Frequently Asked Questions About MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)

Frequently Asked Questions about MBTI
(Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)
What is the letters M B T I stand for?

These letters stand for the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ®
instrument. This instrument is the most widely used self-reporting
indicator in use today. It is based on the theories of Carl Jung, a
psychiatrist of renown and a protégé of Sigmund Freud. Only a
certified administrator can administer this instrument. It does not
measure intelligence or degree of sanity. It does, however,
indicate very clearly an individual’s personality preference.
Who were Myers and Briggs?

Katharine Briggs began developing her ideas about personality
similarities and differences during the early 1900s. She soon
realized that her concepts were similar to those of Dr. Carl Jung
and began to apply his complex theories to an operational format.
In conjunction with her daughter Isabelle Myers, the two refined
and improved the reliability and validity of this format in an effort
to make it useful and applicable in the normal business world.
Since it’s inception it has grown to be widely used in business,
government, military and normal life endeavors. Both Myers and
Briggs have made available to the world a useful and operational
tool for applying the type concepts of Carl Jung.
What can the MBTI ® assessments tell me about myself

that I don’t now know?
The MBTI assessment ® is a measure of preferences. These
preferences result in various behaviors, which are characteristic
of the individual. You consistently use these preferences daily and
some are utilized more than others are. The MBTI ® assessment
places these preferences in a format that categorizes a person in
a non-pejorative manner and eliminates the "name calling" that
can go on in organizations or families. For example, those with a T
(or Thinking) preference are frequently view by those with an F
(or Feeling) preference as cold and overly critical, to the surprise
of the Thinking preference individual. Recognizing that others
may view your preferences differently than you view the same
behaviors can greatly enhance your productivity in dealing with
others. For a good analysis of the "name calling" inclination refer
to the book by Kroeger entitled "Type Talk".
How accurately will the MBTI ® assessment determines
my preferences?
You will probably be amazed at how closely the MBTI ®
assessment describes you. It is estimated that over 75% of those
taking the MBTI® find that it accurately determines their
preferences. Psychologists use two terms to describe how a
questionnaire performs. One term, reliability, measures the ability
of the instrument to reproduce similar results on subsequent
applications. 70% reproducibility is considered excellent. The
MBTI ® assessment has been determined to be about 85%
reliable.
The other determining factor is validity. Validity refers to the

degree with which the instrument measures what it is supposed
to measure. This is a rather technical term and is deemed to be
relatively high for the MBTI ® instrument as evidenced by the
75% consensus outlined above.
MBTI is one of the most widely used personality instruments in

the world. Its ease of use, high statistical validity and reliability
make it one the most respected personality instruments that
exist. The test/retest measurement is very accurate, in 75% of
cases; individuals will test the same in 3 of the 4 dimensions.
Over 600 dissertations have been written on the MBTI and there
are well over 1,000 articles and dozens of books.
Can I retake the MBTI® Instrument and see if my results

change?
We generally do not encourage people to retake the MBTI®
Instrument but rather work with the concepts to determine what
is most accurate for them.
The higher the score, the better the use, ability or skill
with the preference?
Because the MBTI® Instrument is designed to sort, not to
measure, this is an inaccurate interpretation. Scores indicate
clarity of selection. This is not a test with right or wrong answers!
Is there a best type?

In some situations, certain preferences may be valued more than
others, however, there are no best types. We all have different
gifts; therefore, the best type to be is the one you are!
Are you offering the MBTI® Instrument in English?

At this time, we only offer the MBTI® Instrument in English
Who will know the results of my questionnaire?

The MBTI ® questionnaire is a very positive instrument and those
taking it find it rather fun and refreshing to share the results.
However, your results are not divulged to anyone other than
yourself. It is up to the individual to decide with whom he/she
would like to share the information. We attest that all testing
information remains confidential.
When will the MBTI assessment be carried out?

At the beginning of the workshop. We are equipped to share with
you your Type Preference within one hour of your answering the
questionnaire

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Frequently Asked Questions about MBTI

(Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)

What is the letters M B T I stand for?

Who were Myers and Briggs?

What can the MBTI ® assessments tell me about myself

The other determining factor is validity. Validity refers to the

MBTI is one of the most widely used personality instruments in

Can I retake the MBTI® Instrument and see if my results

Is there a best type?

Are you offering the MBTI® Instrument in English?

Who will know the results of my questionnaire?

When will the MBTI assessment be carried out?

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