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i saw it once i think it was 2,500 not to sure

2006-12-09 08:03:27 · 6 answers · asked by AnswerGeek 4 in Social Science Psychology

how many(to the number) types of personalities are there, in the world

2006-12-09 08:06:26 · update #1

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16 according to Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). check out the link below.


http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.asp

2006-12-09 08:18:01 · answer #1 · answered by mike28937123 1 · 0 0

psychologist have consistently found evidence for a five factor model. OCEAN (Openness to experience, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeability and neuroticism) we all fit somewhere on a continuum of each of those factors, and this makes up our personality. but looking at the amount of combinations that would bring up would be like counting every drop of water in the ocean.

2006-12-09 08:14:26 · answer #2 · answered by Psychodelic Chicken 5 · 0 0

Depends on how the word Personality is defined. What constitutes a personality?
Diversity might just imply more of the same.

2006-12-10 07:53:40 · answer #3 · answered by The White Rabbit 2 · 0 0

Types of personalities?

That's like asking how many different combinations of DNA are there.

If you heard 2500, then it's probably just the 2500 most studied that people have invented names for.

2006-12-09 08:07:32 · answer #4 · answered by Simplex Spes 2 · 0 0

Currently, there are a variety models deployed for the purpose of assigning and aligning personality traits. Many of these models find a basis in Jungian theory. While many corporations use these models, to demonstrate the diversity that exists within their organizations, others use them as an indicator of performance. One should recognize that while personality typing can be a valuable tool, it should always be used in conjunction with other vehicles of assessment and prognostication. Additionally, preference-based assessments generally provides greater value in making decisions regarding about college education and careers (also true in selecting personal relationship partners). Preferences have demonstrated themselves to have greater influence on an individual's realization of success than even skills and competencies.
By example: guidance counselors and career counselors often align an individual pursuit to skills that they may have verses their actual interests. If your good at math then let's steer them toward careers in finance, engineering or maybe teaching mathematics. Yet the same individual bliss might be in a career that has more to do with the arts, care-giving, environment or construction. When employing personality assessments or preference-based assessments its important to remember that individuals are best at what they are most interested in and enjoy. We all know what it's like to be chosen to do job based solely on ability and without regard for our interest in doing that job. guidance counselors, career coaches and employers should be conscious of the same.

2014-12-11 01:52:59 · answer #5 · answered by Dan 1 · 0 0

not sure but I think its way lower than that

2006-12-09 08:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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