MBTI Dichotomies Flashcards
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Which letter combination produces 16 distinct personality types in MBTI?
Answer: Four dichotomies with two poles each (2⁴ = 16)
The four binary dichotomies (E/I, S/N, T/F, J/P) yield 2⁴ = 16 unique combinations, producing the 16 MBTI types.
Which of the following correctly describes the difference between a Sensing (S) and Intuitive (N) type when reading a map?
Answer: S focuses on specific landmarks and concrete steps; N looks at the overall route and broader context
Sensing types focus on concrete, step-by-step detail, while Intuitives tend to grasp the big-picture pattern or overall journey.
According to MBTI, the Thinking-Feeling dichotomy is associated with which type of gender distribution in the United States?
Answer: More females tend to prefer Feeling; more males tend to prefer Thinking
Research consistently shows that in the US, a larger proportion of women score as Feelers and a larger proportion of men score as Thinkers, though exceptions are common.
Which scenario best illustrates the Extraversion preference in MBTI?
Answer: Thinking out loud during a group meeting to develop ideas
Extraverts tend to process thoughts externally and gain energy from interaction, making verbal brainstorming in groups a natural preference.
A person who is ENTJ would belong to which combination of MBTI dichotomy poles?
Answer: Extravert, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging
ENTJ stands for Extraverted, iNtuitive, Thinking, Judging — the four standard MBTI dichotomy preferences in order.
In MBTI, a high score on Introversion indicates which of the following about social behavior?
Answer: The person prefers fewer, deeper social interactions rather than many surface-level ones
Introverts typically prefer quality over quantity in social interactions, often finding deep one-on-one conversations more fulfilling than large group settings.