Clinical psychologist Dr. Josh Smith discusses the psychology of narcissism and personality types, emphasizing understanding oneself and others. Topics include setting realistic goals for confidence, investing in home fitness equipment, exploring personality tests, communication styles, introversion vs. extroversion dynamics, and the complexities of narcissism on social media.
Understanding introverts and extroverts charging and draining socially can improve empathy in relationships.
Myers-Briggs 'Sensing' individuals focus on details, while 'Intuitive' types prioritize patterns and possibilities.
'Thinking' types value logic in decision-making, while 'Feeling' types prioritize empathy and relationships.
'Perceiving' types are adaptable, 'Judging' types are structured in approaching goals and organization.
Deep dives
Understanding Extroversion vs. Introversion in Relationships
Being mindful of how introverts and extroverts charge and drain socially can lead to better empathy and understanding in relationships. Introverts may feel overwhelmed if their need for recharge time is not respected during social interactions. Extroverts, on the other hand, may need to monitor their energy levels and communicate when they need time to recharge, which helps maintain balance in social interactions.
Sensing vs. Intuition: Making Sense of Information Processing
Sensing individuals, represented by the 'S' in the Myers-Briggs framework, are detail-oriented and practical. They rely on tangible facts, data, and concrete information to make decisions. Intuitive individuals, denoted by 'N,' focus on patterns, possibilities, and abstract ideas. They are future-oriented and often see the big picture rather than getting caught up in specifics. Sensing types excel in tasks that require attention to detail and grounded thinking, while intuitive types thrive in creative problem-solving and envisioning future scenarios.
Thinking and Feeling: Rationality vs. Emotionality in Decision-Making
The 'Thinking' and 'Feeling' preferences in the Myers-Briggs system showcase how individuals approach decision-making. 'Thinking' types prioritize logic, objectivity, and analyzing pros and cons when making choices. They value fairness and truth in their decision-making process. 'Feeling' types, on the other hand, prioritize empathy, harmony, and emotional considerations in decision-making. They focus on how decisions impact others and seek to maintain positive relationships.
Perceiving and Judging: Adaptability and Structured Thinking
The final dichotomy in the Myers-Briggs framework, 'Perceiving' versus 'Judging,' highlights how individuals approach goals and organization. 'Perceiving' types, denoted by 'P,' are adaptable, spontaneous, and open to new possibilities. They prefer flexibility and may delay decisions to gather more information. 'Judging' types, labeled as 'J,' are structured, decisive, and organized. They prefer closure, planning, and tend to make decisions quickly based on available information.
Understanding Personality Styles in Relationships
Different personality styles and approaches can be useful for understanding partners' needs. Introverts may need time alone without wanting others to join, while extroverts may prefer social interactions. Knowing these styles can lead to better understanding and empathy in relationships.
Insight on Personality Tests and Communication in Relationships
Personality tests can aid in understanding behaviors and preferences. A story highlights how an ISTJ's explicit communication style influenced the interaction with their more extroverted partner. Effective communication based on personality types can enhance empathy and mutual understanding.
Exploring Intuition vs. Sensing Traits
Intuition focuses on possibilities, theories, and overall concepts, while sensing prioritizes concrete facts, structured details, and here-and-now situations. Understanding these traits can influence problem-solving approaches and decision-making processes based on cognitive styles.
Distinguishing Feelings vs. Thinking and Perceiving vs. Judging
Feeling involves judgments based on empathy and personal values, while thinking relies on logic, evidence, and analysis. Perceiving is open-minded, seeking more information before deciding, while judging is decisive, goal-oriented, and seeks closure quickly. Recognizing these distinctions can enhance self-awareness and interpersonal dynamics.
In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Mini Podcast, I speak with clinical psychologist, Dr. Josh Smith (@drj.smith), about the psychology of narcissism, understanding your own personality type, and much more.
I hope you enjoy the episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far).
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Listen to our first episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-setting-boundaries-with/id1348856817?i=1000553855523
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