Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Paper
Module 4 Assignment 2
Abstract
This paper will attempt to examine the Myers-Briggs type indicator by completing a version of the test online. It will discuss the results and then examine the four spectrums. The analysis will explain the strengths and weaknesses of that particular type. It will discuss the benefits employers and clinicians may have when utilizing the test. Finally, it will demonstrate what I learned about my personality through the exercise.
According to Feist (2009), “The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI; Myers, 1962) is the most frequently used measure of Jung’s personality types and is often used by school counselors to direct students toward rewarding avenues …show more content…
“Besides the levels of the psyche and the dynamics of personality, Jung recognized various psychological types that grow out of a union of two basic attitudes—introversion and extraversion—and four separate functions—thinking, feeling, sensing, and intuiting”, (Feist, 2009, p.116). The four spectrums are very accurate because it is something I have been very aware of prior to this assignment. “Introverts are tuned in to their inner world with all its biases, fantasies, dreams, and individualized perceptions”, (Feist, 2009, p.116). Which then explains why I prefer feeling over thinking. “Introverted feeling people base their value judgments primarily on subjective perceptions rather than objective facts”, (Feist, 2009, p.119). I struggled with my sexuality because of my upbringing which resulted in me dating many different men. However, once I realized that it was perfectly fine to “go against the grain” by ignoring traditional opinions and beliefs, I was able to find a woman who fulfilled my every desire mentally, physically and emotionally. The highest preference of 78% was judging over perceiving. My
Abstract
This paper will attempt to examine the Myers-Briggs type indicator by completing a version of the test online. It will discuss the results and then examine the four spectrums. The analysis will explain the strengths and weaknesses of that particular type. It will discuss the benefits employers and clinicians may have when utilizing the test. Finally, it will demonstrate what I learned about my personality through the exercise.
According to Feist (2009), “The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI; Myers, 1962) is the most frequently used measure of Jung’s personality types and is often used by school counselors to direct students toward rewarding avenues …show more content…
“Besides the levels of the psyche and the dynamics of personality, Jung recognized various psychological types that grow out of a union of two basic attitudes—introversion and extraversion—and four separate functions—thinking, feeling, sensing, and intuiting”, (Feist, 2009, p.116). The four spectrums are very accurate because it is something I have been very aware of prior to this assignment. “Introverts are tuned in to their inner world with all its biases, fantasies, dreams, and individualized perceptions”, (Feist, 2009, p.116). Which then explains why I prefer feeling over thinking. “Introverted feeling people base their value judgments primarily on subjective perceptions rather than objective facts”, (Feist, 2009, p.119). I struggled with my sexuality because of my upbringing which resulted in me dating many different men. However, once I realized that it was perfectly fine to “go against the grain” by ignoring traditional opinions and beliefs, I was able to find a woman who fulfilled my every desire mentally, physically and emotionally. The highest preference of 78% was judging over perceiving. My