MBTI, or the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, is a set of questionnaires that covers a vast spectrum of human choices according to specified situations.
The MBTI test raised a rack of popularity these days. Some ask, “What’s your MBTI?” rather than, “What’s your name?” The sudden popularity of this personality test intrigues many curious wanderers to learn about their own.
There are 16 types in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. These 16 MBTI types belong into four dichotomies:
- Extraversion (E) vs Introversion (I)
- Sensing (S) vs Intuition (N)
- Thinking (T) vs Feeling (F)
- Judging (J) vs Perceiving (P)
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Extraversion vs Introversion
This dichotomy describes how people respond and interact with others and themselves.
Extroverts are:
- Action-oriented
- Focusing on others
- Gains energy from others
- Shares their energy with everyone
While introverts:
- Thought-oriented
- Loves deep and meaningful interactions
- Gains energy by spending time alone
- Tend to lose energy when surrounded by people
Sensing vs Intuition
How do you perceive and collect information?
Sensing types normally:
- Focus on facts and details
- Realistic
- Analyses the world with their five senses
Intuitive types:
- Think abstractly
- Attentive to routines or patterns
- Plans ahead
Thinking vs Feeling
When you have to make decisions, what’s your approach? Do you value logic or consider the people and other circumstances?
Thinkers often:
- Use logic and data to perceive information
Feelers usually:
- Decides with feelings
Judging vs Perceiving
In this case, do you like to have decisions made for you, or are you open to discussion?
In hindsight, judges are:
- Methodical
- Values the end product
- Virtues structure and decision making
Perceivers are:
- Easygoing
- Adaptable
- Good at multitasking
So, what are the 16 personality types? And what do they say about you as a person? Let’s find out!
ISTJ (The Logistician)
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- Serious
- Factual
- Reserved
- Meticulous
- Orderly
- Organised
- Planner
- Responsible
- Realistic
- Dependable
- Trustworthy
ISFJ (The Defender)
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- Friendly
- Responsible
- Reserved
- Work-oriented
- Committed
- Loyal
- Considerate
- Caring
- Conflict avoider
- Treasures peace
INFJ (The Advocate)
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- Serious
- Logical
- Hardworking
- Compassionate
- Conscientious
- Reserved
- Loves close and deep connections
- Sensitive
- Value their alone time
INTJ (The Architect)
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- Dependent
- Confident
- Prefers working alone
- Analytical
- Creative
- Logical
- Driven by passion
- Logic over feelings
- Perfectionist
- Competent
ISTP (The Crafter)
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- Fearless
- Independent
- Adventurous
- Risk-taker
- Observers
- Can be insensitive or stoic
- Results-oriented
- Responsive to problems
ISFP (The Artist)
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- Quiet
- Friendly
- Flexible
- Sensitive
- Treasures their alone time
- Considerate
- Acceptive
- Non-confrontational
- Committed
INFP (The Mediator)
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- Creative
- Idealistic
- Caring
- Loyal
- Value morals
- Empathetic
- Family and home-oriented
- Chooses to interact only with people they’re close
INTP (The Thinker)
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- Analytical
- Contained
- Quiet
- Focus
- Logical
- Loves ideas and concepts than interacting with people
- Loyal
- Affectionate
- Hard to approach
ESTP (The Persuader)
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- Action-oriented
- Sophisticated
- Charming
- Spontaneous
- Outgoing
- Energetic
- Practicality over abstract
ESFP (The Entertainer)
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- Impulsive
- Outgoing
- Friendly
- Loves attention
- Seizing energy from others
- A social butterfly
- Easy going
- Fun
- Optimistic
- Spontaneous
- Focused on the present
- Enjoys hands-on experience
ENFP (The Champion)
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- Enthusiastic
- Creative
- Energetic
- Imaginative
- Great communication skills
- Appreciative
- Seek approval from others
- Value emotions and expression
- Dislike routine
- Procrastinate
- Disorganised
ENTP (The Debater)
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- Innovative
- Outspoken
- Lively
- Idea-oriented
- Focus on the future than now
- Love engaging in debates
- Easy to get along
- Argumentative
- A conversationalist
ESTJ (The Director)
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- Responsible
- Practical
- Organised
- Assertive
- Dominant
- Result-driven
- Value tradition and rules
- Rigid
- Stubborn
- Bossy
- Excel at putting plans into action
- Hardworking
- Confident
- Dependable
ESFJ (The Caregiver)
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- Warmhearted
- Conscientious
- Harmonious
- Easy to read
- Helpful
- Thirsty for appreciation
- Observant
ENFJ (Protagonist)
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- Responsible
- Warm
- Loyal
- Attuned to the emotions of others
- A social butterfly
- The desire to help others unleash their potential
- Satisfied by helping others thrive
- Good leaders
ENTJ (The Commander)
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- Likes to take charge
- Value organisation and structure
- Appreciates planning and goal-setting
- Have strong people skills
- Enjoys interaction
- Not that keen on other people’s emotions
- Has strong leadership skills
MBTI is only a test that sees you on the surface. Take this test with a grain of salt. Everyone lies between one end to the other. Therefore, there’s no fixed mould to determine a person’s definite personality.
If you want to discover your MBTI type, try taking the test here. So, what’s your MBTI?
Sources: SimplyPsychology, 16Personalities
