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The MBTI® assessment is not a test because there are no right or wrong answers and there is no best type to be. Wanting to “cheat” makes no sense as the assessment aims only to identify your personality preferences in order to support self-awareness and personal development. The MBTI® assessment is not suitable to be used in any other way, for example in selection, where results may be a more relevant indicator of success. #### Do you offer a 16 personality type quiz or a four letter personality test? The MBTI® questionnaire is not a test or a quiz. It helps you understand yourself and others; there are no right or wrong answers and there is no best type to be. The MBTI® assessment provides insight by exploring which four letters most accurately describe your personality: I (Introversion) or E (Extroversion); S (Sensing) or N (iNtuition); T (Thinking) or F (Feeling); and J (Judging) or P (Perceiving). These four letters combine to one of 16 possible MBTI® types. #### What is the MBTI® test? The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) assessment is not a ‘test,’ because there are no right or wrong answers. It is designed to help you better understand what makes you uniquely you. It also shows you how you relate to others, and how you can benefit from this knowledge in everyday life. #### Why can’t I use the MBTI® assessment for recruitment if I know I want a particular “type” of person to fill a gap in a team? The MBTI® assessment should never be used in recruitment or selection because it does not measure a person's skills or abilities—just their underlying personality preferences. These preferences are not necessarily reflected in their behavior, because as complex and adaptable human beings, we are able to modify our behavior according to what is most appropriate and useful in any given situation. The MBTI® assessment is not constructed using scales that can predict a person's behavior; instead, it uses broad categories to describe what motivates us. The MBTI® instrument is not designed to be used as a selection tool. It is a process, and respondents are encouraged to decide which MBTI® type best fits them, and then to determine what this means for them. It is simply not appropriate to use in a selection context. There are many personality assessments on the market that have inbuilt mechanisms to make them ideal for selection, such as the [CPI®](https://www.themyersbriggs.com/en-US/Explore-Solutions/CPI?hsLang=en). #### Can the MBTI® questionnaire be used for those under 18 years of age? Although there is no set cut off point for using the MBTI® tool with younger people, as long as they have the reading capacity to understand the questionnaire, it is generally recommended that the MBTI® tool is not suitable for those younger than 13 years of age. There is the MMTIC (Murphy-Meisgeier Type Indicator for Children ), which is available for use with children in grades 2-12 (ages 7-18), but it is aimed mostly for ages 7-12. The MMTIC assessment can help children understand themselves better while providing parents and teachers with better tools and insights to reach children with different learning styles. [Find out more from People Stripes](https://www.peoplestripes.org/). For young adults (16-24), the MBTI® assessment can be extremely useful for learning styles, self-awareness, working with others, and career counseling. When administering the MBTI® assessment to young adults, emphasize that the process is voluntary and confidential, and reinforce the individual's own part in determining the results. This is particularly important as teachers, counselors, or professionals who administer the tool will probably be seen as authority figures, so a respondent's answers may not be natural. Peer pressure and social desirability may be strong influences if the participant think that their results may be shared. When giving feedback, it is important to ensure the questions asked are relevant to someone who is not in a work environment, so asking about how they work with other students on projects, for example, may be more applicable to them #### What do the Myers-Briggs® letters mean? The Myers-Briggs® assessment helps you to identify your preferred way of doing things in four key areas. The letters refer to your preferences for: - Directing and receiving energy—I (Introversion) or E (Extroversion) - Taking in information—S (Sensing) or N (iNtuition) - Making decisions—T (Thinking) or F (Feeling) - Approaching the outside world—J (Judging) or P (Perceiving) #### What does the Myers-Briggs® assessment tell you about yourself that you don't already know? The full interpretation process provides numerous insights into the way you think and behave, shedding invaluable light onto how you interact with others at work and in your personal life. Using the MBTI® framework, you can consciously flex your natural style to improve communication, manage conflict more effectively, and make better decisions. It also very usefully provides a common language with which to talk about personality differences with other people. #### How can Myers-Briggs® compatibility help me? The self-awareness you gain through the MBTI® assessment allows you to understand yourself and others better, so you can enhance your relationships with others. #### Where can I take the MBTI® online test? The MBTI assessment is available online at [MBTIOnline.com](https://www.mbtionline.com/en-US/Products/For-you?__hstc=66351921.ec6770620216bc6fa485611009302805.1768195397595.1768480957828.1768538335982.24&__hssc=66351921.7.1768538335982&__hsfp=44724509b4c3c688c75aaaf69f577167&hsLang=en). #### Can I be educationally eligible to administer the MBTI®? Specific requirements must be met for you to purchase and administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) assessment. You can meet these requirements either by successfully completing a certification program and receiving the designation Certified Practitioner or by being granted education eligibility. [Learn more](https://www.themyersbriggs.com/en-US/Support/Educational-Eligibility?hsLang=en). #### What is the difference between MBTI® Step I™ and Step II™? MBTI® Step I™ is the first and most well-known form of the MBTI® assessment. It sorts you into one of 16 types. You find out your best-fit type via a facilitated session, usually with a qualified MBTI® practitioner. MBTI® Step II™ is a slightly longer version of the questionnaire that goes into greater detail by providing information on five facets linked to each letter of your MBTI® type. It complements Step I by giving a more granular view of your personality preferences, motivations, and outlook, and can be used to explain things about your personality that might seem inconsistent or confusing. It can also help you to clarify your Step I best-fit type. Note: It is possible to order Step I reports from a Step II questionnaire. 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Although there is no set cut off point for using the MBTI® tool with younger people, as long as they have the reading capacity to understand the questionnaire, it is generally recommended that the MBTI® tool is not suitable for those younger than 13 years of age. There is the MMTIC (Murphy-Meisgeier Type Indicator for Children ), which is available for use with children in grades 2-12 (ages 7-18), but it is aimed mostly for ages 7-12. The MMTIC assessment can help children understand themselves better while providing parents and teachers with better tools and insights to reach children with different learning styles. [Find out more from People Stripes](https://www.peoplestripes.org/). For young adults (16-24), the MBTI® assessment can be extremely useful for learning styles, self-awareness, working with others, and career counseling. When administering the MBTI® assessment to young adults, emphasize that the process is voluntary and confidential, and reinforce the individual's own part in determining the results. This is particularly important as teachers, counselors, or professionals who administer the tool will probably be seen as authority figures, so a respondent's answers may not be natural. Peer pressure and social desirability may be strong influences if the participant think that their results may be shared. When giving feedback, it is important to ensure the questions asked are relevant to someone who is not in a work environment, so asking about how they work with other students on projects, for example, may be more applicable to them