Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Definition
The MBTI is a self-report questionnaire designed to identify a person's personality type, strengths, and preferences. It categorizes individuals into 16 different personality types.
Analogy
Think of the MBTI like a GPS for understanding human behavior. Just as a GPS uses coordinates to pinpoint your location, the MBTI uses four dichotomies to pinpoint your personality type.
Related terms
Psychometric Test: A test designed to measure psychological traits such as intelligence or personality - think of this as other kinds of 'GPS' tools used in psychology.
Personality Inventory: Another term for a test like the MBTI that measures personal characteristics - it's like having an inventory or list of what you have in your 'personality toolbox'.
Type Theory: A theory that people can be classified into distinct categories (or types) based on their traits - it's like saying there are specific destinations on our 'personality GPS'.
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