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Personality
Type or Psychological Type are terms most
commonly associated with the model of personality development created by Isabel
Briggs Myers, the author of the world's most widely used personality inventory,
the MBTI or Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Myers' and her mother,
Katharine Briggs, developed their model and inventory around the ideas and
theories of psychologist Carl Jung, a contemporary of Sigmund Freud and a
leading exponent of Gestalt personality theory.
Beginning in the early
1940's, Briggs & Myers extended Jung's model with the initial development of
the MBTI. Through her extensive research refining the MBTI and
collaboration with many colleagues, Jung's concepts were put into language that
could be understood and used by the average person. Myers' book "Gifts
Differing", published posthumously in 1980, provided a comprehensive
introduction into the Jung/Myers theory. Myers book and her philosophy of
celebrating human diversity anticipated the workplace diversity
movement.
The Basic Model
In
her studies of people and extensive reading of Jung's theories, Myers concluded
there were four primary ways people differed from one another. She labeled these
differences "preferences" - drawing a similarity to "hand preferences" to
illustrate that although we all use both of our hands, most of us have a
preference for one over the other and "it" takes the lead in many of the
activities in which we use our hands.
The first set of mental
preferences relates to how people "Perceive" or take in information.
Those who prefer the Sensing Perception favor
concrete, tangible, data and details from their direct here-and-now experience.
In contrast, those who prefer the Intuition
Preference are drawn to information that is more abstract, conceptual,
big-picture, and represents imaginative possibilities for the future.
The second set of mental
preferences identifies how people form "Judgments" or make decisions.
Those who prefer Thinking Judgment have an
inborn preference for making decisions in an objective, logical, and analytical
manner with an emphasis on tasks and results to be accomplished.
Those
whose preference is for Feeling Judgment make their decisions in a
somewhat global, visceral, harmony and value-oriented way, paying particular
attention to the impact of decisions and actions on other people.
One of the practical
applications of the MBTI and understanding these preferences is in supporting
better Teamwork. Inborn differences in these mental preferences lead to
quite different value structures and communication styles, which can hamper
mutual understanding and cooperation.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ® and MBTI ® are registered trademarks
of Consulting Psychologists Press, Inc.
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Answer my new poll:
What type are you?
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Which of the 16 personalities is Snape?
I really can't decide which one
is best. The e-mail I received said INTJ, but I thought ISTJ
was also a good choice. The 3 other letters are perfect (Introverted,
Thinking, Judging), but I hesitate between the Sensing and Intuition.
I think my hesitation comes from the fact that we lack certain elements
of Snape's life! That's why I'd rather leave these two there,
but please, let
me know what you think! I
underlined the differences between the two profiles!
For
those who want to know, I'm definitely an INTJ (first row)
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Life as an INTJ
(Introvert, Intuitive,
Thinker, Judger)
People of this type
tend to be: autonomous, aloof, and intellectual; imaginative, innovative, and
unique; critical, analytical, and logical; intellectually curious, driven to
learn and increase their competence and knowledge; socially cautious and
reserved; organized and definitive.
The most important
thing to INTJs is their independence and being able to live according to their
own standards. |
Life as an ISTJ
(Introvert, Sensor,
Thinker, Judger)
People of this type
tend to be:
cautious, conservative, and quiet; literal, realistic, and
practical; careful and precise; logical, honest, and matter of fact; resistant
to change and comfortable with routine; hard working and responsible.
The most important
thing to ISTJs is being of service, working hard, and being responsible.
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How to Love an INTJ
- Be an attentive
and respectful listener.
- Appreciate his
competency and creativity.
- Give him plenty of
privacy and time alone for him to pursue his interests in depth.
- Try not to
pressure him to share his feelings before he's ready.
- Be honest and
direct about what you need from him.
- Above all -
respect his independence and need to live his life according to his own standards.
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How to Love an ISTJ
- Appreciate his
common sense, practical, and steady approach to life.
- Respect his need
for routine and order; avoid sudden changes.
- Listen attentively
and respectfully.
- Try to be calm,
honest and specific when discussing problems.
- Give him plenty of
time to think things through before discussing them.
- Above all -
Notice and acknowledge his hard work and commitment to his family's/school's/community's needs.
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| This is where
a couple of trauma originate from in normal life. So,
you can guess what Snape's parents may have done to
him that made him even more introverted!
Parenting
INTJ
The
Joys and Challenges of Raising INTJs:
They are
imaginative and intellectually curious but tend to also be stubborn and
unwilling to back down. While they are logical, direct, and skeptical, they are
usually intensely private, independent, and appear emotionally aloof and
superior.
What works with INTJs:
- don't push them
into social situations; respect their hesitancy and follow their lead
- provide a
constantly expanding source of intellectual stimulation
- expect an
analytical thinking style, and don't take their criticism personally
Parents of
INTJs: they'll know you really love them when you...
respect their
privacy; be sure your praise centers on their competence.
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| This is where
a couple of trauma originate from in normal life. So,
you can guess what Snape's parents may have done to
him that made him even more introverted!
Parenting
ISTJ
The Joys and
Challenges of Raising ISTJs:
They are quiet,
serious, and careful but typically are reluctant to initiate social interaction.
While they are organized, determined, and methodical, they can also be
single-minded, super cautious and a bit rigid.
What works with ISTJs:
- give them plenty
of time to adjust to new things and keep routines in place as much as possible
- be clear and
explicit in your directions and requests; say what you mean, and mean what you
say
- don't rush them
from one activity to another; respect their slower transition pace
Parents of
ISTJs: they'll know you really love them when you...
let them
demonstrate their expertise, ask them to research a potential
purchase. |
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| Recognising an
INTJ |
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How to Spot INTJs:
- cool, formal and
independent
- intellectual,
logical, and skeptical
- complex, and
challenging with a sometimes superior attitude
- conservative
dressers with an individual look
Tips for Communicating with INTJs:
- Appeal to their
creativity and innovation
- Base your
arguments on logical reasoning
- Be organized and
avoid errors that undermine your competence
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| Recognising an
ISTJ |
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How to Spot ISTJs:
- quiet, careful,
and private
- cautious, focused,
and hardworking
- serious,
meticulous, and very literal
- neat,
conservative, modest dressers
Tips for Communicating with ISTJs:
- Be prepared and
present ideas sequentially
- Give them plenty
of time to adapt to changes
- Stress the
practical benefits
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