Myers-Briggs Personality Test Westport Middle School Advisory Lesson

What is the Myers-Briggs Test? It is a test that helps you determine your personality type. You rate yourself in a series of questions to determine your preferences. It may help you determine how you can get along with different people better. Many corporations use personality tests to see what kind of worker someone might be.

No type is better than another, just different. Guidelines: No type is better than another, just different. You aren’t “stuck” as one personality type. You may change as you grow up. Your personality type should never be used as an excuse for bad behavior. No one type is better than another, just different Everyone uses all type preferences at times One preference is favored on each scale Scores indicate clarity/consistency of choice, not strength or skill in using the preference Psychological type can explain some human behavior—not all Type should never be used as an excuse for behavior

Extrovert - Introvert This category (Part A in the test) rates you in how you get and use your energy.

Extrovert (E) - Introvert (I) Enjoys being around a lot of people Very social Very approachable Develops ideas through discussion I – Enjoys time alone time to reflect Prefers one-on-one relationships and/or conversations Great listeners

Sensing (S) – Intuitive (N) This category (Part B) rates you in how do you take in information around you.

Sensing (S) – Intuitive (N) Relies on common sense Lives in the present Prefers to do something” rather than to just think about it N – Use personal feelings to make decisions Comes up with new possibilities easily Sometimes considered absent-minded

Thinking (T) - Feeling (F) This category (Part C) rates you in how do you make decisions.

Thinking (T) - Feeling (F) Thinks it’s more important to be right than to be liked by others Focuses on tasks F - Sensitive to feelings of others Takes things personally

Judging (J) - Perceiving (P) This category (Part D) rates you in how do you organize your life.

Judging (J) - Perceiving (P) Punctual (on time) Likes to use lists and make plans Likes structure and order P – Lives for the moment Works well under pressure and deadlines Creative Avoids commitments, it interferes with flexibility

Your Turn! Take a version of the Myers-Briggs test for teenagers. Read each statement and reflect on if it applies to your personality and preferences. Rank how strongly you agree with each statement. Find the total for each category. Determine your personality type. When you have it, ask for a description of your personality type. It will tell you the strengths and weaknesses of each type.