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The thinker and feeler dichotomy pertains to how an individual makes decisions or processes information. Thinkers are described as those who make decisions in an objective and analytical way compared to feelers who prefer an interpersonal approach that leads to decision-making derived from a subjective and emotional perspective (p. 37-38). The results of the typology test appear to be accurate because I prefer to act based upon what I know opposed to how I feel. This has not always been the case as I have transitioned toward this preference in recent years. This does not hamper my ability to have consideration for others or make subjective decisions, but I realize that my interaction with others often requires me to remain clear and objective in my behavior when others are motivated by their emotions. For example, in the military we often say, “Mission first. People always.” We plan and execute the mission understanding that people are important, but orders cannot change just because people dislike them. As long as the orders are ethical and lawful in nature, we strive for mission accomplishment, mitigating risks as feasible. Good personal …show more content…
Judging and perceiving describe one’s orientation to life, which is either structured and deliberate or adaptive and spontaneous (p. 42). The judger is a valid personality preference for me because I prefer structure and order when it involves making decisions and accomplishing tasks. Being deliberate and intentional is helpful in both my professional and personal life, but change can be unwelcomed at times. However, if I understand why something new is being implemented, I can readily adapt in order to support the new decision and direction. Additionally, judgers go as far as to plan and organize their playtime (p. 42). This is intriguing to me because I use the phrase “planned spontaneity,” indicating how I think of a bright and random idea only to plan intensively before I actually do it. ?This is quite