Personality Types

The
Extrovert

  • is outgoing, active and sociable
  • has many relationships
  • often speaks/acts, then thinks
  • is energized by outside events
  • comfortable being center of attention

The
Introvert

  • is rather quiet and reflective 
  • thinks first, then perhaps acts
  • dislikes being center of attention
  • has limited relationships
  • gets energized by being alone 

 The
Sensate

  • is practical and down to earth
  • interested in facts 
  • works step-by-step 
  • is good with details and routine work 
  • relies on information from the five senses
 

The
iNtuitive

  • needs to have the overview/big picture
  • has hunches, insights and inspirations
  • works in bursts of energy
  • dislikes routine and emphasis on detail
  • imaginative and speculative

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The
Thinker

  • Uses logic & analysis to make decisions
  • values principles, laws and procedures 
  • often impersonal, objective and critical 
  • is fair and firm-minded 

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The
Feeler

  • Values harmony
  • is supportive and empathetic
  • likes praise and is sensitive to criticism
  • often subjective
  • humane
  • persuasive

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 The
Judger

  • Is usually structured and efficient
  • lives in planned and organized way
  • makes lists
  • makes decisions fast to have closure
  • likes fixed and scheduled

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The
Perceiver

  • sees many options
  • trouble in deciding
  • is spontaneous and flexible
  • postpones decisions
  • gathers information
  • keeps options open
  • is easy-going

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Using all combinations of these four dichotomies, the 
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) distinguishes 
16 personality types:
ESTJ, ESTP, ..., INFP.
 As clusters of them you can discern 
four temperaments:
xSxP, xSxJ, xNTx, xNFx. 
For a detailed description go to Keirsey.
 
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