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Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type
The classic work on the 16 major personality types as identified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
Paperback, 228 pages
Published
May 25th 1995
by CPP
(first published 1980)
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This is a refreshing, homespun sort of book, but don't be deceived by its apparent simplicity. Myers spent most of her life in a singleminded obsession with her Indicator. Her type-related observations on learning, growing up, occupation, and marriage are an interesting exhibition of the common sense once taken for granted but that has gone the way of the passenger pigeon. The book is worth reading if only for her ideas about learning.
The insights I've gained from Gifts Differing and related mat...more
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I am totally obsessed with the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator, and this is written by the original creator of the test. There's no quiz contained therein, but you can take short (free) ones in various places online, or find an official testing source and take the real thing. I took the real thing once, many years ago, but the short tests always gives me the same result. I think this one is pretty accurate: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/j... (the Jung Typology Test).
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Apr 02, 2012
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ENFP here!
I delved into this after reading "Please Understand Me" by the Keirseys which offered the test and scoring, which is imperative to understanding the classic Briggs Myers personality types.
I love that stuff! I suppose, primarily, because my resulting personality type was dead on. I then proceeded to test all my friends, family, kids, etc.
It was absolutely fascinating! It made complete sense and was completely eye-opening.
I would only recommend this book if you already know your jungian...more
I delved into this after reading "Please Understand Me" by the Keirseys which offered the test and scoring, which is imperative to understanding the classic Briggs Myers personality types.
I love that stuff! I suppose, primarily, because my resulting personality type was dead on. I then proceeded to test all my friends, family, kids, etc.
It was absolutely fascinating! It made complete sense and was completely eye-opening.
I would only recommend this book if you already know your jungian...more
Wonderful read. Very interesting. In my estimation, if everyone read this book we'd all be better partners, co-workers, managers, spouses and parents. It's given me a lot to think about in terms of my own life and how I can better communicate with others and strengthen my lesser developed processes (like Feeling...boy, I could use some work on that!)
The only thing that kept this book from being 5 stars were that a couple of the chapters on children seemed to be more focused on general positive p...more
The only thing that kept this book from being 5 stars were that a couple of the chapters on children seemed to be more focused on general positive p...more
Ever since I read about MBTI, I can hardly stop myself from being obsessed with these 16 personality types. This is a must read for those who want to know more about MBTI since it was written by the original inventor, Isabel Briggs Myers and her son, Peter B. Myers.
I would like to point out my type indicator, ENFP. Reading this makes me realize that I am actually normal. Years ago I've always wondered why even small things could make a huge impact on my emotional stability. I finally figured ou...more
I would like to point out my type indicator, ENFP. Reading this makes me realize that I am actually normal. Years ago I've always wondered why even small things could make a huge impact on my emotional stability. I finally figured ou...more
One of the better books I've read concerning personality type. It is a very warm book, not clinical at all, and takes the tone of a friend wanting to impart beneficial wisdom. I'm a believer is the MBTI and this is the first book I've read from the original creators (other than Jung). Helped me to understand myself and other much better. I truly feel the authors gave this to us all as a gift.
This is a wonderful book that helps the reader understand the gifts and talents unique to their individual personality type. From this book I learned to more deeply love and appreciate my personality and to find ways to value what makes us different.
This is really the book to read on the subject of Myers-Briggs personality typing. Unlike the others, it's actually written by one of the creators of it, and is a lot less "pop psycho-babble" that most are.
This was the detailed personality type analysis I have been looking for. I found many of the later chapters useless, but overall the books delves into functions more thoroughly than anything else I have read, not trying to dumb it down for the casual reader.
This is an amazing book written by an amazing woman! Back in the 70s, I knew Isabel Myers and met with her a number of times when she would visit the University of Florida Typology lab research. The last years of her life were spent writing this book and as you read it, it reflects the wisdom and charm that she possessed as a person.
If you are studying education or any field of psychology or counseling, this is an important book to read. If you have children and need an inclusive view by which...more
If you are studying education or any field of psychology or counseling, this is an important book to read. If you have children and need an inclusive view by which...more
The quintessential book on type theory, written by one of the developers of the MBTI. I found this book explained some things that I'd never understood before in an easy-to-grasp way.
Fascinating, but only read this of you are really interested in personality types.
One of my favorite books! I couldn't even say how good it is!!
Overly simplistic, but a good overview of MTBI typology.
One of my favorites on personality types!
Excellent book for diversity and teamwork.
Changed the way I relate to people.
Worth reading, if a bit uneven. Especially useful for understanding how predominant thinkers and predominant feelers can interact with each other in a productive way.
A rather deeper than average book on the Myers-Briggs personality type system. The book looks at how and why we develop, with insights into characteristics, inherent preferences, and observed generalities.
Not really a good introduction to personality typing, but well worth reading for anyone wanting to understand the functions a bit better, and to know something of the history of the Myers-Briggs system.
Not really a good introduction to personality typing, but well worth reading for anyone wanting to understand the functions a bit better, and to know something of the history of the Myers-Briggs system.
It is interesting to learn how many of our behaviors and attitudes stem from our basic personality. Once we understand this, it is so much easier to relate to others and even be more accepting of ourselves. In that way, I appreciate this book and others like it. "The Personality Tree" and "The Spirit Controlled Temperament" are 2 others that shed light on this subject.
I first read this in the eighth grade on the recommendation of my guidance counselor...the first time I heard anyone explain why I needed a lot of time alone. I'm INTJ by the way.
The first book I read (probably 25 years ago) that helped me to know there was not something wrong with me just because I was different from the rest of my family (I'm an INFP). It still has a lot of good insight for me as I review it.
Great intro to MBTI.
The Briggs-Myers personality typing is the most thorough yet simple way to understand personality types. They even used it as a part of the reading/teaching curriculum in BYU's law school.
This book will help you understand your co-worker's, parishioner's, parent's, children, etc. all much, much better and, may, even help you understand yourself better. I think it is a must read.
An awesome book. The fundamentals of how personality is created by input/output types. HIGHLY recommended if you want to know how people tick.
If you want to understand why some people seem so different than you and learn how to get along and work with them, read this book.
This is the pioneer research and development of the Myers Briggs personality test. The explanations are excellent.
Would have liked more info on specific types and their features, I skimmed this very briefly.
Another really GOOD book on understanding temperament. I highly recommend!
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