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MYERS-BRIGS PERSONALITY TYPE

M B Spell Check™

   This section contains four checklists, one for each of the four Myers-Briggs personality type dichotomies (E / I, S / N, T / F, and J / P). The purpose of these checklists is to make it easier for you to do a self-assessment of your Myers-Briggs personality type.

To avoid any misunderstandings (and keep us all out of legal trouble), please keep the following in mind:

  1. These checklists are just my way of organizing the information so you can better understand the characteristics of each Myers-Briggs "letter"; and, therefore, more easily identify which "letters" are part of your own brain's operating system.
  2. These checklists were NOT created from the MBTI ©, and do not constitute a shortened or abridged form of the MBTI ©.
  3. These checklists have NOT been tested for any sort of reliability and/or validity, and cannot be categorized as an "inventory" or "test instrument" for the purposes of accurately determining your best-fit personality type.
  4. These checklists are not in the public domain, and are protected by copyright laws. Please do not duplicate or share these checklists with anyone without Dr. Koenig's written permission, especially within your workplace or organization, even if you work for the government, a church or non-profit organization.

Temperament

SPELL CHECK: STEP ONE
Identify Your Temperament

  • Read the four temperaments below.
  • Which one describes you best?

       The following are key words and phrases associated with each of the four basic temperaments, compiled from a wide variety of sources.

       It should be relatively easy for you to identify which of the four descriptions below describes you best. If you are not sure, at least narrow it down to two of the four.

       If you prefer, you can print this PDF form and do this Step in a quiz format. Alternately, if you have some work experience, try this online temperament sorter.

       After you decide, take some time to read some of the Temperament descriptions that are online. Then, make a note of your temperament letters, and continue on to the four dichotomy checklists.

SJ
Symbolic Animal:The Beaver
"Responsible Stabalizer"
46% of the U.S.		 SP
Symbolic Animal: The Fox
"Adventurous Troubleshooter"
27% of the U.S.*
Group membership. Responsibility. Dependable, Stability. The desire to serve. Exist primarily to be useful. Must belong, and the belonging must be earned. Must be the giver rather than the receiver; the caretaker not the cared for. Parental. Compelled to be bound and obligated. Rules and regulations. Love to join things. Hierarchy. Organizations. Enjoy taking charge. Naturally pessimistic - what can go wrong will go wrong. Motto: be prepared. Love traditions, ceremonies, social units. Save. If I don't do it, who will? Need to control. The right things in the right place at the right time in the right quantity to the right people. Natural historians. Value work. Dress traditionally, often quality items. Always know the chain of Command. Instinctively do the right thing at the right time. Security. Authority. Standards and Norms. Fear depreciation. Sequenced and structured. Reverence for elders. Appreciative of fundamentals. Complain/whine when stressed. Goal oriented. Work ethic.

SJ at www.4temperaments.com
SJ at www.trytel.com/~jfalt		 Freedom. Action. Enjoy today. No hinderances. Skillful performance. In the moment. Will not be tied or bound or confined or obligated. Will create a crisis. Impulsive. Spend. Few goals, yet successful anyway. Ties are few and tentatively held. Aesthetics. Tactics. Instant decisions. A strong love of the unknown and of the unplanned. Adventure. Tend to immediate needs. Naturally resilient to disappointment. Dislike predictability. Appreciate randomness. Like working with a "tool" (language, frameworks, paintbrush). Value stimulation. Resourceful. Concrete, random, experiential learning. Hands-on. Multiple solutions to one problem. Fear being trapped. Wear clothing that makes an impact. Precision, endurance, strength, boldness and timing. Attempt blackmail when stressed. Cheerful, exciting, optimistic, full of fun, light-hearted. Impulsive. Technique. Waiting is akin to death. Master of the grand gesture. Everything is negotiable. Restless. Process oriented. Play ethic.

SP at www.4temperaments.com
SP at www.trytel.com/~jfalt
NF
Symbolic Animal: The Dolphin
"Harmonious Catalyst"
17% of the U.S.*		 NT
Symbolic Animal: Owl
"Curious Visionary"
10% of the U.S.*
Seeks harmony. Empathic. Authentic. Search for self. Meaning and significance. Subjective. Live by values. The greater good. Relationships. Purpose in life is to have a purpose in life. Feeling of not quite measuring up to the ideal. Seeks unity and uniqueness. Genuine. Everything needs to have meaning. Integrity. Authentic. Extremely sensitive to subtleties. Enthusiastic. Cooperation. Emotionally invested. Inspiring. Good writers. Persuasive. Communicative. Philanthropic. Clothing is multi-dimensional - texture, color, accessories, and often trendy. Fears being abandoned. Show others how to become kinder, warmer, more loving. Givers. Unify diverse people. See the potential good in everyone. Seek integrity. Draw out the best in people. Minister. Mentor. Motivate others to reach goals. Supportive. Articulate. Provide service directed toward making a difference in the world. Value ideals. Need acceptance. Extraordinary goals. Persuasive. Champions. Love language and words. Disauthentic when stressed. People-watchers. Truth and beauty. Dedication to others. Seek relationship and interaction. Warm. Sympathetic. Emotionally connected and expressive. Future oriented.

NF at www.4temperaments.com
NF at www.trytel.com/~jfalt		 Mastery of concepts. Competance. Analyze. Ruthless and logical. Seek to control, predict and explain nature and realities. Fascinated by power. Often appear arrogant to others. Self-control. Skeptical. Emotionally detached. Sarcastic. Inquiring. Perfectionistic. Become robot-like and unemotional when stressed. Self-demanding. Schedule "play" time, and approach recreational activities seriously rather than playfully. Theoretical. Pragmatic. Compulsive and tense under stress. Individualist. Easily see the big picture. Pervasive sense of inadequacy due to high standards. Clothing is comfortable, first and foremost, and of good value (price/quality ratio). Conceptualize. Value justice. Pragmatic. Impose high standards on self and others. Impatient. Enjoy complexity. Enjoy theories. Contingencies. Strategic analysis. Utilitarian actions. Communicate with precision. Fear helplessness. Need logical explanations. Technology focused. Reluctant to state the obvious. Seek progress. Build systems, develop models, explore ideas about things. Feel emotions internally. Pre-occupied. Like to play with words. Future oriented. Accept changes only if they make logical sense.

NT at www.4temperaments.com
NT at www.trytel.com/~jfalt

       Make a note of your temperament, and continue on to the four dichotomy checklists.

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