Personality Types: Understanding Self and Others

A collection of vocabulary related to personality types and understanding oneself and others in communication and relationships.

Personality Types

Categories that describe the different ways individuals perceive the world and make decisions.

MBTI®

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, a tool that categorizes personality types based on Jung's theory.

Extraversion (E)

The direction of focus on the outside world, involving people and events.

Introversion (I)

The direction of focus on the internal world, involving thoughts and feelings.

Sensing (S)

A method of processing information by focusing on the present and concrete facts.

Intuition (N)

A method of processing information by focusing on future possibilities and ideas.

Thinking (T)

Decision-making style that relies on logic and objective analysis.

Feeling (F)

Decision-making style that relies on personal values and subjective judgment.

Judging (J)

A preference for structure and decisiveness in actions and planning.

Perception (P)

A preference for flexibility and spontaneity in actions and making decisions.

Conflict Resolution

The process of finding a peaceful solution to a disagreement among individuals.

Interpersonal Understanding

The ability to empathize and communicate effectively with others based on personality types.

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Communication Styles

Different ways individuals express ideas and interact with others based on personality types.

Personal Development

The conscious choice to improve oneself in various aspects like skills, knowledge, and personal qualities.