2 Intellectuals (NT) All NTs = 10.6%
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INTP - The Thinkers [Engineer, architect = 2.2%]- Personality-
INTP A Love of Problem Solving
Personality Link-Strong(Some) : Schizotypal ( Schizoid )
Gender Traits : > men- Total:2.5% Male:4% Female:1%
[Repressed] Function : Extroverted Feeling- INTP
1. Dominant : Introverted Thinking (Ti)
2. Auxiliary : Extroverted iNtuition (Ne)
3. Puerile : Introverted Sensing (Si)
4. Repressed : Extroverted Feeling (Fe)
Jungian sibling : ISTP (shared Ti dominance)
KeirseyTemperament : NT (along with ENTP, INTJ, & ENTJ)
M-Jung-Keirsey-E's Model : ENTJ or ESTJ;ENFJ;ENTJ

INTP [(14)11M-14A-15F] %=T03 F01 M04 NT11 {Schizotypal (Schizoid)}
[Behind the Scenes (IP Phlegmatic)-Peaceful Observer {meek,submissive introverts,live to please others}]]
(NT) D-Dominant=10.6% Intellectuals} (Engineer, architect)=[A Love of Problem Solving] Designer Theorizer + Theorist-Rational
NTJ-NTP I-Wizard Pensive-(INTP/ENTP.Ti/Ne)
INTP-INFP Seek Clarity-Truth,Command attention warm way,no glitz

Repress Extroverted Feeling function.may irrationally submit certain conventions in suspension of usual critical analysis Seek develop logical explanations for everything interests them. Theoretical-abstract.interested more in ideas than social interaction. Quiet,contained.flexible,adaptable,unusual ability to focus in depth to solve problems in area of interest. Skeptical.sometimes critical.always analytical. independent.curious & creative. very private,need plenty of time alone to think things through-tinker with subjects-projects that interest them. tend very small cluster close,trusted friends,rarely initiate social activities. need lots of space,don’t like be crowded-pressured to participate social activities that too hectic-superficial. real passion for science or arts,enjoy learning new things. Inventive,imaginative,make quick-insightful connections,enjoy coming up original solutions to problems. get bored quickly,dislike repetition.may struggle explain ideas simply-learly to others. super logical,able to remain calm-cool almost any situation. bothered by unfairness-inconsistency.rarely influenced by others opinions,speak their minds honestly.sometimes bit bluntly. strive to meet-exceed their own high standards rather than worry trying please others. even family-closest friends may not know how much they care because rarely share most private feelings. easily see both sides issues so may enjoy debating.great finding flaws others arguments. Casual,unpredictable.highly adaptable-spontaneous. relaxed attitudes about deadlines-neatness make them run late-fail to follow thru commitments.
INTP - The Thinker - Wizard

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.

INTPs are creative and easygoing, as they respond to the moment, using logic and ideas.
However, they can be easily distracted by all of the things going on around them. They
can be very analytic, and their natural curiosity (that has no time bounds) enables them to
find flaws and discrepancies in logical situations. They must guard against alienating
others with their boundless pursuit of the truth without regard for other’s feelings.

INTP - The Thinker

INTP
Scientific or technical
fields

Introverted Intuition Thinking Perceiving
Description

INTPs are reserved, logical, and abstract individuals. The primary function of the INTP is Introverted
Thinking while their auxiliary function is Extraverted Intuition. This makes them abstract thinkers who are
more interested in theoretical concepts and ideas than what is immediate. The INTP is an individual who
is constantly seeking knowledge and understanding. They are often disengaged from the world around
them and prefer to observe and understand rather than participate and work. They approach situations
objectively and seek to understand. They are problem solvers, but once they have thought through a
solution they prefer to leave it to others to enact (James).

They have little concern for detail and prefer to look at a bigger picture. They are constantly analyzing
the world around them and are more concerned with temporal change than all other things. If
something has not moved and is of little use it will often disappear in the mind of the INTP (James).

INTPs are independent and believe others should be as well. They often look to learn proficiency in an
area, but rarely look for mastery. For this reason they expect others to be beyond error.

Weaknesses of the INTP include unwilling to try new things—this is because the INTP may be
uncomfortable with things they are not familiar with. They are not naturally in tune with other people’s
feelings and may not display affection or approval when needed. When under stress, they may have
an unhealthy habit of showing intense emotion which leads to other personal problems. The INTP may
also appear caustic and indifferent to the opinions of others (“Portrait of an INTP”).

Careers
. Scientist
. Photographer
. Mathematician
. Teacher / Professor
. Computer Programmer
. Engineer
. Lawyer / Judge
. Forensic Research
. Technical Writer
. Park Ranger
. Strategic Planner

Key Elements to Working with this Type

. INTPs value logic above all else, so maintain logical arguments.
. Do not insult an INTP or dismiss their values: they will get extremely defensive.
. INTPs act like mirrors to those they are around: they reciprocate emotions.
. Plans and schedules do not suit an INTP: give them freedom of action.
. Be honest with an INTP.

- Wizard
Seek to develop logical explanations for everything that interests them. Theoretical and abstract,
interested more in ideas than in social interaction. Quiet, contained, flexible, and adaptable. Have
unusual ability to focus in depth to solve problems in their area of interest. Skeptical, sometimes
critical, always analytical.