Deck 6: Myers-Briggs Type Theory

Question 1

Evelyn knew the moment that she met Lance that he was wonderful and exciting. According to Myers-Briggs type theory she is using

A) convening.
B) intuiting.
C) sensing.
D) thinking.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Agatha has just asked her supervisor for a raise. The supervisor said that although her work is good, Agatha must work nights or she can not get a raise. Agatha is worried about her two small children and is afraid of the impact of working nights on them. According to Myers-Briggs type theory she is using

A) feeling.
B) intuiting.
C) sensing.
D) thinking.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Shiela is very active. A tenth grader, she enjoys community service and is frequently visiting friends. . According to Myers-Briggs type theory, Shiela is primarily using one of these functions.

A) extraversion
B) introversion
C) judgment
D) perception

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Don is very aware of the objects that he sees in his job as a wait person. According to Myers-Briggs type theory he is using

A) feeling.
B) intuiting.
C) sensing.
D) thinking.

Question 5

Myers-Briggs type theory is based on the work of

A) Carl Jung.
B) Carl Rogers.
C) Frank Parsons.
D) Sigmund Freud.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a Myers-Briggs type?

A) conventional
B) extraversion
C) introversion
D) perception

Question 7

Which of the following trait and factor theories is the least comprehensive and is usually used in combination with other career development theories?

A) general trait and factor theory
B) Holland's theory
C) Myers-Briggs type theory
D) work adjustment theory

Question 8

Candice has been thinking about her uncomfortable work situation for a long time. She feels that her supervisor has little regard for her opinion and ideas. However, she does not discuss this with anyone. According to Myers-Briggs type theory, Candice is primarily using one of these functions.

A) extraversion
B) introversion
C) judgment
D) perception

Question 9

Gunther is trying to decide between becoming a biologist and a medical doctor. He has made lists and has weighed the advantages and disadvantages of each very carefully. According to Myers-Briggs type theory he is using

A) feeling.
B) intuiting.
C) sensing.
D) thinking.

Question 10

Brent is unsure whether or not to become a used car salesperson or a minister. As he considers the decision, the opportunity to serve God influences his choice, which is to join the ministry. According to Myers-Briggs type theory he is using

A) feeling.
B) intuiting.
C) sensing.
D) thinking.

Question 11

Brian likes to be active, to talk with and interact with the other accountants that he works with. According to Myers-Briggs type theory, Brian is primarily using one of these functions.

A) extraversion
B) introversion
C) judgment
D) perception

Question 12

Which of the following is not a Myers-Briggs type?

A) extraversion
B) introversion
C) perception
D) factor

Question 13

When Brad walks into a classroom, he has an impression of the surroundings and the way people talk to each other. According to Myers-Briggs type theory he is using

A) feeling.
B) intuiting.
C) sensing.
D) thinking.

Question 14

Carlos has been thinking about his career choice for a long time. He imagines himself in a variety of occupations, but never talks to others about his ideas. According to Myers-Briggs type theory, Carlos is primarily using one of these functions.

A) extraversion
B) introversion
C) judgment
D) perception

Question 15

Which of the following traits or factors does Myers-Briggs type theory most clearly address?

A) ability
B) interests
C) personality
D) values

Question 16

According to Myers-Briggs type theory introversion is associated with

A) a concern about the welfare of others.
B) being anti-social.
C) being shy and quiet.
D) focusing on one's inner world.

Question 17

According to Myers-Briggs type theory a preference for dealing with people and things rather than ideas would be considered a preference for

A) extraversion.
B) introversion.
C) judgment.
D) perception.

Question 18

From a Myers-Briggs type theory perspective, which of these categories are most inclusive?

A) intuition and feeling
B) perceiving and judging
C) sensing and judging
D) sensing and thinking

Question 19

Dawn is very aware of the color patterns that she observes in her surroundings and in the art work that she produces. According to Myers-Briggs type theory she is using

A) feeling.
B) intuiting.
C) sensing.
D) thinking.

Question 20

Agnes has received two job offers from an accounting firm. She has made lists and has weighed the advantages and disadvantages of each very carefully. According to Myers-Briggs type theory she is using

A) feeling.
B) intuiting.
C) sensing.
D) thinking.

Question 21

In which of the following theories is the measurement instrument most closely tied to the theory itself?

A) general trait and factor theory
B) Holland's theory
C) Myers-Briggs type theory
D) work adjustment theory

Question 22

When interpreting the Myers-Briggs type code of ENTx, which letter would tell you about the client's style of judging?

A) E
B) N
C) F
D) T

Question 23

Oppression that some culturally diverse peoples experience, may lead to , according to Myers-Briggs type theory.

A) development of an inappropriate dominant function
B) development of introversion
C) falsification of type
D) rejection of interpretations of the MBTI

Question 24

The dominant process for an individual with a Myers-Briggs type of ESTP would be

A) E
B) S
C) T
D) P

Question 25

The dominant process for an individual with a Myers-Briggs type of ENFJ would be

A) E
B) N
C) F
D) J

Question 26

If a counselor works with a client whose Myers-Briggs type is INTP and works with the client to develop F or feeling in the client, the counselor is working with the

A) auxiliary function.
B) dominant or strongest function.
C) exterior function.
D) inferior or weakest function.

Question 27

When interpreting the Myers-Briggs type code of ISFx, which letter would tell you about the client's style of judging?

A) I
B) S
C) F
D) R