| INTP | Quiet and reserved. Especially enjoy theoretical or scientific pursuits. Like solving problems with logic and analysis. Usually interested mainly in ideas, with little liking for parties or small talk. Tend to have sharply defined interests. Need careers where some strong interest can be used and useful | |
| INTJ | Usually have original minds and great drive for their own ideas and purposes. In fields that appeal to them, they have a fine power to organize a job and carry it through with or without help. Skeptical, critical, independent, determined, sometimes stubborn. Must learn to yield less important points in order to win the most important. | |
| ENTP | Quick, ingenious, good at many things. Stimulating company, alert and outspoken. May argue for fun on either side of a question. Resourceful in solving new and challenging problems, but may neglect routine assignments. Apt to turn to one new interest after another. Skillful in finding logical reasons for what they want. | |
| ENTJ | Hearty, frank, decisive, leaders in activities. Usually good in anything that requires reasoning and intelligent talk, such as public speaking. Are usually well informed and enjoy adding to their fund of knowledge. May sometimes appear more positive and confident that their experience in an area warrants. | |
| INFP | Full of enthusiasms and loyalties, but seldom talk of these until they know you well. Care about learning, ideas, language, and independent projects of their own. Tend to undertake too much then somehow get it done. Friendly, but often too absorbed in what they are doing to be sociable. Little concerned with possessions or physical surroundings. | |
| INFJ | Succeed by perseverance, originality and desire to do whatever is needed or wanted. Put their best efforts into their work. Quietly forceful, conscientious, concerned for others. Respected for their firm principles. Likely to be honored and followed for their clear convictions as to how best to serve the common good. | |
| ENFP | Warmly enthusiastic, high-spirited, ingenious, imaginative. Able to do almost anything that interest them. Quick with a solution for any difficult and ready to help anyone with a problem. Often rely on their ability to improvise instead of preparing in advance. Can usually find compelling reasons for whatever they want. | |
| ENFJ | Responsive and responsible. Generally feel real concern for what others think or want, and try to handle things with due regard for the other person's feelings. Can present a proposal or lead a group discussion with ease and tact. Sociable, popular, sympathetic, Responsive to praise and criticism. | |
| ESFP | Outgoing, easygoing, accepting, friendly, enjoy everything and make things more fun for others by their enjoyment. Like sports and making things happen. Know what's going on and join in eagerly. Find remembering facts easier than mastering theories. Are best in situations that need sound common sense and practical ability with people as well as with things. | |
| ESTP | Good at on-the-spot problem solving. Do not worry, enjoy whatever comes along. Tend to like mechanical things and sports, with friends on the side. Adaptable, tolerant, generally conservative in values. Dislike long explanations. Are best with real things that can be worked, handled, taken apart, or put together. | |
| ISFP | Retiring, quietly friendly, sensitive, kind, modest about their abilities. Shun disagreements, do not force their opinions or values on others. Usually do not care to lead but often loyal followers. Often relaxed about getting things done, because they enjoy the present moment and do not want to spoil it by undue haste or exertion. | |
| ISTP | Cool onlookers--quiet, reserved, observing and analyzing Life with detached curiosity and unexpected flashes of original humor. Usually interested in cause and effect, how and why mechanical things work, and in organizing facts using logical principles. | |
| ESFJ | Warm-hearted, talkative, popular, conscientious, born cooperators, active committee members. Need harmony and may be good at creating it. Always doing something nice for someone. Work best with encouragement and praise. Main interest is in things that are directly and visibly affect other people's lives. | |
| ESTJ | Practical, realistic, matter-of-fact, with a natural head for business or mechanics. Not interested in subjects they see no use for, but can apply themselves when necessary. Like to organize and run activities. May make good administrators, especially if they remember to consider others' feelings and points of view. | |
| ISFJ | Quiet, friendly, responsible, and conscientious. Work devotedly to meet their obligations. Lend stability to any project or group. Thorough, painstaking, accurate. Their interest are usually not technical. Can be patient with necessary details. Loyal, considerate, perceptive, concerned with how other people feel. | |
| ISTJ | Serious, quiet, earn success by concentration and thoroughness. Practical, orderly, matter-of-fact, logical, realistic, and dependable. See to it that everything is well organized. Take responsibility. Make up their own minds as to what should be accomplish and work toward it steadily, regardless of protests or distractions |
| Type | % of Pop |
Dominant Function |
Auxiliary Function |
Title(s) (Please Understand Me) |
Unique Ability (Type Talk) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTP | 1% | T-in | N-out | Architect, Abstractionist | Logical |
| INTJ | 1% | N-in | T-out | Scientist, Builder | Independent |
| ENTP | 5% | N-out | T-in | Inventor, Iconoclast | Inventive |
| ENTJ | 5% | T-out | N-in | Fieldmarshal, Commandant | Commandeering |
| INFP | 1% | F-in | N-out | Questor, Crusader / Monastic | Non-directive |
| INFJ | 1% | N-in | F-out | Author, Oracle | Empathic |
| ENFP | 5% | N-out | F-in | Journalist, Herald | Optimistic |
| ENFJ | 5% | F-out | N-in | Pedagogue, Catalyst, Teacher | Persuasive |
| ESFP | 13% | S-out | F-in | Entertainer, "Life of the Party" | Generous |
| ESTP | 13% | S-out | T-in | Promoter, Resourceful | Unpredictable |
| ISFP | 6% | F-in | S-out | Flower Child, Disestablishmentarian | Artistic |
| ISTP | 6% | T-in | S-out | Artisan | Skillful with tools |
| ESFJ | 13% | F-out | S-in | Seller, "Master of Ceremonies" | Harmonizing |
| ESTJ | 13% | T-out | S-in | Administrator, Responsible | Hard-charging |
| ISFJ | 6% | S-in | F-out | Conservator | Loyal |
| ISTJ | 6% | S-in | T-out | Trustee, Dependable | Strong and silent |
| Type | One-Liner #1 (Doing What You Are) |
One-Liner #2 (Type Talk) |
One-Liner #3 (Type Talk at Work) |
One-Liner #4 (Type Talk in Love) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTP | Ingenious Problem Solvers | A Love of Problem Solving | Life's ConceptualizeRs | In love, it's the mind that matters |
| INTJ | Competence + Independence = Perfection | Everything Has Room for Improvement | Life's Independent Thinkers | Any relationship can be improved |
| ENTP | Life's Entrepreneurs | One Exciting Challenge After Another | Progress Is the Product | Relationships are just another challenge |
| ENTJ | Everything's Fine--I'm in Charge | Life's Natural Leaders | Life's Natural Leaders | Good relationships require leadership |
| INFP | Still Waters Run Deep | Performing Noble Service to Aid Society | Making Life Kinder and Gentler | Inspiring idealists |
| INFJ | Catalyst for Positive Change | An Inspiration to Others | An Inspiring Leader and Follower | Heart, Mind, and Spirit |
| ENFP | Anything's Possible | Giving Life an Extra Squeeze | People are the Product | You can never be too close |
| ENFJ | The Public Relations Specialist | Smooth-Talking Persuader | Smooth-Talking Persuaders | The relationship is everything |
| ESFP | Don't Worry--Be Happy! | You Only Go Around Once in Life | Lets Make Work Fun | Love is making the most of each moment |
| ESTP | Let's Get Busy! | The Ultimate Realist | Making the Most of the Moment | Relationships should never be boring |
| ISFP | Doing the Best I Can with What I've Got | Ready to Try Anything Once | Just Do It | Actions speak louder than words |
| ISTP | It's the Thought That Counts | Sees Much, But Shares Little | Action Speaks Louder Than Words | Can this person truly be this unassuming? |
| ESFJ | What Can I Do for You? | Hosts and Hostesses of the World | Everyone's Trusted Friend | Stand by your lover |
| ESTJ | Taking Care of Business | Life's Administrators | Life's Natural Administrators | Lean on me |
| ISFJ | On My Honor, to Do My Duty. . . | A High Sense of Duty | Committed to Getting the Job Done | Service before self |
| ISTJ | Take Your Time and Do It Right | Doing What Should Be Done | Life's Natural Organizers | Love is a goal worth having |
| NT | The NT must be competent. they are compelled to improve, know, and learn. They are continually searching for the why's of the universe. Values are the development of will, self control, intelligence and passion for knowing. |
| NF | The NF must be authentic. they seek self-actualization in identity and unity in relationships. The search for the true unique self is the lifelong process of becoming. They value meaningful relationships and integrity. |
| SP | The SP must be free. They will not be tied, bound, confined, or obligated. Action must be its own end. The SP works best in crises and risk. Described as exciting, optimistic, cheerful, light hearted, and full of fun. |
| SJ | The SJ must belong, and this belonging has to be earned. Compelled to be bound, obligated, and duty-oriented, the SJ is described as steadfast, stable, dependable, reliable, and the backbone of society. Very caring of others. |
| Tem- pera- ment |
% of Popu- lation |
Includes Types | Name #1 (Please Understand Me) |
Name #2 (Type Talk) |
Integral Interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NT | 12% | INTP, INTJ, ENTP, ENTJ | Promethean | Inventive | Concepts |
| NF | 12% | INFP, INFJ, ENFP, ENFJ | Apollonian | Idealistic | People |
| SP | 38% | ESFP, ESTP, ISFP, ISTP | Diosynian | Adventurous | Action |
| SJ | 38% | ESFJ, ESTJ, ISFJ, ISTJ | Epimethian | Traditional | Procedure |
| Tem- pera- ment |
Way of saying Have a nice day! |
Considerations of deciding whether or not to get coffee |
Reaction to seat belt law | Temperament Slogan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NT | "Have an interesting day." | "Is everything else under control? | What you do in your car is your business | Change for the sake of change produces learning |
| NF | "Have an inspiring day. | "Will it make me feel good?" | I don't want to lose you | Hi, I'm an NF, and I'm here to help |
| SP | "Have fun today." | "Do I need a change of pace?" | An amazing sensation to fly through the windshield | When all else fails, read the directions |
| SJ | "Have a productive day." | "Is it time for a coffee break?" | It's the law | Don't fix what ain't broke |
| (E)xtraversion | Focus on outer world of people, many friends with brief contact, Talk more than listen, Approachable, keep up with social happenings. |
| (I)ntroversion | Focus on inner world of ideas. Few friends with longer contact, Good listeners, reserved, reflective, private. |
| (S)ensing | Focus on the present, like tangible results, facts and figures, Sequential--Front to back, literal, down to earth, specific answers, routines. |
| i(N)tuition | Focus on the future or past, patterns & possibilities, ideas and theories, head in the clouds, like general answers, fantasies and daydreaming. |
| (T)hinking | Decisions based on logic and objective analysis, remember numbers & figures better than names & faces, prefer truth over agreement. |
| (F)eeling | Decisions based on personal feelings and values, think with the heart, compassionate, puts self in others' shoes, prefer harmony over truth. |
| (J)udging | Likes to-do lists and schedules, organized, neat, do what you're supposed to do, deadlines, order, get things done, work first, always on time. |
| (P)ercieving | Flexible, spontaneous, adaptable, doesn't plan, like the unknown, easily distracted, wait till last minute, turns work into play, keep options open. |