Temperament Groups Flashcards
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Which temperament group is composed of the 16 Personalities types ISTJ, ISFJ, ESTJ, and ESFJ?
Answer: Sentinels (SJ types)
The Sentinel group (SJ temperament) includes the four types that combine Sensing with Judging and are known for their reliability and tradition.
David Keirsey grouped MBTI types into four temperaments. Which temperament corresponds to NT types?
Answer: Rationals
Keirsey called NT types 'Rationals' — strategic, knowledge-seeking, and driven by competence and logical mastery.
Which temperament group is described in 16 Personalities as imaginative and empathetic, always seeking meaning and connection?
Answer: Diplomats (NF types)
The Diplomat group (NF types: INFJ, INFP, ENFJ, ENFP) is characterized by idealism, empathy, and a desire to make a positive difference.
What core drive unites all four types in the Explorer (SP) temperament group?
Answer: Freedom to act spontaneously and experience the world directly
SP types (ISTP, ISFP, ESTP, ESFP) share a love of freedom, adaptability, and hands-on engagement with the immediate environment.
Which of the following characteristics is MOST associated with the Guardian (SJ) temperament?
Answer: Upholding tradition, following established rules, and ensuring stability
Guardians (SJ types) value tradition, duty, and security, making them the temperament most associated with preserving social institutions.
In Keirsey's Temperament Sorter, which temperament is characterized by a quest for self-actualization and a focus on personal growth?
Answer: Idealists (NF types)
Keirsey's Idealists (NF types) are most focused on authenticity, meaning, and the fulfillment of human potential — their own and others'.