INTP

INTP (Introverted iNtuitive Thinking Perceiving) is one of the sixteen personality types from personality type systems based on C.G. Jung, which best known are the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Keirsey Temperament Sorter and Socionics.

Referring to Keirsey INTPs belong to the temperament of the rationals and are called "Architects".

In Socionics INTps belong to the club of the researcher, the gamma Quadra and are named "Critics" or Balzac. Another notation for INTp is ILI (which is an acronym for Intuitive-Logical Intratim, referring to the cognitive functions).

Descriptor
INTPs excel in the world of abstract thought and are excellent at recognizing patterns in what seems to be chaos. The world of computer programming is a haven for INTPs. INTPs, always open to new and perhaps even crazy ideas, push the limitations of scientific thought and architecture.

General Traits

 * Logical
 * Aloof / Absent-Minded
 * Analytical
 * Discriminating
 * Independent
 * Curious
 * Innovative
 * Easy-going
 * Emotionally Detached
 * Big-picture oriented / Theoretical
 * Knowledgeable
 * Unconventional / Nonconformist
 * Eccentric
 * Quiet
 * Adaptable

Stressors

 * The incompetence of others
 * Incompetency in oneself
 * Small talk
 * Being pressured to make decisions
 * Having to make subjective decisions
 * A lack of knowledge / pertinent information
 * Dishonesty in others
 * Social gatherings
 * Implementation of ideas
 * Routine
 * Redundancy
 * Groupwork

Learning
The following teaching strategies are recommended for INTPs-
 * Compare /contrast tables
 * Flow charts
 * Concept Maps
 * Theory - Application- Theory methods
 * Application - Theory- Application methods
 * Concise teaching objectives
 * Teaching objectives that incorporate the rote, meaningful and integrated, and critical thinking metacognitive levels
 * The incorporation of Bloom's Taxonomy
 * Disect a complex assignment into subassignments
 * Provide deadlines for assignments
 * Provide feedback

Relationships
INTPs -
 * Are often unaware of the feelings of others.
 * use thinking based solutions when trying to help someone who is experiencing strong emotions.
 * Can be seen as cold and calculating
 * Often don't have an active social life
 * Dislike irrational emotion.
 * Dislike emotional disharmony
 * Tend to be loyal, faithful
 * Are not usually demanding in their relationships

Careers
Careers that allow for abstract thought, creativity, and independence are highly sutable for INTPs. Some careers that fulfill this discription are scientists, engineers, computer programmers and consultants.

MBTI cognitive functions

 * 1) Introverted Thinking (Ti)
 * 2) Extroverted Intuition (Ne)
 * 3) Introverted Sensing (Si)
 * 4) Extroverted Feeling (Fe)
 * 5) Extroverted Thinking (Te)
 * 6) Introverted Intuition (Ni)
 * 7) Extroverted Sensing (Se)
 * 8) Introverted Feeling (Fi)

Socionics cognitive functions

 * 1) [[Image:Socionics_tempus.gif|15px]] introverted intuition (Ni)
 * 2) [[Image:Socionics_profiteor.gif|15px]] extroverted thinking (Te)
 * 3) [[Image:Socionics_sensus.gif|15px]] introverted sensing (Si)
 * 4) [[Image:Socionics_emoveo.gif|15px]] extroverted feeling (Fe)
 * 5) [[Image:Socionics_factor.gif|15px]] extroverted sensing (Se)
 * 6) [[Image:Socionics_relatio.gif|15px]] introverted feeling (Fi)
 * 7) [[Image:Socionics_intueor.gif|15px]] extroverted intuition (Ne)
 * 8) [[Image:Socionics_logos.gif|15px]] introverted thinking (Ti)

Resources
http://www2.gsu.edu/~dschjb/wwwmbti.html