Seems to be very popular in schools of business, which is why your administrators are into it.
On Dec 10, 2009, at 7:58 AM, Bourgeois, Dr. Martin wrote: > I just received the following email from my university, and before > responding, I thought I'd get some other opinions. Here's the email: > > Based upon Carl Jung’s research on psychological types, the Myers- > Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) was developed by Isabel Briggs Myers > and her mother Katharine Cook Briggs, and has become the most > widely trusted personality inventory in the United States and > throughout the world. Participants will complete the MBTI > inventory, learn about personality types, and receive their > individual personality profiles during this series. In Session #1, > participants will complete the MBTI inventory, with program and > results covered in Session #2. > > > My understanding is that the MBTI is held in low regard by > personality psychologists, and has shown little validity. Any > thoughts? > --- Paul Brandon Emeritus Professor of Psychology Minnesota State University, Mankato [email protected] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
