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1. Discover the Secrets of Personality Type
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Have you ever wondered why your spouse, coworkers, or children seem to think so differently from you? You
may not understand why they make the decisions they do, or why they place such importance on things that
seem inconsequential to you. It is possible to understand the answers to all these questions. The secret lies
in the theory of Myers-Briggs personality type.
In the 1960’s a psychological theorist named Katharine Briggs had many of the same questions you do. She
wondered why some of her family members had such logical, linear thinking processes, when she herself
was more likely to take values and feelings into account when considering an issue. In her research with her
daughter Isabel Briggs Myers, she looked into this question and others, and discovered four central aspects
of personality. Each one of us can be classified as either:
• Extroverted/Introverted—Do you get your energy from being with people, or being alone?
• Sensing/Intuitive—Do you see what’s actual, or what’s possible?
• Thinking/Feeling—Do you make decisions with your head or your heart?
• Judging/Perceiving—Do you like to make decisions, or keep your options open?
Our classifications on each of the scales is combined to make a four-letter type, for instance, ENTP, or ISFJ.
There are sixteen types in all, encompassing all possible combinations.
With so many possibilities, you can imagine how much potential for misunderstanding there is with those
around us! If we marry, or parent, or even work with someone who is very different from us, we can become
increasingly baffled as to how their minds work. The key to unlocking the mystery and understanding those
around us is to first understand yourself.
Where do you think you fall on the scales listed above? It can be difficult to decide, but fortunately the
creators of this theory have also created a scientifically validated assessment that can tell you where you fall.
This personality test is called the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and is the most accurate and efficient way to
identify your own type. Most recently it has become available in an online format, which allows convenient
access to anyone wishing to discover more about themselves. The official Myers-Briggs Type Indicator can
be used to produce several different types of reports, from basic to detailed, all of which you can refer to as
you learn more about your own Type.
Once you have discovered your Type, you can begin to think about how others may differ. If you are an
extrovert, you may be surprised when others want to leave a social gathering or end a conversation before
you do. It doesn’t mean they’re unfriendly or not having a good time; it’s just that introverts rely on their alone
time to recharge. As another example, if you’re a Thinker, you may mistrust people who seem to make
decisions based on their “gut” or their feelings rather than logic. But turn this around and you’ll realize that
your own decisions may seem cold and uncaring to someone who is a Feeling type. There is no right or
wrong; only individual preferences.
The world is made up of many types, and this is for the best! We need people who are gregarious, and those
that are content to live much of their lives independently. We need visionaries with their heads in the clouds,
and people who will take care of all the details. We need planners, and people who fly by the seat of their
pants; when making decisions we need both someone to remind us of the logic of the situation and someone
to help us do a “gut check.” Learning more about personality types can help you appreciate all the variation
you’ll see around you. Most importantly, it will help you use your differences to everyone’s benefit.
If you want to learn more, you may consider to visit:
http://evolutionary-psychology.net/
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