INTPs live in the world of theoretical possibilities.
They see everything in terms of how it could be improved, or what it could be turned into.
They live primarily inside their own minds, having the ability to analyze difficult problems, identify patterns, and come up with logical explanations.
They seek clarity in everything, and are therefore driven to build knowledge.
They are the "absent-minded professors", who highly value intelligence and the ability to apply logic to theories to find solutions. They typically are so strongly driven to turn problems into logical explanations, that they live much of their lives within their own heads, and may not place as much importance or value on the external world.
Their natural drive to turn theories into concrete understanding may turn into a feeling of personal responsibility to solve theoretical problems, and help society move towards a higher understanding.
INTPs value knowledge above all else. Their minds are constantly working to generate new theories, or to prove or disprove existing theories. They approach problems and theories with enthusiasm and skepticism, ignoring existing rules and opinions and defining their own approach to the resolution. They seek patterns and logical explanations for anything that interests them. They're usually extremely bright, and able to be objectively critical in their analysis. They love new ideas, and become very excited over abstractions and theories. They love to discuss these concepts with others. They may seem "dreamy" and distant to others, because they spend a lot of time inside their minds musing over theories.
They hate to work on routine things - they would much prefer to build complex theoretical solutions, and leave the implementation of the system to others. They are intensely interested in theory, and will put forth tremendous amounts of time and energy into finding a solution to a problem with has piqued their interest.
INTPs do not like to lead or control people. They're very tolerant and flexible in most situations, unless one of their firmly held beliefs has been violated or challenged, in which case they may take a very rigid stance.
The INTP is likely to be very shy when it comes to meeting new people. On the other hand, the INTP is very self-confident and gregarious around people they know well, or when discussing theories which they fully understand.
The INTP may have a problem with self-aggrandizement and social rebellion, which will interfere with their creative potential. Since their Feeling side is their least developed trait, the INTP may have difficulty giving the warmth and support that is sometimes necessary in intimate relationships. If the INTP doesn't realize the value of attending to other people's feelings, he or she may become overly critical and sarcastic with others.
If the INTP is not able to find a place for themself which supports the use of their strongest abilities, they may become generally negative and cynical. If the INTP has not developed their Sensing side sufficiently, they may become unaware of their environment, and exhibit weakness in performing maintenance-type tasks, such as bill-paying and dressing appropriately.
The INTP is usually very independent, unconventional, and original. They are not likely to place much value on traditional goals such as popularity and security.
They usually have complex characters, and may tend to be restless and temperamental.
They are strongly ingenious, and have unconventional thought patterns which allows them to analyze ideas in new ways. Consequently, a lot of scientific breakthroughs in the world have been made by the INTP.
The INTP is at his best when he can work on his theories independently. When given an environment which supports his creative genius and possible eccentricity, the INTP can accomplish truly remarkable things. These are the pioneers of new thoughts in our society.
Heb er de laatste tijd veel aandacht aan besteed...mede hierdoor ook de beslissing genomen te stoppen met mijn huidige opleiding en filosofie te gaan studeren...
Dat past veel beter bij mij...doe nu grafimedia technologie op HBO...de technische kant...programmeren...
Ook interessant maar word een beetje saai en het prikkelt me niet meer...moet me ook teveel met andere taken bezig houden die me geen ruk interesseren vanwege dat competentiegerichte onderwijs...
Daarom weg hier...het haalt mijn daadwerkelijke kunnen naar beneden...
Zal moeten leren leven met een profiel wat maar onder een zeer klein percentage van de wereldbevolking voorkomt en dan vooral ook nog eens als vrouw...
Ik wist al langer dat ik "vreemd" was maar heb het nu eindelijk weten te accepteren dat ik nu eenmaal zo ben en nu kan ik er eindelijk mijn voordeel uit gaan halen ipv die eeuwige negatieve gedachten over mezelf...
Ik pas niet tussen de rest...mijn gedachten zijn anders...etc. dus er zal wel iets mis met mij zijn...
Niet dus...ik moest het enkel leren te accepteren dat het van de ene kant een gave is...
Van de andere kant blijft het een regelrechte vloek want het geeft ook de bevestiging dat ik idd nooit zonder problemen in deze samenleving kan voortbewegen omdat het gewoon haaks staat op wie ik ben...
Maar welke baas wil nu een medewerker die problemen heeft met authoriteit, zelf geen leiding wil geven, niet in groepsverband kan werken en niet kan werken onder geld en vooral tijdsdruk?
Geen enkele toch? Of ligt dat nu aan mij?
