Myers-Briggs
Running head: MYERS-BRIGGS PERSONALITY ANALYSIS
Myers-Briggs Personality Analysis
Phoebe S. Potter
Northeastern University
HINF 6201
Myers-Briggs Personality Analysis
According to the Myers-Briggs Foundation website (2013), the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a “psychometric questionnaire designed to measure psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions.” This test is based on four principal psychological functions by which we experience the world: sensation, intuition, feeling, and thinking (Myers-Briggs Foundation, 2013). The purpose of this paper is to determine my individual MBTI, and analyze how relevant this indicator is to my true self. Focusing on the four psychological functions of MBTI, I have had the opportunity to determine that I am an INFJ. As an INFJ, I am essentially “the Protector (Portrait of an INFJ, 2013).” This means that I am mostly “internally focused,” take things in via intuition, and deal with situations based on “how I feel” about them. This often results in stubbornness as well as perfectionism. Furthermore, INFJ’s are perceived as gentle, caring, complex and highly intuitive individuals that place great importance on having things orderly and systematic. They have uncanny insight into people and situations, yet are deep, complex and secretive about personal matters. In addition, “Portrait of an INFJ (2013),”states that INFJ’s “seek to care about and internalize matters about others leading to health issues when they are under a great deal of stress.” They are natural nurturers, yet creative, artistic and meticulous all in one.
Reflecting upon these traits of INFJ’s, and relating them to my “true” self, I do see many of the characteristics aforementioned. For example, I have often been told that I am emotional and “think with my heart before I think with my head.” However, I feel that this trait within myself leads me to be very sensitive and caring toward others, possibly why I chose
Myers-Briggs Personality Analysis
Phoebe S. Potter
Northeastern University
HINF 6201
Myers-Briggs Personality Analysis
According to the Myers-Briggs Foundation website (2013), the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a “psychometric questionnaire designed to measure psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions.” This test is based on four principal psychological functions by which we experience the world: sensation, intuition, feeling, and thinking (Myers-Briggs Foundation, 2013). The purpose of this paper is to determine my individual MBTI, and analyze how relevant this indicator is to my true self. Focusing on the four psychological functions of MBTI, I have had the opportunity to determine that I am an INFJ. As an INFJ, I am essentially “the Protector (Portrait of an INFJ, 2013).” This means that I am mostly “internally focused,” take things in via intuition, and deal with situations based on “how I feel” about them. This often results in stubbornness as well as perfectionism. Furthermore, INFJ’s are perceived as gentle, caring, complex and highly intuitive individuals that place great importance on having things orderly and systematic. They have uncanny insight into people and situations, yet are deep, complex and secretive about personal matters. In addition, “Portrait of an INFJ (2013),”states that INFJ’s “seek to care about and internalize matters about others leading to health issues when they are under a great deal of stress.” They are natural nurturers, yet creative, artistic and meticulous all in one.
Reflecting upon these traits of INFJ’s, and relating them to my “true” self, I do see many of the characteristics aforementioned. For example, I have often been told that I am emotional and “think with my heart before I think with my head.” However, I feel that this trait within myself leads me to be very sensitive and caring toward others, possibly why I chose
References: “Myers-Briggs Foundation .” Retrieved on January 8, 2013 from http://www.myersbriggs.org. “Portrait of an INFJ.” Retrieved on January 8, 2013 from http://www.personalitypage.com.