THE JUNG/MEYERS-BRIGGS PERSONALITY INVENTORY

THE JUNG/MEYERS-BRIGGS PERSONALITY INVENTORY The test as been around since 1943 No right or wrong answer The test helps us to better understand how

we: Interact in societyThe way were perceive thingsThe way we make choicesThe way we look at the outside world

THE JUNG/MEYERS-BRIGGS PERSONALITY INVENTORY Personality qualities are opposites- you will

be one or the other Extraverted v. Introverted Sensing v. intuitive Thinking v. feeling Sensing v. Judging

EXTRAVERSION OR INTROVERSIONWhere do you put your attention and get your

energy? Do you like to spend time in the outer world of people and things (Extraversion), or in your inner world of ideas and images (Introversion)?

(Meyersbriggs.org)

EXTRAVERTED The Extraverted side of our brain enjoys

activities, people, and things. Extraverted Characteristics

Act first, think/reflect later Feel deprived when cutoff from interaction with

the outside world Usually open to and motivated by outside world

of people and things Enjoy wide variety and change in people

relationships

INTROVERTED(I)

The Introverted side of our brain prefers thoughts, interests, ideas, and imagination.

Introverted Characteristics Think/reflect first, then Act Regularly require an amount of "private time" to

recharge batteries Motivated internally, mind is sometimes so

active it is "closed" to outside world Prefer one-to-one communication and

relationships

SENSING OR INTUITIONDo you pay more attention to information that

comes in through your five senses (Sensing), or do you pay more attention to the patterns and possibilities that you see in the information you receive (Intuition)?

(Meyersbriggs.org)

SENSING (S)

The Sensing (S) side of our brain pays attention to the senses. Things that are real, and current are important.

It categorizes, organizes, records and stores the specifics from the here and now.

It is REALITY based, dealing with "what is." It also provides the specific details of memory &

can recall events from the PAST. Best improvise from past experience Like clear and concrete information; dislike

guessing when facts are "fuzzy"

INTUITIVE (N) The Intuitive (N) side of our brain pays the

most attention to impressions and patterns. They would rather learn by thinking through a problem then through a hands-on activity.

Events are remembered by thinking about the meaning of the event.

It is easier to look at the big picture and then find out the facts.

It is easier to look at new possibilities then how to make them a reality.

THINKING OR FEELINGThis pair describes how you like to make

decisions. Do you like to put more weight on objective principles and impersonal facts (Thinking) or do you put more weight on personal concerns and the people involved (Feeling)?

(Myersbriggs.org)

THINKING (T) The Thinking (T) side of our brain analyzes

information in a DETACHED way. It operates by looking at the facts. It is our logical nature.

Thinking Characteristics Instinctively search for facts and logic in a

decision situation. Naturally notices tasks and work to be

accomplished. Easily able to provide an objective and critical

analysis.

FEELING (F) The Feeling (F) side of our brain forms

conclusions in an ATTACHED way. The way that people feel and relationships

Feeling Characteristics Naturally sensitive to people needs and

reactions. Naturally seek consensus and popular opinions. Unsettled by conflict; doesn’t like disharmony.

JUDGING OR PERCEIVINGThis pair describes how you like to live your

outer life--what are the behaviors others tend to see?

Do you prefer a more structured and decided lifestyle (Judging) or a more flexible and adaptable lifestyle (Perceiving)?

(Myersbriggs.org)

JUDGING (J) A Judging (J) style approaches the outside

world WITH A PLAN and is oriented towards organization and planning

 Judging Characteristics Plans many details in advance before taking

action. Works best and avoids stress when able to keep

ahead of deadlines. Naturally uses dates and routines to manage

everyday life.

PERCEIVING (P) A Perceiving (P) style takes the outside

world AS IT COMES. It is better when things flexible and open. No plan necessary.

Perceiving Characteristics Comfortable without a plan; plan on-the-go. Like to multitask, have variety, mix work and

play. Work best close to the deadlines. Avoid commitments that interfere with flexibility,

freedom and variety