MBTI Manual: A Guide to the Development and Use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

by Isabel Briggs Myers, Mary H. McCaulley, Naomi L. Quenk

A guide to the development and use of the Myers Briggs type indicator, 3rd ed. Paperback

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Self Help, Reference, Adult, Management

420 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

The late Isabel Briggs Myers devoted her life to the observation, study, and measurement of personality. With her mother, Katharine Briggs, she authored the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator(R) personality inventory. Peter B. Myers, Ph.D., continues research work on the development and application of personality type. Former staff director of the National Academy of Science, he is currently extending the use of the MBTI(R) instrument worldwide.

Reviews

[John Stinebaugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great manual to aid in the understanding and use of type in numerous settings.

[Sviatlana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good overview of type dynamics and how they work together, as well as following the cognitive theory that is more accurate form of the Myers-Briggs. Many studies cited, with clear contrasts between types, and interactions between types and functions. Should note that most of the book follows the dichotomy of E/I, S/N, T/F and J/P as many studies use it to present their findings and it is an easier way to understand MBTI, however it often offers a shallower interpretation of cognitive analysis. Lastly, loved the last 2 sections of the book, notably the communication, job preferences and type dynamics/development.

[Julie Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Myers/Briggs provides outstanding personality inventory tools that promote understanding and increase effective communication within groups. As an IN T/F J, my F (feeling) right-brain understands the value of nurturing relationships within groups, but my T (thinking) left-brain understands the need for structure, order, and organization to reach individual and collaborative goals. I often cite the Myers-Briggs when working with groups; this information promotes awareness and reduces conflict within organizations.

[Eli · Rating 3 out of 5]

I honestly can't believe I read this whole manual. It really is fascinating to me how well MBTI does at explaining personality differences and how gripping researching it can be. After excessive amounts of time spent studying it, I have ironically become less and less fond of it. MBTI is by far the most popular personality test among non-clinicians and I think I have figured out why. First, it categorizes people into dichotomies as opposed to a sliding scale. While less accurate to reality, this results in 16 distinct personality groups. This allows for communities to build up around these types, gives people an identifiable personality title, and allows personality to become memeable. Being easily translated into memes is probably one of the major reasons why it continues to grow in popularity regardless of a complete lack of a scientific foundation and clinical applications. Second, is a result of the barnum effect. The results are mostly positive and affirming and the language used to describe a personality is general enough that many people resonate with it. This makes it more appealing to our egos than other tests such as the Big-5 which is more neutral in its language.

Overall, I would not recommend reading this book unless you are deeply interested in MBTI and are up for a dry manual. I would also warn you that all of the personality "research" being discussed in this book are not public and were all conducted by the MBTI organization. That in and of itself should be a huge red flag.

[Tạp Hóa · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Im here t know my personality

[Steve Keil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every psychology system is interesting!

[Megan Krom]

Reading this was truly torture lmao