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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 […]

in Personality Theory 101, Typing Dilemmas

In the Myers-Briggs system, those with a “T” in their four-letter type code are thinkers, while those with a “F” are feelers. Some people think the difference between thinkers and feelers are obvious. After all, thinkers think and feelers feel, right? Thinkers are rational and feelers are emotional, right? Unfortunately, thinking vs. feeling is not […]

in Personality Theory 101

If you’ve been studying personality theory for any length of time, maybe terms like “gripping” and “looping” came to mind when you read my title: “6 States of Personality Type Development.” If that’s the case, you’re not wrong. Those are included in this article. However, there are states beyond just those two. For instance, here, […]

in Announcements

We’ve started working on the next version of our personality test. This includes refining the questions and updating the scoring process. We’re developing the next version on a test site, so it’ll all be rolled out at once when we’ve made it through the list of updates. However, the questions are getting updated on the […]

in Movie/TV MBTI Types

Beth Harmon, from The Queen’s Gambit, is almost exclusively typed as an INTJ, although there is a small group that theorizes ISTP. After watching the series, I decided to put forward my take on this character’s Myers-Briggs personality type (referred to as MBTI). I will share my conclusion somewhere farther down the page. First, I’d […]

in Personality Theory 101

Isn’t this all just pseudoscience? Does it really have any value? Am I just spinning my wheels over some pointless, useless theory? Should I just give up on personality theory altogether and move on with my life? There are a wealth of personality theories out there, such as Myers-Briggs, Enneagram, Socionics, etc. There are so […]