MBTI Dichotomies and Preferences Flashcards

If someone scores as an ESTJ, which of the following correctly identifies all four preferences?

Answer: Extraversion, Sensing, Thinking, Judging

ESTJ stands for Extraversion (E), Sensing (S), Thinking (T), and Judging (J) — each letter maps directly to one pole of the four dichotomies.

A key difference between an INFP and an INTP is the _____ dichotomy.

Answer: Thinking vs. Feeling

INFP and INTP share I, N, and P preferences; they differ only on the Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F) dimension.

Which MBTI preference pair describes how someone orients to their outer, observable behavior?

Answer: Judging vs. Perceiving

The Judging/Perceiving dichotomy describes the lifestyle orientation a person shows to the outside world — whether they appear more structured (J) or spontaneous (P).

According to MBTI, both Thinking and Feeling are considered:

Answer: Rational, judging functions used for decision-making

Both Thinking and Feeling are rational (judging) functions in Jungian/MBTI theory because both are systematic ways of evaluating and deciding, not just reacting.

A person who is described as 'living in the moment,' paying close attention to current sensory experience, is most likely demonstrating which preference?

Answer: Sensing (S)

The Sensing preference is characterized by attention to present, concrete, sensory reality — what is actually happening right now.

Which of the following is a common misconception about the Extraversion/Introversion dichotomy in MBTI?

Answer: Introversion is the same as shyness or social anxiety

Introversion in MBTI refers to preferring inward focus and solitary recharging — it is not the same as shyness, which is a fear of social judgment.

How many of the 16 MBTI types share both the Sensing (S) and Judging (J) preferences?

Answer: Four

SJ types include ISTJ, ISFJ, ESTJ, and ESFJ — four types that share both the Sensing and Judging preferences.