INTP Type dynamics

There are two groups of letters in the personality type code:

• The two letters in the middle (N and T) refer to your preferred mental functions. In total, there are four functions (Sensing, iNtuition, Thinking, and Feeling) that correspond to regions of the brain. You use all of them, but the letters NT indicate which functions you prefer using.
• The letters on the outside of the code (I and P) indicate which function is dominant in your personality. The letters also describe how you like to use that function.

What does it mean for you?

INTP Mental Muscle Diagram

The dominant function of an INTP is the judging one of Thinking. This means you like making decisions on the basis of logic, using objective considerations, and are concerned with truth, principles and justice. You are analytical and critical, tending to see the flaws in situations, and take an objective, detached approach.

The judging Thinking function is introverted. That is, thinking is used primarily to govern the inner world of thoughts and emotions. You will therefore spend time thinking analytically to develop an understanding of the principles involved in a situation. You may tend to spontaneously feel critical of a person or situation, but not necessarily express that criticism. Also, you are inwardly decisive, but you do not necessarily communicate those decisions to others. You think mostly about impersonal issues, focusing more on concepts, truths and systems rather than individuals' feelings.

The diagram represents how an average INTP uses all the functions. You can find out more about the diagram, and your personal, unique type dynamics, by completing our personality test.

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