I.N.T.P.
Introvert. Intuitive. Thinking. Perceiving.
Moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (44%)
Strong preference of Intuition over Sensing (88%)
Moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (25%)
Moderate preference of Perceiving over Judging (33%)
- As an INTP, my primary mode of living is focused internally.
- INTPs live in the world of theoretical possibilities. They see everything in terms of how it could be improved, or what it could be turned into. They live primarily inside their own minds, having the ability to analyze difficult problems.
- They approach problems and theories with enthusiasm and skepticism, ignoring existing rules and opinions and defining their own approach to the resolution.
- The INTP is likely to be very shy when it comes to meeting new people. On the other hand, the INTP is very self-confident and vivacious around people they know well, or when discussing theories which they fully understand.
- The INTP may have a problem with self-aggrandizement and social rebellion, which will interfere with their creative potential. Since their Feeling side is their least developed trait, the INTP may have difficulty giving the warmth and support that is sometimes necessary in intimate relationships. If the INTP doesn't realize the value of attending to other people's feelings, he or she may become overly critical and sarcastic with others. If the INTP is not able to find a place for themselves which supports the use of their strongest abilities, they may become generally negative and cynical.
- The INTP is usually very independent, unconventional, and original. They are not likely to place much value on traditional goals such as popularity and security. They usually have complex characters, and may tend to be restless and temperamental. They are strongly ingenious, and have unconventional thought patterns which allows them to analyze ideas in new ways.
- A major concern for INTPs is the haunting sense of impending failure. They spend considerable time second-guessing themselves.
I am SO guilty of all of this!
There are also several of the "INTP" traits I do not identify with. I am definitely not flexible and easy-going, I most certainly do not enjoy mathematics or computer systems, and I have made a countless amount of impulsive and emotionally charged decisions. However, the test was eerily correct in describing my incompetency in the area of "maintenance tasks" such as bill paying and budgeting. I also hope that I fall more into the "endearingly quirky" category rather than "eccentricity." :)
I can definitely see how this describes you. You've definitely always been "endearingly quirky." You can be counted on to think of a new way to look at a situation, and use that new perspective to problem solve. And even if you are a tad rebellious and fond of conflict, which baffles me, you are still a lovely individual and one of my closest friends :) Lastly, I can see where you're coming from with the whole "internet voodoo and lucky guess fortune-telling" thing, except it's based on the psychological studies of Carl Jung, one of the world's top psychologists and the test was around long before the internet was a thing :)
ReplyDeleteHaha! I loved Hannah's defense of the Myers-Briggs test. :) Thank you, Hannah, for that vindication. The test I had you guys take WAS probably more simplistic than the real deal, but that's what you get when you're not paying anything. In any case, it looks like it prompted some reflection, which pleases me, and I'm glad you didn't just swallow it hook, line, and sinker, but did that healthy bit of creative thinking you always do and scrutinzed the results. :)
ReplyDeleteI suspect you are more of a feeler than the results (or even your own self-assessment) may imply; just look at the quote you have posted under your name. I do think you are complex, and I love that you are complex. (All the most interesting people are complex, in literature AND in real life.) I believe the last point about you sometimes second-guessing yourself, but I also believe the earlier point that you are ingenious and an unconventional thinker. And as such, you will seek to make sense out of your mistakes and begin stronger the next time. Not a bad combination, all around-- and a delightful girl.
I missed you today!
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