Described are (1) some past works on psychological types of scientists, and (2) recent data collected at the University of Florida. The "science-minded types" are described, the frequencies of these types that can be expected to occur in high school students and teachers are discussed, and implications for conveying scientific…

Describes 16 psychological types that result from the interaction of four mental powers described by G. G. Jung and the attitudes in which they are expressed. The relevance of psychological type to choice of careers in science and disposition to prefer theoretical or applied emphases are also discussed. (HM)