MBTI Intro Articles: Comprehension Questions

ARTICLE 1, QUESTION 1/3: Pioneering studies for the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI Personality test) were done with...

• Infants and their parents

• Elementary school children

• High school and college students

• Adults over the age of 30

ARTICLE 1, QUESTION 2/3: According to the article, when the teacher and students in a classroom understand their personality types, all of the following are enhanced/improved EXCEPT…

• Communication

• Student phone use

• Learning

• Teaching/ lesson plans

ARTICLE 1, QUESTION 3/3: Which of the following statements BEST summarizes the 4th paragraph?

• When students understand their teacher’s personality, they are better able to listen attentively during lectures.

• Understanding each other’s personality types can help students communicate with their parents about their classwork.

• When teachers understand their students’ personalities, they are better able to plan lessons that meet their needs.

• Understanding each other’s personality types can help students and teachers overcome disagreements and differences.

ARTICLE 2, QUESTION 1/3: According to the author, which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality test and other quizzes such as the “discover which Harry Potter character you are” quiz?

• While both are interesting and fun, the MBTI is used by psychologists, career counselors, and employers.

• They are both useful exercises in getting to know yourself better.

• Both can offer direct insight to the career path you should choose.

• Both A and B.

ARTICLE 2, QUESTION 2/3: According to the article, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• No personality type is “better” than any other.

• By better knowing other’s personality traits, you can build stronger partnerships.

• Knowing what might work best for your type can give you new ideas on how to solve problems, deal with stress, cope with conflict, and manage your work habits.

• Personality tests such as the MBTI are built to reveal everything about you with complete and total accuracy.

ARTICLE 2, QUESTION 3/3: While knowing your personality type can help you in many different ways, you shouldn’t place too much emphasis on what “type” you are. According to the article, WHY is this true?

• You might feel inclined to judge, dismiss, or reject people who are a different “type” than you.

• Knowing too much about yourself can turn you into a narcissist.

• 1. It can make you depressed over your type’s weaknesses, because it is impossible to change or improve them.

• 1. If you learn too much about yourself, you might get freaked out.