#228, Myers-Briggs
Long ago, the ancient Babylonians first established the twelve Zodiac signs. Over the centuries, each sign developed its own characteristics and today it is used as a predictor for one’s personality. More recently, in Asia and especially Korea, blood type became a popular method for assessing one’s personality and temperament. A person with Type A blood, for example, is hard working and sympathetic towards others, but also overly anxious with tendencies towards perfectionism. There was even a Korean movie made based on this idea in 2005.
But why? Why are we so drawn to these types of systems that label us this or that?
Deep down, everyone wants to know who they are. What do I really value? What do I believe in? Who am I? Zodiac signs and blood types give some the answer. For some, knowing that they are a Type O Virgo is all they need.
Recently in Korea the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is all the rage. The MBTI isn’t based on your bodily fluids nor the heavens, but your answers to questions that highlight key points of your personality. It’s swept through Korea and become a common discussion topic even here at PEAI. So this week, let’s put it to the test.
2023 Cohort MBTI Traits
Extroversion v. Introversion
Feeling v. Thinking
Intuition v. Sensing
Judging v. Perceiving
*Updated 08.29 (pop. 38)
To complete this Journal response, address the following:
Take an MBTI-inspired test here: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test Read about your type after you have completed the test.
Write your MBTI type (e.g., ENTJ) at the top of your response. Do you think your MBTI type accurately describes you? Why or why not?
Comment on a peer’s response.
-Brenden Lee Teacher