UNIT 3.2 Flashcards
Intuiting
refers to understanding things indirectly, often through unconscious processes.
: They grasp ideas and possibilities rather than focusing on concrete details.
They look at problems as a whole and think about future possibilities.
They like trying new ways of doing things and are often creative.
Sensing
refers to people who rely on their five senses to understand the world
They notice things through senses
They see things as they are and value facts.
They pay close attention to details and rarely make mistakes.
Thinking
refers to a logical and objective way of processing information
They use clear and rational thinking to understand things.
They try to be fair and unbiased, focusing on facts rather than emotions.
They break down complex problems into smaller parts to understand them better.
Feeling
refers to making decisions based on personal values and emotions.
They make choices based on what feels right to them.
They enjoy working with others and building relationships.
They try to keep peace and avoid conflicts.
Extraverts
people who gain energy from being around others and their environment
They feel energized by interacting with people.
They react quickly to situations.
They prefer doing things and being active.
Introverts
people who gain energy from being alone
They feel recharged by spending time by themselves.
They take their time to respond to situations or demands from others.
They need time to think and process information from the outside world.
Myer and Briggs Personality typology (MBTI)
-Added a fourth dimension: That refers to the choices people make on how to allocate time priorities
..Perceiving vs Judging
Perceiving
refers to a preference for staying open to new information and experiences
They like to collect a lot of information before making decisions.
They enjoy exploring and finding new information.
They can handle uncertainty and don’t need everything to be decided right away.
Judging
refers to a preference for structure and decisiveness
They like to make decisions quickly.
They prefer clarity and order in their lives.
They focus on resolving issues.
MBTI Preferences
How one re-energizes: Extraversion vs Introversion
How one gathers information: Sensing vs Intuiting
How one makes decisions: Thinking vs Feeling
How one orients to the outer world: Judging vs Perceiving
Difference between trait theory and type theories
-Trait Theories:
Aim to simplify the vast number of traits into a smaller, manageable set of dimensions
Traits belong to people
-Type Theories:
Look for common patterns of characteristics that group people into specific types
People belong to types
