Personality test with Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

This assessment tools designed to identify an individual characteristic preference and it’s an interesting tool for self-judgment (Industry,2017). Therefore, this instrument is been used by many organizations, since it is very crucial to know the behavior of workers and to understand how individuals respond to different types of situations. (Dee et al,2017).

Capraro,(2002)  experience that, The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a questionnaire type assessment that helps to understand the psychological types of an individual and it is totally based on the four scales and each scale composed of pairs of opposite preferences. 

Figure1: The Four MBTI Preferences and the Basic Definition of the Preference.

Source: APAC Center,( 2017)

With the above main 04 scales, there are 16 combinations of personalities can be found. 

Characteristics of personalities

Sources (Psych2Go,2019)

Video explains about MBTI 16 personality in detail.

INTJ- Introversion Intuition Thinking Judgement

Moss (2013) and Oshantha(2019) explains that individual who have INTJ characteristic they are,

•          Analytical, determined, and intensely individualistic.
•           They are deeply motivated by inspiration.
•       They plan and they are ready to do everything to make sure their concept to become reality as planned.
•          They need high standards for themselves and a lesser extent for others.

ISTJ - Introversion Sensing Thinking Judgment

According to Baron (1998) and Oshantha (2019)

•           Quiet, serious, earn success by conscientiousness and irresponsibleness.
•           Practical, matter-of-fact, realistic, and accountable. Decide logically ·
•           Work toward it steady, despite distractions. creating everything orderly and organized.

INFJ - Introversion Intuition Feeling Judgement

Emre (2018) and Oshanta (2019)Point out that they are,

•             Seek meaning and connection in ideas, relationships, and material     possessions.
•          Wish to know what motivates people and are insightful about others.            
•           Committed to their firm values. Develop a clear vision of how best to serve.

ISFJ - Introversion Sensing Feeling Judgment

According to Oshantha (2019) and Wyman (2001)  they are,

•          Quiet, friendly, accountable, and conscientious. Committed and steady
•           In meeting their obligations. Thorough, conscientious, and correct.
•           Loyal, considerate, Concerning those that are important to them. 

ISFP - Introversion Sensing Feeling Perception

According to the Myersbriggs.org(2019 ) they are,

•          Quiet, friendly, sensitive, and kind. ·
•          Get pleasure from the current moment
•          Loyal and committed to their values and to people that are vital to them.
•          Dislike disagreements and conflicts.

ISTP- Introversion Sensing Thinking Perception.

Tieger et al (2001) and Oshantha Perera (2019) mention,

•          They have the ability to bring order to confusing data and to recognizable facts.
•          Stay calm and cool under pressure.
•          Flexible and willing to take risks and try new approaches.
•          They have powers of observation and excellent memory and good common sense.

ESTP - Extroversion Sensing Thinking Perception 

Berens et al. (2001) and Oshantha (2019) says,

•          They are “doers”, pragmatic, and spontaneous.
•          Able to categorize data and apply it. 
•          They place limited importance in the concept and theory and prefer to focus on what needs to be done.
•          They view rules as guidelines and will follow.
•          Enthusiasm for getting projects started.

INFP - Introversion Intuition Feeling Perception

Thomson (1998)and Oshantha (2019) stated,

•          They are Creative and idealistic.
•          Ability to relate to others. And able to see different paths/ways of doing something. ·
•          They recognize different possibilities.

INTP- Introversion Intuition Thinking Perception.

According to Osborn (2016) and Oshanath (2019), They are,

•          logical, and abstract individuals.
•          They constantly seek knowledge and understanding.
•          They prefer to observe and understand and problem solvers.

ESFP - Extroversion Sensing Feeling Perception.

Wyman (2001) and Oshantha (2019), stated They are,

• Very sociable, harmonious, and spontaneous.
• They let their feelings and experience.
•  Know what they value.
• Able to relate to others and seek to identify with those who share similar interests.
• They live in the here-and-now extremely outgoing:

ENFP - Extroversion Intuition Feeling Perception

According to Oshantha (2019)Moss (2013),

•          Animated, inspiring, and innovative.
•          People-oriented.
•          They convey themselves to other people through speech, mannerisms, and    expression.
•           enjoy both ideas and people
•          They are also charming. 

ENTP - Extroversion Intuition Thinking Perception.

According to Berens and Nardi (2004) and Oshantha (2019),

•          Pragmatic, and spontaneous.
•          They take in the world through their senses and view it in a concrete fashion.
•          They are able to categorize data and apply it.
•          Focus on what needs to be done.
•          They view rules as guidelines and will follow them so long as it is convenient.
•         They have enthusiasm for getting projects started.

ESTJ - Extroversion Sensing Thinking Judgment.

Allen (2017) and Oshantha (2019)Stated,

•          Responsible, realistic, and conventional
•          They are more focused on linking the past to the present.
•          They use logic and traditional principles
•          They are quick to come up with a plan and finish it off.
•          They may take on leadership roles and self-confident and assertive.

    ESFJ- Extroversion Sensing Feeling Judgment.

Nardi (2004) mentioned that, they are,

•          Friendly, practical, and organized.
•          Extremely capable of expressing their emotions.
•          Guardians of the emotions of others.
•          They are always looking to protect others' feelings above all other things.
•          In decision making they always consider how their choice will impact all those involved.
•          They enjoy adhering to tradition and will go to great lengths to follow standard social protocols.

ENFJ- Extroversion Intuition Feeling Judgment

According to Emre (2018), Oshantha (2019)

•          Altruistic, introspective, friendly, and idealistic.
•          They naturally work well in matters concerning other people.
•          Aware of other people's needs.

ENTJ - Extroversion Intuition Thinking Judgment

According to Berens and Nardi (2004) and Oshantha (2019),

• Decisive, strategic, and natural leaders.
• They have the ability to see the consequences before acting on a plan.
• They usually take on the role of the leader.
• They look ahead and establish goals 

Reference List

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•          Psych2Go,(2019) Myers Briggs Personality Types Explained - Which One Are You? Available at< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXcWZnQPUXw> Accessed on May 2,2020.

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