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Understanding MBTI Personality Types

Learn about the 4 dimensions and 16 types of MBTI to better understand your personality.

What is MBTI?

MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) is a personality assessment tool developed by Katharine Briggs and Isabel Myers, based on Carl Jung's theory of psychological types.

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The 4 Preference Pairs

1. Energy Direction (E vs I)

  • Extraversion (E): Energized by the outer world

  • Introversion (I): Energized by the inner world

    • 2. Perception Function (S vs N)

  • Sensing (S): Prefers concrete, practical information

  • Intuition (N): Focuses on patterns and possibilities

    • 3. Judging Function (T vs F)

  • Thinking (T): Makes decisions based on logic

  • Feeling (F): Values harmony and relationships

    • 4. Lifestyle (J vs P)

  • Judging (J): Prefers planned, organized life

  • Perceiving (P): Prefers flexible, spontaneous life

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    Tips for Using MBTI

  • MBTI shows preferences, not absolute categories

  • Use it as a tool for self and others understanding

  • Don't be limited by your type - find directions for growth

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