Myers And Briggs Foundation - Ethical Use Of The MBTI Instrument - Ethical Guidelines for the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

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	"Whether people first hear about the two kinds of perception and two kinds of judgment as children, high school students, parents or grandparents, the richer development of their own type can be a rewarding adventure for the rest of their lives." –Isabel Myers

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	Ethical Guidelines for the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Instrument

	Identify type theory as the work of C. G. Jung and the MBTI instrument as the work of Isabel Briggs Myers and Katharine C. Briggs. Present psychological type as describing healthy personality differences, not psychological disorders or fixed traits. Be adamant that all types are valuable; no type is better, healthier, or more desirable in any way. Describe preference and types in nonjudgmental terms at all times; be aware of how your own type biases may influence your words. Present type preferences as tendencies, preferences, or inclinations, rather than absolutes. Stress that type does not imply excellence, competence, or natural ability, only what is preferred. Never imply that all people of a certain type behave in the same way; type should not be used to put people in rigid categories. Explain how people sometimes act in ways contrary to their preferences because of pressure from family, relationships, job environment, or culture. Consistent forced use of nonpreferred preferences can cause stress. When describing preferences, distinguish between what has been shown by research and what are anecdotes to illustrate type.