Saturday, 12 January 2013

Top 10 ways to identify an INTP - Part 1


HOW TO IDENTIFY AN INTP ?


This is a bipartite post on how to identify an INTP. 

Written based on my personal experiences , it might not perfectly describe every single INTP out there. Still, every INTP can be related to at least a few points in this list. 



10. They prefer being independent.

INTP s never want to be dependent.They value independence in others as well. They are really strong and believe that they can manage any situation without the help of another person. This doesn't mean that they are arrogant but it is that they do not want to be seen as weak. They can perform well in team works but will be able to give their best when left alone.In general , an INTP interacts with others in a composed manner. Once you become emotionally close with an INTP you'll find that he/she can be extremely affectionate and even clingy at times.




9. They learn at their own pace . You cannot push an INTP to do something which they do not want to .

They focus on things that interests them and can become completely absorbed in such activities. Capable of learning new things in a fairly short period of time , they are good - both in understanding as well as coming up with innovative ideas. They work in sporadic bursts of energy and not on some rigid routine. This means you cannot force an INTP to do something unless he/she wants to do it.


8. They do not like being the center of attraction.

Being in the spotlight is something an INTP loves and hates simultaneously. When an INTP wants to present his/her idea they expect complete attention but once the speech is over , he/she will always look to move into a position that doesn't grab a lot of attention .Too long in the spotlight,an INTP starts to feel embarrassed and self conscious. 



7. They enjoy solitude


INTPs are thoughtful and analytical. Due to this ,they seem detached and are often found daydreaming. They get lost in their own world thinking of ideas or analyzing situations. Relatively easy going and reserved ,INTPs become outspoken when someone opposes their idea or point of view. INTPs are blunt and to the point. They observe things from a detached position and enjoy solitude.



6. They are intensely logical characters


Logical and analytical are two words that can almost describe how an INTP's mind works. INTPs have trouble dealing with emotional individuals. Every problem has a logical solution - this is what an INTP believes. They are g
ood at  evaluating and finding flaws. Flattery and compliments arouse suspicion in their minds. They work untiringly at issues related to logic and once they arrive at a solution they skip the practical application and move on to solve the next issue.
Briefly, INTPs are obsessed with logic.


Top 10 ways to identify an INTP- Part 2  - Click on this link to read the next part of the above post

Tuesday, 1 January 2013

What does being an INTP mean ?

Welcome !

Let me start with the basic idea of personality types based on MBTI [Myers Briggs Type Indicator] and what they mean. 

The MBTI test puts forward 16 personality types , each with specific characteristics and it states that everyone in the world would fall into one of these 16 categories. Though it might not be 100 % accurate for everyone , it does a very good job of describing why a person is who he is.

Note: I do not know whether the test scientifically correct . I am by no means an expert on this subject. I just felt like sharing this information and that is why I am writing this post. 


How did I discover my MBTI Personality :

I had always felt that I never fit in with the crowd . My energy drains whenever I'm socializing and I need a lot of time for myself in order to gain back my energy. It is not that I hate people but I prefer being alone. Even though I expect logical explanations and tend to solve problems by logic I have always been fascinated by abstract ideas and concepts rather than the practical working of the ideas. I wanted to make sure that I wasn't some weird person and I wanted a logical explanation for my behavior.

So I researched a bit on this topic and found that I AM INTROVERTED. Finally , I got an explanation for my social behavior but it never answered the questions regarding my traits.

That is when I came across this MBTI personality test. Being really curious I attended the test and the result ... INTP is my personality type. Still wanting to make sure the result was correct I tried a few more versions of this test on other websites. Every single version of this test displayed the same answer. 

Oh yeah! I am an INTP 


Links to MBTI Test :

Those of you who wish to discover your personality types click on one of the links below to write the test .

http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

The above link has 84 questions and may take quite a long time to finish but it is worth the time and effort.

www.41q.com/type.41q?p=24581080

www.blogthings.com/howrareisyourpersonalityquiz/

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp


Finally,

INTP  : Introverted , Intuitive , Thinking ,Perceiving

Briefly , an INTP can be described as someone who seeks for logical explanations ; interested more in ideas and thoughts ; quiet , flexible and analytical. 

I am not going to give a detailed explanation on the personality profile of an INTP since there are lots of websites out there doing it. You can use the links below to learn more 

http://www.personalitypage.com/high-level.html
http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.asp
http://www.personalitydesk.com

Reading a few forums and blogs gives me an impression that many INTPs feel bad about being one and they wish they could be someone else. I have a great news for those people to start feeling great about themselves.

"Hey INTPs !

Be proud that we are a rare personality type. A survey says that INTP is one of the rarest personality types especially for women. 

Stats : 

  • 3% of the general population
  • 5% of men
  • 2% of women

are INTPs. "

Stats info taken from : http://www.personalitydesk.com/intp

Thank you for reading my post!
If you have found out your personality type by following the links in this post or you already know yours , do let me know by commenting :)

Have a nice day!