Theory of Personality (D564) Practice Exam

Which personality assessment tool is based on Carl Jung's theory of psychological types?

1. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

2. Five Factor Inventory

3. HEXACO Personality Inventory

4. 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire

The correct answer is: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the personality assessment tool that draws directly from Carl Jung's theory of psychological types. Jung proposed that people have different preferences in how they perceive the world and make decisions, which led to the development of his theory of psychological types. The MBTI expands on this by categorizing individuals into 16 distinct personality types based on four dichotomies: introversion vs. extraversion, sensing vs. intuition, thinking vs. feeling, and judging vs. perceiving. This framework enables individuals to understand their own preferences and those of others, facilitating better interpersonal relationships and personal development. The tool's roots in Jungian theory are fundamental to its questions and the subsequent classifications that define each personality type. Other personality assessments, such as the Five Factor Inventory, HEXACO Personality Inventory, and 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire, are based on different theoretical frameworks. The Five Factor Inventory focuses on the five major dimensions of personality (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism), while the HEXACO model adds a sixth dimension of honesty-humility. The 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire was developed by Raymond Cattell, which also diverges from Jung's model by identifying