Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
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Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Assignment
The Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a self-reporting questionnaire indicating personality preferences in how people perceive the world around them and make decisions. Myers-Briggs theory is an adaptation of the theory of psychological types produced by Carl Gustav Jung. It is based on 16 personality types, which Jung viewed as stereotypes (Jung 1921, p. 405). They act as useful reference points to understand your unique personality (Jung 1957, p. 304).
Screen the video for a more detailed explanation: Overview of the MBTI®.
- Extraversion and Introversion - The first pair of dichotomies or styles are concerned with the direction of your energy. If you prefer to direct your energy to deal with people, things, situations, or "the outer world," then your preference is for Extraversion. If you prefer to direct your energy to deal with ideas, information, explanations or beliefs, or "the inner world," then your preference is for Introversion.
- Sensing and Intuition - The second pair of dichotomies or styles concerns the type of information/things that you process. If you prefer to deal with facts, what you know, to have clarity, or to describe what you see, then your preference is for Sensing. If you prefer to deal with ideas, look into the unknown, generate new possibilities, or anticipate what isn't obvious, then your preference is for Intuition. The letter N is used for intuition because "I" denotes Introversion.
- Thinking and Feeling - The third pair of dichotomies or styles reflects your style of decision-making. If you prefer to decide from logic, using an analytic and detached approach, then your preference is for Thinking. If you prefer to use values - e.g., by what or who you believe is essential - then your choice is for Feeling.
- Judgment and Perception - The final pair of dichotomies or styles describe the type of lifestyle you adopt. If you prefer your life to be planned and well-structured, then your preference is for Judging. This preference is not to be confused with 'Judgmental,' which is entirely different. If you prefer to go with the flow, to maintain flexibility and respond to things as they arise, then your preference is for Perception.
Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®) Instructions
Download the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®) Self-assessment: THE MYERS BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR SELF-ASSESSMENT.pdf The MBTI® is an assessment and not a test. Plan to spend about 30-40 minutes completing the answer sheet and scoring. When responding to each statement in the assessment choose the response you agree with most. If you are not sure how to answer, make your choice based on your most typical response or feeling in the given situation. You must choose either 'A' or 'B'. There are no right or wrong answers. To get a reliable result, please respond to all the questions. If you have any questions about the scoring ask your questions in class and I will assist you in obtaining your score. Make certain that you complete adding your responses to the scoring sheet. Upon completing the scoring process, you will be able to identify your four (4) personality dichotomies (four (4) letters) that highlight your personality type preferences.
You can use the free online version by clicking this link: MBTI Online Assessment. Links to an external site.
Screen the video: MBTI 16 Personality Type Descriptions
Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®) Reflective Essay
Instructions
Review the descriptions of your personality type described in the document: MBTI 16 Personality Types with Suggested Careers.pdf. Identify your four dichotomies and have read the description of your personality type. Then convert the personality description (identified in the MBTI 16 Personality Types) into a ‘first person singular’ statement. For example, if you are an ISTJ: “I am serious and quiet. I earn success by thoroughness and dependability. I am a practical, matter-of-fact, realistic, thorough, responsible, and dependable…”
Write a reflective essay composed of a minimum of 250 words (12-point font, double spaced) based on your four (4) personality dichotomies. I encourage you to include the 'first-person' statement in your essay.
Respond to the following questions: Why do you agree or disagree with your MBTI personality description? What characteristics of your personality type resonate with you the strongest? What was most meaningful or what did you discover after completing the MBTI? You do not need to include the questions, just your response.
Before you begin writing your essay, review the attached rubric. Submit your reflective essay in a word document via Canvas by the due date/time.