• It is crucial to avoid stereotyping and over-simplification.  For the sake of brevity, such qualifiers as “usually,” “sometimes,” “almost,” “some,” and so forth are OMITTED.  Because they would be inserted EVERY time ANY statement (emphasis intended) about a “type” was made.  So you are being trusted to realize that unless the exclusive words (all, none, never, always) are used, the sentence ALWAYS  means “many, most, usually, almost always, some, etc”.

 

• Numerous sites on the Internet propose to offer information on the MBTI^® instrument.  However, it is extremely important to recognize that not everything on the Web is valid and true.  Many psychological type instruments posted on the Internet have not undergone the appropriate reliability and validity testing, which ensures accuracy of instrument results. If you find instruments on the web that promise instant on-line delivery of results, you are not dealing with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator^® instrument.  We strongly encourage you to use legitimate providers of MBTI^® resources and services. For links to some of the legitimate MBTI^® sites, please go to Related Organizations.  (link 5)