what are the preference dichotomies
Energy, information, decisions, lifestyle
what is meant by the energy dichotomy
the direction in which we focus our attention and energy
what are the two energy dichotomies
extraversion and introversion
what are extroverts like?
Good mixers who enjoy interacting with groups, hearty, talkative and think about how they affect the outside world
what are introverts like?
quiet, reserved, prefer to interact with few people at a time, and think about how the outside world affects them.
what is meant by the information dichotomy
the way we take in information
what are the information dichotomies
sensing and intuition
what are sensers like?
Practical, hands on, preferring facts and realism while focusing on the present
What are intuitives like?
Innovative and imaginative people who prefer theories and focus om the future
What is meant by the decision dichotomy
the judging functions in which we make out decisions
what are the decision dichotomies
thinking and feeling
what are thinkers like?
Make their decisions based on logic, objective and critical analysis
what are feelers like?
Make their decisions in a person-centered values-based process, considering personal and subjective implications.
what is meant by the lifestyle dichotomy
our attitudes towards the external world and how we orient ourselves to it.
what are the lifestyle dichotomies
judging and percieving
what are judgers like
They seek organization, order, control and plans
What are percievers like
they seek flexibility, experiences, options and spontaneousness