Courtesy: Pingky Akter Ritu, Student, Dept. of EEE, Green University of Bangladesh
Have you ever pondered what those mysterious-sounding letters could imply when you heard someone define themselves as an INTJ or an ESTP? These individuals are referring to their Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality type (MBTI).
A self-report questionnaire called the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator is used to determine a person's personality type, strengths, and preferences. Based on their research into Carl Jung's idea of personality types, Isabel Myers and her mother Katherine Briggs created the questionnaire. One of the most popular psychological tests in use today is the MBTI inventory.
This article describes the 16 various MBTI types, how they were developed, and how the Myers-Briggs personality typing system functions.
The Myers-Briggs Test's Development:
Jung's notion of psychological types captivated Myers and Briggs, and they both realized that the theory
could be used in the actual world. They started investigating and creating an indication that may be used
to understand individual differences during World War II. Myers and Briggs believed that by assisting people in understanding themselves, they might aid them in making better career decisions and leading healthier, happier lives.
The two women started evaluating the inventory on friends and relatives after Myers established the original paper-and-pencil version of it in the 1940s. For the following 20 years, they continued to fully develop the instrument.
An Overview of the Test:
People are classified into one of 16 personality types based on their responses to the inventory's questions. The MBTI is designed to help users better understand their own personalities, including their likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses as well as potential career inclinations and interpersonal compatibility.
There is no "best" or "better" personality type than another. It is not a device made to search for abnormalities or dysfunction. Its sole purpose is to assist you in discovering more about yourself. Four separate scales make up the actual questionnaire.
Jung first used the extraversion-introversion dichotomy in his theory of personality types to describe how people react to and engage with the world around them. Although most people are familiar with these phrases, the way they are employed in the MBTI is a little different.
Extraverts, or extroverts as they are frequently misspelled, are "outward-turning" and have a tendency to be action-oriented, like regular social interaction, and feel energized after doing so. It is common for introverts to be "inward turning," enjoy significant and deep social contacts, and feel rejuvenated after some time alone.
Intuition (N), Sensing (S):
On this scale, we examine how people receive information about their surroundings. Everyone spends time perceiving and intuiting depending on the situation, just like extraverts and introverts do. People typically tend to be dominant in one area or the other, according to the MBTI.
Individuals who love sensing tend to pay close attention to reality, especially to what their senses can tell them. They want to gain first-hand experience and tend to concentrate on the specifics and facts. Those who value intuition tend to pay closer attention to patterns and impressions. They like speculating, envisioning the future, and contemplating irrational beliefs.
This scale focuses on how people arrive at judgments using information gleaned from their intuitive or sensory faculties. Individuals who prefer to ponder tend to place more value on facts and unbiased information.
When considering a choice, they frequently exhibit consistency, reason, and objectivity. People and emotions are more likely to be taken into account when making decisions by those who prefer feeling.
Perceiving (P), Judging (J):
The last scale measures how individuals typically interact with the outside world. People who have a tendency to judge desire order and decisive action. Perceiving-inclined people are more adaptive, flexible, and open-minded. The other scales are affected by these two tendencies.
Keep in mind that everyone occasionally engages in extraverted activities. The judging-perceiving scale identifies if you exhibit extraverted behavior when making decisions or absorbing new information (Sensing and intuiting) (thinking and feeling).
The four-letter code for each category is then listed afterward.
(ISTJ) - The Inspector: Personality type is reserved, sensible, and has a penchant for tradition, loyalty, and order. They are highly autonomous and like new experiences that provide them the opportunity to learn firsthand.
(ISFJ) - The Protector: Kind and devoted, they are ever prepared to defend the ones they cherish. They tend to be reserved and artistic and are easygoing and flexible.
(ISFP) - The composer: ISFPs are gentle caretakers who live in the present moment and enjoy their surroundings with cheerful, low-key enthusiasm. They are flexible and spontaneous, and like to go with the flow to enjoy what life has to offer.
(ISTP) - The Craftsperson: ISTPs are observant artisans with an understanding of mechanics and an interest in troubleshooting. They approach their environments with a flexible logic, looking for practical solutions to the problems at hand.
(INFJ) - The Advocate: One of the rarest Myers-Briggs personality types is the INFJ, who is creative and analytical.
(INTJ) - The Architect: INTJ personality type is highly rational, creative, and analytical.
(INTP) - The Thinker: INTP personality type is recognized for having a deep inner world and for being quiet and introverted.
(ESTJ) - The Director: They are assertive, rule-oriented, have high ideals, and like to take the lead. They adore taking center stage and are outgoing and impulsive.
(ESFP) - The Performer: ESFPs are vivacious entertainers who charm and engage those around them. They are spontaneous, energetic, and fun-loving, and take pleasure in the things around them: food, clothes, nature, animals, and especially people.
(ESFJ) - The Caregiver: Warm-hearted and gregarious, they frequently have an optimistic view of other people.
(ENFP) - The Champion: Energetic and charismatic, ENFPs are drawn to settings where they can use their creativity.
(ENTP) - The Debater: Extremely creative, they thrive in an intellectual environment and frequently start new projects (but may struggle to finish them).
(ENTJ) - The Commander: They are excellent planners and project organizers because they are assertive and self-assured.
Some Words for MBTI: The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator can reveal a lot about your personality, which is perhaps why it has become so well-liked. You probably quickly recognize some of these traits in yourself, even without completing the official questionnaire. The Myers & Briggs Foundation asserts that it's crucial to keep in mind that all kinds are equivalent and that each has merit. Recognizing your own skills and being aware of the strengths of others may be quite helpful while working in groups, whether at school or at business. You might come to the realization that certain group members are talented and skilled at doing specific tasks as you work together to complete a project. The group can more effectively allocate duties and cooperate to accomplish their objectives by understanding these disparities.
){kind=link}
0 Comments