INTP, INTJ, INFJ?

irrational · 09-05-2008, 04:19 AM

I first took an MBTI test when I was 18 and tested as an INTP.

Later during my years in college I continually kept testing as an INTJ.

Now I've tested a few times as an INFJ.

I have a feeling that I may really be an INTP, though secretly I want to be an INFJ.

A bit about myself:

I work in engineering, but most times I think about pursing a life as an artist.

I live for my ideals which tends to cripple me in alot of ways.

k.. I think that's enough... I'll answer any other questions if you guys are kind enough to help out.

Thanks!

Jack Flak · 09-05-2008, 04:20 AM

My hypothesis: Tests are unreliable
Data suggests: Tests are unreliable
Conclusion: Tests are unreliable

Didums · 09-05-2008, 04:33 AM

Look at each one's descriptions carefully, and the cognitive processes order, etc, the tests are usually only 75% accurate :P

Evan · 09-05-2008, 05:31 AM

read BWs INTP, INTJ and INFJ profiles. they're somewhere in the NT rationale and NF idyllic. a lot of reading, but you'll know...

sleepless · 09-05-2008, 12:10 PM

Quote:

I have a feeling that I may really be an INTP, though secretly I want to be an INFJ.

Go for it, I say. If you feel like you want to be INFJ, then maybe that's where you *should* be. You aren't "really" INTP if you don't want to be it. That's what I think...

irrational · 09-05-2008, 06:39 PM

It's complicated, but I feel like I may truly be an INTP and I'm oblivious to it, though my actions are most similar INTJ. On top of that, I want to be an INFJ.

I really need and want to figure this out.

Sleepless:

I think there is a good portion of truth in your statement. During the times I've tested as an INTJ or an INFJ, I really feel like my life reflected the changes that I made or were working towards.

Or is this completely bunk? Is one born a type and forever remain that type?

Evan · 09-05-2008, 06:58 PM

you have just one type. learn the functions. are you Ne or Ni? Te or Ti? if you're Ne and Ti, you're INTP. Ni and Te -> INTJ. Ni and Ti -> INFJ.

irrational · 09-05-2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dissonance

read BWs INTP, INTJ and INFJ profiles. they're somewhere in the NT rationale and NF idyllic. a lot of reading, but you'll know...

What is BWs?

murkrow · 09-05-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irrational

I work in engineering, but most times I think about pursing a life as an artist.

I live for my ideals which tends to cripple me in alot of ways.

mutually exclusive. no?

Negative_ · 09-05-2008, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irrational

What is BWs?

BlueWing's, he's a poster here.

09-05-2008, 04:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
irrational Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Type: Posts: 4	INTP, INTJ, INFJ? I first took an MBTI test when I was 18 and tested as an INTP. Later during my years in college I continually kept testing as an INTJ. Now I've tested a few times as an INFJ. I have a feeling that I may really be an INTP, though secretly I want to be an INFJ. A bit about myself: I work in engineering, but most times I think about pursing a life as an artist. I live for my ideals which tends to cripple me in alot of ways. k.. I think that's enough... I'll answer any other questions if you guys are kind enough to help out. Thanks!

09-05-2008, 04:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Didums The Wise Anteater Returns Join Date: Jun 2008 Type: INTP Location: Southern California Posts: 687	Look at each one's descriptions carefully, and the cognitive processes order, etc, the tests are usually only 75% accurate :P __________________ “I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.” -Stephen Roberts

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Evan . Join Date: Nov 2007 Type: INTP Location: Berkeley Posts: 3,061	read BWs INTP, INTJ and INFJ profiles. they're somewhere in the NT rationale and NF idyllic. a lot of reading, but you'll know... __________________ INTP 9 sx/sp (9>5>2)

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Evan . Join Date: Nov 2007 Type: INTP Location: Berkeley Posts: 3,061	you have just one type. learn the functions. are you Ne or Ni? Te or Ti? if you're Ne and Ti, you're INTP. Ni and Te -> INTJ. Ni and Ti -> INFJ. __________________ INTP 9 sx/sp (9>5>2)

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09-05-2008, 04:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jack Flak Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Type: INTP Location: The Everlasting Sky Posts: 9,359	My hypothesis: Tests are unreliable Data suggests: Tests are unreliable Conclusion: Tests are unreliable

09-05-2008, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
irrational Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Type: Posts: 4	It's complicated, but I feel like I may truly be an INTP and I'm oblivious to it, though my actions are most similar INTJ. On top of that, I want to be an INFJ. I really need and want to figure this out. Sleepless: I think there is a good portion of truth in your statement. During the times I've tested as an INTJ or an INFJ, I really feel like my life reflected the changes that I made or were working towards. Or is this completely bunk? Is one born a type and forever remain that type?

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