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Relating MBTI^® Preferences to Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution

e

Extraversion

When solving problems/resolving conflicts, people who prefer Extraversion are more likely to

Move quickly
Change the topic under consideration

Need to talk out conflict
Offer personal information

i

Introversion

When solving problems/resolving conflicts, people who prefer Introversion are more likely to

Move at a measured pace
Keep to the topic under consideration

Need to process conflict internally
Hesitate to offer personal information

s

Sensing

When solving problems/resolving conflicts, people who prefer Sensing are more likely to

Focus on what actually happened
Notice specifics

Overlook recurring themes
Look at facts

n

Intuition

When solving problems/resolving conflicts, people who prefer Intuition are more likely to

Focus on the meaning of what happened
Notice subtleties

Overlook the obvious
Look at patterns

t

Thinking

When solving problems/resolving conflicts, people who prefer Thinking are more likely to

Want to find the right answer
Employ an objective analysis

Use a logic-centered approach
Hesitate to add emotion to the equation

f

Feeling

When solving problems/resolving conflicts, people who prefer Feeling are more likely to

Want to find the best answer for those involved
Employ a subjective analysis

Use a values-centered approach
Feel comfortable adding emotion to the equation

j

Judging

When solving problems/resolving conflicts, people who prefer Judging are more likely to

Desire structure
Make quick decisions

Resist changing their mind
Focus on goals

p

Perceiving

When solving problems/resolving conflicts, people who prefer Perceiving are more likely to

Desire flexibility
Postpone decisions

Delay making up their mind
Focus on process