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Attachment Styles & Theory

Posted on December 11, 2012 8:00 am by cthinker 1 Comment

Child development psychologist John Bowlby once defined attachment as “a lasting psychological connectedness between human beings.”

Attachment Theory

Attachment is a very unique and special emotional bond that plays a very critical role in our lives. It affects the way we view the world and how we interact with our friends, family members and fellow humans. Early experiences in childhood can affect a person’s attachment style, which has a strong influence on their development and behavior throughout life.
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A Look at Shyness

Posted on October 29, 2012 11:29 am by cthinker Comment

What Is Shyness?

Shyness is a feeling of anxiety or apprehension when dealing with people in a social, professional, or personal setting. A shy person may consider themselves afraid of talking or being talked to. Shyness exists in varying degrees; the terms Social Anxiety and Social Phobia are common disorders found in extremely shy individuals. These disorders are the most common types of anxiety disorders, and the third most prevalent psychiatric disorder overall, right behind depression and alcohol dependence. ¹ Shyness is characterized by individuals being less open and expressive around people due to a fear of being ridiculed, criticized or rejected. As a result of the anxiety, shy people will often avoid social situations in general.
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Social Media Statistics Among MBTI Types

Posted on August 16, 2012 11:56 pm by cthinker Comment

Researchers at CPP Inc. have compiled usage statistics of social media among the various MBTI types. The infographic includes Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

I find it interesting, albeit perhaps not that surprising, that iNtuitors have a larger percentage of usage among social media, particularly Twitter – but it makes sense when you consider iNtuition seeks patterns and trends which are quite common on social media websites.

Click below to see the infographic.

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Myers-Briggs: Cognitive Functions

Posted on July 27, 2012 3:11 pm by cthinker 2 Comments

In the last article, we covered the history and basic structure of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. When attempting to apply the MBTI to yourself or others, it’s useful to have an understanding of how these functions are ordered. Therefore, in this post I’m going to cover the MBTI’s hierarchy of cognitive processes. Continue reading → Post ID 738

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An Introduction to Myers-Briggs

Posted on June 25, 2012 3:55 am by cthinker 2 Comments

Learning to understand ourselves and others is a big part of life, and it can be hard work. No matter what our undertaking in life is, we must have the appropriate tools to work with. Fortunately for us, there is a psychological tool that allows us to do exactly that.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator — ‘MBTI’ for short — is used to describe a person’s overall personality and life preferences. It tries to describe how people gather and process information. It should be noted that given the incredibly complex and unique nature of individuals, Myers-Briggs is not the sole means of portraying a person’s identity. Each personality type has their own strengths and weaknesses, but all types are considered equal. So…what exactly is it, then? Well… Continue reading → Post ID 738

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Attachment Styles & Theory

Attachment Theory

A Look at Shyness

What Is Shyness?

Social Media Statistics Among MBTI Types

Myers-Briggs: Cognitive Functions

An Introduction to Myers-Briggs

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator