INTRO TO MBTI STORIES III

Objectively MBTI: Who Are the Deciders and the Observers?

A more in-depth look at the cognitive functions of the MBTI

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NOTE: If you are unfamiliar with the cognitive functions or function stacks of the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Typology Index), this post may be confusing or hard to follow. Check out the first two posts in my Objectively MBTI list to familiarize yourself with the basics before moving on to this one (my MBTI posts are best if read in the order displayed in the following list):

The MBTI exists as a tool to help us understand ourselves and each other better. It is labelled as a personality theory, but it is really just about each type’s preference for taking in and processing information via the cognitive functions. It does not say anything about a person’s character or likes and dislikes (i.e. personal preferences). As always, keep this in mind when using the MBTI.

Introduction to the observers and the deciders as functions