In the 1960's a psychological theorist named Katharine Briggs had many of the same 问题 你 do. She wondered why some of her family members had such logical, linear thinking processes, when she herself was 更多 likely to take values and feelings into account when considering an issue. In her research with her daughter Isabel Briggs Myers, she looked into this 问题 and others, and discovered four central aspects of personality. Each one of us can be classified as either:
• Extroverted/Introverted-Do 你 get your energy from being with people, 或者 being alone?
• Sensing/Intuitive-Do 你 see what's actual, 或者 what's possible?
• Thinking/Feeling-Do 你 make decisions with your head 或者 your heart?
• Judging/Perceiving-Do 你 like to make decisions, 或者 keep your options open?
Our classifications on each of the scales is combined to make a four-letter type, for instance, ENTP, 或者 ISFJ. There are sixteen types in all, encompassing all possible combinations.
With so many possibilities, 你 can imagine how much potential for misunderstanding there is with those around us! If we marry, 或者 parent, 或者 even work with someone who is very different from us, we can become increasingly baffled as to how their minds work. The key to unlocking the mystery and understanding those around us is to first understand yourself.
Where do 你 think 你 fall on the scales listed above? It can be difficult to decide, but fortunately the creators of this theory have also created a scientifically validated assessment that can tell 你 where 你 fall. This personality test is called the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and is the most accurate and efficient way to identify your own type. Most recently it has become available in an online format, which allows convenient access to anyone wishing to discover 更多 about themselves. The official Myers-Briggs Type Indicator can be used to produce several different types of reports, from basic to detailed, all of which 你 can refer to as 你 learn 更多 about your own Type.
Once 你 have discovered your Type, 你 can begin to think about how others may differ. If 你 are an extrovert, 你 may be surprised when others want to leave a social gathering 或者 end a conversation before 你 do. It doesn't mean they're unfriendly 或者 not having a good time; it's just that introverts rely on their alone time to recharge. As another example, if you're a Thinker, 你 may mistrust people who seem to make decisions based on their "gut" 或者 their feelings rather than logic. But turn this around and you'll realize that your own decisions may seem cold and uncaring to someone who is a Feeling type. There is no right 或者 wrong; only individual preferences.
The world is made up of many types, and this is for the best! We need people who are gregarious, and those that are content to live much of their lives independently. We need visionaries with their heads in the clouds, and people who will take care of all the details. We need planners, and people who fly 由 the 座位 of their pants; when making decisions we need both someone to remind us of the logic of the situation and someone to help us do a "gut check." Learning 更多 about personality types can help 你 appreciate all the variation you'll see around you. Most importantly, it will help 你 use your differences to everyone's benefit.
