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INTP Introverted Thinking with Extraverted Intuition
ISTJ Introverted Sensing with Extraverted Thinking
At Their Best
People with INTP preferences are independent problem solvers who excel at providing
a detached, concise analysis of an idea or situation. They ask the difficult questions, challenging others and
themselves to find new logical approaches.
INTPs' best work may emerge when they are allowed to work independently on a problem whose solution requires an
approach that runs counter to prevailing wisdom or knowledge. Though they typically work best alone, their incisive
critiques and summaries can assist a group in getting to the core of complex problems.
ISTJs have a strong sense of responsibility and great loyalty to the organizations, families, and relationships
in their lives. They work with steady energy to fulfill commitments as stated
and on time.
They go to almost any
trouble to complete something they see as necessary but balk at doing anything that doesn't make sense to them.
ISTJs generally prefer to work alone and be accountable for the results; however, they are comfortable working
in teams when that is necessary to do the job right, when roles are clearly defined, and when everyone fulfills
assigned responsibilities. Competence and responsibility are extremely important to ISTJs, who expect others to
be as dutiful and trustworthy as they require themselves to be.
Characteristics
INTPs use their Thinking primarily internally to find or develop underlying principles
and logical structures for understanding and explaining the world. They approach almost everything with skepticism,
form their own opinions and standards, and apply these standards rigorously to themselves. They highly value intelligence
and competence. INTPs are likely to be
· Logical, analytical, and objectively critical
· Detached and contemplative
INTPs see possibilities and connections beyond the present and obvious. They are curious and seek knowledge for
its own sake. They love to theorize and discuss abstractions. INTPs are usually
· Mentally quick, insightful, and ingenious
· Intensely curious about ideas, theories, and what makes things work.
INTPs quickly see inconsistencies and illogicality and enjoy taking apart and reworking ideas.
ISTJs have a profound respect for facts. They use their Sensing primarily internally, where they have a storehouse
of information upon which they draw to understand the present. Thus, they are likely to be
· Practical, sensible, and realistic
· Systematic
ISTJs use Thinking in decision making, taking an objective, logical, and tough-minded approach. Their focus is
on the task or system as a whole, rather than on individuals. Thus, ISTJs tend to be
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· Logical and analytical
·· Detached and reasonable
ISTJs are clear and steadfast in their opinions because they have arrived at them by carefully and thoroughly applying
logical criteria based on their experience and knowledge. They believe standard procedures exist because such procedures
work. ISTJs will support change only when facts demonstrate that such change will bring better results.
How Others May See Them
INTPs are usually quiet and reserved though they can be talkative in areas in which
they are especially knowledgeable.
INTPs are tolerant of a wide range of behavior,
arguing and raising issues only when they believe it is reasonable to do so.
INTPs prize
precision in communication and dislike redundancy or
stating the obvious. They want to express the exact truth,
but they may
make it so complex that others have difficulty
understanding. Others usually see
INTPs as
· Quiet, contained, calm, and detached observers
· Independent, valuing autonomy
ISTJs are sociable when comfortable in the roles they are playing; however, they generally do not share their wealth
of rich Sensing observations and memories except with close friends. Others see their standards and judgments,
their desire for structure and schedules, but they may not see their individual, sometimes humorous, private reactions.
It can be hard for ISTJs to see the sense in needs that differ widely from their own; but, once they are convinced
that something matters to a person they care about, that need becomes a fact. They then go to great lengths to
meet the need, even while continuing to think it doesn't make sense. Others usually see ISTJs as
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· Calm, reserved, and serious
· Consistent and orderly
Potential Areas for Growth
Sometimes life circumstances have not supported INTPs in the development and expression of their Intuitive and
Thinking preferences.
· If they have not developed their Intuition, INTPs may have no reliable way of taking in information and
be immersed in their internal logical systems. Then they find it difficult to actualize or even communicate their
ideas.
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If they have not developed their Thinking, they may go from insight to insight, never analyzing them with
a critical eye or integrating them into a whole.
ISTJs may not have reliable ways of dealing with the world
and instead may focus solely on their memories and internal data.
If they have
not developed their Sensing, they may rush into premature judgments and actions
without considering new information.
If INTPs do not find a place where they can use their gifts and be appreciated for their contributions, they usually
feel frustrated and may
· Become cynical and negative critics
· Be sarcastic and destructively critical Isolate themselves and put off action
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Engage in verbal sparring and arguments
· Become rigid about time, schedules, and procedures go "by the book"
· Be critical and judgmental of others
· Find it difficult to delegate to trust anyone else to do the job right
It is natural for INTPs to give less attention to their non- preferred Feeling and Sensing parts. If they neglect
these too much, however, they may
· Be insensitive to the needs of others for information and emotional connection
· Decide something they or others value is not important because it is "not logical"
· Fail to consider the impact of their ideas or style of expression on others
· Be impractical, forgetting details such as appropriate dress, unpaid bills, physical needs
It is natural for ISTJs to give less attention to their non- preferred Intuitive and Feeling parts. If they neglect
these too much, however, they may
· Not see the wider ramifications of current, expedient decisions
· Concentrate on logic so much they don't consider impacts on people
· Fail to respond appropriately to others' needs for connection and intimacy
Under great stress, INTPs may erupt outwardly in inappropriate displays of emotion. The resulting explosive anger
or hurt tearfulness is quite unnerving to others and embarrassing to the usually calm and controlled INTP
Under great stress, ISTJs may be unable to use their customary calm, reasonable judgment and get caught up in "catastrophizing"
imagining a host of negative possibilities for themselves and others.
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