Psychology of the Scientist: XLVI: Correlation between Theoretical Orientation in Psychology and Personality Type

Abstract

In this study the question, “Are theoretical and methodological orientation an expression of psychology majors' personalities?” was asked. To answer this question, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Theoretical Orientation Survey were given to 181 junior and senior psychology majors. It was found that “objectively oriented psychology majors” tended to score high on Sensing on the Myers-Briggs, while “subjectively oriented psychology majors” tended to score high on Intuition.