1. Perception without judgment is spineless;
judgment with no perception is blind.
Introversion lacking any extraversion is impractical;
extraversion with no introversion is superficial.
Isabel Briggs Myers (Myers 174)

2. • According to Carl Jung, every individual has some basic
preferences which become basis for similarities and
differences between them
• Mother-daughter team, Katherine Briggs & Isabel Myers
expanded on Jung’s work and developed MBTI, an
instrument to help people identify their preferences
• Used globally both in education and corporate settings

3. STRUCTURE OF MBTI:
• Includes 93 questions
• Only two choices for each
question – Word Pairs or Short
Statements
• Words & Statements chosen to
reflect dichotomy preference
• Example :
I prefer to work
a. Alone b. In a team

4. EXTRAVERSION &
INTRAVERSION
(WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR
ENERGIES FROM?)
SENSING & INTUTION
(HOW DO YOU PREFER TO
TAKE IN INFORMATION?)
THINKING & FEELING
(HOW DO YOU MAKE
DECISIONS?)
JUDGING & PERCEIVING (HOW
DO YOU DEAL WITH THE
OUTERWORLD?)
FOUR
DICHOTOMIES OF
MBTI

5. E – I DICHOTOMY
(ENERGY)
Extraversion is act of being
energised by the world
outside. Enjoy socializing,
tend to be more assertive,
enthusiastic, talkative &
animated.
Introversion is state of being
predominately concerned
with one’s inner world. Tend
to be more quiet, reserved
and peaceful.
S – I DICHOTOMY
(INFORMATION)
Sensing refers to processing
data through five senses.
Focus on the present and
prefer to learn by doing
rather than thinking it
through.
Intuition refers to how
people process data. Keener
to the meaning and patterns
behind information. Easily
see the bigger picture than
the details.

6. T – F
DICHOTOMY
(DECISIONS)
Thinking refers to how people
make decisions. Objective and
base their decisions on hard
logic and facts. Analytical, prefer
to be task oriented and fair.
Feeling people base their
decisions on personal values and
principles. Governed by their
heart and want to maintain
harmony among the group.
J – P
DICHOTOMY
(LIFESTYLE)
Judging people are organized &
prompt. Find the outcome more
rewarding than the process of
creating something. They seek
closure.
Perceiving people prefer
flexibility and live their life
spontaneously. Dislike structure
and prefer to adapt to new
situations. Open to new options
and experiences. Enjoy the
process more than the outcome.

7. 16 PERSONALITY TYPE
DESCRIPTIONS:

8. ESTJ: The Guardian
Reliable, Realistic, Assertive
ESFJ: The Caregiver
Practical, Organized, Excellent Leader
ISTJ: The Duty Fulfiller
Loyal, Logical, Responsible

9. ISFJ: The Nurturer
Traditional, Supportive, Dutiful
ESTP: The Doer
Friendly, Spontaneous, Direct
ESFP: The Performer
Observant, Artistic, Caring

10. INTJ: The Scientist
Determined, Individualistic, Perfectionist
INTP: The Thinker
Reserved, Logical, Understanding
ENFJ: The Giver
Altruistic, Friendly, Idealistic

11. ENFP: The Inspirer
Animated, Inspiring, Admired
INFJ : The Protector
Compassionate, Gentle, Creative
INFP: The Idealist
Introspective, Warm, Helpful

12. ISTP: The Mechanic
Analytical, Adaptable, Objective
ENTJ: The Executive
Charismatic, Inspiring, Decisive
ENTP: The Visionary
Curious, Innovative, Outgoing

13. ISFP: The Artist
Tolerant, Realistic, Adaptable

14. PROS:
• Helps in realizing strengths and
weaknesses of oneself and
others.
• Facilitates an understanding and
appreciation of differences
among human beings.
• Fair Analysis. All types are equal.
CONS:
• Measures preferences , not the
actual person
• Type descriptions are archetype
• Reliability is low. Particularly for
children since they are in
growing age
• Does not measure personalities,
traits and character.