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MBTI Personality Test: Find Out Which of the 16 MBTI Types You Belong To (1/90)
Have you ever wondered why you think the way you do? Or why you click instantly with some people while others just don’t vibe the same way? Welcome to the world of MBTI — the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, a popular personality framework that helps people better understand themselves and others through one of 16 distinct personality types.
If you’re new to MBTI or just curious about how it works, this article is the first in a 90-part deep dive into the fascinating world of personality psychology — starting with how to discover your MBTI type.
💡 What Is MBTI?
The MBTI was developed based on the work of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung and further refined by Isabel Briggs Myers and her mother Katharine Cook Briggs. The test categorizes people into 16 personality types based on preferences in four dimensions:
- Introversion (I) or Extraversion (E) – Where do you get your energy?
- Sensing (S) or Intuition (N) – How do you take in information?
- Thinking (T) or Feeling (F) – How do you make decisions?
- Judging (J) or Perceiving (P) – How do you structure your life?
Each type is a 4-letter combination (like INTJ or ESFP) that reveals a lot about how you process the world, relate to others, and solve problems.
🧠 The 16 MBTI Personality Types at a Glance
| Type | Nickname | Core Traits |
|---|---|---|
| ISTJ | The Logistician | Practical, fact-minded, responsible |
| ISFJ | The Defender | Loyal, warm, detail-oriented |
| INFJ | The Advocate | Insightful, idealistic, reserved |
| INTJ | The Architect | Strategic, independent, analytical |
| ISTP | The Virtuoso | Bold, practical, hands-on |
| ISFP | The Adventurer | Flexible, charming, artistic |
| INFP | The Mediator | Empathetic, imaginative, introspective |
| INTP | The Thinker | Objective, curious, intellectual |
| ESTP | The Entrepreneur | Energetic, action-oriented, spontaneous |
| ESFP | The Entertainer | Outgoing, spontaneous, fun-loving |
| ENFP | The Campaigner | Enthusiastic, creative, people-centered |
| ENTP | The Debater | Quick-witted, curious, adaptable |
| ESTJ | The Executive | Organized, assertive, efficient |
| ESFJ | The Consul | Caring, sociable, traditional |
| ENFJ | The Protagonist | Inspiring, empathetic, leadership-driven |
| ENTJ | The Commander | Ambitious, strategic, natural-born leaders |
🔍 How to Find Your MBTI Type
You can take a free MBTI-style personality test online, or go through the self-assessment route by reading detailed descriptions of each type and seeing which one resonates most with your behaviors and mindset.
Here’s a simplified version to get started:
1. Are you energized by being with people or by spending time alone?
- People = E (Extraversion)
