CHAPTER 6
MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE THEORY
167. Myers-Briggs type theory is based on the work of
a. Carl Jung.
b. Carl Rogers.
c. Frank Parsons.
d. Sigmund Freud.
168. Which of the following traits or factors does Myers-Briggs type theory most clearly address?
a. ability
b. interests
c. personality
d. values
169. Which of the following trait and factor theories is the least comprehensive and is usually used in
combination with other career development theories?
a. general trait and factor theory
b. Holland’s theory
c. Myers-Briggs type theory
d. work adjustment theory
170. According to Myers-Briggs type theory a preference for dealing with people and things rather than
ideas would be considered a preference for
a. extraversion.
b. introversion.
c. judgment.
d. perception.
171. Which of the following is not a Myers-Briggs type?
a. conventional
b. extraversion
c. introversion
d. perception
172. Which of the following is not a Myers-Briggs type?
a. extraversion
b. introversion
c. perception
d. factor
173. Don is very aware of the objects that he sees in his job as a wait person. According to Myers-Briggs
type theory he is using
a. feeling.
b. intuiting.
c. sensing.
d. thinking.
174. Dawn is very aware of the color patterns that she observes in her surroundings and in the art work
that she produces. According to Myers-Briggs type theory she is using
a. feeling.
b. intuiting.
c. sensing.
d. thinking.
175. When Brad walks into a classroom, he has an impression of the surroundings and the way people talk
to each other. According to Myers-Briggs type theory he is using
a. feeling.
b. intuiting.
c. sensing.
d. thinking.
176. Evelyn knew the moment that she met Lance that he was wonderful and exciting. According to
Myers-Briggs type theory she is using
a. convening.
b. intuiting.
c. sensing.
d. thinking.
177. Gunther is trying to decide between becoming a biologist and a medical doctor. He has made lists
and has weighed the advantages and disadvantages of each very carefully. According to Myers-Briggs type
theory he is using
a. feeling.
b. intuiting.
c. sensing.
d. thinking.
178. Agnes has received two job offers from an accounting firm. She has made lists and has weighed the
advantages and disadvantages of each very carefully. According to Myers-Briggs type theory she is using
a. feeling.
b. intuiting.
c. sensing.
d. thinking.
179. Agatha has just asked her supervisor for a raise. The supervisor said that although her work is good,
Agatha must work nights or she can not get a raise. Agatha is worried about her two small children and is
afraid of the impact of working nights on them. According to Myers-Briggs type theory she is using
a. feeling.
b. intuiting.
c. sensing.
d. thinking.
180. Brent is unsure whether or not to become a used car salesperson or a minister. As he considers the
decision, the opportunity to serve God influences his choice, which is to join the ministry. According to
Myers-Briggs type theory he is using
a. feeling.
b. intuiting.
c. sensing.
d. thinking.
181. From a Myers-Briggs type theory perspective, which of these categories are most inclusive?
a. intuition and feeling
b. perceiving and judging
c. sensing and judging
d. sensing and thinking
182. According to Myers-Briggs type theory introversion is associated with
a. a concern about the welfare of others.
b. being anti-social.
c. being shy and quiet.
d. focusing on one’s inner world.
183. Brian likes to be active, to talk with and interact with the other accountants that he works with.
According to Myers-Briggs type theory, Brian is primarily using one of these functions.
a. extraversion
b. introversion
c. judgment
d. perception
184. Shiela is very active. A tenth grader, she enjoys community service and is frequently visiting friends.
. According to Myers-Briggs type theory, Shiela is primarily using one of these functions.
a. extraversion
b. introversion
c. judgment
d. perception
185. Carlos has been thinking about his career choice for a long time. He imagines himself in a variety of
occupations, but never talks to others about his ideas. According to Myers–Briggs type theory, Carlos is
primarily using one of these functions.
a. extraversion
b. introversion
c. judgment
d. perception
186. Candice has been thinking about her uncomfortable work situation for a long time. She feels that her
supervisor has little regard for her opinion and ideas. However, she does not discuss this with anyone.
According to Myers-Briggs type theory, Candice is primarily using one of these functions.
a. extraversion
b. introversion
c. judgment
d. perception
187. When interpreting the Myers-Briggs type code of ENTx, which letter would tell you about the client’s
style of judging?
a. E
b. N
c. F
d. T
188. When interpreting the Myers-Briggs type code of ISFx, which letter would tell you about the client’s
style of judging?
a. I
b. S
c. F
d. R
189. The dominant process for an individual with a Myers-Briggs type of ENFJ would be
a. E
b. N
c. F
d. J
190. The dominant process for an individual with a Myers-Briggs type of ESTP would be
a. E
b. S
c. T
d. P
191. If a counselor works with a client whose Myers-Briggs type is INTP and works with the client to
develop F or feeling in the client, the counselor is working with the
a. auxiliary function.
b. dominant or strongest function.
c. exterior function.
d. inferior or weakest function.
192. In which of the following theories is the measurement instrument most closely tied to the theory itself?
a. general trait and factor theory
b. Holland’s theory
c. Myers-Briggs type theory
d. work adjustment theory
193. Oppression that some culturally diverse peoples experience, may lead to , according to Myers-
Briggs type theory.
a. development of an inappropriate dominant function
b. development of introversion
c. falsification of type
d. rejection of interpretations of the MBTI