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What is MBTI?

In simple terms, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator or better known as MBTI, is a tool that is used to understand as well as categorise different personality types. In MBTI theory, there are four categories.

The four categories :

I or E (Where you focus your attention)

N or S (How you take in information)

T or F (How you make decisions)

P or J (How you deal with the world)

Each individual possesses a singular preference from each category. Within each category, there can only be one designation. Whether it's Introversion (I) or Extraversion (E), you inhabit one realm exclusively. This principle applies uniformly across all categories. This results in the emergence of 16 distinct and unique personality types.

For example, my preferred preference from each category is I, N, T, and P, which makes me an INTP.

Below the line, I shall explain each category simply and to the best of my abilities

1. (I)NTROVERSION or (E)TRAVERSION

The first category and primary preference pair are introversion and extraversion, depicted by the letters I and E. These facets illustrate differing energy orientations, outlining contrasting approaches to directing and receiving energy, as well as focal points of attention.

(E)TRAVERSION :

Extroversion involves a preference for social interaction, excitement, and stimulation. People who identify with Extraversion feel energized when they interact with others and the world around them. They enjoy being involved in their surroundings and getting feedback from people and events. Interacting with others and being outside recharges their social battery. They naturally focus their attention outward.

(I)TROVERSION :

Individuals who resonate with Introversion gain energy from pondering concepts and ideas within their inner thoughts. They appreciate spending focused time alone, often preferring their own space where they can tailor their surroundings. These personality types require solitude to recharge and find tranquillity. Their inner world serves as the source of rejuvenation, naturally directing their attention inward.

2. I(N)TUITION or (S)ENSING

The second set, (S)ensing and i(N)tuition, illustrate contrasting ways people perceive information and approach the world around them, shaping their responses and behaviors. They depict the perceiving mental processes for taking in information and the opposite ways to see things.

I(N)TUITION :

Intuitive individuals engage in envisioning both past experiences and future potentials based on what they perceive. Those inclined towards Intuition prioritize recognizing patterns and exploring potentialities within the information they receive. They emphasize the broader context and strive to establish connections between various pieces of information, relying on insights and gut feelings alongside their sensory experiences. Intuitives are inclined to explore imaginative ideas and possibilities, often contemplating theoretical concepts and asking "What if?" questions, as they delve into the deeper significance of things rather than focusing solely on practical matters.

(S)ENSING :

Individuals who favor Sensing direct their attention towards information that is solid and observable, emphasizing specific details and factual data. They rely on their sensory experiences to perceive the world around them, valuing practicality and direct observation. The term "real-time" resonates strongly with Observant individuals, who are deeply attuned to present circumstances and events. While they acknowledge the significance of the past and future, they primarily consider how these temporal dimensions impact their current actions, leading them to adopt a focused and pragmatic approach. Observant types prefer to engage in hands-on activities that yield tangible results, prioritizing action over abstract discussions.

3. (T)HINKING or (F)EELING

Our third category, the Nature scale, indicates our preference for either emotions or rationality when making decisions. The key distinction between thinking judgments and feeling judgments lies in the criteria they use to evaluate options.

(T)HINKING :

Individuals inclined towards Thinking prioritize objective principles and factual analysis in decision-making, relying heavily on logic and reasoning. They rely on factual information as their main tool and assess alternatives based on their logical coherence and practicality. These individuals typically approach relationships by emphasizing fairness and effectiveness, valuing respect above all else. While they may value relationships, they can sometimes overlook emotional responses, feeling uncomfortable with emotions that do not align with their rational mindset. However, this doesn't mean they lack empathy; they tend to evaluate situations rigorously.

(F)EELING :

Individuals who lean towards Feeling prioritize personal values and relationships when making decisions, often guided by their emotions and concern for others. They tend to exhibit caring, compassionate, and warm traits, demonstrating varying degrees of emotional expression. Feeling types are deeply protective of those they care about, whether it's their immediate family or broader communities in need. However, they may sometimes become overly invested in others' well-being, affecting their decision-making across various aspects of life, from personal relationships to broader societal issues. They recognize the importance of emotions and prioritize the welfare of others over cold objectivity and factual analysis.

4. (P)ERCEPTION or (J)UDGING

The fourth and final MBTI preference pair, Judging (J) and Perceiving (P), represents opposite approaches to engaging with the external world and how others perceive one's behaviors. Whether someone leans towards Judging or Perceiving influences their outward focus and energy expenditure, reflecting their inclination towards interacting with people, events, and situations in the external environment. Regardless of one's preference for Extraversion or Introversion, everyone exhibits both extraverted and introverted aspects of their personality at different times, either through decision-making processes (Judging) or information gathering (Perceiving). Therefore, individuals tend to introvert the process that they do not extravert, reflecting a balanced engagement with both internal and external dynamics.

(J)UDGING :

Individuals who favor Judging prefer a structured and organized lifestyle, seeking control over their environment by creating plans and adhering to them. They primarily engage with the outside world through their decision-making processes, whether through Thinking or Feeling. Closure and decisiveness are significant for those with a Judging preference, as they feel most at ease when they have a clear path forward. They prioritize preparation and adherence to plans, preferring clarity and finality over spontaneity. While this trait can sometimes lead to rigidity, most individuals with a Judging preference are not unreasonably stubborn, recognizing the need to adapt to unforeseen circumstances. However, too many surprises can cause frustration and stress for them. Judging types typically exhibit a strong work ethic, prioritizing duties and responsibilities, and emphasizing adherence to rules and standards for achieving success, driven by a sense of fairness and a desire for tangible results.

(P) ERCEPTION :

Individuals who prefer Perceiving, also known as Prospecting, embrace a flexible and open-ended lifestyle, preferring to explore options rather than exert control over their environment. They primarily engage with the outside world through their information-gathering processes of Sensing or Intuition. Remaining open to new information, last-minute opportunities, and being adaptable are central to those with a Perceiving preference. Prospecting individuals excel at dealing with unexpected challenges and seizing opportunities, reacting to their surroundings rather than trying to control them, which allows them to make the most of whatever circumstances they encounter. While their openness to possibilities can lead to impulsive decision-making and difficulty committing due to the abundance of options, it also fosters creativity and productivity. Their minds constantly generate a myriad of options, akin to a stream of consciousness, enabling them to find innovative solutions and explore a variety of interests. Despite potential challenges such as indecision and perceived unfocus, the Perceiving trait facilitates a dynamic and stimulating approach to life, characterized by a continual exploration of diverse opportunities.

Your dominant preference from each pair highlights your potential strengths. While you primarily rely on certain preferences, you still utilize others to varying degrees, akin to your hand preference where one hand is favoured, but both are used. Occasionally, you'll need to tap into less preferred preferences, which may present challenges, known as a personality stretch. Understanding your strengths and stretches aids in self-awareness, enhances interpersonal understanding, and fosters personal growth. These preferences don't operate independently; when combined, they form the 16 MBTI personality types, offering a comprehensive understanding of personality dynamics and development.

The 16 personalities can also be categorised into groups (with their respected colours) :

Analysts : INTJ, INTP, ENTJ, ENTP

Diplomats : INFJ, INFP, ENFJ, ENFP

Sentinels : ISTJ, ISFJ, ESTJ, ESFJ

Explorers : ISFP, ISTP, ESFP, ESTP

These groups are not important when it comes to understanding the basics of MBTI. Nonetheless, those are all the types.

All information (none of which is my own) was accessed through these websites :

Feel free to read more about MBTI through these websites or others to gain a better understanding. What I have used from these websites are the BASICS. I am no professional after all lol. I hope it's not that confusing. I tried to use the information that most applied in a simple way. Sorry if it does not come across as so.

Following this, I shall be typing the characters in Dead Poets Society. This is for those who don't have an understanding of MBTI.

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Starting a new Dead Poets Society series

I've chosen to merge two of my passions: Dead Poets Society and MBTI.

For those who are unfamiliar with MBTI, in straightforward terms, the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a self-report questionnaire delving into personality typology. It unveils distinct psychological preferences in how individuals perceive the world and make decisions.

I've held a persistent fascination with this subject. Delving into each character's MBTI provides a nuanced understanding of their intricacies, shedding light on how these preferences influence their decisions and relationships.

I'll provide a link with brief explanations for those unfamiliar with MBTI before every post. This exploration will cover all characters in DPS.

If you're curious about your MBTI, here's a link to a quiz that is heavily debated within the community, but it is a good starting point, I suppose. I'll place it below the break

Whilst it is definitely not the most accurate test, it is a starting point for those who are unfamiliar. Once you are familiar with the basics and learn more, it'll be easy to type others as well as yourself.

I'll try my best to explain exactly what mbti is to those who don't know in my next post. I'll shall give a link to it when I am done here.

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In my Neil Perry era, pray for me yall lol

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Something that ironically stuck with me upon my first viewing of Dead Poets society was the scene of which the birds flying away after being chased. What at first glance seems like an insignificant scene meant solely to enhance the movie's visual effects ended up having deeper meaning than I had anticipated.

Birds are often associated with freedom and possibly unity due to their flocking behaviour. The lack of personality that the boys experience is symbolised by these birds. The birds are nearly always depicted in groups. With few differences between each individual bird, they move as a single unit. This is a representation of the boys' mindless compliance that their parents, the school, and, to some extent, even themselves, demand of them. In one moment in the movie, numerous flocks of birds are shown flying away. As the boys descend the crowded stairs on their first day, the boys' bickering is layered on top of the birds' bickering. The boys and the birds travel in unison with the flock, not asking any questions about their destination or reason. The boys are directly compared to birds in this scene. Despite the birds ability to fly out and be free in any direction, they are particularly compared to a flock of birds who stick together and mimic the flight patterns of those in authority. The boys can frequently be seen scattering the birds by running into them, forcing the birds to make their own judgements (as we can see with Knox riding towards them forcing the birds to move more haphazardly and by their own decisions) as they progress and adopt some of Mr. Keating's principles. In the end, this symbolises the boys' development and their foray into independent thought, showing them that they are capable of thinking for themselves and defying the herd in addition to holding on to conventional beliefs and flying with the flock.

To me, it's just beautiful how much effort was put into this film to bring it to life. How much meaning every frame holds.