Understanding the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

(MBTI)Kelsey Tate

Objectives What is MBTI?

What is my type?

By the end of this lesson the learner will be able to define what the MBTI is and what it does

By the end of this lesson the learner will be able to identify her particular MBTI type

The learner will have increased self-awareness after determining MBTI type

Objectives

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References

Rutledge, H. (2008). MBTI® introduction workbook. Fairfax, VA: OKA.

References What is MBTI?

MBTI is short for Myers-Briggs Type Indicator MBTI is an instrument used to help learners

identify which of the 16 defined personality types with which they most closely relate

Your results on the MBTI help increase self-awareness and understanding of your preferences as an individual or your “default settings”

MBTI is divided into four categories

What is MBTI? Check for Understand

ing

Learn more about the four categories here

Where you focus your attention

Four Categories What is my type?

How you deal with the outer

world

The way you take in information

The way you make decisions

Click Descriptors Below

Check for Understan

ding

What is MBTI?

Check for Understanding

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Myers-Brown TestIndex

Murphy-Briggs Testing Index

Meredith-Barry Type Indicator

What is my type?

CORRECT!

Go back to review

CLICK HERE TO FIND YOUR TYPE

If you already know your type and want to jump ahead to your description or want to explore other types, click the

types below!

ISTJ ISTJ

ISJ

ISFJ INFJ INTJ ISTP

INFP

ISFP

ESTP

ESFP

ENFP

ENTP

ESTJ

ISTJ

ESFJ

INTP

ENFJ ENTJ

INFP

Where you focus your attention

EXTRAVERSION

Speak to think Expressive Action Externally Directed

INTROVERSION

Think to Speak Reflective Reserved Internally Directed

This sounds like me

This sounds like me

The way you take in information

SENSING

Details Actual 5 Senses Literal

INTUITION

Patterns Figurative Possibilities Theoretical

This sounds like me

This sounds like me

The way you take in information

SENSING

Details Actual 5 Senses Literal

INTUITION

Patterns Figurative Possibilities Theoretical

This sounds like me

This sounds like me

The way you make decisions

THINKING

Objective Analytical Problem first, people

second Justice

FEELING

Subjective Harmony People first, problem

second Mercy

This sounds like me

This sounds like me

The way you make decisions

THINKING

Objective Analytical Problem first, people

second Justice

FEELING

Subjective Harmony People first, problem

second Mercy

This sounds like me

This sounds like me

The way you make decisions

THINKING

Objective Analytical Problem first, people

second Justice

FEELING

Subjective Harmony People first, problem

second Mercy

This sounds like me

This sounds like me

The way you make decisions

THINKING

Objective Analytical Problem first, people

second Justice

FEELING

Subjective Harmony People first, problem

second Mercy

This sounds like me

This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world

JUDGING

Structure Order Decisive Control

PERCEIVING

Open-ended Go-with-the-flow Flexible Adaptive

This sounds like me

This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world

JUDGING

Structure Order Decisive Control

PERCEIVING

Open-ended Go-with-the-flow Flexible Adaptive

This sounds like me

This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world

JUDGING

Structure Order Decisive Control

PERCEIVING

Open-ended Go-with-the-flow Flexible Adaptive

This sounds like me

This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world

JUDGING

Structure Order Decisive Control

PERCEIVING

Open-ended Go-with-the-flow Flexible Adaptive

This sounds like me

This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world

JUDGING

Structure Order Decisive Control

PERCEIVING

Open-ended Go-with-the-flow Flexible Adaptive

This sounds like me

This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world

JUDGING

Structure Order Decisive Control

PERCEIVING

Open-ended Go-with-the-flow Flexible Adaptive

This sounds like me

This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world

JUDGING

Structure Order Decisive Control

PERCEIVING

Open-ended Go-with-the-flow Flexible Adaptive

This sounds like me

This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world

JUDGING

Structure Order Decisive Control

PERCEIVING

Open-ended Go-with-the-flow Flexible Adaptive

This sounds like me

This sounds like me

“Doing what should be done” Most responsible Detailed organizer Trustworthy Practical

ISTJ Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

“A high sense of duty” Most loyal Works behind the scenes Accountable Ready to sacrifice

ISFJ Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

“An inspiration to others” Most contemplative Reflective/introspective Creative Linguistically gifted

INFJ Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

“Everything has room for improvement” Most independent Theory-based High need for competency Sees world as chessboard

INTJ Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

“Ready to try anything once” Most pragmatic Very observant Unpretentious Ready for what happens

ISTP Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

“Sees much but shares little” Most artistic Warm Good team member Short range planner

ISFP Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

“Performing noble service to aid society” Most idealistic Strict personal values Seeks inner peace Creative

INFP Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

“A love of problem-solving” Most conceptual Challenges others to think Absent-minded Socially cautious

INTP Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

“The ultimate realist” Most spontaneous Unconventional approach Lives for here and now Fun

ESTP Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

“You only go around once in life” Most generous Sociable Juggles multiple projects Love surprises

ESFP Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

“Giving life an extra squeeze” Most optimistic People-oriented Life of the party More starts than finishes

ENFP Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

“One exciting challenge” Most inventive Argues both sides of a point to learn Raises the bar Enthusiastic

ENTP Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

“Life’s administrators” Most hard charging Order and structure Opinionated Results-driven

ESTJ Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

“Host and Hostesses of the world” Most harmonizing Gracious Thoughtful Eager to please

ESFJ Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

“Passionate persuader” Most persuasive Charismatic Possibilities for people Ignores the unpleasant

ENFJ Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

“Life’s natural leaders” Most commanding Visionary Take charge Low tolerance for incompetency

ENTJ Not me. Try again!

If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at https

://www.mbticomplete.com/en/index.aspx This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.