MBTI analysis notes

Extrovert or Introvert: Orientation to life, energy

Extrovert

Introvert

Interacting with other people energizes me most

Being by myself energizes me most

I like to focus my energy in the outer world of people and things

I like to focus my energy in the inner world of ideas and thoughts

I prefer to be around others

I prefer to spend time by myself

I would rather work on several projects at the same time

I would rather focus my attention on one task at a time

I am more comfortable acting first, then thinking about it

I am more comfortable thinking things through before I act on them

I am more of a public person

I am more of a private person

 

Sensor or Intuitive: How to perceive information

Sensor

Intuitive

I usually pay attention to the facts and details

I try to understand the connections, underlying meaning, and implications

I am more of a down-to-earth and sensible person

I am more of an imaginative and creative person

I trust my direct experience more

I trust my gut experience more

I am more tuned into the here-and-now

I often imagine how things will affect future events

I like new ideas just for their own sake

I like new ideas only if they have practical utility

I would rather use an established skill

I become bored easily after I've mastered it

 

Thinker or Feeler: How to make decisions or come to conclusions

Thinker

Feeler

I make decisions more objectively weighing the pros and cons

I make decisions based on how I feel about the issue, and how I and others will be affected by it

I am logical and analytical

I am sensitive and empathetic

It is more important to be truthful, even if it hurts someone's feelings

If is more important to be tactful, even if it means telling a little white lie

A good logical argument persuades me more

A strong emotional appeal persuades me more

Being tough is a compliment

Being tender is a compliment

 

Judger or Perceiver: How to organize the world

Judger

Perceiver

I tend to make most decisions quickly and easily

Making decisions often makes me anxious and unsure

I would rather have things settled and decided

I would rather be able to leave my options open, just in case something unexpected comes up

It's very important for me to be in control of most situations

I am often comfortable letting others call the shots

 

I am very conscious of time, and almost always punctual

I frequently run late and find time has somehow slipped away

I'm generally very organized

I often have trouble finding things and keeping organized

I prefer to get my work or chores done before I relax

I can often find compelling reasons to put a task off until a later time