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When talking to your friends, colleagues, or classmates in school, you might’ve heard them mention that they have a sensing or intuitive personality according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). If you’re curious about what these personalities mean and whether you’re sensing or intuitive, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll break down what sensing and intuitive types are, what they’re like, and how they interact with one another. Keep reading to learn more!
Things You Should Know
- Intuitive people look for patterns and meanings in information. They read between the lines, think abstractly, and are innovative and future-focused.
- Sensing people use their senses to gather information. They’re focused on the facts, practical ideas, step-by-step procedures, and are present-oriented.
- Intuition and sensing are the 2 possible ways people take in and process information on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
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References
- ↑ https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/sensing-or-intuition.htm
- ↑ https://jungutah.org/blog/an-introduction-to-type-sensing-vs-intuition-2/
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- ↑ https://www.mbtionline.com/en-US/Articles/2022/September/How-people-with-MBTI-Sensing-and-Intuitive-preferences-learn-most-effectively
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/intuition
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-flux/201512/5-benefits-stepping-outside-your-comfort-zone
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/what-it-really-means-to-be-in-the-present-moment
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- ↑ https://www.mbtionline.com/en-US/Articles/2022/September/How-people-with-MBTI-Sensing-and-Intuitive-preferences-learn-most-effectively
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