I – Introversion preferred to extraversion:
INTPs tend to be
quiet and reserved. They generally prefer interacting with a few close friends
rather than a wide circle of acquaintances, and they expend energy in social
situations (whereas extraverts gain energy).
N – Intuition preferred to sensing:
INTPs tend to be more
abstract than concrete. They focus their attention on the big picture rather
than the details, and on future possibilities rather than immediate realities.
T – Thinking preferred to feeling:
INTPs tend to value objective
criteria above personal preference. When making decisions, they generally give
more weight to logic than to social considerations.
P – Perception preferred to judgment:
INTPs tend to withhold
judgment and delay important decisions, preferring to "keep their options
open" should circumstances change.
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INTPs are quiet, thoughtful, analytical individuals who tend
to spend long periods of time on their own, working through problems and
forming solutions. They are curious about systems and how things work.
Consequently, they are frequently found in careers such as science, philosophy,
law, psychology, and architecture. INTPs tend to be less at ease in social
situations or in the "caring professions", although they enjoy the
company of those who share their interests. They prize autonomy in themselves
and others. They generally balk at attempts by others to convince them to
change. They also tend to be impatient with the bureaucracy, rigid hierarchies,
and the politics prevalent in many professions.
INTPs have little regard for
titles and badges, which they often consider to be unjustified. INTPs usually
come to distrust authority as hindering the uptake of novel ideas and the
search for knowledge. INTPs accept ideas based on merit, rather than tradition
or authority. They have little patience for social customs that seem illogical
or that obstruct the pursuit of ideas and knowledge. This may place them at
odds with people who have an SJ preference, since SJs tend to defer to
authority, tradition, and what the rest of the group is doing. INTPs prefer to
work informally with others as equals.
INTPs organize their understanding of any topic by
articulating principles, and they are especially drawn to theoretical
constructs. Having articulated these principles for themselves, they can
demonstrate remarkable skill in explaining complex ideas to others in very
simple terms, especially in writing. On the other hand, their ability to grasp
complexity may also lead them to provide overly detailed explanations of simple
ideas, and listeners may judge that the INTP makes things more difficult than
they need to be. To the INTPs' mind, they are presenting all the relevant
information or trying to crystallize the concept as clearly as possible.
Given their independent nature, INTPs may prefer working
alone to leading or following in a group. During interactions with others, if INTPs
are focused on gathering information, they may seem oblivious, aloof, or even
rebellious—when in fact they are concentrating on listening and understanding.
However, INTPs' intuition often gives them a quick wit, especially with
language. They may defuse tension through comical observations and references.
They can be charming, even in their quiet reserve, and are sometimes surprised
by the high esteem in which their friends and colleagues hold them.
INTPs are driven to understand a discussion from all
relevant angles. Their impatience with seemingly indefensible ideas can make
them particularly devastating at debate.
According to Keirsey, based on behavioral characteristics,
notable Architects might include Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, and Thomas
Jefferson. For more examples, see Notable Architects.
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Dominant: Introverted thinking (Ti)
Ti seeks precision, such as the exact word to express an
idea. It notices the minute distinctions that define the essence of things,
then analyzes and classifies them. Ti examines all sides of an issue, looking
to solve problems while minimizing effort and risk. It uses models to root out
logical inconsistency. Ti is calm, articulate, and aware of the forces that
bind reality together. As introverted thinkers, INTPs spend the majority of
their time and energy ordering the interior, logical world of principles and
generalizations in an effort to understand.
Auxiliary: Extraverted intuition (Ne)
Ne finds and interprets hidden meanings, using “what if”
questions to explore alternatives, allowing multiple possibilities to coexist.
This imaginative play weaves together insights and experiences from various
sources to form a new whole, which can then become a catalyst to action. Ne
gives INTPs a grasp of the patterns of the world around them. They use their
intuition to amalgamate empirical data into coherent pictures, from which they
can derive universal principles. INTPs frequently puzzle over a problem for
hours on end, until the answer suddenly crystallizes in a flash of insight.
Tertiary: Introverted sensing (Si)
Si collects data in the present moment and compares it with
past experiences, a process that sometimes evokes the feelings associated with
memory, as if the subject were reliving it. Seeking to protect what is
familiar, Si draws upon history to form goals and expectations about what will
happen in the future. Si gives INTPs the potential for keen observation.
They use this function to gather empirical data, use physical tools, perceive
physical relationships, and support their internal logic with a rich sense of
space.
Inferior: Extraverted feeling (Fe)
Fe seeks social connections and creates harmonious
interactions through polite, considerate, and appropriate behavior. Fe responds
to the explicit (and implicit) wants of others, and may even create an internal
conflict between the subject’s own needs and the desire to meet the needs of
others. Fe drives the INTP to desire harmony in community. At their most
relaxed, INTPs can be charming and outgoing among friends, or when they have a
clearly defined role in the group. When under stress, however, INTPs can feel
disconnected from the people around them, unable to use their extraverted Feeling
to reach out to others. As their inferior function, Feeling can be a weak
point; when threatened they will hide behind a wall of stoic logic. This can
lead them to bottle up their emotions to preserve reason and harmony; but a
failure to deal with these concealed emotions can lead to inappropriate
outbursts.
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