Which of These Statements About the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

question 182

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is TRUE?

• A)Research suggests that the MBTI is more useful for career development and self-awareness than for selecting job applicants.
• B)Research has concluded that the MBTI does a poor job of measuring Jung's psychological types.
• C)The MBTI is no longer used in organizations.
• D)The MBTI measures a person's self-esteem and self-efficacy.
• E)The MBTI combines 16 pairs of traits into four distinct types.

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Definitions:

Introversion-Extraversion

A personality trait spectrum where introversion is characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather than external sources of stimulation, and extraversion is characterized by energy from external interactions.

Psychodynamic Personality Theories

A group of theories that emphasize the influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences on personality.

Scientific Evaluation

The process of systematically examining scientific evidence through experiments and observations to make informed conclusions or decisions.

Hierarchy

A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.