Four Dimensions of personality Type     How we interact with the world and where we direct our energy The kind of information we naturally notice How we make decisions Whether we prefer to live in a more structured way or a more spontaneous way

Extraversion E

Interest Orientation

Introversion I

Outer world of actions, objects, and peopleInner world of ideas and concepts

Sensing S Immediate reality and direct experience

Perception

Intuition N

Inferred meanings andrelationships

Thinking T

Judgment

Feeling F

Reliability of logical order – cause and effectPriorities based on personal importance and values

Judgment Perception J Judging attitude – Control of events and systematic planning

Environmental Orientation

Perception

P Spontaneity – Curious, awaiting events and adapting them

Extraversion and Introversion are complementary attitudes toward the world Both attitudes are used by everyone, but one is usually preferred and better developed.

Extrovert: People who have a preference for Extraversion (sometimes called Extraverts) get their energy and essential stimulation from the environment—the outer world of people and things.

Introvert: People who have a preference for Introversion (sometimes called Introverts) get their energy and essential stimulation from within—the inner world of thoughts and reflections.

Extraverts Feels pulled outward by external claims and conditions Energized by other people, external experiences Acts, then(maybe) reflects, May seem shallow to others

Introverts Feels pushed inward by external claims and intrusions Energized by inner resources, internal experiences Reflects, then(maybe) acts, May seem withdrawn to others

Is often friendly, talkative, quick to get to know Expresses thoughts and emotions freely (may be at risk of saying too much) Needs interaction, Gives breadth to life

Is often reserved, quiet, takes time to get to know Keep thoughts and emotions private (may be at risk of saying too little) Needs privacy, Gives depth to life

Sensing and Intuition are ways of taking in information Both ways of perceiving and taking in information are used by everyone, but one is usually preferred and better developed. Sensing Type: People who have a preference for the sensing function take in information by 5 senses:sight,sound,touch,taste and smell Intuitive Type: People who have a preference for taking in information through the Intuitive function do so by way of insight and relating to the big picture.

Sensing Type Sees specific parts and pieces Lives in the present, enjoying what is there May seem materialistic and literal minded to others Likes things that are definite, measurable, Prefers handling practical matters Starts at the beginning, takes one step at a time Works hands-on with parts to understand overall design Enjoys using and refining the known and familiar

Intuitive Type Sees patterns and relationships Lives toward the future, anticipating what might be May seem idealistic, impractical dreamers to others Likes opportunities for being inventive, Prefers imagining possibilities Jumps in anywhere, leaps over steps Studies overall design to see how parts fit together Enjoys experimenting with the new and different

Thinking and Feeling are ways of making decisions Both ways of deciding and evaluating information are used by everyone, but one is usually preferred and better developed. Thinking Type: People who have a preference for thinking use their mental processing function to make decisions on the basis of logical analysis Feeling Type: People who have a preference for feeling use their mental processing function to make decisions on the basis of evaluating relative worth.

Thinking Type Decides with the head, Goes with logic

Feeling Type Decides with the heart, Goes with personal conviction Concerned with values such as relationships, harmony Sees things as a participant from within a situation

Concerned with principles such as truth, justice Sees things as an onlooker from outside a situation Takes a long range view,Spontaneously critiques Good at analyzing plans May seem distant or condescending to others

Takes an immediate and personal view, Spontaneously appreciates Good at understanding people May seem too involved or emotional to others

Judgment and Perception are complementary lifestyles Both attitudes are part of everyone’s lifestyle, but one is usually preferred and better developed. Judging Type: A Judging lifestyle is decisive, planned and orderly Perceiving Type: A Perceiving lifestyle is flexible, adaptable and spontaneous.

Judging Type Prefers an organized lifestyle Likes definite order and structure Likes to have life under control, Enjoys being decisive Likes clear limits and categories Feels comfortable establishing closure Handles deadlines, plans in advance May seem demanding, rigid, or uptight to others

Perceiving Type Prefers a flexible lifestyle Likes going with the flow Prefers to experience life as it happens, Enjoys being curious, discovering surprises Likes freedom to explore without limits Feels comfortable maintaining openness Meets deadlines by last minute rush May seem disorganized, messy, or irresponsible to others