Myers-Briggs Designed during World War 2 to try to link new employees with effective partners Only covers 10% of the variance of our personalities. Will provide insights into each other but will not show the entire person We have three personalities: who we are; who we want to be; and who we think we are

How we acquire knowledge? Extroverts Energized by active involvement need to speak out loud in order to understand a topic Typically ask others for advice as their main piece to inquiry enjoy working in groups Rarely pause for clarification and do not reflect on topics Introverts Energized by reactions and memories within themselves Prefer solitary activities Make special bonds with individuals Sometimes reflect too much and do not act quick enough

How do we make decisions? Sensing Grounded in physical reality; concerned with specifics that occur and the literal. They develop a good memory for detail prefer to talk about the bottom line trust experience over words or symbols; may miss new possibilities because of their grounding Work with the details but often forget the big picture Intuitive concerned with possibilities and future issues enjoy theory and symbolism or abstractness; tend to remember the essence of an event rather than the exact occurrence. working with the big picture; skip details and practicalities so they can concentrate on the final outcome.

How do we reason? Thinking- Strive for equality over equity; believe that by removing personal concerns and biases they can determine the best decision; want logical consistency; are often analytical and even tough-minded and cool. Believe there is a solution to every problem, believe telling the truth before considering tact Feeling- personal to approach; will weigh a person’s feelings and point of view in a situation to make a decision; wants strong relationships with peers; strive for harmony; appear caring, warm and tactful. prefer strong communications, tend to be compassionate with their beliefs.

How do we plan events? Judging- Tend to be structured, appear organized and scheduled; are often orderly; want life to be under control as much as possible. make lists of things to do, prefer to complete tasks well before the deadline; focus on a goal so much they have difficulty changing directions. Perceiving- appear very flexible; like to understand and adapt to the world; appear spontaneous and open to new experiences; look more loose and casual, work in bursts of energy, ignore laid out plans, and they may appear as if they do not complete large projects