MBTI

Question 1

Relevant Story

Answer 1

1. Awareness Creates Choice
2. Increase self-awareness & awareness of others - increase your choice
3. MBTI will help you identify your unique preferences, gifts, motivations, strengths, and growth areas

Question 2

MBTI Background

Answer 2

1. Katherine Cook Meyers (1875-1968) and Isabel Briggs Meyers (1897-1980)
2. Carl Jung (1875-1961) Swiss psychiatrist - Psychological Types (1923)
3. 60+ years research, 2+M assessments/yr
4. 1940’s to 1960’s Published Form F
5. 1973 CPP, Inc.

Question 3

MBTI Measures Habitual Preferences

Answer 3

1. Exercise - Handedness, Eyes, Thumbs, Arms
2. MBTI measures preferences in our Energy and Attention (Directing in or out), How we take in information (Sensing of Intuiting), How we make decisions (Thinking or Feeling), General Orientation (Perceiving or Judging)

Question 4

MBTI Functions

Answer 4

1. S_I - Intraverted Sensing - Remembering
2. S_E - Extraverted Sensing - Experiencing
3. N_I - Intraverted Intuiting - Visioning
4. N_E - Extraverted Intuiting - Brainstorming
5. T_I - Introverted Thinking - Analyzing
6. T_E - Extraverted Thinking - Organizing
7. F_I - Introverted Feeling - Valuing
8. F_E - Extraverted Feeling - Harmonizing

Question 5

MBTI Combinations of Energy and External Orientation

Answer 5

1. IJ - Decisive Introverting - check proposed changes w/ internal perceptions and values; decisive or obstinent
2. IP - Adaptable Introverting - curious, assess w/ internal judgment, move ahead only in their own time
3. EP - Adaptable Extroverting - consult networks about changes; gather resources and energize everyone to implement
4. EJ - Decisive Extraverting - apply judgment out loud by questioning; move quickly to plan, organize and implement

Question 6

MBTI Combinations of Perception and Judgment

Answer 6

1. ST - Fact oriented, practical, analytical, logical, contribute by focusing on realities and bottom line
2. SF - Practical, personal, contribute by finding practical ways to support ppl and team
3. NF - See possibilities and potential in ppl, contribute by encouraging participation and providing insights for developing ppl
4. NT - Theoretical concepts and systems; See future possibilities and analyze logically, contribute by bringing long-term strategies and creative problem solving

Question 7

Combination of Energy and Perception

Answer 7

1. IS - Thoughtful Realists - Knowledge is important to establish what is true
2. IN - Thoughtful Innovators - Knowledge is important for its own sake
3. ES - Action-Oriented Realists - Knowledge is important for practical uses
4. EN - Action-Oriented Innovators - Knowledge is important for changing reality

Question 8

MBTI - Combinations of Judgment and External Orientation

Answer 8

1. TJ - Logical Decision Makers - Decide based on principles and systems, overall impacts, and rational assessments of outcomes
2. TP - Adaptable Decision Makers - Lead by example; Value and display technical expertise, and create consistent and orderly frameworks for working
3. FP - Supportive Coaches - Warm, flexible, and encouraging leaders; Support individual work styles and like to involve others in decisions
4. FJ - Values-Based Decision Makers - Warm, Decisive Leaders; Make decisions based on personal values and empathy with others; Strive for harmony.

Question 9

MBTI - Temperments

Answer 9

1. NF - Idealists - Search for unique identity and meaning; Value empathic, meaningful relationships; want to make the world a better place;
2. NT - Rationalists - Theory oriented; Seek to understand principles on which the world and things work; Trust logic and reasoning; Skeptical and precise;
3. SP - Artisans - Action and impact oriented; Hunger for sponteneity; Read ppl and situations and adapt to changes to get job done; Seek adventure and experiences;
4. SJ - Guardians - Hunger for responsibility and predictability; Like SOP’s to protect and preserve; serious and concerned; Trust past, tradition, and authority; Want security, stability, and to belong