senses. If it's in the form of possibilities or new potential, it's called iNtuition, denoted by the letter N (N is used rather than I, to avoid confusion with Introversion). The term iNtuition is used because information is perceived primarily in an intuitive fashion, "gut feel". |
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The following table shows words that are normally associated with each of these two preferences. |
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On the basis of logic and objective considerations |
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On the basis of personal values |
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If it's on the basis of logic and objective considerations, it's called Thinking, denoted by the letter T. If it's on the basis of personal values, it's called Feeling, denoted by the letter F. |
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The following table lists words often associated with each of the two preferences.
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In a structured way, making decisions and knowing where you stand |
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In a flexible way, discovering life as you go along |
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If it's in a structured way, making decisions and knowing where you stand, it's called Judgment, denoted by the letter J. If it's in a flexible way, discovering life as you go along. it's called Perception, denoted by the letter P. |
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The following table lists words often associated with each of the two preferences.
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For further information about the MBTI, stop by the Career and Counseling Center in Room 243 of the SPSU Student Center or call (678.915.7391) to make an appointment to see a Counselor on our staff. |
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Updated 5-28-09-jth