How do psychologists feel about MBTI?

Despite the popularity of the test, many psychologists criticize it — hardly a few months go by without a harsh take-down of the MBTI in the media, where a psychologist will say that the Myers-Brigg is unscientific, meaningless or bogus. But there are others who take a milder view of the test.

Do therapists believe in MBTI?

Majority of the “trained” psychologist opposed to MBTI base their argument on the Authority of the creators, the academic credentials of the creators. That is, because they were not “trained” psychologists, their creation is wrong. Not accurate. Original and novel inventions always come from divergent thought.

Are Socionics and MBTI the same?

Socionics was developed in the 1970s and 80s by a Lithuanian sociologist and economist called Aushra Augusta. The basic premise of socionics is the same as that of the MBTI; the interaction between Carl Jung’s cognitive functions, both in the “function stack” and in relationship to other people.

Is MBTI taught in psychology?

The MBTI, however, is used very few clinical psychologists. Most MBTI practitioners have no training in psychological assessment, psychometrics, or personality psychology.

Is socionics scientifically valid?

No. Socionics is not a quantitative science like biology or physics, but it relies on individual observation and analysis, and is arguably just as scientific as psychology as a whole.

Is Jungian psychology pseudoscience?

The question of whether Jungian psychology is science or pseudoscience is a historical one. It depends on prevailing fashions. Mostly, yes: Jung was a mystifier that avoided explanation turning to charming religious and mythological explanations.

Do psychologists support MBTI?

The Myers-Briggs is largely disregarded by psychologists Search for any prominent psychology journal for analysis of personality tests, and you’ll find mentions of several different systems that have been developed in the decades since the test was introduced, but not the Myers-Briggs itself.