Mental Muscles Flashcards
What does the Myers Briggs model primarily consist of?
A) Energy, emotions, logic, flexibility
B) Energy source, decision style, organization preference, thinking capacity
C) Energy source, perceiving information, making decisions, lifestyle preference
D) Flexibility, perception, organization, judgment
C
What are the two types of mental preferences in Myers Briggs?
A) Functions and energy sources
B) Functions and domains of usage
C) Judging and perceiving
D) Introversion and extraversion
B
What are the four mental muscles in the dynamic model?
A) Judging, perceiving, sensing, thinking
B) Sensing, iNtuition, Thinking, Feeling
C) Energy, flexibility, judgment, perception
D) Action, emotion, intuition, flexibility
B
What analogy is used to explain mental muscles?
A) They are compared to psychological growth
B) They are compared to physical reflexes
C) They are compared to physical muscles
D) They are compared to mental awareness
C
What determines the order of preference in the dynamic model?
A) Cultural influences
B) Energy sources
C) Dominance of mental muscles
D) Judging or perceiving
C
How does the order of preferences affect problem-solving?
A) People solve problems randomly based on mood
B) Problem-solving starts with the dominant function
C) The tertiary function determines the starting point
D) Preferences don’t impact problem-solving
B
What is the dominant mental muscle for an ENFP?
A) Feeling (F)
B) Sensing (S)
C) iNtuition (N)
D) Thinking (T)
C
How does an ENFP’s Feeling function influence their dominant iNtuition?
A) It helps focus on theoretical principles
B) It focuses on patterns and possibilities that align with values
C) It leads to logical reasoning
D) It encourages action-oriented behavior
B
How do the mental muscles interact?
A) The dominant function always works alone
B) The auxiliary function influences the dominant function
C) The tertiary function overrides the auxiliary
D) All functions operate independently
B
What is extraverted iNtuition?
A) Using iNtuition for logical reasoning
B) Using iNtuition to change actions or words in the outer world *
C) Using iNtuition to reflect on personal emotions
D) Using iNtuition to focus on facts
B
What is introverted iNtuition?
A) Thinking logically about change
B) Acting to bring about change
C) Reflecting on thoughts to gain deeper understanding
D) Using intuition to manage external relationship
C
What determines whether a function operates in the inner or outer world?
A) The type of problem-solving
B) Introversion or Extroversion preference
C) Cultural influence
D) Energy source
B
How do preferences influence organized vs. flexible lifestyles?
A) Organized lifestyles use Judging in the outer world
B) Organized lifestyles use Perceiving in the outer world
C) Flexible lifestyles are unrelated to preferences
D) Organized and flexible lifestyles are the same
A
For an INFP, which function operates in the outer world?
A) Feeling (F)
B) Sensing (S)
C) iNtuition (N)
D) Thinking (T)
C
What does the fourth preference (J/P) indicate?
A) The dominant mental muscle
B) Whether Judging or Perceiving operates in the outer world
C) The auxiliary function
D) The inferior function
B
How does the first preference (E/I) relate to the dominant function?
A) It determines which muscle is least used
B) It determines if the dominant is in the inner or outer world
C) It focuses only on the auxiliary function
D) It explains energy usage patterns
B
Why is there debate about the tertiary function’s world of operation?
A) People disagree on its dominance
B) Its operation varies among individuals
C) It is unrelated to other preferences
D) It doesn’t exist in the dynamic model
B
What is the least preferred function called?
A) Auxiliary function
B) Dominant function
C) Inferior function
D) Tertiary function
C
How does culture influence perceived dominance of functions?
A) It doesn’t influence functions
B) It masks true dominant functions due to external pressures
C) It makes auxiliary functions stronger
D) It eliminates flexibility
B
What is the Mental Muscle Diagram(TM)?
A) A new type of personality test
B) A table showing Myers Briggs types
C) A visual representation of mental muscle dynamics *
D) A model for cultural analysis
C
What are some key features of introverted Sensing?
A) Enjoying solving puzzles like crosswords
B) Being highly active in sports
C) Reflecting on emotions
D) Expressing feelings outwardly
A
What are some key features of extraverted Feeling?
A) Reflecting on others’ emotions
B) Organizing external activities
C) Actively expressing appreciation for others
D) Seeking logical organization
C
In the dynamic model, what do the sizes of the ellipses represent?
A) The relative use and strength of each mental muscle
B) The speed of processing
C) Cultural influence
D) The type of preferences
A
How does an ENTP’s Thinking auxiliary function influence their dominant iNtuition?
A) It helps focus on understanding theoretical principles
B) It focuses on emotional impact
C) It drives action-oriented behavior
D) It reduces creativity
A
