Judging vs. Perceiving

Character Analysis › Judging vs. Perceiving

This is how we live our lives and is the one scale that can change through choice (although we will each have a natural predilection for one or the other).

Judging types prefer a planned, ordered world where things are organised and scheduled and they look to get to closure on issues as they tend to dislike loose ends. They also tend to finish one job before they start the next and are keen to have order.

Perceiving types are more flexible, spontaneous and almost get a kick out of last minute hitches or problems. The dislike routine and prefer to keep their options open seeing planning as stifling and plans as there to be changed.

Judging types

Do not like to leave unanswered questions
Plan work ahead and tend to finish it
Do not like to change their decisions
Have a relatively stable workstyle
Easily follow rules and protocols

Perceiving types

Act impulsively following the situation
Can start many things at once without finishing them properly
Prefer to have freedom from obligations
Are curious and like a fresh look at things
Work productivity depends on their mood
Often act without any preparation

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