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How energy is received and used

Introverts (I)

Prefer their own space, and are most comfortable when alone, or with a close friend. They don’t tend to show much of themselves to others, and withdraw in situations of stress. They can be hard to get to know.

Extraverts (E)

Prefer the company of others. They are generally quite open, and don’t tend to withhold information about themselves. They can generally transition between different situations easily and quickly.

How information is gathered and taken in

Sensing (S)

Are realists. They pay attention to details – including their physical surroundings – and are usually very practical. They tend to be loyal to organisations and are good followers if they are appreciated.

Intuitives (N)

Conceptualise and dream about possibilities. They see everything in terms of what it means, rather than present consequences, and while they like to plan, organise and form relationships, they like to try new and different things.

How decisions are made

Thinkers (T)

See everything in light of reason and logic. They value intellect and reasonable thinking above all else, and the emotions of others – or themselves – are a secondary consideration. They do not understand why others react the way they do.

Feelers (F)

Make decisions based on instinct, or gut feel, and the way they perceive others are feeling. They are sometimes illogical and unreasonable, deciding action based on the pain they or others are feeling.

How lives are organised

Perceivers (P)

Are comfortable with a crisis, and do not need to have things ordered, scheduled or planned. They can “drink in” a situation without feeling any need to make decisions – or conclusions – about it.

Judgers (J)

Are most comfortable with order and schedule and knowing what to expect of themselves and others. The like a schedule (but not necessarily a routine), and find it difficult to function in an atmosphere they perceive as disordered. If they understand what is expected of them, they can be flexible.