PS330-02 Aspects Of Personality Paper
Aspects of Personality
Carla Suman-Threatt
Professor Sally Gill
PS330-02: Personality Development
February 15, 2014
Kaplan University
Aspects of Personality The main purpose of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality assessment is to make Jung’s theory useful in each individual’s life (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). Carl G. Jung looked at personality in terms of the person’s goals and future orientation, and he called his theory the analytic psychology; according to Jung the mind is divided into three parts the conscious ego, the personal unconscious, and the collective unconscious (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). I will be going over the outcomes of my MBTI and if I agree with the results; how the MBTI relates to Jung’s theory; how will …show more content…
the results help me as a counselor; and if I will use this self-assessment tool with my clients. The results of my MBTI personality assessment was INFJ; with 56% being introvert, 38% intuitive, 12% feeling, and 33% judging (HumanMetrics, 2014). In the assessment, I had moderate preference of introversion over extraversion, moderate preference of intuition over sensing, slight preference of feeling over thinking, and moderate preference of judging over perceiving (HumanMetrics, 2014). INFJs are complicated characters they are idealists, dreamers and doers; these individuals are quite concerned with their relationships as well as the state of humanity (Heiss & Butt, n.d). INFJ individuals are usually mistaken for extroverts because they seem to be so outgoing and are truly interested in people; however, they are true introverts and can only be emotionally intimate and satisfied with close group of friends, family, and soul mates (Heiss & Butt, n,d). This is why the INFJs trait is good in counseling, because this assessment would indicate that the counselor would have a closer connection to the counselee and their emotions. At a first glance, I didn’t agree with these results but after reading further into it I must say that, I do agree with this outcome. I like doing things alone or with the people I am extremely comfortable around, I much rather go on a run by myself to reflect on things before making decisions. My husband says I overthink the littlest things instead of quickly making a decision; and a lot of people think I am very anti-social; because I’m usually verybquiet; and won’t take the time to approach me or befriend me. I tend to focus on the big picture instead of the details and I suppose that is why I scored 38% intuitive. I am not sure if only scoring 12% feeling is a good thing, but I usually make decisions with my heart for example I left the army to make a life with my family, and husband; I took a leap of faith and it worked for my benefit. At the time when I made this decision if I would have actually put a lot of thought into it I might would have chosen to take my son and go back home with my family. I try to make everyone happy. This last part is what I had a hard time with moderate preference of judging over perceiving, at first I thought I practiced perceiving behavior over judging. I had judging confused with judgment, I can understand why I scored higher on judging because the J preference for closure and completion makes me a doer (Heiss & Butt, n.d). I make lists and my decision making process is very precise and final; which drives my husband crazy, because for both of us there is no room for changing minds after a decision has been made. The MBTI assessment relates to Jung’s theory of personality development because it helps each individual understand their selves in a deeper level, and it also explains how you can have different personalities and each has their own weakness or strength. For example, an individual can be an introvert and an extrovert but the introversion will be stronger than the extraversion. The MBTI relates to Jung’s theory of personality development because it was based on his ideas of judgment and perception along with the attitudes in which these are used in different individuals (CABT, 2014). The MBTI assessment as well as Jung’s theory gives people a better conclusions of their personalities and what they perceive their personality to be. The results from my MBTI assessment will help me be a successful counselor because the results are the traits that are required to be a successful counselor. Anyone can accept a job and fill a position just to get by, but that doesn’t mean that they are successful. To be a counselor, I feel that to be truly successful, I must make a personal connection with my clients’ in-order for my clients to trust me. Possessing the traits of introversion, intuitive, feeling, and judging would allow me to make better decisions when it comes to my clients not just to act off of what is common. As counselors, the traits that we possess is what make us who we are and give us the drive we need to make the decisions we do. I like to know what motivates people, what makes them want to be better or help them solve their problems; I believe that will to help others will make me a good and successful counselor. The field of psychology that I am focusing on is child development, and I would not use the MBTI assessment tool with my clients. I plan on working with very young children and I don’t think the questions would be age appropriate for the clients I intend on working with. Alfred Adler’s personality theory is called individual psychology, it stresses the motivations of each individual and the importance of each person’s perceived function within society (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). According to the information given, the child has developed a superior complex; an exaggerated arrogance that he has in order to overcome an inferior complex (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). Misbehaving at home is his way to get attention, to find out if he still matters in the family. The child also seems to be experiencing aggression drive; lashing out against the inability to achieve or master something as a reaction to perceive happiness (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). As part of a treatment plan, I think it is important to have a routine with family time and play dates as well as mommy and child, daddy and child time. This kid needs to feel that he matters in the family, that he is just as important as his siblings. The parents should also encourage the child when he or she starts to acting out, they should encourage the child to stop the behavior. Reinforcement will help with this goal by modifying the child’s behavior of tantrums, hitting, or disobeying to reinforcing a more desired behavior (Schultz & Schultz, 2012). We will also practice the strategy “the question” by asking “what would be different if you were well?” (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). When the child is throwing a tantrum the parent can ask the question, and the child will see that maybe asking for a treat or to play a game would be a much better option than throwing a fit; encouraging the child to behave in a different manner.
Based on the child’s behavior, I would assume that the child isn’t the first or last-born but second-born. Second-born children are born into a situation of rivalry and competition (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). The child feels that he needs to compete for his parent’s attention, so he ends up misbehaving. I think a behavior chart would help and encourage the child to behave better and still achieve his parent’s attention but through a positive way. He should have chores based on his age, and upon completing his tasks for a number of times, he should get a prize of some sort. We will also practice the act “as if”, and encourage the child to try a new role to see if things can work better (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). Acting out “as if” scenarios will make the child feel more competent and less rebellious. So when the child lifts his hand up to hit a sibling we should have the child put his hands in his pockets and see how that would work better than hitting his brother or sister. The MBTI and Jung’s theory of personality development helps individuals have a deeper understanding of their own personality.
Adler’s personality theory was called individual psychology and it was all about motivation to be a better individual and fitting in within society. According to Adler, people have control over their fate, and he also stressed a positive view of human nature; the client’s interactions with his family members will help determine the role of inferiority in his life (Friedman & Schustack, 2012).
Reference
CABT. (2014). Jung’s Theory of Psychological Types and the MBTI Instrument. Retrieved from www.capt.org/mbti-assessment/mbti-overview.htm
Friedman, H. & Schustack, M. (2012). Personality: Classic theories and modern research (5thed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.
Heiss, M. & Butt, J. (n.d). INFJ Description. Retrieved from www.humanmetrics.com/personality/infj
HumanMetrics. (2014). Humanmetrics Jung Typology Test: Your Type INFJ. Retrieved from www.humanmetrics.com/hr/JTypesResult.aspx
Schultz, D.P., & Schultz, S.E. (2012). A History of Modern Psychology (10th edition). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage
Learning.
Carla Suman-Threatt
Professor Sally Gill
PS330-02: Personality Development
February 15, 2014
Kaplan University
Aspects of Personality The main purpose of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality assessment is to make Jung’s theory useful in each individual’s life (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). Carl G. Jung looked at personality in terms of the person’s goals and future orientation, and he called his theory the analytic psychology; according to Jung the mind is divided into three parts the conscious ego, the personal unconscious, and the collective unconscious (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). I will be going over the outcomes of my MBTI and if I agree with the results; how the MBTI relates to Jung’s theory; how will …show more content…
the results help me as a counselor; and if I will use this self-assessment tool with my clients. The results of my MBTI personality assessment was INFJ; with 56% being introvert, 38% intuitive, 12% feeling, and 33% judging (HumanMetrics, 2014). In the assessment, I had moderate preference of introversion over extraversion, moderate preference of intuition over sensing, slight preference of feeling over thinking, and moderate preference of judging over perceiving (HumanMetrics, 2014). INFJs are complicated characters they are idealists, dreamers and doers; these individuals are quite concerned with their relationships as well as the state of humanity (Heiss & Butt, n.d). INFJ individuals are usually mistaken for extroverts because they seem to be so outgoing and are truly interested in people; however, they are true introverts and can only be emotionally intimate and satisfied with close group of friends, family, and soul mates (Heiss & Butt, n,d). This is why the INFJs trait is good in counseling, because this assessment would indicate that the counselor would have a closer connection to the counselee and their emotions. At a first glance, I didn’t agree with these results but after reading further into it I must say that, I do agree with this outcome. I like doing things alone or with the people I am extremely comfortable around, I much rather go on a run by myself to reflect on things before making decisions. My husband says I overthink the littlest things instead of quickly making a decision; and a lot of people think I am very anti-social; because I’m usually verybquiet; and won’t take the time to approach me or befriend me. I tend to focus on the big picture instead of the details and I suppose that is why I scored 38% intuitive. I am not sure if only scoring 12% feeling is a good thing, but I usually make decisions with my heart for example I left the army to make a life with my family, and husband; I took a leap of faith and it worked for my benefit. At the time when I made this decision if I would have actually put a lot of thought into it I might would have chosen to take my son and go back home with my family. I try to make everyone happy. This last part is what I had a hard time with moderate preference of judging over perceiving, at first I thought I practiced perceiving behavior over judging. I had judging confused with judgment, I can understand why I scored higher on judging because the J preference for closure and completion makes me a doer (Heiss & Butt, n.d). I make lists and my decision making process is very precise and final; which drives my husband crazy, because for both of us there is no room for changing minds after a decision has been made. The MBTI assessment relates to Jung’s theory of personality development because it helps each individual understand their selves in a deeper level, and it also explains how you can have different personalities and each has their own weakness or strength. For example, an individual can be an introvert and an extrovert but the introversion will be stronger than the extraversion. The MBTI relates to Jung’s theory of personality development because it was based on his ideas of judgment and perception along with the attitudes in which these are used in different individuals (CABT, 2014). The MBTI assessment as well as Jung’s theory gives people a better conclusions of their personalities and what they perceive their personality to be. The results from my MBTI assessment will help me be a successful counselor because the results are the traits that are required to be a successful counselor. Anyone can accept a job and fill a position just to get by, but that doesn’t mean that they are successful. To be a counselor, I feel that to be truly successful, I must make a personal connection with my clients’ in-order for my clients to trust me. Possessing the traits of introversion, intuitive, feeling, and judging would allow me to make better decisions when it comes to my clients not just to act off of what is common. As counselors, the traits that we possess is what make us who we are and give us the drive we need to make the decisions we do. I like to know what motivates people, what makes them want to be better or help them solve their problems; I believe that will to help others will make me a good and successful counselor. The field of psychology that I am focusing on is child development, and I would not use the MBTI assessment tool with my clients. I plan on working with very young children and I don’t think the questions would be age appropriate for the clients I intend on working with. Alfred Adler’s personality theory is called individual psychology, it stresses the motivations of each individual and the importance of each person’s perceived function within society (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). According to the information given, the child has developed a superior complex; an exaggerated arrogance that he has in order to overcome an inferior complex (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). Misbehaving at home is his way to get attention, to find out if he still matters in the family. The child also seems to be experiencing aggression drive; lashing out against the inability to achieve or master something as a reaction to perceive happiness (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). As part of a treatment plan, I think it is important to have a routine with family time and play dates as well as mommy and child, daddy and child time. This kid needs to feel that he matters in the family, that he is just as important as his siblings. The parents should also encourage the child when he or she starts to acting out, they should encourage the child to stop the behavior. Reinforcement will help with this goal by modifying the child’s behavior of tantrums, hitting, or disobeying to reinforcing a more desired behavior (Schultz & Schultz, 2012). We will also practice the strategy “the question” by asking “what would be different if you were well?” (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). When the child is throwing a tantrum the parent can ask the question, and the child will see that maybe asking for a treat or to play a game would be a much better option than throwing a fit; encouraging the child to behave in a different manner.
Based on the child’s behavior, I would assume that the child isn’t the first or last-born but second-born. Second-born children are born into a situation of rivalry and competition (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). The child feels that he needs to compete for his parent’s attention, so he ends up misbehaving. I think a behavior chart would help and encourage the child to behave better and still achieve his parent’s attention but through a positive way. He should have chores based on his age, and upon completing his tasks for a number of times, he should get a prize of some sort. We will also practice the act “as if”, and encourage the child to try a new role to see if things can work better (Friedman & Schustack, 2012). Acting out “as if” scenarios will make the child feel more competent and less rebellious. So when the child lifts his hand up to hit a sibling we should have the child put his hands in his pockets and see how that would work better than hitting his brother or sister. The MBTI and Jung’s theory of personality development helps individuals have a deeper understanding of their own personality.
Adler’s personality theory was called individual psychology and it was all about motivation to be a better individual and fitting in within society. According to Adler, people have control over their fate, and he also stressed a positive view of human nature; the client’s interactions with his family members will help determine the role of inferiority in his life (Friedman & Schustack, 2012).
Reference
CABT. (2014). Jung’s Theory of Psychological Types and the MBTI Instrument. Retrieved from www.capt.org/mbti-assessment/mbti-overview.htm
Friedman, H. & Schustack, M. (2012). Personality: Classic theories and modern research (5thed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.
Heiss, M. & Butt, J. (n.d). INFJ Description. Retrieved from www.humanmetrics.com/personality/infj
HumanMetrics. (2014). Humanmetrics Jung Typology Test: Your Type INFJ. Retrieved from www.humanmetrics.com/hr/JTypesResult.aspx
Schultz, D.P., & Schultz, S.E. (2012). A History of Modern Psychology (10th edition). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage
Learning.