The MBTI ‘Type dynamics’ - 3 of 4.

Thinking and Feeling describe how you like to go about DECIDING THINGS.

Thinkers make decisions and reason based primarily on objective and impersonal criteria-what makes the most sense and what is the most LOGICAL-period.
Feelers make decisions and reason based primarily on their PERSONAL VALUES and how they Feel about the choices.

Thinkers naturally tend to be cool, analytical, and are convinced by logical reasoning.
Feelers tend to be sensitive, empathetic, and are convinced by extenuating circumstances and a constant search for HARMONY.

Thinkers more naturally reason with objectivity, pro and con, cause and affect, most logical, factual bottom line analysis.

Consider the following list of personality traits NATURALLY associated with thinking:
* use logical analysis
* truth is an objective
* notice ineffective reasoning
* act cooler distant toward others (while reasoning)
* deal with people firmly as needed
* expect world to run on logical principles
* may seem insensitive, blunt and tactless at times
* argue and debate for fun get right to the point
* give praise sparingly
* usually very assertive
* more likely to be male (65%++)

Feelers more naturally tend to base their decisions primarily on people centered values and on subjective evaluations of people centered concerns and harmony.

Consider the following list of personality traits NATURALLY associated with feeling:
* applying personal priorities
* harmony as a goal
* notice when people need support
* act warmer, friendlier toward others
* deal with people compassionately
* very sensitive to other’s feeling
* usually very gentle and diplomatic
* ANY feeling is valid
* avoid arguments conflict and confrontation
* thin skin feelings get hurt easily
* take most things personally generous with praise
* may lack assertiveness
* more likely to be female (65%++)