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littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 05:18 AM Feb 2013

Take the test...

Last edited Sun Mar 10, 2013, 12:00 AM - Edit history (3)

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp

Me today:

INFJ
Introvert(44%) iNtuitive(62%) Feeling(12%) Judging(33%)
You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (44%)
You have distinctive preference of Intuition over Sensing (62%)
You have slight preference of Feeling over Thinking (12%)
You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (33%)


The Protector

Quietly forceful, original, and sensitive. Tend to stick to things until they are done. Extremely intuitive about people, and concerned for their feelings. Well-developed value systems which they strictly adhere to. Well-respected for their perseverance in doing the right thing. Likely to be individualistic, rather than leading or following.


http://www.personalitypage.com/html/high-level.html

Me March 5th:

INFJ
Introvert(44%) iNtuitive(75%) Feeling(25%) Judging(22%)
You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (44%)
You have distinctive preference of Intuition over Sensing (75%)
You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (25%)
You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (22%)

March 9th

Introvert(67%) iNtuitive(62%) Feeling(38%) Judging(11%)
You have distinctive preference of Introversion over Extraversion (67%)
You have distinctive preference of Intuition over Sensing (62%)
You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (38%)
You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (11%)


Love, Peace and Shelter.
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Take the test... (Original Post) littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 OP
Congratulations on being the most rare of all the MBTI types Fumesucker Feb 2013 #1
I had no idea. Thank you. eom littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #4
This is all fascinating. IrishAyes Apr 2013 #54
INTJ In_The_Wind Feb 2013 #2
Wow littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #3
yes, very In_The_Wind Feb 2013 #5
Probably not. I've taken it years apart Warpy Mar 2013 #50
go figure In_The_Wind Mar 2013 #51
Hmmmm - not surprised by my results csziggy Feb 2013 #6
I hang out here when littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #37
INTJ Viva_La_Revolution Feb 2013 #7
The Scientist... littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #10
it's a little creepy, how close that is except Viva_La_Revolution Feb 2013 #11
Here's mine union_maid Feb 2013 #8
Kewl... littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #9
i am in the right place Buffalo Bull Mar 2013 #52
This message was self-deleted by its author GReedDiamond Apr 2021 #111
ENFP here. consistently for 25+ yrs. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2013 #12
INFJ Javaman Feb 2013 #13
The Protector littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #36
ENTP - The EN part has been steady for decades, the TP changes.... Burma Jones Feb 2013 #14
The Visionary littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #27
I don't always agree with the MBTI TM99 Feb 2013 #15
The Duty Fulfiller littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #28
Worked in an organization where the vast KPN Mar 2020 #99
ENTJ. Don't have my % breakdown. ohiosmith Feb 2013 #16
I'm an ENTJ, too. Jeff In Milwaukee Feb 2013 #21
Let's find some ISFJs to do shit for us! ohiosmith Feb 2013 #22
No it's not! Jeff In Milwaukee Feb 2013 #23
Shhhhh! If you tell them it's a joke they'll believe it. ohiosmith Feb 2013 #24
The Executive littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #29
INTP rrneck Feb 2013 #17
This is so you to me... littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #19
Yep. rrneck Feb 2013 #33
I think you do littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #34
Typical INTP, hope you get the project completed before you figure it out and lose interest Fumesucker Apr 2013 #56
ISTJ MicaelS Feb 2013 #18
The Duty Fulfiller littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #20
+1 shanti Apr 2013 #53
Here I am . . . until I'm somewhere else ashling Feb 2013 #25
The Artist littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #30
INTP EastKYLiberal Feb 2013 #26
The Thinker littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #31
Cool test, thanks! LeftofObama Feb 2013 #32
The Duty Fulfiller littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #35
INFJ catchnrelease Feb 2013 #38
The Protector littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #39
INTJ - Interesting sharp_stick Feb 2013 #40
The Scientist littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #41
It's got me down to a T for that sharp_stick Feb 2013 #42
I didn't care for the test Ichingcarpenter Feb 2013 #43
INTJ: The Scientist littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #44
INTJ. Every time I take a similar test, I come out as INTJ. I guess my personality has Nay Feb 2013 #45
INTJ silverweb Feb 2013 #46
I have a dear friend that is an INTJ. littlemissmartypants Feb 2013 #47
The older I get, the more often I laugh. silverweb Feb 2013 #48
INTJ Apophis Feb 2013 #49
Thanks very much IrishAyes Apr 2013 #55
INTP (not so sure about that) Sanddog42 Sep 2013 #57
Interesting! Thanks for visiting my post. eom littlemissmartypants Sep 2013 #58
intp gejohnston Sep 2013 #59
Introvert(11%) iNtuitive(25%) Feeling(38%) Perceiving(11)% RKP5637 Nov 2013 #60
INFJ ailsagirl Jan 2014 #61
INTP: Introvert (89%) iNtuitive (62%) Thinking (12%) Perceiving (11%) joshcryer Jul 2014 #62
INTP and INFP apparently. Thinking and feeling are of equal influence. Gravitycollapse Jul 2014 #63
Take this one: joshcryer Jul 2014 #64
ISFJ steve2470 Aug 2014 #65
ISFJ - The Nurturer littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #66
thanks, and please call me Steve :) nt steve2470 Aug 2014 #67
well okay... yuiyoshida Aug 2014 #68
Very interesting... littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #69
Thats even yuiyoshida Aug 2014 #70
Why? Does it suit you? littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #71
I have one cat.... yuiyoshida Aug 2014 #72
Hahaha. littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #73
100% introvert. bananas Aug 2014 #74
Compatibility pages check. nt littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #75
INFP ZombieHorde Aug 2014 #76
Thanks for your post. eom littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #77
Another INFP here. Does Missoula produce lots of INFPs, I wonder? LiberalLoner Aug 2014 #78
INFP comic LiberalLoner Aug 2014 #79
Maybe. ZombieHorde Aug 2014 #80
Funny take on personality types here LiberalLoner Aug 2014 #81
And here... LiberalLoner Aug 2014 #82
And here... LiberalLoner Aug 2014 #83
fellow INFJ here!!! Quayblue Aug 2014 #84
Hi! littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #85
Kicking. littlemissmartypants Dec 2016 #86
INFJ LWolf Dec 2016 #87
Thanks for sharing this, LWolf. ♡ littlemissmartypants Apr 2017 #90
INFJ - Seems like a lot of those in the subject lines. Binkie The Clown Apr 2017 #88
Amazing history, Binkie The Clown. ♡ littlemissmartypants Apr 2017 #89
INFP chia May 2017 #91
I think I'm "wishy washy" left-of-center2012 Jul 2017 #92
INTP NeoGreen Jul 2017 #93
Kicking. littlemissmartypants Nov 2019 #94
Recon I'm a loner? angstlessk Dec 2019 #95
ISTP littlemissmartypants Dec 2019 #96
INFJ peace frog Jan 2020 #97
❤ nt littlemissmartypants Jan 2020 #98
Yep, this is me - ENFJ Extravert(22%) iNtuitive(56%) Feeling(16%) Judging(12%) RKP5637 May 2020 #100
Famous ENFJ's: littlemissmartypants May 2020 #101
Thanks! I'll remember Lincoln and Obama ... but not Reagan! RKP5637 May 2020 #102
INFJ ailsagirl Aug 2020 #103
Welcome to the Loners Group! ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Aug 2020 #104
Thank you!! ailsagirl Aug 2020 #105
INTJ franzwohlgemuth Dec 2020 #106
Hi, franzwohlgemuth. Welcome to the Democratic Underground! littlemissmartypants Dec 2020 #107
INTP WyLoochka Jan 2021 #108
Hi, WyLoochka. Thanks for visiting the Loners Group. ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Jan 2021 #109
INTJ yardwork Apr 2021 #110
ENTJ... GReedDiamond Apr 2021 #112
Thanks for visiting the Loners Group, GReedDiamond. littlemissmartypants Apr 2021 #113
INTJ Woodwizard Sep 2021 #114
Kicking. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 #115
Wow! INFP joshdawg Jan 2023 #116
The introvert is strong with this one. That 3% P makes me wonder if you might littlemissmartypants Jan 2023 #117
Hey, it only took me 10 years to find this thread! WestMichRad Dec 2023 #118
Welcome to the Loners group, WestMichRad. littlemissmartypants Dec 2023 #119
Well that was fun! Haven't had the time to digest all of this, but they say I'm ISTJ. Abolishinist Jun 2024 #120
Here you go... littlemissmartypants Jun 2024 #121
This is fun Mossfern Sep 2024 #122
❤️ littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #123

Fumesucker

(45,851 posts)
1. Congratulations on being the most rare of all the MBTI types
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 05:47 AM
Feb 2013
http://www.personalitypage.com/INFJ.html

As an INFJ, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you take things in primarily via intuition. Your secondary mode is external, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit with your personal value system.

INFJs are gentle, caring, complex and highly intuitive individuals. Artistic and creative, they live in a world of hidden meanings and possibilities. Only one percent of the population has an INFJ Personality Type, making it the most rare of all the types.


http://www.typelogic.com/infj.html

Beneath the quiet exterior, INFJs hold deep convictions about the weightier matters of life. Those who are activists -- INFJs gravitate toward such a role -- are there for the cause, not for personal glory or political power.

INFJs are champions of the oppressed and downtrodden. They often are found in the wake of an emergency, rescuing those who are in acute distress. INFJs may fantasize about getting revenge on those who victimize the defenseless. The concept of 'poetic justice' is appealing to the INFJ.


I'm a strong INTP.

http://www.typelogic.com/intp.html

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.

Precise about their descriptions, INTPs will often correct others (or be sorely tempted to) if the shade of meaning is a bit off. While annoying to the less concise, this fine discrimination ability gives INTPs so inclined a natural advantage as, for example, grammarians and linguists.

INTPs are relatively easy-going and amenable to almost anything until their principles are violated, about which they may become outspoken and inflexible. They prefer to return, however, to a reserved albeit benign ambiance, not wishing to make spectacles of themselves.



IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
54. This is all fascinating.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 07:33 PM
Apr 2013

No wonder so many people throughout my life have said I'm 'weird'. Thank you. Now I feel better!

INFJ
Introvert(44%) iNtuitive(62%) Feeling(50%) Judging(44%)
You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (44%)
You have distinctive preference of Intuition over Sensing (62%)
You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (50%)
You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (44%)

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
2. INTJ
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 05:49 AM
Feb 2013

Humanmetrics Jung Typology Test™
Your Type
INTJ
Introvert(44%) iNtuitive(50%) Thinking(1%) Judging(33%)
•You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (44%)
•You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (50%)
•You have marginal or no preference of Thinking over Feeling (1%)
•You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (33%)

I wonder if I took the test again (at a different time), would the results be the same.

Warpy

(113,131 posts)
50. Probably not. I've taken it years apart
Mon Mar 4, 2013, 12:56 AM
Mar 2013

and I always come out as INTJ (mastermind, go figure).

I'm an extremely strong introvert with only slight preferences on the other three axes.

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
51. go figure
Mon Mar 4, 2013, 01:00 AM
Mar 2013

I try fighting the introverted side of me but it only works for a little while.

csziggy

(34,189 posts)
6. Hmmmm - not surprised by my results
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 06:09 AM
Feb 2013

INTJ
Introvert(78%) iNtuitive(25%) Thinking(25%) Judging(33%)

You have strong preference of Introversion over Extraversion (78%)
You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (25%)
You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (25%)
You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (33%)

ETA - I didn't notice which group this was in. Maybe I should come here more often!

Viva_La_Revolution

(28,791 posts)
7. INTJ
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 06:15 AM
Feb 2013

INTJ
Introvert(89%) iNtuitive(12%) Thinking(25%) Judging(22%)

You have strong preference of Introversion over Extraversion (89%)
You have slight preference of Intuition over Sensing (12%)
You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (25%)
You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (22%)

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
10. The Scientist...
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 06:23 AM
Feb 2013
Independent, original, analytical, and determined. Have an exceptional ability to turn theories into solid plans of action. Highly value knowledge, competence, and structure. Driven to derive meaning from their visions. Long-range thinkers. Have very high standards for their performance, and the performance of others. Natural leaders, but will follow if they trust existing leaders.


https://www.personalitypage.com/html/high-level.html

union_maid

(3,502 posts)
8. Here's mine
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 06:17 AM
Feb 2013

INFP
Introvert(33%) iNtuitive(25%) Feeling(25%) Perceiving(11)%
You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (33%)
You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (25%)
You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (25%)
You have slight preference of Perceiving over Judging (11%)

I guess that's about right at the present time. Thanks for the link.

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
9. Kewl...
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 06:22 AM
Feb 2013

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The Idealist Quiet, reflective, and idealistic. Interested in serving humanity. Well-developed value system, which they strive to live in accordance with. Extremely loyal. Adaptable and laid-back unless a strongly-held value is threatened. Usually talented writers. Mentally quick, and able to see possibilities. Interested in understanding and helping people.


https://www.personalitypage.com/html/high-level.html

Buffalo Bull

(138 posts)
52. i am in the right place
Wed Mar 6, 2013, 07:31 PM
Mar 2013



My scores
Introvert...67%
Intuitive.....12%
Thinking.....25%
Judging......12%

My interpretation.
My most compatible career choice would be hermit, the only friend allowed in my cave is my buddy 'Wilson'

Any alternate interpretation?

Response to union_maid (Reply #8)

NRaleighLiberal

(60,572 posts)
12. ENFP here. consistently for 25+ yrs.
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 08:24 AM
Feb 2013

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I am a certified MBTI practitioner. Good tool. Often misused, especially by corporations, as a weapon to dis people off of teams rather than as a tool for better understanding and building strong, diverse teams.

I did find out that being an ENFP scientist was not a good match - never did fit in at all.

Javaman

(63,196 posts)
13. INFJ
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 09:36 AM
Feb 2013

Introvert(44%) iNtuitive(62%) Feeling(25%) Judging(56%)
•You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (44%)
•You have distinctive preference of Intuition over Sensing (62%)
•You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (25%)
•You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (56%)

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
36. The Protector
Thu Feb 14, 2013, 04:45 PM
Feb 2013
Quietly forceful, original, and sensitive. Tend to stick to things until they are done. Extremely intuitive about people, and concerned for their feelings. Well-developed value systems which they strictly adhere to. Well-respected for their perseverance in doing the right thing. Likely to be individualistic, rather than leading or following.



http://www.personalitypage.com/html/high-level.html

Burma Jones

(11,760 posts)
14. ENTP - The EN part has been steady for decades, the TP changes....
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 10:24 AM
Feb 2013

Not a loner, sorry.....

You have moderate preference of Extraversion over Introversion (56%)
You have distinctive preference of Intuition over Sensing (62%)
You have marginal or no preference of Thinking over Feeling (1%)
You have slight preference of Perceiving over Judging (22%)



http://typelogic.com/entp.html

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
27. The Visionary
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 09:29 PM
Feb 2013

Creative, resourceful, and intellectually quick. Good at a broad range of things. Enjoy debating issues, and may be into "one-up-manship". They get very excited about new ideas and projects, but may neglect the more routine aspects of life. Generally outspoken and assertive. They enjoy people and are stimulating company. Excellent ability to understand concepts and apply logic to find solutions.


http://www.personalitypage.com/html/high-level.html
 

TM99

(8,352 posts)
15. I don't always agree with the MBTI
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 10:31 AM
Feb 2013

as it is not always correctly in sync with Jung's formulations and writings, however, it is a 'fun' little test that can offer some definite positives in certain situations.

I type as an ISTJ

Introvert (78%) Sensing (68%) Thinking (58%) Judging (100%)

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
28. The Duty Fulfiller
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 09:32 PM
Feb 2013
Serious and quiet, interested in security and peaceful living. Extremely thorough, responsible, and dependable. Well-developed powers of concentration. Usually interested in supporting and promoting traditions and establishments. Well-organized and hard working, they work steadily towards identified goals. They can usually accomplish any task once they have set their mind to it.



http://www.personalitypage.com/html/high-level.html

KPN

(16,169 posts)
99. Worked in an organization where the vast
Sat Mar 7, 2020, 11:09 AM
Mar 2020

majority were ISTJ (like 80 percent). They were all foresters, soul scientists and hydrologists for the most part). Helped me understand why as a manager, my views of things were often so different from theirs/the group.

ohiosmith

(24,262 posts)
16. ENTJ. Don't have my % breakdown.
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 10:59 AM
Feb 2013

ENTJs are among the rarest of types, accounting for about 2–5% of those who are formally tested. They tend to be self-driven, motivating, energetic, assertive, confident, and competitive. They generally take a big-picture view and build a long-term strategy. They typically know what they want and may mobilize others to help them attain their goals. ENTJs are often sought out as leaders due to an innate ability to direct groups of people. Unusually influential and organized, they may sometimes judge others by their own tough standards, failing to take personal needs into account.

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
29. The Executive
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 09:34 PM
Feb 2013
Assertive and outspoken - they are driven to lead. Excellent ability to understand difficult organizational problems and create solid solutions. Intelligent and well-informed, they usually excel at public speaking. They value knowledge and competence, and usually have little patience with inefficiency or disorganization.


http://www.personalitypage.com/html/high-level.html

rrneck

(17,671 posts)
17. INTP
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 12:06 PM
Feb 2013

Introvert(78%) iNtuitive(50%) Thinking(62%) Perceiving(56)%

You have strong preference of Introversion over Extraversion (78%)
You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (50%)
You have distinctive preference of Thinking over Feeling (62%)
You have moderate preference of Perceiving over Judging (56%)

http://www.personalitypage.com/html/high-level.html

Logical, original, creative thinkers. Can become very excited about theories and ideas. Exceptionally capable and driven to turn theories into clear understandings. Highly value knowledge, competence and logic. Quiet and reserved, hard to get to know well. Individualistic, having no interest in leading or following others.

rrneck

(17,671 posts)
33. Yep.
Thu Feb 14, 2013, 12:17 PM
Feb 2013

If it doesn't make sense, figure it out. My greatest challenge is to get the project done just before I figure it out and lose interest in it. I could use a bit more F in my makeup especially around here since I'll bang away at an idea without adequately considering the feelings of those who express them.

Fumesucker

(45,851 posts)
56. Typical INTP, hope you get the project completed before you figure it out and lose interest
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 07:45 PM
Apr 2013

Yep, solving the problem theoretically is the interesting part, actual application comes a very distant second.



MicaelS

(8,747 posts)
18. ISTJ
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 12:55 PM
Feb 2013

Introvert(44%) Sensing(50%) Thinking(1%) Judging(11%)

You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (44%)
You have moderate preference of Sensing over Intuition (50%)
You have marginal or no preference of Thinking over Feeling (1%)
You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (11%)

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
20. The Duty Fulfiller
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 02:52 PM
Feb 2013
Serious and quiet, interested in security and peaceful living. Extremely thorough, responsible, and dependable. Well-developed powers of concentration. Usually interested in supporting and promoting traditions and establishments. Well-organized and hard working, they work steadily towards identified goals. They can usually accomplish any task once they have set their mind to it.

shanti

(21,720 posts)
53. +1
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 12:46 PM
Apr 2013

second time taking this test, and i'm still an ISTJ.

Portrait of an ISTJ - Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging
(Introverted Sensing with Extraverted Thinking)

The Duty Fulfiller

As an ISTJ, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you take things in via your five senses in a literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is external, where you deal with things rationally and logically.

ISTJs are quiet and reserved individuals who are interested in security and peaceful living. They have a strongly-felt internal sense of duty, which lends them a serious air and the motivation to follow through on tasks. Organized and methodical in their approach, they can generally succeed at any task which they undertake.

ISTJs are very loyal, faithful, and dependable. They place great importance on honesty and integrity. They are "good citizens" who can be depended on to do the right thing for their families and communities. While they generally take things very seriously, they also usually have an offbeat sense of humor and can be a lot of fun - especially at family or work-related gatherings.

ISTJs tend to believe in laws and traditions, and expect the same from others. They're not comfortable with breaking laws or going against the rules. If they are able to see a good reason for stepping outside of the established mode of doing things, the ISTJ will support that effort. However, ISTJs more often tend to believe that things should be done according to procedures and plans. If an ISTJ has not developed their Intuitive side sufficiently, they may become overly obsessed with structure, and insist on doing everything "by the book".

The ISTJ is extremely dependable on following through with things which he or she has promised. For this reason, they sometimes get more and more work piled on them. Because the ISTJ has such a strong sense of duty, they may have a difficult time saying "no" when they are given more work than they can reasonably handle. For this reason, the ISTJ often works long hours, and may be unwittingly taken advantage of.

The ISTJ will work for long periods of time and put tremendous amounts of energy into doing any task which they see as important to fulfilling a goal. However, they will resist putting energy into things which don't make sense to them, or for which they can't see a practical application. They prefer to work alone, but work well in teams when the situation demands it. They like to be accountable for their actions, and enjoy being in positions of authority. The ISTJ has little use for theory or abstract thinking, unless the practical application is clear.

ISTJs have tremendous respect for facts. They hold a tremendous store of facts within themselves, which they have gathered through their Sensing preference. They may have difficulty understanding a theory or idea which is different from their own perspective. However, if they are shown the importance or relevance of the idea to someone who they respect or care about, the idea becomes a fact, which the ISTJ will internalize and support. Once the ISTJ supports a cause or idea, he or she will stop at no lengths to ensure that they are doing their duty of giving support where support is needed.

The ISTJ is not naturally in tune with their own feelings and the feelings of others. They may have difficulty picking up on emotional needs immediately, as they are presented. Being perfectionists themselves, they have a tendency to take other people's efforts for granted, like they take their own efforts for granted. They need to remember to pat people on the back once in a while.

ISTJs are likely to be uncomfortable expressing affection and emotion to others. However, their strong sense of duty and the ability to see what needs to be done in any situation usually allows them to overcome their natural reservations, and they are usually quite supporting and caring individuals with the people that they love. Once the ISTJ realizes the emotional needs of those who are close to them, they put forth effort to meet those needs.

The ISTJ is extremely faithful and loyal. Traditional and family-minded, they will put forth great amounts of effort at making their homes and families running smoothly. They are responsible parents, taking their parenting roles seriously. They are usually good and generous providers to their families. They care deeply about those close to them, although they usually are not comfortable with expressing their love. The ISTJ is likely to express their affection through actions, rather than through words.

ISTJs have an excellent ability to take any task and define it, organize it, plan it, and implement it through to completion. They are very hard workers, who do not allow obstacles to get in the way of performing their duties. They do not usually give themselves enough credit for their achievements, seeing their accomplishments simply as the natural fulfillment of their obligations.

ISTJs usually have a great sense of space and function, and artistic appreciation. Their homes are likely to be tastefully furnished and immaculately maintained. They are acutely aware of their senses, and want to be in surroundings which fit their need for structure, order, and beauty.

Under stress, ISTJs may fall into "catastrophe mode", where they see nothing but all of the possibilities of what could go wrong. They will berate themselves for things which they should have done differently, or duties which they failed to perform. They will lose their ability to see things calmly and reasonably, and will depress themselves with their visions of doom.

In general, the ISTJ has a tremendous amount of potential. Capable, logical, reasonable, and effective individuals with a deeply driven desire to promote security and peaceful living, the ISTJ has what it takes to be highly effective at achieving their chosen goals - whatever they may be.

ashling

(25,771 posts)
25. Here I am . . . until I'm somewhere else
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 06:53 PM
Feb 2013

I tool the Briggs Meyers some years ago at a "retreat/team" session when I worked at Whitfield (Ms State Hospital) the test was a little different, but pretty much the same . . . I think it was INFP ... Here I am today:



ISFP
Introvert(67%) Sensing(25%) Feeling(25%) Perceiving(33)%

You have distinctive preference of Introversion over Extraversion (67%)
You have moderate preference of Sensing over Intuition (25%)
You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (25%)
You have moderate preference of Perceiving over Judging (33%)


Introverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving
by Joe Butt

Profile: ISFP
Revision: 3.0
Date of Revision: 23 Feb 05

ISFPs are the first to hear the different drummer. Many eagerly plunge into new fashions, avant garde experiences, 'hip' trends--some even setting the trends.

More in touch with the reality of their senses than their INFP counterparts, ISFPs live in the here and now. Their impulses yearn to be free, and are often loosed when others least expect it. The ISFP who continually represses these impulses feels 'dead inside' and may eventually cut and run. (One ISFP friend has become nonambulatory within the past few years. He will still, on impulse, leave home in the middle of the night and go to Las Vegas or wherever, regardless of the difficulties of his physical condition.)

ISFPs may be quite charming and ingratiating on first acquaintance, flowing with compliments which may (or may not) be deserved. On other occasions, the same individual may be aloof and detached. Some ISFP males are fiercely competitive, especially in sport or table games, and may have great difficulty losing. This competitive nature, also seen in other SP types, sometimes fosters 'lucky,' 'gut' feelings and a willingness to take risks.

Organized education is difficult for the majority of ISFPs, and many drop out before finishing secondary education. Their interest can be held better through experiential learning, at which many excel. ISFPs will practice playing an instrument or honing a favored skill for hours on end, not so much as practice as for the joy of the experience.
Differential diagnosis:

ISFPs are less fantasy-oriented than INFPs. These types are often confused, however, INFPs lean strongly to daydreams, poetry, prose and more philosophical pursuits; ISFPs often live out 'id' experiences rather than writing or even talking about them.

ISFJs are driven by the conventional, by 'should's and 'ought's; ISFPs internalize their Feeling (by nature a judging function) which bursts out spontaneously and leaves as quickly and mysteriously as it came.

Because of these variant expressions of Feeling judgement, ISFPs are sometimes confused with ESFJs, but keep themselves more aloof, more often concealing the feelings that ESFJs are so apt to expose.

ESFPs express thoughts more readily (and, in the main, skillfully). ISFPs can and do perform admirably in the spotlight, but generally have little to say about the performance. For example, few ISFPs would be disc-jockeys, a field strongly represented by ES_Ps.

Functional Analysis:
Introverted Feeling
Feeling, unbridled by the external forces of society and substance, is the dominant function. ISFPs spontaneously develop their own codes and credos, about which they are quite sober and intense. ISFPs are questors, driven to find the pure and ideal, as personally and individually defined. Feeling may temporarily turn outward, but cannot be long sustained beyond its cloistered home.

If the individual has values greater than herself, feeling may express itself in valiant acts of selflessness. Turned in upon self, however, it becomes an unscrupulous, capricious enigma, capable even of heinous acts of deception and treachery.
Extraverted Sensing
ISFPs keep a finger on the pulse of here and now. They are more adept at doing than considering, at acting than reflecting, at tasting than wondering. As do most SPs, ISFPs keenly sense color, sound, texture, and movement. It is not unusual for ISFPs to excel in sensory, motor, or kinesthetic abilities.

ISFPs cherish their impulses. Some of the most beautiful, graceful, and artistic performances are the result of this drive for physical, sensate expression.
Introverted iNtuition
Tertiary intuition works best in the background of the ISFP's inner world. Perhaps this is the source of the "gut feeling" SPs consult in matters of chance. However "lucky" the ISFP may be, intuition as a means of communication is a poor servant, evidenced in spoonerisms, and non sequiturs and mixed metaphors.
Extraverted Thinking
The ISFP may employ Extraverted Thinking in external situations requiring closure. As is the case with inferior functions, such Thinking behaves in an all or nothing manner. Thus, as with other FP types, the ISFP's Extraverted Thinking is at risk for a lack of context and proportion. In most cases, persons of this type enjoy greater facility operating in the open-ended style of sensing, implying the opinions of feeling values in the indirect fashion characteristic of introverted functions.
Famous ISFPs:
Marie Antoinette
Auguste Rodin

U.S. Presidents
Ulysses S. Grant
Millard Fillmore, "The American Louis Philippe"
Warren G. Harding

Fred Astaire
Marilyn Monroe
Liberace
Elizabeth Taylor
Yogi Berra, professional baseball player
Dan Rather
Orrin Hatch, U.S. Senator
Ervin "Magic" Johnson, NBA basketball star
Dan Quayle, U.S. Vice President, 1988-1992
Paul McCartney
Christopher Reeve
Michael Jackson
Kevin Costner
Greg Louganis, U.S. Olympic gold medalist
Britney Spears
John Travolta
Ashton Kutcher
Donald Trump

Copyright © 2012 Joe Butt


littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
30. The Artist
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 09:36 PM
Feb 2013


Quiet, serious, sensitive and kind. Do not like conflict, and not likely to do things which may generate conflict. Loyal and faithful. Extremely well-developed senses, and aesthetic appreciation for beauty. Not interested in leading or controlling others. Flexible and open-minded. Likely to be original and creative. Enjoy the present moment.



http://www.personalitypage.com/html/high-level.html
 

EastKYLiberal

(429 posts)
26. INTP
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 08:22 PM
Feb 2013

Introvert(100%) iNtuitive(25%) Thinking(38%) Perceiving(44)%

You have strong preference of Introversion over Extraversion (100%)
You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (25%)
You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (38%)
You have moderate preference of Perceiving over Judging (44%)

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
31. The Thinker
Wed Feb 13, 2013, 09:39 PM
Feb 2013
Logical, original, creative thinkers. Can become very excited about theories and ideas. Exceptionally capable and driven to turn theories into clear understandings. Highly value knowledge, competence and logic. Quiet and reserved, hard to get to know well. Individualistic, having no interest in leading or following others.



http://www.personalitypage.com/html/high-level.html

LeftofObama

(4,243 posts)
32. Cool test, thanks!
Thu Feb 14, 2013, 06:38 AM
Feb 2013

Your Type

ISTJ

Introvert(56%) Sensing(38%) Thinking(25%) Judging(11%)

You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (56%)
You have moderate preference of Sensing over Intuition (38%)
You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (25%)
You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (11%)

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
35. The Duty Fulfiller
Thu Feb 14, 2013, 04:35 PM
Feb 2013
Serious and quiet, interested in security and peaceful living. Extremely thorough, responsible, and dependable. Well-developed powers of concentration. Usually interested in supporting and promoting traditions and establishments. Well-organized and hard working, they work steadily towards identified goals. They can usually accomplish any task once they have set their mind to it.

catchnrelease

(2,015 posts)
38. INFJ
Fri Feb 15, 2013, 03:50 AM
Feb 2013

Introvert 100%
Intuitive 38%
Feeling 12%
Judging 22%

100% introvert....well at least I know I'm in the right place!

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
39. The Protector
Fri Feb 15, 2013, 08:14 AM
Feb 2013
Quietly forceful, original, and sensitive. Tend to stick to things until they are done. Extremely intuitive about people, and concerned for their feelings. Well-developed value systems which they strictly adhere to. Well-respected for their perseverance in doing the right thing. Likely to be individualistic, rather than leading or following.


http://www.personalitypage.com/html/high-level.html


sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)
40. INTJ - Interesting
Fri Feb 15, 2013, 10:28 AM
Feb 2013

Introvert(11%) iNtuitive(62%) Thinking(38%) Judging(44%)

You have slight preference of Introversion over Extraversion (11%)
You have distinctive preference of Intuition over Sensing (62%)
You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (38%)
You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (44%)

I think it actually fits me pretty well although I don't think I'm as ruthless as the profile seems to imply.

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
41. The Scientist
Fri Feb 15, 2013, 10:30 AM
Feb 2013
Independent, original, analytical, and determined. Have an exceptional ability to turn theories into solid plans of action. Highly value knowledge, competence, and structure. Driven to derive meaning from their visions. Long-range thinkers. Have very high standards for their performance, and the performance of others. Natural leaders, but will follow if they trust existing leaders.


http://www.personalitypage.com/html/high-level.html

Ichingcarpenter

(36,988 posts)
43. I didn't care for the test
Fri Feb 15, 2013, 03:39 PM
Feb 2013

I'm in another state of mind considering my health, also the questions were obtuse in that I could have answered some either way. I think my age also makes me more reflective. .... well its an online test and is not really valid but here you go.





NTJ
Introvert(33%) iNtuitive(62%) Thinking(25%) Judging(67%)
You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (33%)
You have distinctive preference of Intuition over Sensing (62%)
You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (25%)
You have distinctive preference of Judging over Perceiving (67%)

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
44. INTJ: The Scientist
Fri Feb 15, 2013, 03:45 PM
Feb 2013
Independent, original, analytical, and determined. Have an exceptional ability to turn theories into solid plans of action. Highly value knowledge, competence, and structure. Driven to derive meaning from their visions. Long-range thinkers. Have very high standards for their performance, and the performance of others. Natural leaders, but will follow if they trust existing leaders.


http://www.personalitypage.com/html/high-level.html

Thank you, lmsp.

Nay

(12,051 posts)
45. INTJ. Every time I take a similar test, I come out as INTJ. I guess my personality has
Mon Feb 18, 2013, 09:37 AM
Feb 2013

pretty much stayed the same over 60 years! I have been able to force myself to be more comfortable in social situations; when I was a child and young adult, social encounters made me self-conscious immediately, and I had lots of trouble just engaging in conversation. It didn't help that I have always been interested in things that most people couldn't care less about -- reading, nature, philosophy, etc. Once I learned that, though, I was able to understand how to engage others by talking about things that THEY were interested in, not just what I was interested in. I often wished I had been able to do that much earlier in my life. It would have made things much easier for me.

silverweb

(16,402 posts)
46. INTJ
Wed Feb 20, 2013, 08:30 PM
Feb 2013

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]This paragraph of the description is dead on and has always been one of my greatest challenges:

INTJs do not readily grasp the social rituals; for instance, they tend to have little patience and less understanding of such things as small talk and flirtation (which most types consider half the fun of a relationship). To complicate matters, INTJs are usually extremely private people, and can often be naturally impassive as well, which makes them easy to misread and misunderstand. Perhaps the most fundamental problem, however, is that INTJs really want people to make sense.


littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
47. I have a dear friend that is an INTJ.
Wed Feb 20, 2013, 08:38 PM
Feb 2013

I call him my beloved goof ball because he tries and often fails in the very arenas mentioned in the description. Just remember we can want people to make sense but they never really will. Just enjoy them. Learn to laugh often, especially at yourself. Or as my other friend says: "Get a dog if you're scared."


Love, Peace and Shelter. lmsp

silverweb

(16,402 posts)
48. The older I get, the more often I laugh.
Wed Feb 20, 2013, 08:56 PM
Feb 2013

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]That's the easy part. Accepting that people will never make sense was a different story and a pretty big deal, and I tend to forget sometimes.

Still, I have close to zero tolerance for social rituals and small talk. Such interaction doesn't come easily and when I'm trying too hard because I feel I have to participate for some reason, it always seems to show.

Cats are ideal companions for such as me.

A very interesting thread. Thanks.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
55. Thanks very much
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 07:41 PM
Apr 2013

I took the test and posted my results in reply to fumesucker. Always liked Jung, not Freud. Liked Skinner to a large degree also, though he's not quite expansive enough to suit me. But he can't be ignored, either.

Three of my favorite books of all time were 'Games People Play', 'The Sociopath Next Door', and 'Jealousy', the last by Nancy Friday. They helped me read and react better to toxic people and thus protect myself. Unfortunately, toxic people don't enjoy having their tactics exposed because the object of their attentions isn't the sitting duck they prefer. I have yet to see ONE of them thank me!

Sanddog42

(117 posts)
57. INTP (not so sure about that)
Mon Sep 9, 2013, 11:28 PM
Sep 2013
Introvert(100%) iNtuitive(50%) Thinking(12%) Perceiving(11)%


I've taken Myers-Briggs test many times since my teens (I'm 43 now) and I have always come up INFP.

I suppose it's possible my preference for T v F has changed over time.

These descriptions do suit me:

Precise about their descriptions, INTPs will often correct others (or be sorely tempted to) if the shade of meaning is a bit off. While annoying to the less concise (emphasis mine), this fine discrimination ability gives INTPs so inclined a natural advantage as, for example, grammarians and linguists.


INTPs are relatively easy-going and amenable to almost anything until their principles are violated, about which they may become outspoken and inflexible. They prefer to return, however, to a reserved albeit benign ambiance, not wishing to make spectacles of themselves.


INTPs and Logic -- One of the tipoffs that a person is an INTP is her obsession with logical correctness. Errors are not often due to poor logic -- apparent faux pas in reasoning are usually a result of overlooking details or of incorrect context.

RKP5637

(67,112 posts)
60. Introvert(11%) iNtuitive(25%) Feeling(38%) Perceiving(11)%
Thu Nov 14, 2013, 08:44 AM
Nov 2013

Humanmetrics Jung Typology Test™
Your Type
INFP
Introvert(11%) iNtuitive(25%) Feeling(38%) Perceiving(11)%
You have slight preference of Introversion over Extraversion (11%)
You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (25%)
You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (38%)
You have slight preference of Perceiving over Judging (11%)

joshcryer

(62,507 posts)
62. INTP: Introvert (89%) iNtuitive (62%) Thinking (12%) Perceiving (11%)
Fri Jul 4, 2014, 04:54 AM
Jul 2014

Introvert(89%) iNtuitive(62%) Thinking(12%) Perceiving(11%)

You have strong preference of Introversion over Extraversion (89%)
You have distinct preference of Intuition over Sensing (62%)
You have slight preference of Thinking over Feeling (12%)
You have slight preference of Perceiving over Judging (11%)

Gravitycollapse

(8,155 posts)
63. INTP and INFP apparently. Thinking and feeling are of equal influence.
Fri Jul 4, 2014, 04:55 AM
Jul 2014

Introvert(44%) iNtuitive(62%) Thinking(1%) Perceiving(33%)

But INTP definitely is a much better description of me.

steve2470

(37,468 posts)
65. ISFJ
Sun Aug 3, 2014, 03:03 PM
Aug 2014

ISFJ

Introvert(67%) Sensing(12%) Feeling(38%) Judging(1%)

You have distinct preference of Introversion over Extraversion (67%)
You have slight preference of Sensing over Intuition (12%)
You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (38%)
You have marginal or no preference of Judging over Perceiving (1%)

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
66. ISFJ - The Nurturer
Mon Aug 4, 2014, 01:28 AM
Aug 2014
ISFJ - The Nurturer

Quiet, kind, and conscientious. Can be depended on to follow through. Usually puts the needs of others above their own needs. Stable and practical, they value security and traditions. Well-developed sense of space and function. Rich inner world of observations about people. Extremely perceptive of other's feelings. Interested in serving others.



Thanks for your post, steve2470. Your extended portrait can be found here:

http://www.personalitypage.com/html/ISFJ.html

yuiyoshida

(42,903 posts)
68. well okay...
Fri Aug 8, 2014, 04:56 AM
Aug 2014

Humanmetrics Jung Typology Test™
Your Type
ISTP
Introvert(89%) Sensing(50%) Thinking(25%) Perceiving(11%)

You have strong preference of Introversion over Extraversion (89%)
You have moderate preference of Sensing over Intuition (50%)
You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (25%)
You have slight preference of Perceiving over Judging (11%)

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISTP - The Mechanic

Quiet and reserved, interested in how and why things work. Excellent skills with mechanical things. Risk-takers who they live for the moment. Usually interested in and talented at extreme sports. Uncomplicated in their desires. Loyal to their peers and to their internal value systems, but not overly concerned with respecting laws and rules if they get in the way of getting something done. Detached and analytical, they excel at finding solutions to practical problems.

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
69. Very interesting...
Fri Aug 8, 2014, 05:02 AM
Aug 2014
ISTP - The Mechanic

Quiet and reserved, interested in how and why things work. Excellent skills with mechanical things. Risk-takers who they live for the moment. Usually interested in and talented at extreme sports. Uncomplicated in their desires. Loyal to their peers and to their internal value systems, but not overly concerned with respecting laws and rules if they get in the way of getting something done. Detached and analytical, they excel at finding solutions to practical problems.


Your full portrait: http://www.personalitypage.com/html/ISTP.html
See you later!

yuiyoshida

(42,903 posts)
72. I have one cat....
Fri Aug 8, 2014, 05:09 AM
Aug 2014

Thinking about a second one, SEE? I am on my way to becoming a crazy cat lady!!

bananas

(27,509 posts)
74. 100% introvert.
Tue Aug 12, 2014, 03:47 AM
Aug 2014
http://www.humanmetrics.com/hr/JTypesResult.aspx?EI=-100&SN=-75&TF=-25&JP=-33

INFP

Introvert(100%) iNtuitive(75%) Feeling(25%) Perceiving(33%)

You have strong preference of Introversion over Extraversion (100%)
You have distinct preference of Intuition over Sensing (75%)
You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (25%)
You have moderate preference of Perceiving over Judging (33%)


ZombieHorde

(29,047 posts)
76. INFP
Sat Aug 16, 2014, 02:42 PM
Aug 2014

Introvert(56%) iNtuitive(75%) Feeling(12%) Perceiving(11%)
•You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (56%)
•You have distinct preference of Intuition over Sensing (75%)
•You have slight preference of Feeling over Thinking (12%)
•You have slight preference of Perceiving over Judging (11%)

INFP - The Idealist

Quiet, reflective, and idealistic. Interested in serving humanity. Well-developed value system, which they strive to live in accordance with. Extremely loyal. Adaptable and laid-back unless a strongly-held value is threatened. Usually talented writers. Mentally quick, and able to see possibilities. Interested in understanding and helping people.

LiberalLoner

(10,223 posts)
78. Another INFP here. Does Missoula produce lots of INFPs, I wonder?
Sun Aug 17, 2014, 12:27 PM
Aug 2014


Humanmetrics Jung Typology Test™
Your Type
INFP
Introvert(100%) iNtuitive(88%) Feeling(88%) Perceiving(89%)
You have strong preference of Introversion over Extraversion (100%)
You have strong preference of Intuition over Sensing (88%)
You have strong preference of Feeling over Thinking (88%)
You have strong preference of Perceiving over Judging (89%)

LiberalLoner

(10,223 posts)
81. Funny take on personality types here
Sun Aug 17, 2014, 01:06 PM
Aug 2014
http://www.xeromag.com/fun/personality.html

For instance, INFP is:

INFP: The Idealist

The INFP is a dreamy, imaginitive, idealist, capable of finding the good in anything or anyone, even something as foul as Newark, New Jersey. INFPs are sometimes dangerous to the well-being of society as a whole, as they are prone to adopting subversive and destructive ideologies like "The world should be fair," "People should treat one another well," and "You know, 'Friends' is a really, really stupid television show."

These irrational thought patterns may sometimes cause INFPs to run off and join the circus, the Resistance, or the Rebellion, where they tend to do well in any position requiring excellent hand-eye coordination or mastery of the Force.

COMPATIBILITY: INFPs and ISTJs generally exhibit a natural predator/prey relationship, which, though it might appear harsh and cruel from the outside, is all part of the natural cycle of life. In fact, were it not for the predation of the ISTJ, the population of INFPs would soon grow to unsustainable levels, overwhelming the ability of their ecological niche to support them.

Famous idealists include that girl in your sixth-grade homeroom who got the teacher fired for saying that girls aren't good at math; that guy in the cubicle next to yours who got the manager fired for saying that women don't make good employees; and Anais Nin.

LWolf

(46,179 posts)
87. INFJ
Sat Dec 31, 2016, 12:14 PM
Dec 2016
INFJ
Introvert(84%) iNtuitive(34%) Feeling(6%) Judging(3%)
You have strong preference of Introversion over Extraversion (84%)
You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (34%)
You have slight preference of Feeling over Thinking (6%)
You have marginal or no preference of Judging over Perceiving (3%)

Because you appear to have marginal or no (3%) preference of Judging over Perceiving, characteristics of more than one personality type may apply to you:
INFJ and INFP.


This isn't a surprise; for more than two decades, I either come out one or the other. In reality, INFP is a better descriptor:

INFP - The Idealist

Quiet, reflective, and idealistic. Interested in serving humanity. Well-developed value system, which they strive to live in accordance with. Extremely loyal. Adaptable and laid-back unless a strongly-held value is threatened. Usually talented writers. Mentally quick, and able to see possibilities. Interested in understanding and helping people.

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
90. Thanks for sharing this, LWolf. ♡
Thu Apr 6, 2017, 09:41 PM
Apr 2017

INFP

INFPs never seem to lose their sense of wonder. One might say they see life through rose-colored glasses. It's as though they live at the edge of a looking-glass world where mundane objects come to life, where flora and fauna take on near-human qualities.

INFP children often exhibit this in a 'Calvin and Hobbes' fashion, switching from reality to fantasy and back again. With few exceptions, it is the NF child who readily develops imaginary playmates (as with Anne of Green Gables's "bookcase girlfriend"--her own reflection) and whose stuffed animals come to life like the Velveteen Rabbit and the Skin Horse:

"...Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand..." (the Skin Horse)


INFPs have the ability to see good in almost anyone or anything. Even for the most unlovable the INFP is wont to have pity.

♡lmsp

Binkie The Clown

(7,911 posts)
88. INFJ - Seems like a lot of those in the subject lines.
Thu Apr 6, 2017, 11:53 AM
Apr 2017

Introvert(44%) iNtuitive(34%) Feeling(19%) Judging(12%)

It's interesting looking at the career suggestions. I'm long retired, but I started out debating between becoming a lawyer and becoming a psychiatrist. I started out pre-med, then a computer elective in college grabbed me and I went for my MS in computer science. Then I went from software engineer to computer artist, to job skills trainer for the developmentally disabled, then finally back to software engineering before retiring. Each one of those fits into the suggestions for INFJ. Fascinating.

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
92. I think I'm "wishy washy"
Tue Jul 18, 2017, 08:58 AM
Jul 2017

Introvert(47%) Sensing(44%) Thinking(9%) Judging(25%)
You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (47%)
You have moderate preference of Sensing over Intuition (44%)
You have slight preference of Thinking over Feeling (9%)
You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (25%)

NeoGreen

(4,033 posts)
93. INTP
Tue Jul 18, 2017, 04:00 PM
Jul 2017

Like I didn't know this already...


INTP
Introvert(59%) iNtuitive(31%) Thinking(34%) Perceiving(34%)

You have distinct preference of Introversion over Extraversion (59%)
You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (31%)
You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (34%)
You have moderate preference of Perceiving over Judging (34%)



angstlessk

(11,862 posts)
95. Recon I'm a loner?
Sat Dec 28, 2019, 07:28 PM
Dec 2019

ISTP
Introvert(94%) Sensing(6%) Thinking(12%) Perceiving(3%)
You have strong preference of Introversion over Extraversion (94%)
You have slight preference of Sensing over Intuition (6%)
You have slight preference of Thinking over Feeling (12%)
You have marginal or no preference of Perceiving over Judging (3%)

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
96. ISTP
Sat Dec 28, 2019, 07:39 PM
Dec 2019

Introverted Sensing Thinking Perceiving
Like their fellow SPs, ISTPs are fundamentally Performers (note the capital 'P' ), but as Ts their areas of interest tend to be mechanical rather than artistic like those of ISFPs, and unlike most ESPs they do not present an impression of constant activity. On the contrary, they lie dormant, saving their energy until a project or an adventure worthy of their time comes along--and then they launch themselves at it. The apparently frenzied state that inevitably ensues is actually much more controlled than it appears--ISTPs always seem to know what they're doing when it comes to physical or mechanical obstacles--but the whole chain of events presents a confusing and paradoxical picture to an outsider.

ISTPs are equally difficult to understand in their need for personal space, which in turn has an impact on their relationships with others. They need to be able to "spread out"--both physically and psychologically--which generally implies encroaching to some degree on others, especially if they decide that something of someone else's is going to become their next project. (They are generally quite comfortable, however, with being treated the same way they treat others--at least in this respect.) But because they need such a lot of flexibility to be as spontaneous as they feel they must be, they tend to become as inflexible as the most rigid J when someone seems to be threatening their lifestyle (although they usually respond with a classic SP rage which is yet another vivid contrast to their "dormant," impassive, detached mode). These territorial considerations are usually critical in relationships with ISTPs; communication also tends to be a key issue, since they generally express themselves non-verbally. When they do actually verbalize, ISTPs are masters of the one-liner, often showing flashes of humor in the most tense situations; this can result in their being seen as thick-skinned or tasteless.

Like most SPs, ISTPs may have trouble with rote and abstract classroom learning, which tend not to be good measures of their actual intelligence. They tend, sometimes with good reason, to be highly skeptical of its practical value, and often gravitate towards classes in industrial arts; part-time vocational/ technical programs can be useful to even the college-bound ISTP. In terms of careers, mechanics and any of the skilled trades are traditional choices, and those ISTPs with strong numerical as well mechanical gifts tend to do extremely well in most areas of engineering. Working as paramedics or firefighters can fulfill the ISTP need to live on the edge; they are at their best in a crisis, where their natural disregard for rules and authority structures allows them to focus on and tackle the emergency at hand in the most effective way.

ISTPs with more sedate careers usually take on high-risk avocations like racing, skydiving, and motorcycling. While aware of the dangers involved, they are so in touch with the physical world that they know they can get away with much smaller safety margins than other types.

Functional Analysis Of The ISTP
Based on Jung’s framework of cognitive functions
Introverted Thinking
Thinking, the dominant function, generally keeps its opinions to itself. The inner world of introverted thinkers resembles Plato's rec room, where every untried idea runs the gauntlet of Truth. The personal or political source of the alleged fact matters little to Thinking; each tenet must stand on its own premises. Introverted thinkers focus their directives in on themselves, and would like nothing better than for others to do the same. One ISTP friend displays a poster of an orangutan with the caption, "If I want your opinion, I'll beat it out of you." Suffice it to say that ISTPs are by nature free spirits.

Extraverted Sensing
Auxiliary Sensing provides Thinking with all manner of information about the physical world. ISTPs possess heightened sensory awareness. And as other SPs, ISTPs are energized by responding to their impulses. Sports appeal to many ISTPs for the sheer sensory experience.

This combination of dominant introverted thinking and auxiliary extraverted sensing results in no-nonsense realism. The uncanny troubleshooting ability which predisposes many ISTPs to hands-on diagnostics (especially with machinery and computers) or detective work is most probably rooted in this pairing.

Introverted iNtuition
Tertiary iNtuition maintains a low profile. ISTPs are prone to consult "gut feelings" that most probably arise from this function unconsciously. As with other SP types, ISTPs generally lack enthusiasm for theoretical and philosophical issues, and less for the endless discussions in which the Intuitive (especially NP) types so frequently engage.

Extraverted Feeling
The inferior (least) feeling function is extraverted and, when operative, quite visible. As with all types, the inferior function is relatively simplistic and often operates unconsciously in an all-or-nothing manner. When operative, Feeling's sensitivity and loyalty has the potential for great benefit and utter peril. It would seem that ISTPs would do well to nourish and cherish Feeling judgement, but to vigilantly supervise and protect it from predators and other catastrophes.

(by Joe Butt and Marina Margaret Heiss - published under license)

http://www.humanmetrics.com/personality/istp

peace frog

(5,609 posts)
97. INFJ
Wed Jan 1, 2020, 01:25 AM
Jan 2020

INFJ
Introvert(25%) iNtuitive(12%) Feeling(12%) Judging(28%)
You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (25%)
You have slight preference of Intuition over Sensing (12%)
You have slight preference of Feeling over Thinking (12%)
You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (28%)

RKP5637

(67,112 posts)
100. Yep, this is me - ENFJ Extravert(22%) iNtuitive(56%) Feeling(16%) Judging(12%)
Sun May 17, 2020, 11:03 PM
May 2020

You have slight preference of Extraversion over Introversion (22%)
You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (56%)
You have slight preference of Feeling over Thinking (16%)
You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (12%)

ENFJ Type Description- ENFJs are the benevolent 'pedagogues' of humanity. They have tremendous charisma by which many are drawn into their nurturant...

ENFJs often find themselves in occupations that require good interpersonal skills to establish productive collaboration as well as to establish or maintain effective work processes. ENFJs are one of the most “universal” personality types and they build successful careers in a broad range of organizations and occupations. There are many ENFJs found in mid- and high-rank management roles. Sales, various social services, counseling, teaching, healthcare, community care as well as legal and paralegal services are just some of the examples of favorable occupations for ENFJs.

ailsagirl

(23,870 posts)
103. INFJ
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 10:40 PM
Aug 2020

"The INFJ is thought to be the rarest Myers-Briggs personality type, making up only 1-3 percent of the population."

 

franzwohlgemuth

(65 posts)
106. INTJ
Thu Dec 24, 2020, 01:54 PM
Dec 2020

Introvert(72%) iNtuitive(47%) Thinking(12%) Judging(1%)
You have distinct preference of Introversion over Extraversion (72%)
You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (47%)
You have slight preference of Thinking over Feeling (12%)
You have marginal or no preference of Judging over Perceiving (1%)

INTJ
Introverted iNtuitive Thinking Judging
To outsiders, INTJs may appear to project an aura of "definiteness", of self-confidence. This self-confidence, sometimes mistaken for simple arrogance by the less decisive, is actually of a very specific rather than a general nature; its source lies in the specialized knowledge systems that most people of this type start building at an early age. When it comes to their own areas of expertise -- and INTJs can have several -- they will be able to tell you almost immediately whether or not they can help you, and if so, how. INTJs know what they know, and perhaps still more importantly, they know what they don't know.

People of this type are perfectionists, with a seemingly endless capacity for improving upon anything that takes their interest. What prevents them from becoming chronically bogged down in this pursuit of perfection is the pragmatism so characteristic of the type: INTJs apply (often ruthlessly) the criterion "Does it work?" to everything from their own research efforts to the prevailing social norms. This in turn produces an unusual independence of mind, freeing them from the constraints of authority, convention, or sentiment for its own sake.

INTJs are known as the "Systems Builders" of the types, perhaps in part because they possess the unusual trait combination of imagination and reliability. Whatever system this type happens to be working on is for them the equivalent of a moral cause to an INFJ; both perfectionism and disregard for authority may come into play, as INTJs can be unsparing of both themselves and the others on the project. Anyone considered to be "slacking," including superiors, will lose their respect -- and will generally be made aware of this; INTJs have also been known to take it upon themselves to implement critical decisions without consulting their supervisors or co-workers. On the other hand, they do tend to be scrupulous and even-handed about recognizing the individual contributions that have gone into a project, and have a gift for seizing opportunities which others might not even notice.

In the broadest terms, what INTJs "do" tends to be what they "know". Typical INTJ career choices are in the sciences and engineering, but they can be found wherever a combination of intellect and incisiveness are required (e.g., law, some areas of academia). People of this type can rise to management positions when they are willing to invest time in marketing their abilities as well as enhancing them, and (whether for the sake of ambition or the desire for privacy) many also find it useful to learn to simulate some degree of surface conformism in order to mask their inherent unconventionality.

Personal relationships, particularly romantic ones, can be the INTJ's Achilles heel. While they are capable of caring deeply for others (usually a select few), and are willing to spend a great deal of time and effort on a relationship, the knowledge and self-confidence that make them so successful in other areas can suddenly abandon or mislead them in interpersonal situations.

Personality Types: INTJ
This happens in part because many INTJs do not readily grasp the social rituals; for instance, they tend to have little patience and less understanding of such things as small talk and flirtation (which most types consider half the fun of a relationship). To complicate matters, people of this type are usually extremely private, and can often be naturally impassive as well, which makes them easy to misread and misunderstand. Perhaps the most fundamental problem, however, is that INTJs really want people to make sense. This sometimes results in a peculiar naivete', paralleling that of many Fs -- only instead of expecting inexhaustible affection and empathy from a romantic relationship, the INTJ will expect inexhaustible reasonability and directness.

Probably the strongest INTJ assets in the interpersonal area are their intuitive abilities and their willingness to "work at" a relationship. Although as Ts they do not always have the kind of natural empathy that many Fs do, the Intuitive function can often act as a good substitute by synthesizing the probable meanings behind such things as tone of voice, turn of phrase, and facial expression. This ability can then be honed and directed by consistent, repeated efforts to understand and support those they care about, and those relationships which ultimately do become established with an INTJ tend to be characterized by their robustness, stability, and good communications.

(INTJ stands for Introvert, iNtuitive, Thinking, Judging and represents individual's preferences in four dimensions characterising personality type, according to Jung's and Briggs Myers' theories of personality type.)

WyLoochka

(1,641 posts)
108. INTP
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 06:16 PM
Jan 2021

INTP
Introvert(62%) iNtuitive(50%) Thinking(3%) Perceiving(12%)
You have distinct preference of Introversion over Extraversion (62%)
You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (50%)
You have marginal or no preference of Thinking over Feeling (3%)
You have slight preference of Perceiving over Judging (12%)

yardwork

(64,776 posts)
110. INTJ
Sat Apr 17, 2021, 10:21 PM
Apr 2021

INTJ
Introvert(28%) iNtuitive(50%) Thinking(25%) Judging(22%)
You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (28%)
You have moderate preference of Intuition over Sensing (50%)
You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (25%)
You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (22%)

GReedDiamond

(5,381 posts)
112. ENTJ...
Sat Apr 17, 2021, 11:45 PM
Apr 2021

ENTJ

Extravert(1%) iNtuitive(12%) Thinking(1%) Judging(19%)
You have marginal or no preference of Extraversion over Introversion (1%)
You have slight preference of Intuition over Sensing (12%)
You have marginal or no preference of Thinking over Feeling (1%)
You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (19%)

FAMOUS ENTJs:

U.S. Presidents:
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Richard M. Nixon
Lamar Alexander (US Senator)
Les Aspen, former U.S. Secretary of Defense
Candace Bergen (Murphy Brown)
Jim Carrey (Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask)
Rahm Emanuel, White House Chief of Staff
Harrison Ford
Newt Gingrich
Whoopi Goldberg
Benny Goodman, "Big Band" leader
Al Gore (U.S Vice President, 1993-2001)
Penn Jillette
Steve Jobs
Dave Letterman
Steve Martin
General Norman Schwarzkopf
Patrick Stewart (STNG: Jean Luc Picard)
Margaret Thatcher
Robert James Waller (author: The Bridges of Madison County)
Sigourney Weaver

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
113. Thanks for visiting the Loners Group, GReedDiamond.
Sun Apr 18, 2021, 08:09 AM
Apr 2021

You're on the verge of (I) introvert and (F) feeling, so close I'd be interested in seeing if you cross over if you took it again in a few months. Thanks again for coming by and thanks for sharing your type with the group.

Woodwizard

(1,038 posts)
114. INTJ
Thu Sep 9, 2021, 07:46 AM
Sep 2021

In the 90's I took the test on paper for work and got INTJ never gave it much thought until the internet made it trendy. It fits but the profiles are written in a way people can feel like they fit.

You have distinct preference of Introversion over Extraversion (62%)
You have distinct preference of Intuition over Sensing (66%)
You have distinct preference of Thinking over Feeling (62%)
You have distinct preference of Judging over Perceiving (66%)


littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
117. The introvert is strong with this one. That 3% P makes me wonder if you might
Tue Jan 31, 2023, 03:56 AM
Jan 2023

Go J with subsequent testing. Then you'd be like me!

WestMichRad

(1,891 posts)
118. Hey, it only took me 10 years to find this thread!
Thu Dec 14, 2023, 03:37 PM
Dec 2023

I’m usually too late to join in any ongoing current conversation, but really missed the bus on this one, eh?
Anyway, the test tells me I’m an INTJ… Introverted NuT Job, apparently.
Pretty much as I expected.

Back to hiding under my rock…

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
119. Welcome to the Loners group, WestMichRad.
Thu Dec 14, 2023, 06:12 PM
Dec 2023

We all move in our best time. I'd say yours is just fine. ❤️

Abolishinist

(2,075 posts)
120. Well that was fun! Haven't had the time to digest all of this, but they say I'm ISTJ.
Mon Jun 17, 2024, 10:52 PM
Jun 2024

Introvert(50%) Sensing(3%) Thinking(41%) Judging(1%)
You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (50%)
You have marginal or no preference of Sensing over Intuition (3%)
You have moderate preference of Thinking over Feeling (41%)
You have marginal or no preference of Judging over Perceiving (1%

Although many of the questions I could have been several answers to the right or left of what I chose, so it would interesting to take it again. And it seemed like they wanted me to download some type of pdf app to see an explanation of their findings... I already subscribe to Adobe Cloud so I'm not sure what this is about, so I passed on doing so.

Thanks for posting this!

littlemissmartypants

(25,910 posts)
121. Here you go...
Tue Jun 18, 2024, 12:05 AM
Jun 2024

Personality Types: ISTJ
ISTJs are often called inspectors. They have a keen sense of right and wrong, especially in their area of interest and/or responsibility. They are noted for devotion to duty. Punctuality is a watchword of the ISTJ. The secretary, clerk, or business(wo)man by whom others set their clocks is likely to be an ISTJ.

As do other Introverted Thinkers, ISTJs often give the initial impression of being aloof and perhaps somewhat cold. Effusive expression of emotional warmth is not something that ISTJs do without considerable energy loss.

ISTJs are most at home with "just the facts, Ma'am." They seem to perform at highest efficiency when employing a step-by-step approach. Once a new procedure has proven itself (i.e., has been shown "to work," ) the ISTJ can be depended upon to carry it through, even at the expense of their own health.

ISTJs are easily frustrated by the inconsistencies of others, especially when the second parties don't keep their commitments. But they usually keep their feelings to themselves unless they are asked. And when asked, they don't mince words. Truth wins out over tact. The grim determination of the ISTJ vindicates itself in officiation of sports events, judiciary functions, or an other situation which requires making tough calls and sticking to them.

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https://www.humanmetrics.com/personality/istj


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Welcome to the Loners Group, Abolishinist.
❤️

Mossfern

(3,261 posts)
122. This is fun
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 07:22 PM
Sep 2024

I've been in therapy for ten years now, this seems pretty accurate for me. It's helped me accept myself for who I am.

I didn't save it to see what Character I am. I'm going to take it again.

Your Type
INTJ
Introvert(50%) iNtuitive(22%) Thinking(12%) Judging(34%)

You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (50%)
You have slight preference of Intuition over Sensing (22%)
You have slight preference of Thinking over Feeling (12%)
You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (34%)
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