All About Myers Briggs – Part 2

The 16 different types are usually abbreviated by four different letters. For instance, extroversion is represented by an E, Sensing by an S, thinking by a T, Judgment by a J, Introversion by an I, Intuition by an N, Feeling by an F, Perception by a P. each of the different personality indicators are known to operate under the umbrella of an attitude. These attitudes are introversion and extroversion.

The term introvert and extrovert are used in a special way by the Myers-Briggs type indicator. People who prefer extroversion will draw their energy from action and their flow of energy is directed outwards. Conversely, those who are introverts become less energized as they act and prefer to reflect, thus their energy is directed inwards. Extroverts usually prefer more frequent interaction with individuals while introverts prefer more substantial interaction but less. (3)

The perceiving functions which Jung identified were developed to sensing and intuition categories. These describe how new information is understood by an individual and interpreted. People who are more sensing are likely to trust information that is tangible and concrete and distrust hunches that come out of nowhere. Those who prefer intuition trust information that’s a bit more abstract and can be theoretical. They are more interested in future possibilities and tend to trust flashes of insight.

The second half are judging functions. These categories are thinking and feeling, are used to make rational decisions based on data. Those who prefer to think will decide from a more detached standpoint while those who prefer to feel will make a decision by associating with the situation or looking at it from the inside out.

References:

(1) Center for Applications of Psychological Type: The Story of Isabel Briggs Myers

http://www.capt.org/mbti-assessment/isabel-myers.htm

(2) The Myers-Briggs Foundation

http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/

(3) The Myers-Briggs Foundation: Extraversion or Introversion

http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/extraversion-or-introversion.asp

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