Myers Briggs personality test: The personality of an INTP Abstract An introverted intuitive thinker otherwise known as an INTP personality type is who I am. The research I have conducted explains the way I grow and think as a human being. It will give reason to my nonsocial habits and my tendencies to focus in on problems. This research not only gives understanding to the basic of my personality traits but it demonstrated my strengths and weaknesses as well. INTPs are very logical people and can do great things. As thinkers INTPs look at wide variety of outcomes in a situation. Clarity is essential to how situations are handled.
My research gave a look on how I perceive the world. My ideas sometime don’t fit into reality. Perception, being another trait of mine gives me the ability to adapt to the twists and turns of the world. Now I am able to put into perspective things happening and things that will happen in my life as an INTP. The Personality of an INTP Step 1 Everyone has his or her own personality type. There are introverts and extroverts. There are the sensors and intuitivist; the thinkers and feelers. And there are those who are either perceiving or judging. I have recently learned my own through conducting some research.
After taking two personality tests I received a letter score of INTP. Each letter represents a personality trait that I express the most and separate my characteristics. The I in INTP Introverts like being alone. Rather than be around a large group of people, a party of one is more suitable. According to the Myers & Briggs Foundation, INTPs like getting energy from dealing with the ideas, pictures, memories, and reactions that are inside their head, in an inner world. Taking time to reflect, providing a clear idea of what to do when deciding to act. Ideas are almost solid things for me.
Sometimes forgetting to check with the outside world an INTP’s ideas may fail to fit reality. The N in INTP “The Intuitive side of our brain seeks to understand, interpret and form overall patterns of all the information that is collected and records these patterns and relationships. It speculates on possibilities, including looking into and forecasting the future. It is imaginative and conceptual (Myers Briggs Test | MBTI Personality Types. 2012. ). ” An intuitive thinker tends to rely on intuition more often than anything. I seek logic in a final outcome; however the decision rendered is determined by intuition.
The T in INTP As a thinker I prefer logic over anything. “When I make a decision, I like to find the basic truth or principle to be applied, regardless of the specific situation involved. I like to analyze pros and cons, and then be consistent and logical in deciding (The Myers & Briggs Foundation. n. d. ). ” The P in INTP “A Perceiver takes the outside world as it comes and is adopting and adapting, flexible, open-ended and receptive to new opportunities and changing game plans (Myers Briggs Test | MBTI Personality Types. 2012. ). ” Perceive the world as their own. “INTPs appear to be loose and casual.
Usually keeping plans to a minimum. They are stimulated by an approaching deadline (The Myers & Briggs Foundation. n. d. ). ” They tend to live inside their own mind. Me and INTP “I have unusual ability to focus in depth to solve problems in my area of interest. I am skeptical, sometimes critical, and always analytical (The Myers & Briggs Foundation. n. d. ). ” When it comes to things I am interested in or like doing, I often times find myself zoned out, focusing on that one particular item or task. I am very critical of myself and friends, especially when it comes to success.
I always search for all possible outcomes before I render my decision. As a human being I have my strengths and weaknesses. “I am generally laid-back and easy-going, and approach things very enthusiastically. I seldom feel personally threatened by conflict or criticism. However I’m not good at expressing my feelings and emotions. I tend to “blow off” conflict by ignoring it, or else I “blow up” in heated anger (INTP Relationships. 2012. ). ” Step 2 Personality Portrait INTPs live in the world of theoretical possibilities and see everything in terms of how it could be improved, or what it could be turned into.
Living primarily inside their own minds, having the ability to analyze difficult problems, identify patterns, and come up with logical explanations. Seeking clarity in everything, therefore driven to build knowledge. Intelligence and the ability to apply logic to theories to find solutions is highly valued. The natural drive to turn theories into concrete understanding may turn into a feeling of personal responsibility to solve theoretical problems, and help society move towards a higher understanding (Portrait of an INTP. 2012. ). “INTPs are pensive, analytical folks.
They may venture so deeply into thought as to seem detached, and often actually are oblivious to the world around them (Butt, J. 2012). ” Careers for an INTP INTPs have a special gift with generating and analyzing theories and possibilities to prove or disprove them. They have a great deal of insight and are creative thinkers, which allow them to quickly grasp complex abstract thoughts. They also have exceptional logical and rational reasoning skills, which allow them to thoroughly analyze theories to discover the Truth about them.
INTPs will be happiest in careers which allow them a great deal of autonomy in which they can work primarily alone on developing and analyzing complex theories and abstractions, with the goal of their work being the discovery of a truth, rather than the discovery of a practical application. Possible careers may be; Scientists, Photographers, Strategic Planners, Mathematicians, University Professors, Computer Programmers or Systems Analysts, Technical, Writers, Engineers, Lawyers / Attorneys, Judges, Forensic Research, or Forestry and Park Rangers (Careers for INTP Personality Types. 2012. ). Personal Growth A major concern for an INTP is the haunting sense of impending failure. They spend considerable time second-guessing themselves. An INTP arguing a point may very well be trying to convince themself as much as their opposition (Butt, J. 2012). ” According to Personal Growth (2012), The INTP is happiest in situations in which they can use logic regularly in an effort to uncover Truths about the Entity. Their ability to be effective in these efforts, as well as their ability to deal with people and feel comfortable with their place in the world, will be in large part dependent on the development of Extraverted Intuition.
Although they have more simple needs from interpersonal relationships than most other types have, it’s very important that they keep up their extraverted relationships, rather than going it alone. INTPs who isolate themselves rarely feel happy or successful. The INTP’s feeling of success depends upon their opportunities to exercise their active mind, their opportunities to seek and find Truth, and the condition of their relationships and extraverted life. An INTP’s Relationships
According to INTP Relationships (2012), INTPs are not likely to have a very large circle of significant relationships in their lives. They’re much more likely to have a few very close relationships, which they hold in great esteem and with great affection. Since the INTP’s primary focus and attention is turned inwards, aimed towards seeking clarity from abstract ideas, they are not naturally tuned into others’ emotional feelings and needs. They tend to be difficult to get to know well, and hold back parts of themselves until the other person has proven themselves “worthy” of hearing the INTP’s thoughts.
Holding Knowledge and Brain Power above all else in importance, the INTP will choose to be around people who they consider to be intelligent. The INTP has no interest or understanding of game-playing with regards to relationships.
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