History & Development
This personality indicator was developed in the 1940s by Katharine Cook Briggs and her daughter ________.
Isabel Briggs Myers
Which MBTI dichotomy describes where individuals direct and receive their energy—toward the external world of people and action or the internal world of thoughts?
Extraversion vs. Introversion
Name the MBTI type known as 'The Inspector,' characterized by being reserved, practical, loyal, orderly and traditional.
ISTJ
Besides self‑understanding, many use the MBTI to improve this interpersonal skill.
communication
According to Verywell Mind, approximately how many U.S. adults complete the official MBTI assessment each year?
What is about two million?
The MBTI is based on the psychological type theory of which Swiss psychiatrist?
Carl Jung
Name the MBTI preference that focuses on concrete facts, details and present reality, relying on the five senses.
Sensing
Easy‑going and flexible, this MBTI type is reserved, artistic and nicknamed 'The Artist.'
ISFP
True or False: According to Simply Psychology, psychologists often question the MBTI’s reliability and scientific validity.
True
According to Verywell Mind, who should administer the official MBTI assessment?
What is a trained practitioner or certified professional?
The MBTI sorts individuals into 16 personality types using four preference pairs. Name any two of these dichotomies.
Extraversion/Introversion and Sensing/Intuition
In the MBTI, which preference describes people who prioritize logical analysis and objective reasoning when making decisions?
Thinking
Creative and analytical, this rare MBTI type is sometimes called 'The Advocate' or 'The Counselor.'
INFJ
Name the five‑factor personality model considered more evidence‑based than the MBTI.
The Big Five
According to Verywell Mind, how many forced-choice questions are in the current North American MBTI questionnaire?
What is 93?
This widely used indicator sorts people into four-letter codes like ISTJ or ENFP. What does MBTI stand for?
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Which MBTI lifestyle preference indicates a structured and decisive approach to the outer world?
Judging
Highly inventive and talkative, they love being surrounded by ideas and may start many projects but struggle to finish them; they're nicknamed 'The Debater.' Name this MBTI type.
ENTP
One major criticism of the MBTI is that people sometimes receive different personality types when retaking the assessment. What reliability issue does this refer to?
What is low test‑retest reliability?
MBTI questionnaires use a "forced-choice" format. What does this mean for how you respond to items?
What is selecting between two possible responses rather than rating on a scale?
According to Verywell Mind, the current North American MBTI questionnaire contains this many forced‑choice questions.
93
In MBTI, what is the opposite of Sensing that focuses on patterns, possibilities and abstract concepts?
Intuition
Outspoken and confident, this type excels at making plans and organizing projects and is often called 'The Commander.' Name the MBTI type.
ENTJ
True or False: The MBTI is designed to diagnose mental disorders.
False — the MBTI measures personality preferences and is not a diagnostic tool for mental illnesses.
According to Verywell Mind, some psychologists caution that there isn't enough evidence to recommend using the MBTI for this career-related purpose. What is it?
What is making career or employment decisions (such as selecting a job or hiring)?