The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a psychological assessment tool that categorises individuals based on their personality traits and communication styles. It identifies preferences across four dichotomies:
- Extraversion (E) vs Introversion (I): Focus on the external world vs the internal world.
- Sensing (S) vs Intuition (N): Preference for concrete information vs abstract patterns and concepts.
- Thinking (T) vs Feeling (F): Decision-making based on logic vs personal values and emotions.
- Judging (J) vs Perceiving (P): Preference for structure and planning vs flexibility and spontaneity.
The MBTI helps individuals understand their preferences and how they relate to others. It is widely used to improve communication, foster collaboration and enhance teamwork in settings such as workplaces, educational institutions and personal development programs.