Major Personality Domains, Preferences, and Descriptive Characteristics of Each Preference
| Domain | Preference* | Personality characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Focus of energy | Extroversion | Attuned to external environment; learns best by discussing |
| Introversion | Attuned to internal thoughts; learns by reflecting on material | |
| Organization of facts | Sensing | Observes reality; learns sequentially in stepwise manner |
| Intuitive | Sees abstractly; learns by focusing on “big picture” | |
| Method of decision making | Thinking | Analytical problem solver; reasonable |
| Feeling | Sympathetic to individuals; compassionate | |
| Response to circumstances | Judging | Scheduled; orderly; likes closure |
| Perceiving | Spontaneous; flexible; readily open to change |
↵* Myers-Briggs Type Indicator preferences (4).