Personality Traits
FIGURE 7.7 What Can You Learn about Personality?
UNDERSTANDING PERSONALITY TYPE
Are You ENFJ, ISTP, or ENTJ, and Why Does It Matter?
In 1921, Swiss psychologist Carl Jung (1875–1961) published his work Psychological Types. In this book, Jung suggested that human behavior is not random. He felt that behavior follows patterns and that these patterns are caused by differences in the way people use their minds. In 1942, Isabel Briggs-Myers and her mother, Katharine Briggs, began to put Jung’s theory into practice. They developed the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®, which after more than 50 years of research and refinement, has become the most widely used instrument for identifying and studying personality.
FIGURE 7.8 Personality Typology
E versus I (Extroversion/Introversion)
This category deals with the way we interact with others and the world around us; how we draw our energy.
Extroverts prefer to live in the outside world, drawing their strength from other people. They are outgoing and love interaction. They usually make decisions with others in mind. They enjoy being the center of attention. There are usually few secrets about extroverts.
Introverts draw their strength from the inner world. They need to spend time alone to think and ponder. They are usually quiet and reflective. They usually make decisions by themselves. They do not like being the center of attention. They are private
S versus N (Sensing/iNtuition)
This category deals with the way we learn and deal with information.
Sensing types gather information through their five senses. They have a hard time believing something if it cannot be seen, touched, smelled, tasted, or heard. They like concrete facts and details. They do not rely on intuition or gut feelings. They usually have a great deal of common sense.
Intuitive types are not very detail-oriented. They can see possibilities, and they rely on their gut feelings. Usually, they are very innovative people. They tend to live in the
UNDERSTANDING PERSONALITY TYPE
Are You ENFJ, ISTP, or ENTJ, and Why Does It Matter?
In 1921, Swiss psychologist Carl Jung (1875–1961) published his work Psychological Types. In this book, Jung suggested that human behavior is not random. He felt that behavior follows patterns and that these patterns are caused by differences in the way people use their minds. In 1942, Isabel Briggs-Myers and her mother, Katharine Briggs, began to put Jung’s theory into practice. They developed the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®, which after more than 50 years of research and refinement, has become the most widely used instrument for identifying and studying personality.
FIGURE 7.8 Personality Typology
E versus I (Extroversion/Introversion)
This category deals with the way we interact with others and the world around us; how we draw our energy.
Extroverts prefer to live in the outside world, drawing their strength from other people. They are outgoing and love interaction. They usually make decisions with others in mind. They enjoy being the center of attention. There are usually few secrets about extroverts.
Introverts draw their strength from the inner world. They need to spend time alone to think and ponder. They are usually quiet and reflective. They usually make decisions by themselves. They do not like being the center of attention. They are private
S versus N (Sensing/iNtuition)
This category deals with the way we learn and deal with information.
Sensing types gather information through their five senses. They have a hard time believing something if it cannot be seen, touched, smelled, tasted, or heard. They like concrete facts and details. They do not rely on intuition or gut feelings. They usually have a great deal of common sense.
Intuitive types are not very detail-oriented. They can see possibilities, and they rely on their gut feelings. Usually, they are very innovative people. They tend to live in the