Characteristics of MBTI personalities

In my previous blog dated 27.09.2019 ( Test your personality with Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)) have described about 04 personalities and their characteristics. Furthermore, following personalities and its characteristics are stated for each combination.

   

ISTP (Introversion Sensing Thinking Perception)

Tieger et al (2001) stated

·   They have Ability to bring order to confusing data and to recognizable facts

·   Stay calm and cool under pressure. Also they are

·   Flexible and willing to take risks and try new approaches.

·   They have powers of observation and an excellent memory

·   good common sense

ISFP (Introversion Sensing Feeling Perception)

According to the Myersbriggs.org( 2019 ) they are

·   Quiet, friendly, sensitive, and kind.

·   Get pleasure from the current moment

·   Loyal and committed to their values and to people that are vital to them.

·   Dislike disagreements and conflicts

INFP (Introversion Intuition Feeling Perception)

Thomson (1998) stated

·   They are Creative, and idealistic.

·   Ability to relate to others.

·   Able to see different paths/ways of doing something.

·   They recognize different possibilities

INTP (Introversion Intuition Thinking Perception)

According to Osborn (2016)

·      They are reserved, logical, and abstract individuals.

·      They constantly seek knowledge and understanding.

·      They prefer to observe and understand

·      They are problem solvers.

ESTP (Extroversion Sensing Thinking Perception)

Berens et al.(2001) says

·   They are “doers”, pragmatic, and spontaneous.

·   Able to categorize data and apply it.

            ·   They place limited importance in concept and theory and prefer to focus on what 

                needs to be done.

·   They view rules as guidelines and will follow.

·   Enthusiasm for getting projects started

ESFP (Extroversion Sensing Feeling Perception)

Wyman (2001) stated

·   They are

·   Very sociable, harmonious, and spontaneous.

·   They let their feelings and experiences

·   Know what they value.

·   Able to relate to others and seek to identify with those who share similar interests.

·   They live in the here-and-now.

·   extremely outgoing:

ENFP (Extroversion Intuition Feeling Perception)

According to Moss (2013)

·   Animated, inspiring, and innovative.

·   People-oriented.

·   They convey themselves to other people through speech, mannerisms, and 

    expression.

·   enjoy both ideas and people

·   They are also charming

ENTP (Extroversion Intuition Thinking Perception)

According to Berens and Nardi (2004)

·   Pragmatic, and spontaneous.

·   They take in the world through their senses and view it in a concrete fashion.

·   They are able to categorize data and apply it.

·   Focus on what needs to be done.

·   They view rules as guidelines and will follow them so long as it is convenient.

·    has enthusiasm for getting projects started

ESTJ (Extroversion Sensing Thinking Judgment)

Allen (2017) Stated

·   Responsible, realistic, and conventional. They are more focused on linking the 

    past to the present.

·   They use logic and traditional principles

·   They are quick to come up with a plan and finish it off. T

·   They may take on leadership roles.

·   They are self-confident and assertive.

ESFJ (Extroversion Sensing Feeling Judgment)
Nardi (1999) Stated
          ·   Friendly, practical, and organized.
          ·   Extremely capable of expressing their emotions.
          ·   Guardians of the emotions of others.
          ·   They are always looking to protect others feelings above all other things.
          ·   In decision making they always consider how their choice will impact all those
               involved.
          ·   They enjoy adhering to tradition and will go to great lengths to follow standard 
               social protocols

ENFJ (Extroversion Intuition Feeling Judgment)
According to Emre (2018)
          ·   Altruistic, introspective, friendly, and idealistic.
          ·   They naturally work well in matters concerning other people.
          ·   Aware of other people's needs.

ENTJ (Extroversion Intuition Thinking Judgment)
According to Berens and Nardi (2004)
          ·   Decisive, strategic, and natural leaders.
          ·   They have ability to see the consequences before acting on a plan. 
          ·   They usually take on the role as the leader.
          ·   They look ahead and establish goals

Reference List

• Berens,L and Nardi,D(2004)Understanding yourself and others, An introduction to the personality type code,califonia
• Berens,L., Linda K and  Smith,M(2001)Quick guide to the 16 personality types and teams,Applying team essentials to create effective teams. Califonia, Telos
• Hammer, A (2017) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Comparison Report. Work Styles.
• Moss,A(2013) The Secret Lives of INTJs, Oddly Developed Types
• Myers Brigg & Briggs foundation.(online).available at < https://www.myersbriggs.org/>.  Accessed  on 07.09.2019
•  Osborn,G(2016)Personality type and difference in ministry.London, spck publishing
• Thomson,L(1998)Personality type, An owner’s manual.01^st ed. /Boston, Shamala
• Tieger,P.,Tieger,B(2001) Do What You Are Little.01^ST ed. USA,Brown
•  Wyman,p(2001)Three keys to self-understanding, An innovative and effective combination of the Myers Brigg type indicator, Assessment Tool, the enneagram and inner child healing,enter of application of psychology. Gainesville