Re: MBTI personality type
From: Chris ScottHanson (emotionsflowgmail.com)
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:01:28 -0800 (PST)
David,

Is there a free source for the MBTI?

Chris

On Nov 14, 2010, at 6:09 PM, David Heimann wrote:

> 
> 
> Hello,
> 
>       The most recent version(s) of the MBTI break down each of the four 
> types into various subtypes, which I found very valuable when taking the 
> MBTI again recently.  For example, I'm definitely an (I)trovert, yet many 
> people don't realize it since I active participate at parties and 
> meetings.  However, the "vert" type has around five subparts.  On four of 
> them I come out definitely introverted, but on the fifth type, 
> "gregariousness", I score definitely the other way.  In brief, I do enjoy 
> being part of groups and sharing my stories and views.  However, I share 
> the key trait with other introverts of (1) my batteries get drained when 
> mingling with people, and get recharged when I spent time alone, and (2) I 
> process my thoughts much more effectively by thinking them through myself 
> and/or journaling then by discussing them with others.
> 
>       So, if you feel a bit confused after taking an older version of 
> the MBTI, take a recent one.  It may all come into focus!
> 
> Regards,
> David Heimann
> Jamaica Plain Cohousing
> 
> 
> 
>> Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 20:40:46 -0400
>> From: Elizabeth Magill <pastorlizm [at] gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C-L]_ MBTI personality type
>> To: Cohousing-L <cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org>
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>> We've done this and I personally find it extremely useful.
>> 
>> However, I'd strongly recommend starting with some strong explanation
>> that people don't have to share what they don't want to, and also
>> that some people might choose to use an "x" in categories they don't
>> agree with the test, or don't feel the test is definitive.
>> 
>> For example, I might report XNTJ instead of INTJ because I know that
>> I sometimes test as an E. Others might do that just because they are
>> uncomfortable with the format of the test. (There are two types of
>> people, people who can choose multiple choice answer, and those who
>> can't.) (NOTE: That was a joke!!!)
>> 
>> But be sure to make space for people who feel that personality tests
>> are not a good descriptor of people. You'll have a happier meeting
>> talking about it if you do.
>> 
>> -Liz
>> Elizabeth Magill
>> www.worcesterfellowship.org
>> 
>> 
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