The purpose of this site is to provide information and insights regarding introverted personality types, particularly the INFP, INTP, INTJ, and INFJ. It includes several new personality type profiles, information on career decision-making, articles on personality theory, as well as a smattering of other topics. I hope you enjoy perusing the site and can discover information that you find interesting and useful.
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Those of the INTP personality type, much like their INFP counterparts, may experience difficulty finding lasting satisfaction in their jobs and careers. Those still in college may have similar trouble identifying a college major which fits their skills, interests, and abilities. Read more »
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Those of the INFP personality type, similar to their INTP counterparts, sometimes encounter difficulty discovering long-term satisfaction in their careers, majors, and jobs. INFP college students may experience similar difficulties in identifying a major which fits their skills, interests, and abilities. Read more »
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When it comes to career paths, INFJs have a vast array of options. Though they are the rarest of the Myers Briggs introverted personality types, they are often gifted and capable of excelling in whatever they set out to accomplish. Despite their wide range of interests and abilities, some INFJs may experience difficulty winnowing down their choices with regard to careers, jobs, or college majors. This article is meant to assist these introverts in their quest for a vocation that is well-suited to their values, skills, interests, and abilities. Read more »
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When it comes to the world of work, INTJs are among the most impressive of the Myers Briggs introverted personality types. Not only are they often intellectually gifted introverts, but INTJs can envision the big picture without overlooking important details. However, in some cases, their formidable abilities and broad interests may make it difficult for them to choose a career path, job, or college major. Hopefully, this article will serve to abet and elucidate this process for those of this personality type. Read more »
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In his book, Please Understand Me II, David Keirsey asserted that Idealists (INFP, ENFP, INFJ, ENFJ) are “identity-seeking” personality types. In this post, I would like to challenge this assertion by suggesting that thinking types may be equally, if not more concerned with identity-seeking and self-reflection than their feeling counterparts. Read more »
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For individuals who are neither strongly introverted nor extraverted (sometimes called “ambiverts”), there are certain items on the MBTI which can be very frustrating. Being forced to choose, for instance, whether they are reserved or talkative, easy or hard to get to know, can often feel unnatural and difficult. One reason for this, which has yet to be reflected in the MBTI content, is the influential role of intuition and openness to experience in social dealings. Read more »
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One area that is often overlooked in personality typing circles is the relationship between learning styles and type. In this article, I would like to explore the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles, as well as their implications for Myers-Briggs personality typology. Read more »
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It is not at all uncommon for people to consider how their personalities have or will change over time. Those who are dissatisfied with some of their personality traits might wonder if they can intentionally go about changing them. The degree to which a personality trait or type is malleable continues to be a matter of debate. In fact, as I discussed in another post, some psychologists do not even endorse the existence of personality traits or types, citing how our responses may drastically differ under different circumstances. Read more »
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I’ve already written one post on Obama’s status as an introvert. However, since listening to Obama: From Promise to Power, I wished to add a few more comments regarding his demeanor and personality type. The first major thread that struck me was Obama’s idealism, a characteristic he ostensibly shares with his mother, and one that continues to be a motivating factor in his political work. Read more »
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What’s in a face? Does our exterior tell us anything about our interior? Can we make predictions about personality by studying face shapes or facial features? Are certain personality characteristics correlated with measures of physical beauty and attractiveness? Read more »
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INFJs, INFPs, and ENFPs are often highly interested in self-discovery and communing with others of similar persuasions. They seek to acquire information for better understanding themselves, their relationships, and their place in the world. These types are committed to following their deeply felt values and applying their talents in their interest areas. This article is intended to provide some added direction in this process, highlighting several pertinent MBTI personality forums, as well as some of the best type profiles and descriptions. Read more »
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Many INTJs and INTPs are seeking information about themselves and their personality type. They are also looking for introverts of similar persuasion willing to kick around ideas and share experiences. The purpose of this post is to look at some of the options available for doing so, including forums, sites, type descriptions, and discussion groups related to the Myers Briggs INTP and INTJ personality type. Read more »
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Convergent thinking begins with a diversity of ideas or facts and moves toward an answer, solution, or integration. Convergent thinkers often seek understanding by developing explanatory theories or syntheses. Grand unifying theories or “theories of everything” are attractive to these types. Read more »
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There is little doubt that Jung was both an introvert and a strong intuitive. After all, he spent much of his time mining the interiors of his own psyche—interpreting dreams, deciphering archetypes, and discerning the typological functions. As I’ve written elsewhere, I find it curious that several different personality types have attempted to claim Jung as their own: INFP, INTJ, INFJ, INTP, and the like. It seems that when one of the great minds strikes a chord of resonance within us, we assume that he or she is of a similar personality type to our own. Perhaps this is why Jung is so popular across the personality spectrum, as his writings reveal a level of truth and neutrality that transcends our typological differences. Read more »
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Most people have some idea of the difference between introverts and extroverts. The extreme introvert is typically thought to be very shy, to prefer solitude, and to feel uncomfortable and self-conscious in social situations. Extreme extraverts, on the other hand, are known for their sociability, enthusiasm, and confidence in the social arena. While we rarely have trouble picking out these extreme types, most of us fall somewhere closer to the middle of the spectrum. President Obama serves as a good example, with some people typing him an introvert (see this post), while others consider him more extraverted. For those with a moderate personality type, it is possible to feel like an introvert in some situations and an extrovert in others. This can make it difficult to discern your true preference. The purpose of this article is to help you sort this out and determine whether you are an introvert or extravert. Read more »
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by A.J. Drenth
In Part I of this discussion, we highlighted the common incongruence between the theoretical predictions of Type Dynamics and the how people score on judging-perceiving inventories. We concluded the discussion by questioning how we might move forward in a way which minimizes the confusion that often clouds this personality dimension. In this discussion, we will consider some potential solutions to this most challenging aspect of the Myers-Briggs personality system. Read more »
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Along with introversion and extraversion, determining one’s preference for judging or perceiving often represents a formidable challenge for those attempting to discern their personality type. I say this as someone who struggled with this personality dimension for many months, if not years. With many hours banked reflecting on this issue, I was able to identify a number of reasons for these difficulties, several of which we will discuss in this post. Read more »
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The Myers-Briggs is the most popular personality taxonomy in the world. The MBTI is available in over 30 languages and is administered to over two million people each year in the United States alone. The Myers-Briggs also carries substantial online appeal, with a larger number of Google searches than either the Enneagram or the Big Five. The popularity of the MBTI might be largely attributed to its historical timeliness, developed in the right place at the right time. It is now deeply engrained into our societal structure, implemented in educational, business, and counseling settings. Read more »
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In the academic community there is a fair amount of debate over the Big Five personality category “openness to experience.” This category assesses an individual’s openness to things such as values, fantasies, ideas, action, and feelings. One who is high in openness might display strong interests in the arts, culture, or scholarly endeavors. The problem is that most creative and scholarly individuals typically score higher than average on IQ tests. So to say that openness is strictly a personality measure seems a bit dubious, as it also seems to tap intellectual ability. Read more »
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