In the 1960's a psychological theorist named Katharine Briggs had many of the same Вопросы Ты do. She wondered why some of her family members had such logical, linear thinking processes, when she herself was еще likely to take values and feelings into account when considering an issue. In her research with her daughter Isabel Briggs Myers, she looked into this Вопрос and others, and discovered four central aspects of personality. Each one of us can be classified as either:
• Extroverted/Introverted-Do Ты get your energy from being with people, или being alone?
• Sensing/Intuitive-Do Ты see what's actual, или what's possible?
• Thinking/Feeling-Do Ты make decisions with your head или your heart?
• Judging/Perceiving-Do Ты like to make decisions, или keep your options open?
Our classifications on each of the scales is combined to make a four-letter type, for instance, ENTP, или ISFJ. There are sixteen types in all, encompassing all possible combinations.
With so many possibilities, Ты can imagine how much potential for misunderstanding there is with those around us! If we marry, или parent, или even work with someone who is very different from us, we can become increasingly baffled as to how their minds work. The key to unlocking the mystery and understanding those around us is to first understand yourself.
Where do Ты think Ты fall on the scales listed above? It can be difficult to decide, but fortunately the creators of this theory have also created a scientifically validated assessment that can tell Ты where Ты fall. This personality test is called the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and is the most accurate and efficient way to identify your own type. Most recently it has become available in an online format, which allows convenient access to anyone wishing to discover еще about themselves. The official Myers-Briggs Type Indicator can be used to produce several different types of reports, from basic to detailed, all of which Ты can refer to as Ты learn еще about your own Type.
Once Ты have discovered your Type, Ты can begin to think about how others may differ. If Ты are an extrovert, Ты may be surprised when others want to leave a social gathering или end a conversation before Ты do. It doesn't mean they're unfriendly или not having a good time; it's just that introverts rely on their alone time to recharge. As another example, if you're a Thinker, Ты may mistrust people who seem to make decisions based on their "gut" или their feelings rather than logic. But turn this around and you'll realize that your own decisions may seem cold and uncaring to someone who is a Feeling type. There is no right или wrong; only individual preferences.
The world is made up of many types, and this is for the best! We need people who are gregarious, and those that are content to live much of their lives independently. We need visionaries with their heads in the clouds, and people who will take care of all the details. We need planners, and people who fly by the сиденье, место, сиденья of their pants; when making decisions we need both someone to remind us of the logic of the situation and someone to help us do a "gut check." Learning еще about personality types can help Ты appreciate all the variation you'll see around you. Most importantly, it will help Ты use your differences to everyone's benefit.
