Using Differences Constructively: Understanding Psychological
Type Hope Lochridge TMCEC Executive Director
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Objectives 1. Be introduced to the concept of type based on the
research of Carl Jung, Isabel Myers and Katherine Briggs and
temperament based on book by David Keirsey. 2. Participate in a
self-assessment using the MBTI instrument that reflects personal
and professional preferences. 3. Be able to apply the Myers-Briggs
types to communication issues, conflict management, problem
solving, team building, and learning styles that commonly appear in
court.
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Introductions Name & Court Position & Number of Years
at Court What are some examples of conflict and communications
problems that occur in your court?
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Psychological Type Defined as an underlying personality pattern
resulting from the dynamic interaction of our four preferences,
environmental influences, and our OWN choices.
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What is Type? Normal, Innate Differences or Preferences in
Normal People Focus or Orientation of Energy Extroversion (E) vs.
Introversion (I) Looks at our Mental Processes: Perceiving &
Judging P = Sensing (S) & Initiating (N) J = Thinking (T) &
Feeling (F) Our Attitude toward the World Judging (J) and
Perceiving (P)
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Our Attitude Toward the World Judging..Perceiving 5 4 3 2 1 0 1
2 3 4 5 Margaret...Hope
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Review Just a preference No right or wrong No better or worse
Dont stereotype others Seek acceptance and appreciation Type is
dynamic - self-balancing, ever changing
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Attitude JudgingPerceiving Scheduled Organize their lives
Systematic Methodical Makes short & long term plans Likes
things decided Avoids last minute stresses Spontaneous Flexible
Casual Open-ended Adapts, changes course Likes things loose Open to
change Feels energized by last minute changes
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Gifts of Judgment System in doing things Order in possessions A
planned life Sustained effort Decisiveness Exercise of authority
Settled opinions Acceptance of routine
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Gifts of Perception Spontaneity Open-mindedness Understanding
Tolerance Curiosity Zest for experience Adaptability
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Review: Just a preference No right or wrong No better or worse
Dont stereotype others Seek acceptance and appreciation Type is
dynamic - self-balancing, ever changing
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Lets Try the Inventory Remember choose your preference Dont
associate only with work or family but with the real you OK to
leave questions blank if you get stuck No right or wrong
answer
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Extroversion Introversion Attuned to the external environment
Prefers to communicate by talking Works out ideas by talking
through them Broad interests Sociable and expressive Takes
initiative in work and relationships Drawn to their inner world
Prefers communicating in writing Works out ideas by reflecting on
them Focused in depth on their interests Private & contained
Takes initiative when situation or issue is very important to
them
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Write 3-4 sentences about the picture.
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Sensing Language Characteristics Focus Facts & details,
both past & present Prefers Practical, real world experience
Values Personal experience Approach Linear or sequential Effects
What is literally said or done Presents only the facts Impatient
with abstract thought Backtracks when details are omitted
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iNtuiting Language Characteristics Focus Concepts,
possibilities, meanings Prefers Big picture; theory Values What
could be Approach Relational; Connecting ideas Effects Identifies
the meaning between the lines Tends to exaggerate or embellish
Appears scattered Rambles Omits the details
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Sensing iNtuition Present realities Factual & concrete
Focus on real & actual Remembers specifics Builds carefully and
thoroughly toward conclusions Understands theories and ideas
through practical applications Trusts experience Oriented to future
possibilities Imaginative, verbally creative Sees patterns &
meanings in data Moves quickly to conclusions Follows hunches
Clarifies & theories before putting them into practice Trusts
inspiration
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Sensing Types Need Intuitive Types to Bring up new
possibilities To supply ingenuity on problems To read the signs of
coming change To have enthusiasm To tackle difficulties with new
zest To show that the joys of the future are worth looking for
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Intuitive Types Need Sensing Types to Bring up pertinent facts
Apply experience to problems Read the fine print in a contract
Notice what needs attention now Keep track of essential details
Face difficulties with realism To remind them that the joys of the
present are important
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Thinking Language Characteristics Focus Results and providing
logical support Prefers Cause and effect Values Logic and
consistency Approach Objective, analytical and structural Effects
Sounds cold Provides long, logical answers Clarifies by questioning
Tends to be abrupt Quick to identify inconsistencies
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Problem Solving The city manager has asked you to identify the
criteria to be used to lay off 3 out of 10 employees in court. All
have been with the court approximately the same amount of time,
doing the same kind of work & have the same level of
performance.
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Feeling Language Characteristics Focus People, relationships,
society norms Prefers Interaction; face-to-face meetings Values
Personal relationships; being needed Approach Spontaneous; Personal
Effects Personal connection Emotional roller coaster Remarks are
taken personally Tactful interaction Should and ought to
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ThinkingFeeling (Decision Making Function) Analytical Uses
cause & effect reasoning Solves problems with logic Reasonable
Can be tough minded Fair - wants everyone treated equally
Empathetic Guided by personal values Assesses impacts of decisions
on people Compassionate May appear tender hearted Fair as an
individual
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Feeling Types Need Thinking Types to Analyze Organize Find the
flaws in advance Hold consistently to policy Stand firm against
opposition Fire people when necessary
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Thinking Types Need Feeling Types To Persuade To Forecast how
others will feel To Arouse enthusiasm To Teach To Sell To
Appreciate the thinker!
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Why There May Be Variance Correct 85% of the time. May vary
because of: Situational basis Environmental - stress May be working
on a tertiary or inferior preference (less dominant one) Did you
answer as you want to be? Or your parents wants you to be? Age
(development vs. lack of differentiation)
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Compare Self-Selection to MBTI Same? Similar? Slight?
Different?
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Myers-Briggs Preference Types and Total Percentage within the
Population ISTJ 6% The Trustee Dependable Exacting Factual Logical
Organized Practical Realistic ISFJ 6% The Conservator Accommodating
Detailed Devoted Loyal Meticulous Organized Patient INFJ 1% The
Author Compassionate Conceptual Creative Deep Determined Idealistic
Intense INTJ 1% The Scientist Analytical Autonomous Determined Firm
Global Independent Logical ISTP 5% The Artisan Adaptable
Adventurous Applied Expedient Factual Independent Logical ISFP 5%
The Artist Adaptable Caring Cooperative Gentle Harmonious Loyal
Modest INFP 1% The Questor Adaptable Committed Curious Deep Devoted
Empathetic Gentle INTP 1% The Architect Autonomous Cognitive
Detached Independent Logical Original Precise ESTP 13% The Promoter
Activity-oriented Adaptable Adventurous Alert Easygoing Energetic
Outgoing ESFP 15% The Entertainer Adaptable Casual Cooperative
Easygoing Enthusiastic Friendly Outgoing ENFP 5% The Journalist
Creative Curious Energetic Enthusiastic Expressive Friendly
Imaginative ENTP 5% The Inventor Adaptive Analytical Challenging
Clever Enterprising Independent Original ESTJ 13% The Administrator
Decisive Direct Efficient Gregarious Logical Objective Organized
ESFJ 13% The Seller Conscientious Cooperative Harmonious Loyal
Personable Planful Responsible ENFJ 5% The Pedagogue Appreciative
Congenial Diplomatic Energetic Enthusiastic Expressive Idealistic
ENTJ 5% The Fieldmarshal Challenging Controlled Decisive Energetic
Logical Methodical Objective
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Temperament Temperament is a configuration of
inclinations/preferences. Character is a configuration of habits.
Please Understand Me, II: Temperament, Character, Intelligence by
David Keirsey Keirsey uses Platos model: Rational Idealist Artisan
Guardian
Seeking Best Fit Self discovery A life long process Dive deeper
Read and discuss Ask friends, family & colleagues Look at
pairings Further reading: page 43 Break your type code Look at
temperament
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Dont do unto others as you would have done unto you. Their Type
might be different!
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Thank you for participating! Have a great seminar and safe trip
home!
