Questions tagged [mbti]
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a controversial instrument developed based on Jungian theory that has been largely debunked by science.
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Aren't MBTI and Big 5 connected? [duplicate]
I have seen repeated suggestions that the Big 5 model is the preferred model of personality in psychology, and Myers-Briggs is used in pop psychology and industry and not presently taken that ...
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What is the difference in meaning between introversion and at least some of the autism spectrum
"Introversion" as I've encountered it is at one end of a polarity in both Jungian preferences and the Big 5. It is at least in theory not seen as intrinsically pathological by psychologists, though it ...
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What if MBTI differs a lot for short-term and long-term lifestyle? [closed]
Regarding the famous MBTI test, I am confused about how stable are the four indicators?
As of my experience, most people are certain whether they are introverted or extroverted. For the other three ...
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DISC vs MBTI personality types research
I Wanted to know whether there has been any research on mbti and disc personalty mapping and the correlations between them.If so can anyone link to some research papers
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Are psychometrics used in the public sector? [closed]
If it is used, how is it used? Where is it used? Which countries are using?
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How are commercial psychometric instruments or content protected legally? [closed]
I understand the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is registered.
What are the limitations for individuals and other business wishing to utilise the MBTI without a license to do so.
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Is INTJ mbti-personality better suited to do a physics degree or medicine/biology degree? [closed]
So which one? I find physics fascinating but biology easy.
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Can MBTI be measured objectively?
I'm trying to figure out how MBTI would be operationalized in scientific research.
How could one operationalize the different types, E, I, N, S, T, F, P and J?
How could one look at numerical ...
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What correlation research has been done on MBTI vs Big5?
Big5 is probably the most used personality model in research, while MBTI has not gained status of being scientifically supported.
What exact research has been done on correlating the two models?
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Does Big 5 measure preferences for physical activity?
While working on my amateur studies on personality differences, I use both Big 5 and MBTI to map traits. Using the MBTI theories I can fairly easy recognize the "Sensing" personalities, those who ...
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Intuitive explanation of MBTI test and it's gender bias
According to this data there is a small bias related to the gender and some traits of MBTI.
Is it scientifically possible to provide an explanation for these differences?
My intuitive definition of ...
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What is the neurobiological difference between Jungian Judging and Perceiving individual?
Jungian or Myers Briggs type indicator reserves the last letter of a 4 letter archetype to stand for Judging or Perceiving.
Part of being a Judging type is punctuality - being on time, keeping ...
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Are woman more Judging than men in the MBTI?
Since I lack of academic formation please be tolerant if I write something not correct.
As you know the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test is based on 4 personality dimensions (E/I, S/N, T/F, J/...
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