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in Jungian Theory

The auxiliary function is actually somewhat controversial, which is partially what drove me to dedicate an article on it. However, it’s worth stating that Carl Jung actually says very little on the subject in his book, Psychological Types, hence why it is subject to such debate. I’m going to go over the section that he […]

in Movie/TV MBTI Types

Raj Koothrappali from The Big Bang Theory is a relatively obvious example of the INFP Myers-Briggs personality type (often referred to as MBTI). I don’t believe there’s any other prominent theory on this character. So, with that being said, I’m just going to launch right into the INFP cognitive function breakdown for Raj Koothrappali. The […]

in Jungian Theory

The longer I’m into personality theory, the more I’ve felt compelled to dive into Psychological Types by Carl Jung. To be honest, this article, on the dominant function, is sort of a prelude. What actually captured my interest recently was Carl Jung’s description of the auxiliary function, a subject that’s hotly debated among those who […]

in Movie/TV MBTI Types

Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory has had multiple Myers-Briggs personality types suggested for him, the most common being INTP, INTJ and ISTJ. To be fair, Sheldon Cooper is somewhat of a tricky character, because his character is extreme and unrealistic. However, based on the evidence, we believe that ISTJ makes the most sense, […]

in Anime MBTI Types

There a quite a few prominent characters in Haikyuu!!, which can make it tricky to identify their specific Myers-Briggs personality types (colloquially referred to as MBTI). After all, the more characters a show has to switch between, the less specific development each character gets. With that being said, I formed theories on the majority of […]

in Anime MBTI Types

Some years ago now, we received a request to analyze the Myers-Briggs personality types of the two main characters from Haikyuu: Tobio Kageyama and Shoyo Hinata. More recently, someone made an interested comment about one of the characters that provoked me to return to the show. After watching nearly the entire series, I decided to […]

in Personality Theory 101

Personality tests are known for their inaccuracy. After all, the first response you get from people when proclaiming your personality test results is a warning to that affect. But, why exactly are personality tests so inaccurate? If you’ve been following Practical Typing for some time, you might remember that I’ve written an article on this […]

in Anime MBTI Types

Tobio Kageyama from Haikyuu!! is an example of the ESTJ Myers-Briggs personality type (often referred to as MBTI). Previously, I had identified him as an ENTJ, partially because I didn’t watch far enough into the show to really see the Si. I just saw an overwhelming amount of Te, causing me to quickly label him […]

in Stereotypes

ESFJs have a lot of negative stereotypes associated with them. Unfortunately, that’s often the case with sensors and SJs specifically. (Check out Bias and Misconceptions: How NJs Stole Perception from the SJs) ESFJs probably have the least amount of representation in the MBTI community, along with the ESTJs, because ESFJs who are into personality theory […]

in Stereotypes

TPs (meaning INTP, ISTP, ENTP, and ESTP) have gained the reputation of being rule-breakers, but why is that? Is there any substance to it? Oftentimes, I see people use rule-breaking as a reason for them being a TP, rather than another type, such as an FP. However, is that really a fair association? Does breaking […]