
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a personality assessment tool that categorizes individuals into one of 16 distinct personality types based on preferences in four dichotomies.
- Extraversion (E) vs. Introversion (I):
- Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N):
- Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F):
- Judging (J) vs. Perceiving (P):
Extraversion (E): Energized by external activities, enjoys social interaction, and tends to be expressive.
- Engaged with the external environment
- Prefer verbal communication
- Process ideas through conversation
- Learn best through action and discussion
- Have a wide range of interests
- Sociable and expressive
- Proactive in work and relationships with people.
Introversion (I): Energized by internal thoughts and reflections, enjoys solitude, and tends to be reserved.
- Immersed in their inner world
- Prefer written communication
- Process ideas through reflection
- Focus intensely on their interests
- Private and reserved
- Take initiative on essential matters
- Learn best through contemplation and mental practice.
Sensing (S): Focuses on concrete information from the present, values practicality, and pays attention to details.
- Attuned to present realities
- Factual and concrete
- Focus on what is real and tangible
- Observe and remember specific small pattern
- Build conclusions methodically and thoroughly
- Understand concepts through practical applications
- Trust in personal experience
Intuition (N): Focuses on abstract possibilities and future potential, values creativity, and sees the big picture.
- Oriented toward future possibilities
- Imaginative and verbally creative
- Focus on meanings in information
- Remember specifics that fit into a larger pattern
- Move quickly to conclusions based on intuition
- Prefer to clarify ideas and theories before implementation
- Trust in inspiration and insight
Thinking (T): Makes decisions based on logic and objective analysis, values fairness, and focuses on truth.
- Analytical and logical
- Uses cause-and-effect reasoning
- Solves problems based on logic
- Strives for an objective standard of truth
- Reasonable and objective
- Can be tough-minded and impartial
- Values fairness and treats everyone equally
Feeling (F): Makes decisions based on personal and emotional considerations, values empathy, and harmony.
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Guided by personal values and emotions
- Considers the impact of decisions on 1-1
- Strives for harmony and positive
- Compassionate and caring
- May appear tenderhearted and sensitive
- Values fairness and treats everyone as individuals
Judging (J): Prefers structure and organization, likes to plan and make decisions, values closure, and prefers deadlines.
- Scheduled and organized
- Systematic and methodical
- Makes both short- and long-term plans
- Prefers decisions to be made
- Tries to avoid last-minute stresses
Perceiving (P): Prefers flexibility and spontaneity, adapts to new information, values exploration, and enjoys open-ended possibilities.
- Spontaneous and flexible
- Casual and open-ended
- Adapts and changes course easily
- Likes things loose and open to change
- Feels energized by last-minute pressures
These dichotomies form the basis of the MBTI personality assessment, categorizing individuals into one of 16 distinct personality types (e.g., ISTJ, ENFP). Understanding these preferences can provide insights into how individuals interact with others, make decisions, and approach various aspects of their lives.
Before starting the test, Read all the above dichotomies carefully:
Familiarize yourself with the four dichotomies that the test assesses. Choose the statement in each pair that best describes you or how you typically behave. Once you finish the test, you’ll receive a detailed report of your personality type. Use the report to gain insights into your personality.