Reference
Carl Gustav Jung. Theory of psychological types (1921, 1957). (Self-assessment adapted from Myers-Briggs theory based on Jung's 16 personality types.)
Overview
This assessment is based on the theory of psychological types produced by Carl Gustav Jung. Jung viewed these 16 personality types as stereotypes that act as useful reference points to help you understand your unique personality. At the heart of this theory are four pairs of preferences. While you use all eight styles in your daily life, you will naturally prefer one style more than the other in each pair. Combining the letters associated with your four preferences gives you your final personality type.
Extraversion (E) and Introversion (I)
This pair is concerned with the direction of your energy.
If you prefer to direct your energy to deal with people, things, situations, or "the outer world," then your preference is for Extraversion. If you prefer to direct your energy to deal with ideas, information, explanations, beliefs, or "the inner world," then your preference is for Introversion.
Sensing (S) and Intuition (N)
This pair concerns the type of information you process.
If you prefer to deal with facts, what you know, to have clarity, or to describe what you see, then your preference is for Sensing. If you prefer to deal with ideas, look into the unknown, generate new possibilities, or anticipate what isn't obvious, then your preference is for Intuition.
Thinking (T) and Feeling (F)
This pair reflects your style of decision-making.
If you prefer to decide on the basis of objective logic, using an analytic and detached approach, then your preference is for Thinking. If you prefer to decide using values—on the basis of what or who you believe is important—then your preference is for Feeling.
Judgment (J) and Perception (P)
This final pair describes the type of lifestyle you adopt.
If you prefer your life to be planned and well-structured, then your preference is for Judging. If you prefer to go with the flow, maintain flexibility, and respond to things as they arise, then your preference is for Perception.
Instructions
This self-assessment questionnaire is designed to get you thinking about your natural personality preferences as they apply to you. Please keep in mind that this is a self-evaluation, not a psychological diagnosis. Self-evaluating is not fool-proof, so consider your results with objectivity and caution.
Assess yourself to each of the questionnaire's statements using the following guidelines:
- Select A or B: For every question, choose the response that most accurately describes you.
- Pick the Best Fit: Even if you agree with both answers, choose the one you agree with more.
- Be Authentic: Answer as you really are, not as you want to be or how you would like to be seen by others. Think of situations in which you are free to be yourself.
- Go With Your Gut: Answer the questions quickly and do not over-analyze them; go with what feels best.
- Be Honest: Remember, there are no right or wrong answers.