Personality Survey
The purpose of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) personality inventory is to make the theory of psychological types
described by C. G. Jung understandable and useful in people’s lives. The essence of the theory is that much seemingly random
variation in the behavior is actually quite orderly and consistent, being due to basic differences in the ways individuals prefer
to use their perception and judgment.
Favorite world: Do you prefer to focus on the outer world or on your own inner world? This is called Extraversion (E) or
Introversion (I).
Information: Do you prefer to focus on the basic information you take in or do you prefer to interpret and add meaning? This
is called Sensing (S) or Intuition (N).
Decisions: When making decisions, do you prefer to first look at logic and consistency or first look at the people and special
circumstances? This is called Thinking (T) or Feeling (F).
Structure: In dealing with the outside world, do you prefer to get things decided or do you prefer to stay open to new
information and options? This is called Judging (J) or Perceiving (P).
Your Personality Type: When you decide on your preference in each category, you have your own personality type, which
can be expressed as a code with four letters. (Example: ISTJ, ESFP, INFP)
All types are equal: The goal of knowing about personality type is to understand, appreciate and tolerate differences between
people. As all types are equal, there is no best type.
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Learning Goal: Through your participation and reflection of this assignment, you will understand the importance of objective
awareness of your personality preferences, strengths and weaknesses. You will be able to write a well-developed, organized
and cohesive explanatory essay on the complex concept of your personality type.
Essential Question(s): How can I use the results of this survey to assist with my social, emotional, and intellectual growth?
How can a deeper understanding of personality traits influence my ability to analyze complex characters and their diverse
points of view?
Directions: Take the MBTI and then record your results below. You will then reflect upon the results in an essay. Please
staple this sheet to your essay. Please adhere to the following requirements:
-Times New Roman font
-12 point font
-Double space your essay
-Use the proper heading (see syllabus for example)
-Reference and properly quote information from assigned websites (Use MLA style)
-2-3 pages
1- Myers-Briggs Survey: http://similarminds.com/embj.html
Use the following websites in order to learn more about your personality type:
http://www.personalitypage.com/html/portraits.html (General overview of your personality type)
http://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/myers-briggs/myers-briggs.htm (General overview of your personality type)
http://www.personalitypage.com/html/relationships.html (Information on your type and relationships)
http://www.personalitypage.com/html/careers.html (Information on your type and careers)
Answer the following questions on this sheet of paper and staple this sheet of paper to the front of your essay!
1. What were the results of the MBTI Survey?
- Myers-Briggs (What are your four letters?): __________; _______________
2. (HW: 10 pts) Show at least one family member the results of your survey and provide them with information about your
personality. Have them answer the following questions. Family member name:____________________________________
1. Does this personality portrait describe your student? Why or why not?
2. How can you use this information to further understand your student?
3. (Optional) Did you take the survey? What were your results? How can you use the information found in your
personality to help you better understand and relate to your student?
Writing the Essay: This is an explanatory essay so you will want to examine and convey the complex ideas and concepts that
make up your personality type. Reflect upon the results of your survey. This essay should demonstrate important connections
and distinctions between what your sources state, and what you know about yourself. Organize your ideas with a clear
introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Develop your responses with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts,
extended definitions, concrete details, quotations or other information about your personality type. You might want to consider
focusing your essay upon some of the following areas:
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Were you surprised at the results of the surveys? Why/why not? Be specific and use examples from your life
to support your assertions. Make specific reference to the information provided in the explanation of your
personality types.
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Do you feel the results of the survey are accurate to who you are as a person? Make specific reference to the
information provided in the explanation of your personality type and argue why or why not?
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What strengths and/or weaknesses do you agree/disagree with and why?
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How can the information provided to you help you develop greater self-acceptance and awareness concerning
your social, emotional and/or intellectual growth? Be specific and use examples to support your assertions.
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What do the results indicate about your career/interest preferences? How can this information help you?
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How did the results of the surveys make you feel? Did the results provide you with information that makes
you uncomfortable or defensive? Why/why not? Be specific and use examples to support your assertions!
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Are there aspects of your results you would like to change? Why do you want to change them and what
impact will the changes have on your life? If there are no changes, why are you content with these aspects of
your personality? Once again, make specific reference to the information provided in the explanation of your
personality type.
Extra Credit: Create a visual component to express your personality type. This can be a collage, a drawing, photograph, a
song, a PowerPoint Presentation, a Prezi, a performance, a graph, a chart)