The MBTI uses different words to describe personality, we call them type dynamics.
You are working on four psychological, instinctive levels, or dichotomies.
We use different words to describe personality that indicate how you instinctively use your brain and prefer to behave.
The following is the basic list of personality traits making up the four levels.
Type Dynamics are Driven by Energy!!
Words to Describe Personality on the Energy Level
Extraversion
Introversion
Sensing
Intuition
Thinking
Feeling
Judging
Perceiving
Extraversion and Introversion describe how you are most instinctively ENERGIZED. What do you do to get energy, how does that feel, how does that look to you and to others?
Extraverts are naturally outgoing, getting their energy FROM PEOPLE.Introverts are naturally withdrawn, inward looking for energy from IDEAS AND IMPRESSIONS.
Extraverts are more naturally active, expressive, social, interested in many things. Consider the following list of personality traits NATURALLY associated with extraverted behaviors:
oriented to the outside world naturally
tolerate noise and crowds better
focused on people and things
prefer more to be around others
talk more than listen (actually talk first than think about what they are saying)
communicate with enthusiasm
often seek center stage
act first and think about it later
interrupt and finish sentences
several projects at the same time
enthusiastic demeanor
high energy level
hates to do nothing
on the go
think out loud
usually more animated
easily distracted
change subjects quickly
use trial and error with confidence
look outward for stimulation
This is not a complete list of words to describe personality but these can be considered as a list of personality traits and/or characteristics commonly displayed by Extraverts.
Introverts are more naturally reserved, private, cautious, and interested in fewer interactions, but with typically greater depth and focus. Introverts do not need people for energy. Consider the following list of personality traits NATURALLY associated with introverted behaviors:
oriented to the inner world
avoid crowds and seek quiet
focused on ideas, concepts, and inner impressions
prefer more to spend time by self
listen more than talk
keep enthusiasm to self
think first then speak (maybe, maybe not)
talk less
often shun the limelight
start conversations without a preface
more cautious and hesitant
time alone recharges batteries
focused on one task at a time
calm, measured demeanor
usually more reserved
reflective, usually consider deeply before acting
look inward for stimulation
This is not a complete list of words to describe personality but these can be considered as a list of personality traits and/or characteristics commonly displayed by Introverts.
The above list of personality traits are called TYPE Orientations and represent instincive preferences for energy acquisition and use. The Myers Briggs sixteen (16) personality types come from all the possible combination of the above psychological functions, ways of brain, behaviors!
Whether its a list of personality traits, or type dynamics or whatever words to describe personality we use you are ONLY ONE TYPE and it does not change!!
What Is Your Type? Consider the above Type Dynamics, and the list of personality traits. Take the Myers Briggs and find out!! Then link on your type below to discover the fundamental, basic different type dynamics of your personality!!
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