Criminals

[NewEra]

Which type has the most criminals?

My guess is INTJ.

 

[Moiety]

Those being the "masterminds" kind of criminals.

I'd say the XXTJ crew in general is certainly up there.



*dodges incoming flak*

 

[MetalWounds]

STP. Purely numerically speaking, that is.

 

[nozflubber]

Once again, criminality is not a function of type, but socioeconomic status

 

[NewEra]

Once again, criminality is not a function of type, but socioeconomic status

I mean criminal-minded or those most prone to criminal behavior.

 

[Anja]

Once again, criminality is not a function of type, but socioeconomic status

noz! I can't believe you said this. Not so. Edit: True that criminality is not a function of type. Not the rest of your statement, though.

My guess, without googling, would be that STPs make up a large number. Then we could get into what exactly comprises a criminal.

 

[Engler]

While I find type theory to be fascinating, I am constantly shocked by the generalizations that are drawn solely because of a 4-letter code.

There is most likely very little correlation between one's MBTI type and their likelihood of being a criminal. INTJs are not necessarily evil, just as ESFPs are not necessarily optimistic.

If used correctly, it seems as though type theory can lead to some interesting insights. However, if incorrectly used, it can lead to groundless generalizations.

/end rant

 

[Moiety]

While I find type theory to be fascinating, I am constantly shocked by the generalizations that are drawn solely because of a 4-letter code.

There is most likely very little correlation between one's MBTI type and their likelihood of being a criminal. INTJs are not necessarily evil, just as ESFPs are not necessarily optimistic.

If used correctly, it seems as though type theory can lead to some interesting insights. However, if incorrectly used, it can lead to groundless generalizations.

/end rant

Well I can't say I know how seriously TheChosenOne meant it but not everything has to be taken extra seriously. I ask you, wouldn't it make sense for T to be slightly likelier to "step on someone's toes" in order to get something he/she wants?

It's just fun.

 

[Mondo]

I would guess more T types than F types.

 

[Engler]

I ask you, wouldn't it make sense for T to be slightly likelier to "step on someone's toes" in order to get something he/she wants?

It's just fun.

It seems to be dependent on one's perspective.

While a Thinker may be more likely to detach themselves from their emotions, thus allowing them to "step on someone's toes", I can easily see a Feeler acting upon powerful, negative emotions in an evil fashion.

 

[Moiety]

It seems to be dependent on one's perspective.

While a Thinker may be more likely to detach themselves from their emotions, thus allowing them to "step on someone's toes", I can easily see a Feeler acting upon powerful, negative emotions in an evil fashion.

Yeah I was thinking the same thing just as I posted my last reply. Still the T still has a slight advantage since the "good" Fs neutralize the "evil" Fs

 

[Engler]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing just as I posted my last reply. Still the T still has a slight advantage since the "good" Fs neutralize the "evil" Fs

Yes, I suppose I can agree with that statement.

 

[JRT]

I think being an F I think I would only commit a serious crime and retaliate if someone did something to a family member or someone close to me. Or if I was poor and needed to steal food for my family..other than that I probably wouldn't.

 

[ajblaise]

ESTPs without a doubt.
ENTPs are sometimes down for some crime.
INTPs break rules, but not as flamboyantly as ESTPs. Sneaky.

 

[NewEra]

I think many criminals are actually planners, where they sort things out in advance. That's J right there. They're definitely thinkers as opposed to feelers, so T.

 

[Anja]

Yes, I think it's that premeditated aspect. When I have had crimial thoughts I think I've been more apt to day-dream about them rather than carry them out.

 

[Clownmaster]

I think many criminals are actually planners, where they sort things out in advance. That's J right there. They're definitely thinkers as opposed to feelers, so T.

I dno, I was the planner in my crime circle. And the more violent the crime, the better... coming from an Enneagram 9 Peacemaker ENFP who's terrified by conflict.

Never underestimate the power of addiction. All logic goes out the window, so I think its impossible to type criminals based on logical decisions.

Criminals who aren't addicted who commit crimes, maybe, but it also has a lot to deal with how you were raised and the values your parents did or didn't put on how to react to authority. Abuse also helps create criminals.

I originally didn't reply to this thread when I saw it yesterday since I'm ashamed of a lot of the stuff I've done, but I figure I might as well toss my experience into the ring.

 

[NewEra]

I dno, I was the planner in my crime circle. And the more violent the crime, the better... coming from an Enneagram 9 Peacemaker ENFP who's terrified by conflict.

Never underestimate the power of addiction. All logic goes out the window, so I think its impossible to type criminals based on logical decisions.

Criminals who aren't addicted who commit crimes, maybe, but it also has a lot to deal with how you were raised and the values your parents did or didn't put on how to react to authority. Abuse also helps create criminals.

I originally didn't reply to this thread when I saw it yesterday since I'm ashamed of a lot of the stuff I've done, but I figure I might as well toss my experience into the ring.

Good points.

 

[Anja]

Yes, good points, Evan.

I was thinking just now about "addiction" to adrenaline rushes and how that could also enter into the mix.

 

[miss fortune]

it would depend on the crime- there's a difference between bank heists and prostitution