Psychological Types

Interesting Facts

• The book introduced the concept of introversion and extraversion, which became the basis for many modern psychological tests and personality theories.
• Jung developed eight psychological types based on the combination of two attitudes (introversion and extraversion) and four functions (thinking, feeling, sensation, and intuition).
• Jung's work significantly influenced the development of psychology and psychotherapy, especially in the field of analytical psychology.
• The book was written during a period when Jung was actively collaborating with Sigmund Freud, but it also reflects his departure from Freudian ideas.
• Jung used extensive examples from literature, philosophy, and history to illustrate his ideas about psychological types.
• The book became the foundation for the development of popular personality assessment tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).