We all operate in all four functions and each of us has parts of our personality which are introverted and extroverted. None of us are truly singular in mind or function. What makes the Myers-Briggs type indicator a unique method of determining personality function is the way in which it combines these four functions and looks at them through the lens of introversion or extroversion.
The Myers-Briggs type indicator is often used in career counseling, group dynamics, professional development, leadership training, personal development, marriage counseling and executive coaching. Many of today’s college students also undergo Myers-Briggs type indicator testing in order to help them better understand the type of learning methodology which may work best for them and enable them to become more successful in college.
The current version of the Myers-Briggs type indicator has a 93 forced choice question test. In other words, an individual must choose between one of two possible answers. The test is then scored and will attempt to identify the preferences of the individual. Over the years the questions which have been used on this Myers-Briggs type indicator have changed and been refined in order to move an individual away from the midpoint of an answer and provide better discrimination between functions.
A trained psychological evaluation by a psychologist or psychiatrist is needed in order to accurately evaluate the results of the Myers-Briggs type indicator test. However, there are less stringent testing methods available for those who are interested in learning a bit more about themselves or who want to match their particular personality types with others in career fields.
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
Leave a Reply