TDMmyriad
Newbie
- MBTI
- INFJ
- Enneagram
- Unknown
Type theory has been incredibly useful to me both in understanding my own thoughts processes, and those of others. I often find myself wanting to help others in the same way, but not really knowing how to go about it, or even if it is a good idea at all.
Firstly, do I suggest that people take a test or suggest that they read a description of what I believe their type to be (and ask them if they think it fits). Either could be more accurate, and being incorrectly typed could easily do someone more harm than good.
Secondly, it seems that a lot of the online description are based merely on the MBTI letters, and not on the underlying functions (The ones on http://personalityjunkie.com/ seem to be quite good). It seems that it would take quite a bit of effort for someone to gain a good understanding of the theory, and again that reading it incorrectly could be harmful.
What do you think, tell people about MBTI or not? Suggest a type, or let them take a test?
Firstly, do I suggest that people take a test or suggest that they read a description of what I believe their type to be (and ask them if they think it fits). Either could be more accurate, and being incorrectly typed could easily do someone more harm than good.
Secondly, it seems that a lot of the online description are based merely on the MBTI letters, and not on the underlying functions (The ones on http://personalityjunkie.com/ seem to be quite good). It seems that it would take quite a bit of effort for someone to gain a good understanding of the theory, and again that reading it incorrectly could be harmful.
What do you think, tell people about MBTI or not? Suggest a type, or let them take a test?