Dr. Jordan Turner - Understanding the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is the world's most popular personality instrument but isn't without its controversies. Loved by loyalists and sneered at by many social scientists, Dr. Turner gives a candid assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the MBTI and speaks directly to how it can be used to deepen our understanding of self. Specifically, we discuss: The origins of the MBTI Common criticisms of the MBTI including validity and reliability Each of the four personality scales The ideal applications of personality testing