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 Interest Orientation Introversion
E I
Outer world of actions, objects, and peopleInner world of ideas and concepts

Sensing Perception Intuition
S N
Immediate reality and direct experience Inferred meanings andrelationships


Thinking Judgment Feeling
T F
Reliability of logical order cause and effectPriorities based on personal importance and values

Judgment Environmental Orientation Perception
Perception
J P
Judging attitude Control of events and Spontaneity Curious, awaiting events and
systematic planning 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 environmentthe outer world of people and things.
Introvert: People who have a preference for Introversion (sometimes called Introverts) get their
energy and essential stimulation from withinthe inner world of thoughts and reflections.




Extraverts Introverts
Feels pulled outward by external claims and
conditions

Feels pushed inward by external claims and
intrusions

Energized by other people, external experiences

Energized by inner resources, internal experiences

Acts, then(maybe) reflects,
May seem shallow to others


Reflects, then(maybe) acts,
May seem withdrawn to others


Is often friendly, talkative, quick to get to know

Is often reserved, quiet, takes time to get to know

Expresses thoughts and emotions freely (may be at
risk of saying too much)

Keep thoughts and emotions private (may be at risk
of saying too little)

Needs interaction, Gives breadth to life


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 Intuitive Type
Sees specific parts and pieces Sees patterns and relationships
Lives in the present,
enjoying what is there

Lives toward the future,
anticipating what might be

May seem materialistic and literal minded to others

May seem idealistic, impractical dreamers to others

Likes things that are definite, measurable,
Prefers handling practical matters
Likes opportunities for being inventive,
Prefers imagining possibilities

Starts at the beginning,
takes one step at a time

Jumps in anywhere,
leaps over steps

Works hands-on with parts to
understand overall design
Studies overall design to
see how parts fit together

Enjoys using and refining
the known and familiar

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 Feeling Type
Decides with the head, Goes with logic

Decides with the heart, Goes with personal
conviction

Concerned with principles
such as truth, justice

Concerned with values
such as relationships, harmony

Sees things as an onlooker
from outside a situation

Sees things as a participant from within a situation

Takes a long range view,Spontaneously
critiques

Takes an immediate and personal view,
Spontaneously appreciates

Good at analyzing plans Good at understanding people
May seem distant or
condescending to others

May seem too involved
or emotional to others




Judgment and Perception are complementary lifestyles
Both attitudes are part of everyones 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 Perceiving Type
Prefers an
organized lifestyle

Prefers a
flexible lifestyle

Likes definite
order and structure

Likes going
with the flow

Likes to have life under control, Enjoys being
decisive

Prefers to experience life as it happens, Enjoys
being curious, discovering surprises

Likes clear limits
and categories
Likes freedom to explore
without limits
Feels comfortable
establishing closure
Feels comfortable
maintaining openness
Handles deadlines,
plans in advance
Meets deadlines
by last minute rush
May seem demanding,
rigid, or uptight to others
May seem disorganized,
messy, or irresponsible
to others