The Promises and Pitfalls of Applying Type
Today’s Topics What is the MBTI? What is psychological type? What are preferences? Exercises in type Discovering your type? Type dynamics in group projects Constructive use of differences
What is the MBTI? Self-report questionnaire Identify strengths Appreciate different types
What Is Psychological Type? Explanation of differences in behavior Predictable & differing patterns (types) Two mental processes Judging Perceiving Sensing IntuitionThinking Feeling
What Is Psychological Type? External world Internal world Extraversion Introversion
What are Preferences? Exercise Theory of preferences
Preferences Focus of attention Take in information Make decisions Orientation to external world Misconceptions
Exercise Describe your perfect day
Focus of Attention: EI Extraversion - E - outer world of people & events - energy source & attention outward Introversion - I - inner world of ideas & experiences - energy source & attention inward
Exercise
Take in Information: SN Sensing - S - use senses - observant of surroundings Intuition - N - BIG picture - new possibilities, visionaries
Exercise YOU must make the decision regarding a kidney transplant - school teacher (1) - father-in-law of the hospital chief of staff (2) - wealthy research scientist (3) - single mother of three (4)
Making Decisions: TF Thinking - T - logical, impersonal - objective analysis Feeling - F - person-centered values - place themselves in the situation - subjective
Exercise How do you plan a vacation? How do you plan/organize your time?
Orientation: JP Judging - J - planned, orderly - structured & organized Perceiving - P - flexible, spontaneous - open to experience & options
What is your type? Question your type? Type influences
Conclusions Each type is special Each person is unique Type does not explain everything Use type to understand self & enhance relationships Gain insight into strengths & application to academic & career counseling
Tip for the week….. Katiebelle says….. “There are no secrets on a college campus…”