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Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

The Constructive Use of Differences

Introversion Intuition Thinking Perceiving - INTP

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. ~www.myersbriggs.org

Traits of an INTP

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  • value intelligence
  • precise
  • cognitive
  • autonomous
  • independent
  • analytical
  • self-determined
  • dislike redundancy
  • insightful
  • detached
  • original
  • logical
  • reserved
  • objectively critical
  • intensely curious
  • theoretical
  • challenge others
  • speculative
  • skeptical
  • mentally quick
  • contemplative
  • interact intellectually
  • independent problem solvers
  • ingenious
  • quickly see inconsistencies

INTP Stressors

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  • dismissing my analysis of a problem
  • socializing
  • challenging my competence
  • talking with people who don't listen and having to repeat myself
  • being in the spotlight
  • small talk
  • others don't understand my ideas
  • following strict guidelines
  • noise and interruptions
  • not finding the logic in situations
  • too many extraverted activites