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Extroversion
Introversion
Defines the source and direction of energy realization for a person:
  • An extrovert has a source and direction of energy realization mainly in the external world ("recharges" better around other people).
  • An introvert has a source of energy mainly in the internal world (prefers to be alone to "recharge").
Sensing
INtuition
Defines the method of information reception by a person:
  • Sensing means that a person believes mainly in information he/she receives directly from the external world (solid facts).
  • Intuition means that a person believes mainly in information he/she receives from the internal or imaginative world (gut feelings).
Thinking
Feeling
Defines the way of information processing:
  • Thinking means that a person makes a decision mainly according to logic.
  • Feeling means that a person, as a rule, makes a decision basing on emotions.
Judging
Perceiving
Defines a way of realizing processed information:
  • Judging means that a person organizes all his/her life events and acts strictly acording to his/her plans (structured and organized, likes to plan).
  • Perceiving means that a person is inclined to improvization and seeking different alternatives (likes to "wing it").

Another source for information on Myers-Briggs Typology is available at the Keirsey Homepage.

Taken from HUMANMETRICS: Jung - Myers-Briggs Typology.