16 Types Assessment

What is 16 Types?

The 16 Types assessment is based on Carl Jung's Theory of Psychological Types. The results are broken down into four categories: Extrovert or Introvert, Sensing or Intuitive, Feeling or Thinking, Judgment or Perception.

The assessment places you in a four letter acronym category. There are no right or wrong types or styles and this assessment is intended to be a way to think about your behaviors and how they might be perceived by others. The purpose of the 16 Types assessment or any personality assessment is self-awareness, with the goal of identifying those behaviors that potentially hold you back from being your best on a day to day basis.

Four Categories: Energy, Perception, Judgement, Orientation

Where do you get your energy?

An Extrovert gets energy from the outer world -- people and activities. Loves to be with people and to get people energized. Outgoing, knows a lot of people from different spheres, and prefers to work in groups. Thinks out loud. Highly driven to action, may dive in before thinking enough about goals and objectives.

An Introvert gets energy from the inner world -- ideas and memories. Quiet and thoughtful, prefers to work alone or in very small groups with well-known peers. Enjoys time alone, thinks things through before taking action. May get too caught up in ideas to the point of not fitting the outer world, may delay too long before taking action.

How do you take in information?

A Senser takes in information with the 5 senses, remembering details. Digs into facts in order to understand the problem to solve. Must understand these facts in order to then see the big picture. Highly practical, learns through hands-on experience. Focuses heavily on facts, may miss new possibilities.

One who leans towards intuition takes in information based on the big picture, not small facts. Notices patterns, great with abstract theories, leans into gut instinct, communicates conclusions. Learns through thinking problems through more than hands-on work. Forward-looking, focused on what's possible, remembers big picture more than details.

How do you make decisions?

A Feeler makes decisions from the heart, based on values and concern for others' values. Appears compassionate, warm, idealistic. Seeks harmony and the best for everyone. Tactful, concerned for others’ perspectives, may miss the difficult truth or communicate indirectly.

A Thinker makes decisions with the head, based on logic, not the unique situation. Seeks logical explanations, picks up on inconsistencies, prefers consistent principles, pros/cons lists, and fairness. Prefers truth over individual desires, may appear uncaring or inconsiderate.

What are your outward behavioral tendencies?

A Perceiver prefers to take in new information, keeping options open. Spontaneous, adaptable, eager to fit into surrounding circumstances rather than control them. Open-minded to new ideas and experiences, delay making final decisions in order to take in more information.

A Judger prefers an orderly, controlled life. Decisive, structured, organized. Focused on completing tasks on the to-do lists, may miss new information.

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