INTJ trapped in the body of an ISTJ? - Page 2

Cimarron · 10-10-2008, 07:23 PM

Besides, you can keep observing and collecting information until you can identify which one you are. You could make it an ongoing project.

Right?

Curtis_Brandon · 10-10-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INTJMom

Would you mind humoring me?

Here are a couple of tests I like.
This one is harder to skew because there's 3 choices for each question.
Discordia Inc.
This is a longer test which I think provides greater opportunity for accuracy.
Humanmetrics

Thanks for the advice. I actually took both of those tests before I started the thread. Both tests said I was an S (Actually, the discordia test said that I was ISTP, which is the only MBTI test that I've ever taken to type me as a P. J is usually my strongest trait. I'll just assume that it was an anomaly.).

Curtis_Brandon · 10-10-2008, 08:31 PM

Thanks for the responses. Like most of the tests, all of you typed me as an ISTJ. I think that's probably my correct type. Based on researching some more, I've realized that I can identify with everything that is used to describe ISTJs (more or less), but, while I strongly identify with some parts of descriptions for INTJs, I also strongly disagree with other parts.

I guess I'm an ISTJ with a strong/well developed N, which seems to put me in good company.

sciski · 10-11-2008, 01:17 AM

Interesting about the discordia test result. Lots of ISTPs seem to initially test as INTJ.

Look here for a small overview:
ISTP - INTP/INTJ

A really good way to figure out your type is to look through these descriptions and find out which suits you most in terms of content and style.
ISTJ
INTJ
ISTP (Keep in mind that 'J' does not necessarily mean what you think it means.)

Jack Flak · 10-11-2008, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curtis_Brandon

I guess I'm an ISTJ with a strong/well developed N, which seems to put me in good company.

Yep. http://www.typologycentral.com/forum...tml#post275125

booyalab · 10-11-2008, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Flak

Yep. http://www.typologycentral.com/forum...tml#post275125

What's so weird about being amazingly competent in the things you don't prefer? For instance, I am really good at identifying things that I perceive through my 5 senses. Also, I laugh or smile when I'm amused or happy and cry when I'm really sad...and sometimes I make decisions quickly but other times I don't. I guess you just can't understand those of us who are great at everything. That's ok.

Mondo · 10-11-2008, 05:01 AM

I think you're an ISTJ.
The things you use to describe the INTJ are also ISTJ traits.
ISTJ's don't simply follow tradition for the sake of tradition.
I don't think even Keirsey (the guy who coined the "Guardians") believed that.

Usehername · 10-11-2008, 05:04 AM

Another thing to keep in mind is that all these type descriptors are (genearally) written by xNxx types, which means xSxx types get slightly shafted in descriptions sometimes. There are books out there with better theory and insights than the online stuff.

(And the humanmetrics test online is very skewed to make people get N results, so if people get S, I am very inclined to think that's accurate.)

ISTJs are pretty cool. It's a good type.

Antisocial one · 10-11-2008, 10:09 AM

Don't overlook the fact that there are much more ISTJs out there then INTJs.

burkeus · 10-11-2008, 10:59 AM

Discordia: ISTP
Humanmetrics: INTJ

10-10-2008, 07:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cimarron Wet Blanket Join Date: Aug 2008 Type: ISTJ Location: New Orleans Posts: 890	Besides, you can keep observing and collecting information until you can identify which one you are. You could make it an ongoing project. Right? __________________ Self-note: Cimarron, remember your goals. 1. Make sure you have correctly identified your type so that you can 2. Learn to communicate more effectively with other types.

10-11-2008, 05:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mondo Who are you? Join Date: Mar 2008 Type: eNFP Location: Long Island, NY (Home)-->Durham, NC (College) Posts: 999	I think you're an ISTJ. The things you use to describe the INTJ are also ISTJ traits. ISTJ's don't simply follow tradition for the sake of tradition. I don't think even Keirsey (the guy who coined the "Guardians") believed that. __________________ eNFP Hopeless Romantic, MBTI Enthusiast, and Math Major

10-11-2008, 05:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
Usehername Pwning Life Since 1986 Join Date: May 2007 Type: INTJ Location: XC ski and fort-building heaven Posts: 1,897	Another thing to keep in mind is that all these type descriptors are (genearally) written by xNxx types, which means xSxx types get slightly shafted in descriptions sometimes. There are books out there with better theory and insights than the online stuff. (And the humanmetrics test online is very skewed to make people get N results, so if people get S, I am very inclined to think that's accurate.) ISTJs are pretty cool. It's a good type. __________________ You don't have a soul. You are a Soul. You have a body. Faith is the art of holding on to things your reason once accepted, despite your changing moods. C.S. Lewis

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10-10-2008, 08:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Curtis_Brandon Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Type: IST? Posts: 5	Thanks for the responses. Like most of the tests, all of you typed me as an ISTJ. I think that's probably my correct type. Based on researching some more, I've realized that I can identify with everything that is used to describe ISTJs (more or less), but, while I strongly identify with some parts of descriptions for INTJs, I also strongly disagree with other parts. I guess I'm an ISTJ with a strong/well developed N, which seems to put me in good company.

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sciski Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Type: INFJ Location: Australia Posts: 215	Interesting about the discordia test result. Lots of ISTPs seem to initially test as INTJ. Look here for a small overview: ISTP - INTP/INTJ A really good way to figure out your type is to look through these descriptions and find out which suits you most in terms of content and style. ISTJ INTJ ISTP (Keep in mind that 'J' does not necessarily mean what you think it means.)

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Antisocial one Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Type: INTJ Posts: 1,151	Don't overlook the fact that there are much more ISTJs out there then INTJs.

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