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> the most obvious flaw is that the MBTI seems to rely exclusively on binary choices….For example, in the category of extrovert v introvert, you’re either one o
by liquidise 10y ago
> the most obvious flaw is that the MBTI seems to rely exclusively on binary choices….For example, in the category of extrovert v introvert, you’re either one or the other; there is no middle ground
This is categorically false. Myers Briggs results are quite literally reported on a spectrum of 100 I - 0 - E 100, with your position on the spectrum shown. The 4 letter rollup is exactly that: a summary rollup of your test results.
- jplahn 10y agoThen why do we use the summary rollup when it completely loses any of the granular insights? It makes no sense for me to say I'm an E when it was 51E, 49I. For me personally, shouldn't I instead say something like 51E64N60F65J? Likewise, the "insights" you get into your 4 letters is based on whatever the majority letter was, even when your percentages are nowhere near 100% for each.
- mordocai 10y agoEh, I'm right on the E/I border and pretty strongly test one way in the other categories so I just say i'm barely an I and then NTJ.
- personlurking 10y agoI believe this is classified as an "x" within the MBTI community, where x means on the border.
- mordocai 10y agoSo xNTJ? Cool
- Anasufovic 10y agoA lot of the tests will give you those granular numbers, but as a summary it's easy to see why they use only 4 letters compared to your example. Personally I'm surprised any reasonable person would think the test is strictly binary.
- logfromblammo 10y agoYou're rolling perilously close to the cliff that has your Geek Code signature block at the bottom.
- mturmon 10y agoPrecise geek coding is typical behavior for NTPs. ;-)
- amirmc 10y agoWhen I did this test, the trainer was pretty clear that it's not meant to be a 'spectrum'. You're either an E or an I and that was that. The only one they claimed might be a spectrum was P to J.
- mi100hael 10y agoSounds like your trainer was a doofus. Each pair is a continuum and most people exhibit at least a mild preference in one direction or the other.
- amirmc 10y agoMy trainer was certified by the people who make and sell the course/questionnaire. She made it clear that this was the official position. So, no, she was not a doofus.
- wutf 10y agoThis isn't actually true. During construction of the test they throw out questions that don't categorize you. It has discriminative validity even when it looks close.