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These imitators are not affiliated with The Myers & Briggs Foundation or The Myers-Briggs Company. Many of these sites create a four‐letter type output, but we cannot speak to the accuracy of their results or of the approach they use to explain the personality framework. We have found that many of these sites misrepresent the MBTI® type preferences and create type stereotypes that negatively impact people’s understanding of the MBTI® personality framework. As a rule of thumb, if it’s free it’s not real.  \nWhy should I pay to complete the MBTI® assessment when there are so many free tests on the internet?  \nOur goal is to deliver a highly accurate, research‐backed experience that provides valid and reliable results, as well as an evolving learning tool set that includes actionable tips.  \nWe recognize that there are personality test alternatives out there. The MBTI® instrument is designed for people who are looking for something beyond a casual personality quiz, and our aim is to provide a comprehensive exploration of personality type that is personally relevant to each user. We are continually investing in research, optimising assessments to increase reliability and relevancy, and are always looking for new insights to share with our users.  \nOur pricing ensures that we can continue to work on and deliver an experience that reflects our values and ambitions while bringing the power of the MBTI® instrument to individuals around the world.  \n About the MBTI® instrument  \nWhat is the MBTI® instrument?  \nThe Myers‐Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) instrument is a personality assessment designed to be useful in both work and everyday life. It helps people identify four basic personality preferences that combine to form their individual MBTI® personality type. Understanding your MBTI® results can help you understand and appreciate the natural differences in the ways people think, communicate, and interact—differences that can be the source of much misunderstanding.  \n© Copyright 2018 The Myers-Briggs Company. All rights reserved. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Myers-Briggs, MBTI, Step I, Step II and The Myers-Briggs Company and MBTI logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Myers & Briggs Foundation, Inc., in the United States and other countries.  \nDrawn from Carl Jung’s theory of psychological types and refined through decades of research, the MBTI® instrument has been used for more than 70 years to establish greater self‐knowledge and interpersonal understanding among people of all ages and backgrounds. It has been translated into more than 20 different languages for use around the world.  \nIs the MBTI® instrument valid and reliable?  \nYes. The instrument’s reliability has been proven statistically and its validity has been firmly established in hundreds of separate studies. Reliability refers to whether the results are consistent: Do people tend to reply to the items in the same way when they complete the assessment at a later time and do they tend to get the same four‐letter type? Can you count on the results? Validity refers to the instrument’s ability to identify psychological types according to Carl Jung’s theory.  \nWhat do the letters associated with the MBTI® instrument mean?  \nThe MBTI® instrument helps people discover and understand their per","cbCaivuysyfI6uy5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivuysyfI6uy5","pdf",251575,"English","# Frequently Asked Questions\n## About the MBTI® instrument\n### What is the MBTI® instrument?\n### Is the MBTI® instrument valid and reliable?\n### What do the letters associated with the MBTI® instrument mean?\n### Who were Myers and Briggs?\n## MBTI® accuracy and pricing","[{\"question\":\"Is this the real Myers-Briggs® instrument?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. The Myers-Briggs Company is the exclusive publisher responsible for certification training and distribution of the MBTI® instrument in the Asia Pacific region. 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