Summary of Otto Kroeger & Janet M. Thuesen's Type Talk

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#1 We do name-calling all the time. It is a method of cataloging people, and it is a handy device to help us remember those identifying characteristics and store that information for future reference. But we tend to have mixed feelings about it, especially when it is done in the name of science.

#2 Typewatching is a method of responding to name-calling that is based on the idea that as long as we’re going to do it, we might as well do it as skillfully, objectively, and constructively as possible. It is easy to learn and use, and it can help teachers teach and students learn.

#3 Typewatching is a judgment-free psychological system that explains normal rather than abnormal psychology. It celebrates differences, uses them creatively, and constructively rather than to create strife.

#4 The roots of Typewatching date back to the 1920s, when the Swiss-born psychiatrist C. G. Jung proposed that human behavior is not random but is instead predictable and classifiable. He suggested that differences in behavior are the result of preferences related to the basic functions of our personalities.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Apr 29, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669398608

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Insights on Otto Kroeger & Janet M. Thuesen's Type Talk

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

We do name-calling all the time. It is a method of cataloging people, and it is a handy device to help us remember those identifying characteristics and store that information for future reference. But we tend to have mixed feelings about it, especially when it is done in the name of science.

#2

Typewatching is a method of responding to name-calling that is based on the idea that as long as we’re going to do it, we might as well do it as skillfully, objectively, and constructively as possible. It is easy to learn and use, and it can help teachers teach and students learn.

#3

Typewatching is a judgment-free psychological system that explains normal rather than abnormal psychology. It celebrates differences, uses them creatively, and constructively rather than to create strife.

#4

The roots of Typewatching date back to the 1920s, when the Swiss-born psychiatrist C. G. Jung proposed that human behavior is not random but is instead predictable and classifiable. He suggested that differences in behavior are the result of preferences related to the basic functions of our personalities.

#5

The key to Typewatching is self-awareness. By understanding what the Jung and Myers-Briggs classifications mean, you can begin to identify your personal preferences and how you are similar to and different from those closest to you.

#6

The preferences you have reflect both genetic predispositions and what you experience during your earliest moments. As life develops, your environment greatly influences the direction your preferences will take.

#7

According to Jung’s theory, each of us develops a preference early in life and sticks with it. The more we practice those preferences, the more we rely on them with confidence and strength. We never become Introverts or Extroverts.

Insights from Chapter 2

#1

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a finely tuned psychological instrument, which only trained, qualified individuals are allowed to purchase and administer. It is the most reliable and valid method for determining your preferences.

#2

You are a talker, not a listener. You tend to talk first, think later, and don’t know what you’ll say until you hear yourself say it. You may be oblivious to the distractions of television or radio while you are talking.

#3

There are no good or bad types. There are only differences. People may agree with some statements under each preference. That’s to be expected. Remember that everything is relative.

#4

The INTP is a thinker who prefers specific answers to specific questions. You prefer to concentrate on what you’re doing at the moment, and you generally don’t wonder about what’s next. You find most satisfying