Myers-Briggs personality Types
Prof. Roomana N. Siddiqui
Chairperson, Dept. of Psychology
Aligarh Muslim University
Jung talked about three dichotomies
one attitude types Extroversion (E) vs Introversion (I)
two function type Sensation (S) vs (Feeling (F)
and Thinking (T) vs Intuition (I)
Myers and Briggs added a fourth dichotomy
Judging (J) vs Perceiving (P)
Judging Perceiving
• Like life to be • Like their world open and
planned and orderly flexible
• Value punctuality • Easygoing
• Goal-oriented • Spontaneous
• Like to complete • Leave things to the last
projects minute
• Make a do list and • Make a do list and forget
use them it
The 16 personality types
ESTJ ISTJ ENTJ INTJ
Extraverted Thinking Introverted sensing Extraverted Thinking Introverted intuition
with sensing with thinking with intuition with thinking
Executive/Supervisor Inspector Commander Mastermind
ESTP ISTP ENTP INTP
Extraverted sensing Introverted Thinking Extraverted Intuition Introverted Thinking
with thinking with Sensing with thinking with intuition
Entrepreneur Craftsman Inventor/ Debater Architect/ logician
ESFJ ISFJ ENFJ INFJ
Extraverted feeling Introverted sensing Extraverted feeling Introverted intuition
with Sensing with feeling With intuition with feeling
Provider Protector Teacher Counselor
ESFP ISFP ENFP INFP
Extraverted Sensing Introverted feeling Extraverted Intuition Introverted Feeling
with feeling with sensing with feeling with Intuition
Performer Composer Champion Healer
E= extroversion I=Introversion S=Sensation N=Intuition
F=Feeling T=Thinking J-Judging P=Perceiving
INTJ: Architect/ Mastermind.
Highly innovative and have a high need for independence
Very, capable, self confident and have an aura of mystery,
Apply a sense of perfectionism and even morality to work.
They travel alone and accomplish much
INTP: Logician.
Are reserved, self-reliant and highly independent
Try to understand the universe
Tend to be concise, precise and articulate and have unquenchable thirst for
knowledge
ENTJ: Commander
Energetic, dynamic, confident and competent
Have clear goals , Like to be in charge and dislike taking instructions
Bold, imaginative and strong willed leader who always finds a way or create
one
ENTP: Debater.
Smart, curious and clever,
Can take any side of the argument
they try to understand people, system and principles that surround them
INFJ: Advocate/ Counselor
Nurtures with a strong personal integrity,
try to help other realize their potential,
creative and dedicated, very Inspiring and idealist
INFP: The Healer
Reserved, gentle, calm and sensitive
Imaginative idealist driven by their own core values and beliefs
They see potential for a better future and pursue truth and meaning as their
own flair
ENFJ: The teacher
They want the best for humanity and often act as catalyst of growth,
they have the ability to see potential in others and have the charisma to
persuade others
Enjoy the thrill of new challenge
Excellent communicators
ENFP: The champion/ Campaigner
They are lively, outgoing, dynamic and spontaneous
they focus on possibilities and have an enthusiasm for ideas, people and
activities
Are flexible, adaptable and great sense of humor
ISTJ: The inspector.
Extremely Responsible , Dependable and practical
try to create and enforce order within systems and institution,
they have a procedure for everything
ISFJ: The protector.
High sense of duty, Kind, caring , considerate and sensitive to others
Try to do everything perfectly
Meticulous and pay attention to minute details
Down to earth
ESTJ: The Executive/ Supervisor.
Honest, straightforward, Like to be in charge
Hardworking ,orderly, rule abiding, and conscientious,
they like to get things done, are very systematic.
Excellent administrators
ESFJ: The provider.
Friendly, warm-hearted, outgoing,
social and popular people always eager to help
Compassionate, considerate and sympathetic
Good team player and do not try to offend or disappoint others
ISTP: Craftsman.
They are observant artisans, highly skilled with their hands
Remain calm in crisis
Independent and adventurous
Enjoy the challenge of solving new problems
ISFP: The composer
They are gentle and easy going
live in the present moment, they are flexible and spontaneous
Have high standards of perfection
Have little desire for competition
ESTP: Entrepreneur
Smart, energetic, thrill seekers
Have boundless energy level and are always working on something
Enjoy competition and thrive on crisis
ESFP: The performer
These are entertainers who charm people around them
spontaneous, energetic and fun loving,
Friendly, witty and charming
Can be impatient, unpredictable and impulsive
