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TYPES |
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Below are
four questions, and descriptions of two different lists of personality
"preferences." Both lists have their own strengths
and blind spots. BOTH are equally valuable -- NEITHER one is
better. Read both sets of descriptions for Question #1 and decide
which list -- as a whole - describes you better (even if just
a little better). Then click the appropriate button. Try to
answer, as you really are, not how you may wish you were, or
have to be at work.
This system for understanding people called Personality Type
is based on the work of Swiss psychologist Carl Jung and two
American women, Katharine Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers, creators
of The Myers Briggs Type Indicator instrument® (MBTI)®.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® and the MBTI® are registered
trademarks of Consulting Psychologists Press, Inc.
Note: This quiz is not a scientifically validated test and is
only offered as an introduction to Type.
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Where is your energy naturally directed? |
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Extraverts'
energy is directed primarily outward, towards people and things
outside of themselves. Introverts' energy is primarily directed
inward, towards their own thoughts, perceptions, and reactions.
Therefore, Extraverts tend to be more naturally active, expressive,
social, and interested in many things, whereas Introverts tend
to be more reserved, private, cautious, and interested in fewer
interactions, but with greater depth and focus.
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EXTRAVERTS
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INTROVERTS
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high energy
Talk more than listen
Think out loud
Act, then think
Like to be around people a lot
Prefer a public role
Can sometimes be easily distracted
Prefer to do lots of things at once
Are outgoing & enthusiastic
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Have
quiet energy
Listen more than talk
Think quietly inside my head
Think, then act
Feel comfortable being alone
Prefer to work "behind-the-scenes"
Have good powers of concentration
Prefer to focus on one thing at a time
Are self-contained and reserved
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What kind of information do you naturally notice and remember? |
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Sensors
notice the facts, details, and realities of the world around
them whereas Intuitive are more interested in connections and
relationships between facts as well as the meaning, or possibilities
of the information. Sensors tend to be practical and literal
people, who trust past experience and often have good common
sense. Intuitive tend to be imaginative, theoretical people
who trust their hunches and pride themselves on their creativity.
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| SENSORS
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INTUITIVES
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| Focus
on details & specifics
Admire practical solutions
Notice details & remember facts
Are pragmatic - see what is
Live in the here-and-now
Trust actual experience
Like to use established skills
Like step-by-step instructions
Work at a steady pace |
Focus
on the big picture & possibilities
Admire creative ideas
Notice anything new or different
Are inventive - see what could be
Think about future implications
Trust their gut instincts
Prefer to learn new skills
Like to figure things out for themselves
Work in bursts of energy
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How do you decide or come to conclusions? |
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Thinkers
make decisions based primarily on objective and impersonal criteria--what
makes the most sense and what is logical. Feelers make decisions
based primarily on their personal values and how they feel about
the choices. So, Thinkers tend to be cool, analytical, and are
convinced by logical reasoning. Feelers tend to be sensitive,
empathetic, and are compelled by extenuating circumstances and
a constant search for harmony.
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FEELERS
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Make
decisions objectively
Appear cool and reserved
Are most convinced by rational arguments
Are honest and direct
Value honesty and fairness
Take few things personally
Tend to see flaws
Are motivated by achievement
Argue or debate issues for fun
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Decide
based on their values & feelings
Appear
warm and friendly
Are most convinced by how they feel
Are diplomatic and tactful
Value harmony and compassion
Take many things personally
Are quick to compliment others
Are motivated by appreciation
Avoid arguments and conflicts
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comfortable? |
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Judgers
prefer a structured, ordered, and fairly predictable environment,
where they can make decisions and have things settled. Perceivers
prefer to experience as much of the world as possible, so they
like to keep their options open and are most comfortable adapting.
So, Judgers tend to be organized and productive while Perceivers
tend to be flexible, curious, and nonconforming.
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JUDGERS
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PERCEIVERS
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Make
most decisions pretty easily
Are serious & conventional
Pay attention to time & are prompt
Prefer to finish projects
Work first, play later
See the need for most rules
Like to make & stick with plans
Want things decided
Find comfort in schedules
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May
have difficulty making decisions
Are playful & unconventional
Are less aware of time & run late
Prefer to start projects
Play first, work later
Question the need for many rules
Like to keep plans flexible
Want to keep their options open
Want the freedom to be spontaneous
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