Myers Briggs Type Indicator

Myers Briggs Type Indicator

Introduction

The Myers Briggs type indicator is referred to as a psychometric questionnaire which is basically formulated to measure psychological preferences and it helps in determining how people perceive the society around them and how they make decisions of their life. The main objective of Myers Briggs type indicator test to enable people understand their individuality and others personality so that they can work together with people who have similar personality as them. With the help of Myers Briggs type indicator, the people will be more satisfied with their lives and they will make the society more creative, productive and peaceful.

The primary objective of the Myers Briggs type indicator is to make the various kinds of psychological theories understandable and meaningful in people's life. The Myers Briggs type indicator main focus is on normal populations and it helps people in analyzing the naturally occurring differences. The myers briggs type indicator is considered as one of the most widely used personality instrument and around more than two million assessment are conducted annually in various parts of the world. The basic goal of conducting the Myers Briggs type indicator is to determine and understand the differences in personality of people. The Myers Briggs type indicator is not used to measure character, ability or trait of an individual. It is because of this reason that Myers Briggs type indicator is different from other psychological and personality tests (Bess, 2003)

The paper will discuss general information about the type indicator and the description of the content. The paper will also highlight the purpose, structure and administration of the Myers brigg type indicator. The paper will also evaluate the reliability and validity, followed by the analysis of multicultural application of the Myers brigg type indicator.

Discussion

General information

The title of the test is Myers Briggs type indicator. The test was developed by Katherine cook Briggs along with his daughter Isabel Briggs Myers. The Myers Briggs type indicator was created during the Second World War. The creators of the test thought that having detailed knowledge about the personality preferences, women would be able to find suitable job for themselves. The Myers Briggs type indicator was published was the first time in the year 1962.

Test description

Content of the test

According to Myers Briggs type indicator, people are identified by having one of the sixteen personality types. The main objective of Myers Briggs type indicator is to explore and identify one own personality including likes, dislikes and strengths and weaknesses. The Myers Briggs is made up of four different scales which are described below:

Extraversion (E) - Introversion (I)

The scale of extroversion and introversion helps in describing how people interact and respond to the people and the world around them. Extroverts are people who are out going and they interact with other socially more and feel energized and happy when they meet new people. On the other hand, introverts are people who are inward turning. They enjoy deep and meaningful interaction with people and feel happier at staying home ...