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How many different potential personality types can result from the Myers Briggs Type Indicator?

  1. 4

  2. 8

  3. 12

  4. 16

The correct answer is: 16

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is designed based on four dichotomies of personality preferences: Extraversion (E) or Introversion (I), Sensing (S) or Intuition (N), Thinking (T) or Feeling (F), and Judging (J) or Perceiving (P). Each dichotomy has two possible choices, which are combined to form different personality types. The MBTI suggests that there are 16 possible combinations of these preferences, resulting in 16 distinct personality types. This comprehensive framework allows for a diverse range of personality classifications, providing insights into an individual's preferences in areas such as how they interact with the world and make decisions. Each of these 16 personality types can help individuals understand more about their own behaviors, thought processes, and interactions with others, making the MBTI a popular tool in both personal development and professional settings.