Myers-Briggs Assessment and Analysis

1 Myers-Briggs Assessment and Analysis Alondra Garcia National Louis University PSY 306 Prof Jennifer 06/02/2024 2 Myers-Briggs Assessment and Analysis The results from the Myers-Briggs personality type indicator showed that I was an ESFJ personality type, also known as extraverted, sensing, feeling, judging. According to the test criteria, I was an outgoing and action-oriented individual who was willing to express myself to others. According to Jung, extraverts are energized by contact with other people and as such, actively seek out situations that would allow them to maximize these traits (Twenge & Campbell, 2022). As a sensor, I also tend to live in the present, relying on facts. Sensors tend to rely on their senses to take in the world and make decisions, in contrast to intuitive people who focus on abstract qualities such as meaning and relationships. The quality of being a feeler refers to an ability to be in touch with one's feelings and emotions as well as those of others. The judger quality refers to my attitude of being decisive and planned, where I seek to exert control on myself and aspects around me. Jung contrasts the qualities of judging versus perceiving, where a judger is more planned compared to a perceiver who is more spontaneous and willing to deviate from established rules and norms (Zárate-Torres & Correa, 2023). Overall, the results showed that I am a people person who is warm and interested in other people, making them feel good about themselves. This attitude is backed with a no-nonsense approach where I am practical and like getting things done as soon as possible rather than being indecisive for long. The results are mostly valid and represent an accurate picture of my personality in most cases. I am indeed an outgoing person, and I tend to find ways of interacting with people as a way to enrich my life and ensure that I grow in various aspects of life. I seek out social interaction as much as possible, and making new friends and meeting new people is a key part of 3 my character traits and way of life. I also believe that the test validly captured my quality as a feeler, where I do indeed pay attention to my feelings and recognize them in other people. However, I do not believe that I have a no-nonsense attitude that is defined by preferring to complete actions now rather than later. I believe that an important attitude I have that has allowed me to navigate life well is being flexible, which I believe is also essential for someone who is outgoing like me. While a no-nonsense attitude and decisiveness are qualities that I try to embrace in important aspects of life such as education, I believe that trait is not as pronounced in other parts of life, especially my social life. I also would not consider myself to rely entirely on facts at the expense of other abstract aspects such as intuition and feelings. I believe that the test could not capture the balance in these aspects, where I believe that my character traits entail using intuition when necessary and also falling back to using facts when I believe that the scenario is best served by that. There are several examples from everyday life that prove and validate many of these character traits. For instance, my ability to seek and thrive in social gatherings is exemplified by how often I tend to organize and attend social events. I often tend to take charge of situations that require planning and social interactions, such as being a team leader or organizing a get-together with friends and family. I also prioritize harmony and clear understanding in my relationships, which validates my quality as a feeler. For instance, I tend to seek harmonious conflict resolution when in a group or when interacting with another person rather than leaving the issues unattended and hoping that they would resolve themselves. During this endeavor, I try as much as possible to be considerate of the other person's feelings. Furthermore, while I appreciate the importance of structure and consistency in many aspects of life, I am also flexible and willing to adapt to situations. For instance, when a planned social meeting fails due to an unavoidable 4 issue, I tend to be flexible in finding a solution or finding another way that can fulfill the social function in a way that is comfortable for all involved. These results have significant meaning and context in helping me understand different aspects of my personality and accompanying traits. The test confirming my tendency to be social and in touch with my and other people's feelings validates my efforts to improve these specific qualities and underscores their importance in having a good social life. My approach to interacting with the world and other people shapes a key component of my personality and values, and it is an area that I will always keep growing. The test also highlights other key areas that are complex but will need further investigation and introspection. The qualities of being a judger and sensing provide an avenue to further investigate how I approach life with regard to these specific traits. 5 References Twenge, J. M., & Campbell, W. K. (2022). Personality psychology: Understand yourself and others (2nd ed.). Pearson. Zárate-Torres, R., & Correa, J. C. (2023). How good is the Myers-Briggs type indicator for predicting leadership-related behaviors? Frontiers in Psychology, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.940961