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Gifts Differing

Understanding Personality Type - The original book behind the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test
By Isabel Briggs Myers and Peter B. Myers
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Gifts Differing by Isabel Briggs Myers and Peter B. Myers explores the concept of psychological types through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The authors delve into the underlying theory of personality differences, explaining how individual variations in perception and judgement shape human behaviour. This insightful work analyses the practical implications of these personality traits in personal growth and interpersonal relationships.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and want to explore how different personality traits can influence individual behaviour and interactions. Its insightful exploration of personality types can offer valuable guidance in understanding personal and others' strengths and how to utilise them effectively in various aspects of life.

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For more than 60 years, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) tool has been the most widely used instrument in the world for determining personality type, and for more than 25 years, Gifts Differing has been the preeminent source for understanding it.

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The original book behind the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test

Like a thumbprint, personality type provides an instant snapshot of a person's uniqueness. Drawing on concepts originated by Carl Jung, this book distinguishes four categories of personality styles and shows how these qualities determine the way you perceive the world and come to conclusions about what you've seen. It then explains what they mean for your success in school, at a job, in a career and in your personal relationships.

For more than 60 years, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) tool has been the most widely used instrument in the world for determining personality type, and for more than 25 years, Gifts Differing has been the preeminent source for understanding it.

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Gifts Differing has been noted for its practical applications and inspirational qualities, particularly evident in its exploration of personality types. The book effectively educates readers on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, offering insights into personal and professional relationships.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780891060741

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 1995

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Davies-Black

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 311g

Pages: 256

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Education & Reference Isabel Briggs Myers Non-Fiction Peter B. Myers Philosophy & Psychology

About the Author

The late Isabel Briggs Myers devoted her life to the observation, study, and measurement of personality. With her mother, Katharine Briggs, she authored the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator(R) personality inventory. Peter B. Myers, Ph.D., continues research work on the development and application of personality type. Former staff director of the National Academy of Science, he is currently extending the use of the MBTI(R) instrument worldwide

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