MBTI MBTI Dichotomies and Preferences

Question 1

How many dichotomies make up the MBTI framework?

Accepted Answer

Four

Answer

The MBTI is built on four dichotomies: Extraversion/Introversion, Sensing/Intuition, Thinking/Feeling, and Judging/Perceiving.

Question 2

Which dichotomy describes how a person prefers to focus their attention and get energy?

Accepted Answer

Extraversion vs. Introversion

Answer

The Extraversion/Introversion dichotomy describes where people direct their energy — outward toward people and activity, or inward toward ideas and reflection.

Question 3

In the MBTI, the Sensing (S) preference indicates that a person primarily relies on:

Accepted Answer

Concrete, tangible information from the five senses

Answer

Sensing types prefer concrete, factual, present-focused information gathered directly through the five senses.

Question 4

The Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F) dichotomy primarily describes how a person prefers to:

Accepted Answer

Make decisions

Answer

The Thinking/Feeling dichotomy describes the preferred basis for decision-making: logical analysis (T) or personal values and empathy (F).

Question 5

A person with a Perceiving (P) preference tends to:

Accepted Answer

Keep options open and adapt flexibly to new information

Answer

Perceiving types prefer a flexible, spontaneous approach to the outer world, keeping options open rather than committing to fixed plans.

MBTI - Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Practice Test

MBTI - Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Practice Test

MBTI MBTI Dichotomies and Preferences