The Job Of An Air Force Pararescueman

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Introduction
My MBTI type is ISTJ; or Introvert, Sensor, Thinker, Judger. Introverts prefer to focus their attention inward, consider things fully before responding, concentrate on one project at a time, and work at a careful but steady pace. Sensors prefer to focus on "what is" rather than "what could be", work with real things rather than ideas, apply past experience to solving problems, and receive specific and realistic directions. Thinkers prefer to analyze problems logically, weigh pros and cons, and make decisions objectively, be tough negotiators, and be motivated by achievement. Judgers prefer to make many decisions as part of their work, work in a predictable environment, complete their responsibilities before relaxing, and maintain control over projects. I believe that the job of an Air Force Pararescueman

History of the MBTI
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The MBTI first published in 1943 as a questionnaire and was developed in the U.S. by Katharine Cook Briggs and her daughter Isabel Briggs Myers. Katharine originally created this test when she met her daughter’s future husband, Clarence Myers. She noticed that he looked at the world in a different way than the rest of her family. This caused her to write a literature review about understanding the different temperaments that are found in different people. She later did more work and the first edition of her questionnaire was published with the help of the Educational Testing

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