MYERSBRIGGS

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MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR
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PREFERENCE CLARITY INDEXES
very clear clear
moderate slight slight
moderate clear
very clear
Extroversion(E) Sensing(S) Thinking(T) Judg
ing(J)
Introversion(I) Intuition(N) Feeling(F) Pe
rceiving(P)
30 25 20 15
10 5 0
5 10 15 20
25 30
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Extroversion or Introversion two different
orientations or attitudes toward the world around
us Extroversion relate more easily to people
and things outside you Introversion relate
more easily to the ideas and thoughts in your
mind
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EXTROVERSION (E 9) vs. Introversion (Two
attitudes you may have toward the world around
you)
Speak freely and vocally.Comfortable with
crowds, noise and chaos.Prefer discussing issues
and concerns with others.Prefer talking thoughts
through out loud.May be impatient with long,
slow projects.Could prefer oral versus written
communication.
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Extroversion vs. INTROVERSION (I 16) (Two
attitudes you may have toward the world around
you)
Respond slowly, allowing time to think and
process information.Concentrate well.Cautious
about meeting people and participating in
activities.Think your thoughts through
thoroughly before presenting them.Hesitant to
share personal info. Prefer 1-on-1
communication.May prefer written versus oral
communication.
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Sensing (S) or Intuition (N) - Two different
ways of perceiving or gathering
information Sensing interested in what your
five senses show you what exists in the
present Intuition using your imagination to
see new possibilities and insights hidden from
the eye
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SENSING (S 13) vs. Intuition (Two different
methods you may use for gathering information.)
Give specific examples, facts, details in
communication.Rely on direct observation and
personal experiences.Prefer precise and concrete
information.Appreciate traditional, standard,
familiar ways of doing.Strive to see how
contributions fit into bigger picture.
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Sensing vs. INTUITION (N 12) (Two different
methods you may use for gathering information.)
Learn new things via general concepts.Trust
hunches, insights and intuitions.Prefer
generalities and approximations, not clearly
defined facts.Imaginative and creative.Utilize
different methods to reach solutions solve
problems.Prefer variety and change, as opposed
to repetition.Strive to understand the big
picture first.
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Thinking (T) or Feeling (F) two kinds of
judgment or decision making Thinking base
your decisions on impersonal analysis and
logic Feeling base your decisions on your
values
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THINKING (T 11) vs. Feeling (Two different
methods you may use when making decisions.)
Value truth over harmony, truthfulness over
tactfulness.Make decisions with your head more
than your heart.Are objective and firm when
dealing with people.Apt to unknowingly hurt
people's feelings.Prefer brief, succinct,
logical communication.Expect world to function
w/ universal, logical principles.Focus
communications more on things, data, principles.
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Thinking vs. FEELING (F 14) (Two different
methods you may use when making decisions.)
Value harmony and need harmony to work
effectively.Value tactfulness over
truthfulness.Make decisions with your heart more
than your head.Talented in understanding effects
decisions have on people.Prefer sociable,
extensive communication with people.Recognize
others' needs for support, handle
compassionately.Focus on personal
intentions.Focus communications more on people
personal values.
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Judging (J) or Perceiving (P) two ways of
living in the world around us Judging you
like to have things decided your life is likely
to be planned and orderly Perceiving you do
not want to miss anything your way of life is
likely to be spontaneous and flexible
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JUDGING (J 12) vs. Perceiving (Two different
ways you prefer to live in the world around you.)
Enjoy reaching conclusions and finishing
projects.Prefer to plan your work and work your
plan.Enjoy checking items off your "to do"
list.Schedule projects-each step completed on
time.Prefer schedules, deadlines and
timetables.Speak with purpose and
direction.Focus more on achievements and results.
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Judging vs. PERCEIVING (P 13)(Two different
ways you prefer to live in the world around you.)
Enjoy starting projects. Are very tolerant and
adaptable.Dislike schedules and deadlines.May
put off unpleasant jobs.Focus more on options
and processes.Prefer changing circumstances as
opposed to structure.Accomplish more under
pressures of deadlines.
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PERSONALITY TYPES
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PREFERENCE CLARITY INDEXES
very clear clear
moderate slight slight
moderate clear
very clear
Extroversion(E) Sensing(S) Thinking(T) Ju
dging(J)
Introversion(I) Intuition(N) Feeling(F)
Perceiving(P)
30 25 20 15
10 5 0
5 10 15 20
25 30
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• Everything that irritates us about others can
  lead us to an understanding of ourselves.
• Carl Jung on leadership