Understanding the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Kelsey Tate ObjectivesWhat is MBTI? What is my type?

 By the end of this lesson the learner will be able to define what the MBTI is and what it does  By the end of this lesson the learner will be able to identify her particular MBTI type  The learner will have increased self-awareness after determining MBTI type Objectives Disclaimer: This presentation may contain material protected under copyright law. This material was obtained and used following a reasoned analysis of the Fair Use exemption for educators. This presentation may not be reproduced. References

 Rutledge, H. (2008). MBTI® introduction workbook. Fairfax, VA: OKA. References What is MBTI?

 MBTI is short for Myers-Briggs Type Indicator  MBTI is an instrument used to help learners identify which of the 16 defined personality types with which they most closely relate  Your results on the MBTI help increase self-awareness and understanding of your preferences as an individual or your “default settings”  MBTI is divided into four categories What is MBTI? Check for Understanding Learn more about the four categories here

Where you focus your attention Four Categories What is my type? How you deal with the outer world The way you take in information The way you make decisions Click Descriptors Below Check for Understanding

 What is MBTI? Check for Understanding Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Myers-Brown Test Index Murphy-Briggs Testing Index Meredith-Barry Type Indicator What is my type? Go back to review

CLICK HERE TO FIND YOUR TYPE If you already know your type and want to jump ahead to your description or want to explore other types, click the types below! ISTJ ISJ ISFJINFJINTJISTP INF P ISFP ESTP ESFP ENFP ENTP ESTJ ISTJ ESFJINTP ENFJENTJ INFP

Where you focus your attention EXTRAVERSION  Speak to think  Expressive  Action  Externally Directed INTROVERSION  Think to Speak  Reflective  Reserved  Internally Directed This sounds like me This sounds like me

The way you take in information SENSING  Details  Actual  5 Senses  Literal INTUITION  Patterns  Figurative  Possibilities  Theoretical This sounds like me This sounds like me

The way you take in information SENSING  Details  Actual  5 Senses  Literal INTUITION  Patterns  Figurative  Possibilities  Theoretical This sounds like me This sounds like me

The way you make decisions THINKING  Objective  Analytical  Problem first, people second  Justice FEELING  Subjective  Harmony  People first, problem second  Mercy This sounds like me This sounds like me

The way you make decisions THINKING  Objective  Analytical  Problem first, people second  Justice FEELING  Subjective  Harmony  People first, problem second  Mercy This sounds like me This sounds like me

The way you make decisions THINKING  Objective  Analytical  Problem first, people second  Justice FEELING  Subjective  Harmony  People first, problem second  Mercy This sounds like me This sounds like me

The way you make decisions THINKING  Objective  Analytical  Problem first, people second  Justice FEELING  Subjective  Harmony  People first, problem second  Mercy This sounds like me This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world JUDGING  Structure  Order  Decisive  Control PERCEIVING  Open-ended  Go-with-the-flow  Flexible  Adaptive This sounds like me This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world JUDGING  Structure  Order  Decisive  Control PERCEIVING  Open-ended  Go-with-the-flow  Flexible  Adaptive This sounds like me This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world JUDGING  Structure  Order  Decisive  Control PERCEIVING  Open-ended  Go-with-the-flow  Flexible  Adaptive This sounds like me This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world JUDGING  Structure  Order  Decisive  Control PERCEIVING  Open-ended  Go-with-the-flow  Flexible  Adaptive This sounds like me This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world JUDGING  Structure  Order  Decisive  Control PERCEIVING  Open-ended  Go-with-the-flow  Flexible  Adaptive This sounds like me This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world JUDGING  Structure  Order  Decisive  Control PERCEIVING  Open-ended  Go-with-the-flow  Flexible  Adaptive This sounds like me This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world JUDGING  Structure  Order  Decisive  Control PERCEIVING  Open-ended  Go-with-the-flow  Flexible  Adaptive This sounds like me This sounds like me

How you deal with the outer world JUDGING  Structure  Order  Decisive  Control PERCEIVING  Open-ended  Go-with-the-flow  Flexible  Adaptive This sounds like me This sounds like me

 “Doing what should be done”  Most responsible  Detailed organizer  Trustworthy  Practical ISTJ Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

 “A high sense of duty”  Most loyal  Works behind the scenes  Accountable  Ready to sacrifice ISFJ Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

 “An inspiration to others”  Most contemplative  Reflective/introspective  Creative  Linguistically gifted INFJ Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

 “Everything has room for improvement”  Most independent  Theory-based  High need for competency  Sees world as chessboard INTJ Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

 “Ready to try anything once”  Most pragmatic  Very observant  Unpretentious  Ready for what happens ISTP Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

 “Sees much but shares little”  Most artistic  Warm  Good team member  Short range planner ISFP Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

 “Performing noble service to aid society”  Most idealistic  Strict personal values  Seeks inner peace  Creative INFP Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

 “A love of problem-solving”  Most conceptual  Challenges others to think  Absent-minded  Socially cautious INTP Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

 “The ultimate realist”  Most spontaneous  Unconventional approach  Lives for here and now  Fun ESTP Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

 “You only go around once in life”  Most generous  Sociable  Juggles multiple projects  Love surprises ESFP Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

 “Giving life an extra squeeze”  Most optimistic  People-oriented  Life of the party  More starts than finishes ENFP Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

 “One exciting challenge”  Most inventive  Argues both sides of a point to learn  Raises the bar  Enthusiastic ENTP Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

 “Life’s administrators”  Most hard charging  Order and structure  Opinionated  Results-driven ESTJ Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

 “Host and Hostesses of the world”  Most harmonizing  Gracious  Thoughtful  Eager to please ESFJ Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

 “Passionate persuader”  Most persuasive  Charismatic  Possibilities for people  Ignores the unpleasant ENFJ Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.

 “Life’s natural leaders”  Most commanding  Visionary  Take charge  Low tolerance for incompetency ENTJ Not me. Try again! If these results intrigue you, consider taking the full Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator as provided at This will cost a fee but will give you even more conclusive results.