Myers-Briggs preferences list

Myers-Briggs preferences list

Preference	Characteristics
Introversion	Turns inward for inspiration. Focuses on concepts and ideas and tends to be reflective. Works best alone. May forget to consider the external world or to get feedback from others.
Extraversion	Gets inspiration from other people, likes to multi-task, and tends to make decisions on the spot. May forget to plan ahead.
Judging	Likes work organized and under control. Tends to be task-orientated, and enjoys having a structure and a plan. Likes to finish work before relaxing. May be rigid or compulsive and may ignore new information if it is not in line with existing plans.
Perceiving	Likes to stay open to change, relaxed and casual. Works best in brief bursts of energy, mixing work and play, and being spontaneous. May not keep time well.
Sensing	Relies on direct experience to gather information. Concerned with facts and concrete goals. Tends to be practical-minded, have memory for detail, and plan well. Doesn't trust hunches that seem to come out of nowhere, but instead looks for facts and details. May focus too much on present tasks and therefore fail to plan thoroughly into the future. May also forget to take other people into account when making plans because of being so task-focused.
Intuition	Sees broad patterns, meanings, and relationships, rather than specific details. Abstract and creative thinker. May be impractical. May struggle to come up with very specific and fixed plans, or may fail to notice important details.
Thinking	Focuses on being objective, technical, and consistent when making decisions. Values truth and fairness. May not notice people's feelings or be too focused on goals.
Feeling	Makes decisions based on personal concerns. May appear compassionate and caring. Values tact and communication. May be idealistic. Values harmony above truthfulness. Finds protocols stifling or frustrating. May be easily distracted.