While I am a proud INTP INxP, I have heard it said -- but been too lazy and/or busy to verify it myself -- that Jung believed that a personality type is not an ideal, but an indicator of imbalance. He and I both believe [I heard] that one cannot be a complete person while maintaining an imbalance in personality. I prefer to allow a nice balance of both of each set of dichotomies to occur. Things seem to work out better in myself and in the world when I'm not trying to be an INTP INxP.
| I | N | T | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introverted | Intuitive | Thinking | Perceiving |
| Very Clear | Slightly Clear | Very Clear | Very Clear |
| I took a free version of MBTI again to see if I've changed. Still INTP. Ratios below. If I was entirely honest with myself, it seems I'm less of an uncaring monster. <3 | 89% | 38% | 12% | 78% |
| I took it again. This time I considered each question carefully, either finding examples of my own behaviour or
imagining situations, ensuring complete honesty with myself. I believe
that I've been idolising the INTP model such that I presented a stronger T than I really tend toward in life. I've always liked
the Vulcan ideals of logic, reason, and imperviousness to emotion, such that I think I may have answered applicable questions on
the MBTI as I would like to imagine myself rather than as I act. The following ratios, accurate to the best of my knowledge,
indicate a personality type best described as INxP; i.e., at the border of T/F. I'll also post INFP information below as points
of both the INTP and INFP types may prove descriptive of me. Note also that my I has remained consistent; N has increased, though
possibly by an insignificant amount, and I haven't observed any corresponding behavioural changes; and P has decreased,
possibly reflecting my recent dissatisfaction with my habitual lack of structure and foresight. I wonder if this may lead to
beneficial organisation of my life. - 5th March, 2010 |
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| 89% | 50% | 1% | 44% |
Do you know someone who needs hours alone every day? Who loves quiet conversations about feelings or ideas, and can give a dynamite presentation to a big audience, but seems awkward in groups and maladroit at small talk? Who has to be dragged to parties and then needs the rest of the day to recuperate? Who growls or scowls or grunts or winces when accosted with pleasantries by people who are just trying to be nice?
If so, do you tell this person he is "too serious," or ask if he is okay? Regard him as aloof, arrogant, rude? Redouble your efforts to draw him out?
If you answered yes to these questions, chances are that you have an introvert on your hands -- and that you aren't caring for him properly.
A Description of the INTP Personality Type by Paul James -- Excellent read. Bear the jargon if you can, or read around it. It's well worth it.
Architects often seem difficult to know. They are inclined to be shy except with close friends, and their reserve is difficult to penetrate. Able to concentrate better than any other type, they prefer to work quietly at their computers or drafting tables, and often alone.
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.
I list only the ones I have knowledge of because I don't want a bunch of shit here that doesn't mean anything to me.
Healers present a calm and serene face to the world, and can seem shy, even distant around others. But inside they're anything but serene, having a capacity for personal caring rarely found in the other types. Healers care deeply about the inner life of a few special persons, or about a favorite cause in the world at large. And their great passion is to heal the conflicts that trouble individuals, or that divide groups, and thus to bring wholeness, or health, to themselves, their loved ones, and their community.
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.
INFPs have the ability to see good in almost anyone or anything. Even for the most unlovable the INFP is wont to have pity.
Again, only the ones I know.
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