INTJ trapped in the body of an ISTJ?

Curtis_Brandon · 10-10-2008, 03:52 PM

Lately I've been reading through many websites and posts on this forum to try to figure out whether I'm an ISTJ or INTJ. Based on what I've read, it seems to me like I act like an S but think and process like an N, but I'm not sure (and am not sure if this is even possible). Here's some of my traits for being an N or S:

Arguments for INTJ:
-Don't like to do something just because it is tradition to do it.
-Process/remember an environment based on what I thought about something I noticed, not just based on pure observation. Example: If I'm spending Friday night with some friends and someone new arrives, I'll notice that he seems to have had a few drinks already and is trying to hit on this girl instead of the fact that he was wearing a blue shirt and khakis.
-Along the same lines, am bad at noticing/remembering sensing-based facts (hair color, name, etc.)
-Like to analyze (hence my continual analysis of which type I am), critique, problem-solve, and look beyond the bare facts.
-Somewhat scattered in how I live (my room) and how I think
-Am reliable, but only if others strongly expect me to be somewhere/to something (This one could possibly go either way).

Arguments for ISTJ:
-Don't like change for the sake of change
-Respect and don't question authority/rules
-Loyal and hard worker
-Like to think practically instead of theoretically (most of the time)
-Not creative
-When I've found a way of doing something that works for me, I don't want to change it.

I've taken multiple MBTI tests, however, as I am seeking a second opinion, I don't want to prejudice your opinions based on what these tests said. Let me know what you think.

Jack Flak · 10-10-2008, 04:05 PM

ISTJ

Bella · 10-10-2008, 04:07 PM

This is very interesting....I can't help you though, because I don't know enough.
I relate to some of the N things you mentioned. I'm pretty sure I'm an S though.

Bella · 10-10-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Flak

ISTJ

Why do you say that? I'm asking nicely.

Cimarron · 10-10-2008, 04:13 PM

I get the feeling he's an ISTJ. This sounds a lot like me. What I mean is that I can identify with a lot of that. Of course, I'm using strictly scientific analysis....

Jack Flak · 10-10-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bella

Why do you say that? I'm asking nicely.

Speech, uncertainty with type.

INTJMom · 10-10-2008, 05:13 PM

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

ArbiterDewey · 10-10-2008, 06:10 PM

You sound very much like me. Most of your INTJ points apply, too. I vote ISTJ.

Metamorphosis · 10-10-2008, 06:13 PM

IMO, if you were an INTJ you wouldn't give much consideration to being an ISTJ. But I could see an ISTJ wondering if they were an INTJ. But that's just based on my experience.

Evan · 10-10-2008, 06:17 PM

Most likely ISTJ. Everyone uses all four of Intuition, Sensing, Feeling, Thinking all the time. The fact that you have some intuitive traits doesn't stop you from being an S.

10-10-2008, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Curtis_Brandon Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Type: IST? Posts: 5	INTJ trapped in the body of an ISTJ? Lately I've been reading through many websites and posts on this forum to try to figure out whether I'm an ISTJ or INTJ. Based on what I've read, it seems to me like I act like an S but think and process like an N, but I'm not sure (and am not sure if this is even possible). Here's some of my traits for being an N or S: Arguments for INTJ: -Don't like to do something just because it is tradition to do it. -Process/remember an environment based on what I thought about something I noticed, not just based on pure observation. Example: If I'm spending Friday night with some friends and someone new arrives, I'll notice that he seems to have had a few drinks already and is trying to hit on this girl instead of the fact that he was wearing a blue shirt and khakis. -Along the same lines, am bad at noticing/remembering sensing-based facts (hair color, name, etc.) -Like to analyze (hence my continual analysis of which type I am), critique, problem-solve, and look beyond the bare facts. -Somewhat scattered in how I live (my room) and how I think -Am reliable, but only if others strongly expect me to be somewhere/to something (This one could possibly go either way). Arguments for ISTJ: -Don't like change for the sake of change -Respect and don't question authority/rules -Loyal and hard worker -Like to think practically instead of theoretically (most of the time) -Not creative -When I've found a way of doing something that works for me, I don't want to change it. I've taken multiple MBTI tests, however, as I am seeking a second opinion, I don't want to prejudice your opinions based on what these tests said. Let me know what you think.

10-10-2008, 04:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bella Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Type: ISTJ Location: South African in the USA Posts: 1,560	This is very interesting....I can't help you though, because I don't know enough. I relate to some of the N things you mentioned. I'm pretty sure I'm an S though. __________________ yesiknowimamiserablegrouchnowgoawayovmeleor It's Mizzz ST, thank you...

10-10-2008, 05:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
INTJMom He FELT the music. Join Date: Sep 2007 Type: INTJ Location: New England Posts: 4,280	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 __________________ . . My Blog . firefox profanity filter

10-10-2008, 06:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
ArbiterDewey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Type: ISTJ Location: Houston, TX Posts: 318	You sound very much like me. Most of your INTJ points apply, too. I vote ISTJ. __________________ Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent. --Isaac Asimov, Salvor Hardin in "Foundation" Nothing is worse than active ignorance. --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Never let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what's right. --Isaac Asimov Last edited by ArbiterDewey; 10-10-2008 at 06:10 PM. Reason: didn't mean to quote

10-10-2008, 06:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Metamorphosis 5w6 ^8 Join Date: May 2007 Type: INTJ Location: TEXAS! the state formerly known as a country Posts: 2,860	IMO, if you were an INTJ you wouldn't give much consideration to being an ISTJ. But I could see an ISTJ wondering if they were an INTJ. But that's just based on my experience. __________________ The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. - Henry David Thoreau Truths are a useless fiction. - Nietzsche Reason is, and ought only to be the slave of the passions, and can never pretend to any other office than to serve and obey them. - David Hume "I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do."

10-10-2008, 04:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jack Flak Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Type: INTP Location: The Everlasting Sky Posts: 9,359	ISTJ

10-10-2008, 04:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cimarron Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Type: ISTJ Location: Georgia Posts: 1,800	I get the feeling he's an ISTJ. This sounds a lot like me. What I mean is that I can identify with a lot of that. Of course, I'm using strictly scientific analysis....

10-10-2008, 06:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Evan . Join Date: Nov 2007 Type: INTP Location: Berkeley Posts: 3,062	Most likely ISTJ. Everyone uses all four of Intuition, Sensing, Feeling, Thinking all the time. The fact that you have some intuitive traits doesn't stop you from being an S. __________________ INTP 9 sx/sp (9>5>2)

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