Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

Known formally as Jung's theory of personality type, first developed by Carl Jung in the early 1920's and more recently resurrected and made into a practical instrument by Myers and Briggs. It is a particular test vehicle for personality typing. Personality typing essentially assumes that our whole personality can be divided into four orthogonal (or independent) areas or scales: extroversion (E) or introversion (I) sensing (S) or intuition (N)thinking (T) or feeling (F)judging (J) or perceiving (P)Within each scale we have a preference for one of two opposites that define the scale. This makes for a total of 16 different combinations (2x2x2x2), each of which defines one particular and unique personality type. Summary of the overall personality for each of the 16 types:ENFJ: "Pedagogue". Outstanding leader of groups. Can be aggressive at helping others to be the best that they can be. 5% of the total population. INFJ: "Author". Strong drive and enjoyment to help others. Complex personality. 1% of the total population. ENFP: "Journalist". Uncanny sense of the motivations of others. Life is an exciting drama. 5% of the total population. INFP: "Questor". High capacity for caring. Calm and pleasant face to the world. High sense of honor derived from internal values. 1% of the total population. ENTJ: "Field Marshall". The basic driving force and need is to lead. Tend to seek a position of responsibility and enjoys being an executive. 5% of the total population. INTJ: "Scientist". Most self-confident and pragmatic of all the types. Decisions come very easily. A builder of systems and the applier of theoretical models. 1% of the total population. ENTP: "Inventor". Enthusiastic interest in everything and always sensitive to possibilities.Non-conformist and innovative. 5% of the total population. INTP: "Architect". Greatest precision in thought and language. Can readily discern contradictions and inconsistencies. The world exists primarily to be understood. 1% of the total population. ESTJ: "Administrator". Much in touch with the external environment. Very responsible.Pillar of strength. 13% of the total population. ISTJ: "Trustee". Decisiveness in practical affairs. Guardian of time- honored institutions.Dependable. 6% of the total population. ESFJ: "Seller". Most sociable of all types. Nurturer of harmony. Outstanding host or hostesses. 13% of the total population. ISFJ: "Conservator". Desires to be of service and to minister to individual needs - very loyal. 6% of the total population. ESTP: "Promoter". Action! When present, things begin to happen. Fiercely competitive.Entrepreneur. Often uses shock effect to get attention. Negotiator par excellence. 13% of the total population. ESFP: "Entertainer". Radiates attractive warmth and optimism. Smooth, witty, charming, clever. Fun to be with. Very generous. 13% of the total population. ISTP: "Artisan". Impulsive action. Life should be of impulse rather than of purpose.Action is an end to itself. Fearless, craves excitement, master of tools. 5% of the total population.