The Typology Domain

[Auburn]

Some people believe, incorrectly, that the "MBTI" is a unanimous description of a single system. The truth is there are many sister typological systems involved in this domain, and depending on which one you're talking about -- what you mean by it can be entirely different.

Here's a chart I put together, describing the different systems:

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What I don't see enough of, on type forums, is an acknowledgement of this.

Usually, everything is clumped together into the term "MBTI" (because that's the most popular model). And it causes a great host of needless debating, and semantic arguments, as many members mean something very different or come from different angles/approaches.

I think that clarifying what we mean when we speak of this, can really help more fruitful discussion happen. And I think it's important for everyone to be aware of this multiplicity present.

edit: Please feel free to let me know if I missed something in the diagram, or if something is off, and I'll update it. Thanks!

 

[Artsu Tharaz]

Yeah I tend to use the terms "MBTI" and "Jungian Typology" quite interchangeably. To me, Jungian Typology is the best term to use, and I guess I use the term MBTI based on an assumption that people will know what I mean.