...The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is an assessment test based on Carl Jung’s psychological types and the attitude of introversion and extraversion. Carl Jung believed that much of our conscious perception of and reaction to our environment is determined by the opposing mental attitudes of extraversion and introversion. Extraversion is an attitude of the psyche characterized by an orientation toward the external world and other people. Introversion is an attitude of the psyche characterized by an orientation toward one’s own thoughts and feelings. According to Jung, everyone has the capacity for both attitudes, but only one becomes dominant in the personality (ENGLER, B 2014). The Myers Briggs assessment asked me a total of 72 questions about how I perceived things that have occurred in my life and my personal values and beliefs. My test result for the Jung typology test was personality type ENFJ....
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...The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment is a series of “two-choice items concerning preferences or inclinations in feelings or behavior” (Aiken & Groth-Marnat, 2006, p. 401). This assessment is scored on four scales: “Introversion-Extroversion (I-E), Sensing-Intuition (S-N), Thinking-Feeling (T-F), and Judging-Perceptive (J-P)” (Aiken & Groth-Marnat, 2006, p. 401). With these four scales the MBTI assessment can come up with 16 possible personality types. The MBTI searches for “preferences and does not measure trait, ability, or character” (www.myersbriggs.org). Once the questions are answered and assessed the respondent is assigned to a personality type that most fits the answers that were given during the assessment. This test...
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...ASSESSMENT TOOLS 1 Assessment Tools Paper Liberty University EDUC 307 June 1, 2016 Abstract The beauty in teaching is watching the brains of your scholars grow with knowledge. As educators we frequently use various tools to assess the gains that our scholars make. In order to successfully instruct intentional lessons, it is important to collect data about scholar interests, ability/intellectual levels, achievement levels, and personality types. Through the use of assessment tools like the Common Core Measures of Academic Progress (Common Core MAP), The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), The Student Interest Survey for Career Clusters, The Brigance Early Childhood Screens III, The Millon Adolescent Personality Inventory, and The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Personality Indicator. Interests 1. The Student Interest Survey for Career Clusters assesses scholars interest through the use of a survey where scholars are expected to circle up to seven activities in each of sixteen boxes that describe what they like to do. This is an extensive survey that asks the same three questions in each of the sixteen boxes, however the list of answer choices provided varies each time. This survey takes around fifteen minutes to complete via paper and pencil. This survey is available in both English and Spanish and can be viewed and printed online. The Student Interest...
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...LEARNING STYLES Students preferentially take in and process information in different ways: by seeing and hearing, reflecting and acting, reasoning logically and intuitively, analyzing and visualizing, steadily and in fits and starts. Teaching methods also vary. Some instructors lecture, others demonstrate or lead students to self-discovery; some focus on principles and others on applications; some emphasize memory and others understanding. When mismatches exist between learning styles of most students in a class and the teaching style of the professor, the students may become bored and inattentive in class, do poorly on tests, get discouraged about the courses, the curriculum, and themselves, and in some cases change to other curricula or drop out of school. Professors, confronted by low test grades, unresponsive or hostile classes, poor attendance and dropouts, know something is not working. They may become overly critical of their students (making things even worse) or begin to wonder if they are in the right profession. Most seriously, society loses potentially excellent professionals. To overcome these problems, professors should strive for a balance of instructional methods (as opposed to trying to teach each student exclusively according to his or her preferences.) If the balance is achieved, all students will be taught partly in a manner they prefer, which leads to an increased comfort level and willingness to learn, and partly in a less preferred manner, which provides...
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...I have several key takeaways about myself, others, and the Army from our lessons on ethics, self-awareness, and resilience. From a self-awareness and resilience standpoint, my Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) score is the same now as when I first took the test in 2000, despite a multitude of experiences in different settings. So my outlook and temperate are very stable. Based on my experience with MBTI and other diagnostic tools, I have long embraced them as reasonably accurate depictions of how human beings process and communicate information. I have also embraced them as reasonably accurate predictors of likely how humans will react given the circumstances. The Army attracts people with diverse ways of thinking into it ranks and attempts to inculcate them with a set of shared values meant to guide ethical decision making. This paper will further explore the nuances of self-awareness, resilience, and ethical decision making. Myers Briggs has 16 type indicators. I am an INTJ (Introverted-Intuitive-Thinking-Judging). Given multiple deployments, multiple assignments, a plethora of interactions with various personalities in a multitude of settings, it has not changed in 17 years. Therefore, I am convinced my type indicator is hardwired....
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...Introduction Purpose: The purpose of this paper is the understanding of the own Myers-Briggs Personality Type. The paper stimulates you to think about the key traits of your type and in this way you learn more about yourself. Furthermore you have the chance to make a plan about character traits you might want to change. Approach: At first I completed the Myers-Briggs Personality Type. The result was that I am an extraverted, sensing, feeling and perceiving person. Next I researched my type and its key traits. At least I answered the given questions . Self-analysis Response The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator shows that I am a very outgoing person. One of my passions is travelling because I can meet new people and make a lot of new experiences. I have a wide circle of friends and feel comfortable in groups. The Sensing side of me shows that experience speaks to me louder than words. I am a very practical person. That means I have to do something on my own to understand what I’m learning. In addition I am a friendly and compassionate person. I always try to help people and establish harmony. Injustice is something I always try to avoid. The most decisions in life I make with my heart and not with my head. That means I often don’t do what seems right but what feels right. The biggest success for my team might by my feeling side. I am a very good listener and try to maintain harmony in the group. If necessary I mediate between people and resolve the...
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...Life Styles Inventory™ & Myers‐Briggs Type Indicator®: A Comparison of Two Surveys We are often asked: “What is the difference between the Life Styles Inventory™ and the MyersBriggs Type Indicator®?” Whereas both of these surveys help individuals to better understand themselves and others, they differ in terms of what they measure, how they measure it, and how the results are used. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to highlight what we believe are some of the most important differences between these two popular instruments. The Life Styles Inventory™ (LSI) measures twelve distinct thinking and behavioral styles that are distinguished by their orientations toward task versus people and higher-order needs for satisfaction and growth versus lower order needs for security and safety. The LSI builds on the work of a variety of noteworthy psychologists, including Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers, Albert Ellis, Karen Horney, Timothy Leary, David McClelland, Harry Stack Sullivan, as well as management scholars, such as Fredrick Hertzberg, Douglas McGregor, and Ralph Stodgill. It is designed to provide individuals with an opportunity to identify specific strengths in their thinking and behavior, as well as any “stumbling blocks” that may be standing in their way. As such, the LSI is used to initiate positive changes in how people approach their work and interact with others— changes that can increase both their personal and professional effectiveness. In contrast, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®...
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...Assessment Used MBTI The Myer Briggs Type Indicator Instrument also known as MBTI, created by Isabel Briggs Myers and Katherine Briggs, is a self report assessment that observes and indicates differing psychological preferences and traits in relation to how people view the world. Furthermore, the manner in which people view the world is an indication of how they will maneuver through their decision making processes. The Myer Briggs Type Indicator can be administered online or by paper. When taking the self introspective assessment online, the results can be interpreted by a certified practitioner. Similarly, the paper test can only be administered by a certified administrator. Although referred to as an assessment, the Myer Briggs Type Indicator...
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...interview, compare and contrast the responses from your interview with your own responses to the same questions. You may decide on how to capture and write this information. It may be in essay format, Q & A format, or any professional format which will demonstrate the comparison of your responses to those of your interviewee. Discuss the following: o The learning and memory process. For instance, does the interviewee remember information more accurately if he/she observes the behavior being performed, or does he/she prefer to read how the behavior is performed? Does the interviewee prefer studying in a library, or at home where there are background noises and some distractions? o Has the person you are interviewing taken the Myers Briggs test? Report the results. Does your interviewee feel these results are accurate? Why or why not? Which experiences does this person feel contributed most in the development of his/her personality? o Does this person feel that he/she is self-monitoring in regards to his/her attitudes? How or how not? What does the interviewee feel was the strongest influence on his/her attitudes? What role does your interviewee feel a person’s race, gender, or ethnicity play when forming that person’s personality and attitudes? o Does this person feel he/she is better at tasks when intrinsically motivated or extrinsically motivated? *You may create additional questions, however, this is completely at your discretion. It is not required. ...
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...Running head: Myers-Briggs and SVIB Tests Myers-Briggs and SVIB Tests Name: Institution: Course: Tutor: Date Abstract Myers-Briggs and SVIB Tests are personality test carried on people. These tests are important because they help to gauge the people personality. This paper will analyze this tests and whether they are applicable to a college student taking a business course. Myers-Briggs personality test This is a type of test that help people to know their personality or the reason they behave in a particular way. This test will help people to know why they behave in a certain way and can also improve the relationship with others. MBIT uses four indicators namely Introversion /Extraversion, Thinking/Feeling, Intuition/Sensing, and Judging/Perceiving. Introversion or Extraversion I posses introversion characteristics which include: thinking before acting, always internally motivated by something and loves direct communication others. Thinking before acting helps me to avoid regretting the result achieved. This helps me to avoid collision with others or doing something that might have high regrets in future. This helps me make informed decisions which are based on facts not mere assumptions. In future while working: it will help me in achieving the best result in all my duties. I also prefer one on one communication...
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...Assessment Tools Paper Liberty University Online Abstract The paper covers six different assessment tools used to determine children’s learning profiles. This includes his or her interests, ability/intellectual level, achievement level, and personality type. Findings contain the Strong Interest Inventory, the Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (RIAS), the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition (SB5), the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), the End-of-Course-Tests (EOCT), and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Each section will answer key questions and give a short description of the given assessment tool. The goal of the paper is to understand the assessment tools available to discover the differences in students so that a teacher can adapt instruction to their needs. I. Interests A. Strong Interest Inventory The Strong Interest Inventory’s theoretical framework was developed in 1974 by John Holland. This theory is represented by a hexagon with the six themes that characterize most people. The order of the themes is called the R-I-A-S-E-C order and those most closely related are adjacent and those most dissimilar are across from each other. The Strong Interest Inventory assesses which theme or combination of themes characterizes an individual. The inventory contains 291 items that cover occupation, subject area, activities...
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...Write a 3+ page, double-spaced essay regarding: Compare and contrast the Big Five Theory of Personality with Myers Briggs MBTI Why is it important to understand personality types What other personality assessments may be important (example: DISC)? Should companies base their hiring practices on personality assessments? Why or why not? Write in APA format. Include an introduction, body and conclusion. Cite consistently throughout your work in APA format. Paraphrase rather than directly quote citations. Write in third person. Include a title and reference page. For an example of a paper in APA format, please see: Personality Profiling Name Institution Course Date Personality Profiling The two personality profiling techniques or approaches, the Big Five and the Myers Briggs MBTI have several similarities and differences. The Big Five taxonomy was created with a major role to cover as many personality aspects as was possible. As the name suggests, big five has five different character traits desired in a successful individual. It is less focused on the mental values and beliefs. Instead, it is concerned about the physical behavior of an individual. Briggs MBTI on the other hand is a theory that was coined to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the personality types. It measures the personality of an individual based on the attitudes that they portray towards their surroundings. The theories can be used...
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...Analysing Myers Briggs Ethical Considerations The aims are ethical: the basic purpose in developing the MBTI is to give people understanding of themselves and others to enhance development and collaboration. This is an ethical goal. Also, the theory and philosophy encourages appreciation of different styles and diversity. For instance, MBTI theory clearly states there is no right or wrong type, and there is no better or worse combinations of types in work or relationships. In other words, each type comes with strengths and development opportunities, and it is the awareness, management and leverage of these which help individuals. Negative effects of typing: Being “typed” could be limiting because it can plant a seed and potentially restrict...
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...Leadership Self-Assessment What exactly is meant by leadership? There are literally hundreds of definitions about who a leader is and what is considered as leadership. Each definition may vary from one individual to another and may change from one situation to the other. For me a good leader is one who learns from their success and failure. Leading in “conventional situations” but doing it “strategically well” is what leadership is all about. In my career I have participated in teams that have missed the deadline, as well as teams that were successful in delivering the product. In my journey from a team member to a team lead I have learned many valuable lessons that have helped me develop into a strong individual. I like to keep my team members at one level. I don’t prefer hierarchy. If someone is facing a problem I would like them to come up to and let me know, this is only possible in a flat-structured organization or at-least my team follow this culture. My leadership style is of a leader who likes to take his or her people along. I always make sure that my team mates are aware that I would stand behind them if faced with challenge. I like to empower my team mates to take decisions and encourage them to take ownership and responsibility of that decisions’ like coordinating with people. ““If You Want To Walk Fast, Walk Alone. If You Want To Walk Far, Walk Together.” – African Proverb I like to be seen as a leader who support him team in times of great pressure, back them...
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...meeting of my team and my thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Thirdly, this essay with draw upon Tuckman’s team formulation theory to assist in the evaluation of a team meeting held on 16th August, 2009. Fourthly, this essay will also refer to the Myers-Briggs personality profile questionnaire to assist in analysing how different personalities impact on the effective formulation of team roles and responsibilities. The analysis of this critical incident will be referenced to the Kolb model that consists of concrete experience, reflective observations, abstract conceptualisation and active experimentation. On 30th September 2009, I had a significant experience where I took part in a communications exercise facilitated by my quite engaging KOLB tutor. The purpose of the exercise was to demonstrate the differences between one-way and two-way communication. Students were split into pairs where one student would sit behind the other. The student in front was given a blank A4 piece of paper and a pen. The student sitting behind them was given an A4 piece of paper with a series of shapes printed on it. The object was for the student sitting behind to tell the student sitting in front how to replicate the shapes onto their blank A4 piece of paper. The only rule was that the student listening to the instructions was not aloud to speak or engage in any communication with the student behind them. On the completion of that exercise, the students swapped positions and proceeded to do the exercise...
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