Transcript Myers Briggs - Greenville Technical College

Myers Briggs
The purpose of this PowerPoint it to begin your
exploration of Myers Briggs Type Indicator. For
further interpretation of the Myers Briggs visit one of
the campus counselors or contact René Sawyer
([email protected] or 250-8528)
Introduction to Type &
Myers Briggs Form M Self Score
The Myers Briggs form was bundled with your text book.
Read through PowerPoint before beginning!
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About Myers Briggs (MBTI)
The MBTI was developed by Isabel Briggs Myers
and Katherine Briggs (mother and daughter).
The MBTI is based on Carl Jung’s theory of
psychological types.
 Much research has been completed on the MBTI
results. It has a reputation of being a highly
reliable inventory.
 You will find the MBTI referred to in many
academic and business settings
 The inventory reveals data about an individual’s
personality preferences.
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Based on Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Career Report
About Myers Briggs (MBTI)
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There are 16 Myers Briggs types (4 letter
code).
It is important to understand that one type is
not better than another. They are all equal.
The type simply defines our personality
preference.
The code titles do not necessarily imply the
typical definition. For instance, introversion is
not always mean quite and shy … judging
does not mean judgemental … and perceiving
does not mean perceptive.
Preferences!
Take out a piece of paper and write your
name with the hand you normally write
 Now … write your name with the
opposite hand. It probably is not as
neat …but, you could do it. It is just not
your preference to write with that hand.
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Jane
All about Preference!
 MBTI
is about understanding
your preference and
understanding how sometimes
we have to experience life,
things etc. outside of our
preference zone.
The MBTI Types
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Where we focus our attention or draw our
energy determines whether we are …
Extroversion or Introversion
“Extraverts find energy in
things and people. They
prefer interaction with others,
and are action oriented.
Extraverts are interactors and
"on-the-fly" thinkers. Their
motto is: Ready, Fire, Aim.
For the extravert, there is no
impression without
expression.”
http://www2.gsu.edu/~dschjb/wwwmbti.html
“Introverts find energy in the
inner world of ideas, concepts,
and abstractions. They can be
sociable but need quiet to
recharge their batteries.
Introverts want to understand
the world. Introverts are
concentrators and reflective
thinkers. Their motto is: Ready,
Aim, Aim, ..... For the introvert,
there is no impression without
reflection.” http://www2.gsu.edu/~dschjb/wwwmbti.html
Based on Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Career Report
The MBTI Types
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How we collect data/information to form a
decision determines whether we are …
Sensing
or
Intuition
“Sensing people are
•detail oriented,
•want facts, and
•trust them.”
http://www2.gsu.edu/~dschjb/wwwmbti.html
“Intuitive people seek out
patterns and relationships
among the facts they have
gathered.
They trust
•hunches
•their intuition and
•look for the "big picture."
http://www2.gsu.edu/~dschjb/wwwmbti.html
Based on Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Career Report
The MBTI Types
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How we make our decisions determines
whether we are …
Thinking
or
Feeling
Thinking students
value fairness. What
could be fairer than
focusing on the
situation's logic, and
placing great weight
on objective criteria in
making a decision.
http://www2.gsu.edu/~dschjb/wwwmbti.html
Feeling students value
harmony. They focus on
human values and needs
as they make decisions or
arrive at judgments. They
tend to be good at
persuasion and facilitating
differences among group
members.
http://www2.gsu.edu/~dschjb/wwwmbti.html
Based on Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Career Report
The MBTI Types
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How we deal with the outer world
determines whether we are ...
Judging
or
Perceiving
“Judging people are decisive,
planful and self regimented.
They focus on completing the
task, only want to know the
essentials, and take action
quickly (perhaps too quickly).
They plan their work and
work their plan. Deadlines are
sacred. Their motto is: just do
it!” http://www2.gsu.edu/~dschjb/wwwmbti.html
“Perceptive people are
curious, adaptable, and
spontaneous. They start many
tasks, want to know
everything about each task,
and often find it difficult to
complete a task. Deadlines are
meant to be stretched. Their
motto is: on the other hand ...
.” http://www2.gsu.edu/~dschjb/wwwmbti.html
Based on Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Career Report
Begin with MBTI – Form M
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Read and follow CAREFULLY the
directions on the cover of Form M
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Before removing any perforations, go to
PART 1
continued …
MBTI – Form M
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Before beginning remember that there are no right or wrong
answers. The MBTI is about your PREFERENCE!
Do not separate the perforations on either side …
use a ball point pen and bare down hard!
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Part I – As you answer questions 1-26
you will be thinking about “how you
usually feel or act” Don’t add situations
(the what ifs) to the question … simply
think about what you prefer without the
what ifs.
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MBTI – Form M
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Part II – As you answer questions 27-58
you will be thinking about “which word
appeals to you more.” “Think about
what they mean not how they look or
sound”
 Part III – As you answer questions 59-78
you will be thinking about “which answer
comes closest to describing how you feel
or act.” Again, don’t add the what ifs!
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MBTI – Form M
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Part IV – As you answer questions 79-93
you will be thinking about “which word
appeals to you more.” “Think about
what they mean not how they look or
sound”
 After you have completed Part IV gently
remove the perforation to the right of
number 93. Do not remove both sides!
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After removing the perforation you will
see scoring directions on the left page
and your marked answers on the right
page.
 Follow the directions carefully!
 If you have trouble with the scoring save
your results sheet for the interpretation
session or make an appointment to see
René Sawyer ([email protected])
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MBTI and Learning Styles
Extroversion
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Like to study in groups
or with someone else
Like to talk through or
explain the lesson to
others
Like classes that are
active
Enjoy classes that
engage in discussion
Introversion
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Like to have time to
reflect on what they are
learning
Prefer to study alone
Enjoy classes with
lectures that allow time
for reflection
Prefer written
communication and
reading
MBTI and Learning Styles
Sensing
Prefer classes that
produce an end result to
present data
 May limit themselves by
not looking beyond the
obvious
 Prefer “organized, linear,
and structured lectures.”
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http://www2.gsu.edu/~dschjb/wwwmbti.html
Intuition
Prefer classes that allow
them to look beyond the
obvious
 Enjoy critical thinking
projects
 Prefer to have “the big
picture, or an integrating
framework, to
understand a subject.”
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http://www2.gsu.edu/~dschjb/wwwmbti.html
MBTI and Learning Styles
Thinking
Prefer classes that
offer a sense of logic
to problem solving.
 Like clear course and
topic objectives.
 Prefer assignments
written with action
verbs.
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Feeling
Prefer classes that
link to the real world
and how it affects
them.
 Like working in
groups
 Enjoy small group
exercises
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MBTI and Learning Styles
Perceiving
Judging
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Prefer classes with
structure.
Prefer to work from an
outline or schedule.
Don’t like surprises
“Following hints on note
taking and test taking help
judging students learn
more effectively. For
example, speed writing,
color coding, reversing
question .”
http://www2.gsu.edu/~dschjb/wwwmbti.html
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Prefer classes that allow them
flexibility
“Often postpone doing an
assignment until the very last
minute. They are not lazy.
Quite to the contrary, they
seek information to the very
last minute (and sometimes
beyond). We recommend
decomposing a complex
project or paper into a series
of sub-assignments and
providing deadlines for each
sub-assignment. The
deadlines may keep the
perceptive students on
target.” http://www2.gsu.edu/~dschjb/wwwmbti.html
Save your MBTI results!
Be sure to save your MBTI results. It is
part of your career notebook.
Remember the MBTI is a
personality assessment
about PREFERENCES!