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Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

The Constructive Use of Differences

About this Guide

 

MBTI logoRead below to discover the background and history of the MBTI, or choose from one of the tabs to find out more about the attributes and stressors associated with each of the 16 temperament types. 

A Brief History


""The Myers-Briggs® assessment has its roots in Carl Jung’s theory of psychological type. Katharine Briggs and her daughter, Isabel Briggs Myers, developed Jung’s theory and the first forms of the instrument, sharing a vision “to enable individuals to grow through an understanding and appreciation of individual differences in healthy personality and to enhance harmony and productivity among diverse groups.”

Grid of the 16 personality types

Note: Type graphics in association with this guide are used under the Grant of License terms from CPP, Inc. 

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Did you know...?

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  • That you can take the official MBTI by visiting Molloy's Career Services Department?
  • The MBTI is used by 89 of Fortune 100 companies to maximize individual and team effectiveness from entry to executive levels?
  • The MBTI is administered to over 2 million people per year and has been translated into 16 different languages?

 

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