https://padlet.com/146622/b8kk5dyt8d40 understanding the introverted thinker en-us 2017-09-25 18:53:15 UTC 2025-10-29 18:21:13 UTC hello@padlet.com 146622 https://padlet.com/146622/b8kk5dyt8d40/wish/191069412  What does it really mean to be an INTP? All these letters combine to make one of the 8 personality types of the Meyers Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI), where 4 of 8 separate characteristics are found to be your preference and form your "type". There are two characteristics for the way you, 1) Gain energy, 2) Think 3) Make choices and 4) Live your life. Introversion (I) and Extroversion (E) are the two types of ways people gain energy. Introverts gain energy by thinking and being by themselves. They make their own energy. Extroverts, on the other hand, gain energy by releasing it to others, where it then bounces back to them. Extroverts are more likely to be attracted to thrilling activities and parties, and more likely to be talkative. Again, this is preference. Being an introvert definitely doesn't make one shy, especially around friends and family. And introverts may like attention and talk, too. But when they are at parties and social activities, it may stress them out rather them fuel them. And introverts (although this is not definite) are less likely to interrupt someone or speak in a conversation often, not because they are bored or aren't listening, but because they are literally absorbing every bit of information and giving input is not their priority.]]> 2017-09-26 01:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/146622/b8kk5dyt8d40/wish/191069412 146622 https://padlet.com/146622/b8kk5dyt8d40/wish/191071629  The 'N' from INTP comes from Intuitive ( The 'I' is already being used from 'Introvert'). This and Sensing (S) are the two ways in the Meyers Briggs test that describes how a person thinks. Intuitiveness involves being highly adept at seeing CONCEPTS in things, about seeing the big picture and thinking about not the 5 senses, but perhaps WHY they are feeling those senses. For example, imagine someone is talking to you about a bike race they participated in. Would the first thing you would think about be what someone has to do to train and why? And then why is it that scientists still don't know exactly why bicycles work, and why is it that there really is a LOT scientists still don't understand? If you are laughing or can see yourself doing just that, you are probably an intuitive thinker. Sensing, on the other hand, involves thinking in the 3 dimensions of our world, and what is here or now. They live for today. In the same situation, they may be trying to feel what the other person was feeling while racing. They take in every qualitative bit of information and translate it to their own experience. This doesn't mean sensing types are incapable of deep thoughts or seeing the big picture, but when given the choice, they would much rather think in terms of the 5 senses. This goes for intuitive thinkers as well. ]]> 2017-09-26 01:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/146622/b8kk5dyt8d40/wish/191071629 146622 https://padlet.com/146622/b8kk5dyt8d40/wish/192586640 The way you think is categorized in two ways by the MBTI: Thinkers (T) and Feelers (F). Thinkers are the objective ones, always looking at what a decision they make means in the long term, whether it creates the optimal outcome or not, or if it will do more bad than good. And though anyone can be a skeptic and most are about some things, thinkers embrace their skepticism and are usually more skeptical of the popular opinion than feelers. If a feeler is skeptical about something, they may keep it to themselves to avoid an awkward or controversial situation. They want to make everyone feel comfortable with their opinion, and generally prefer to side with the majority (This can make them more susceptible to cults and bandwagon propaganda). A common misconception is that thinkers aren't empathetic or emotional at all, or that feelers can be overly emotional. Neither are true. These traits are used to describe the way a person makes decisions, not how they interact with others. Although feelers are usually more openly emotional (and it's not a coincidence that the majority of feelers are women) it isn't a direct characteristic.

]]> 2017-09-29 18:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/146622/b8kk5dyt8d40/wish/192586640 146622 https://padlet.com/146622/b8kk5dyt8d40/wish/194037652   MBTI has 2 final types for the way a person lives their life: Perceiving (P) and Judging (J). These are very big because it affects your work ethic, your view of life, and how you achieve your goals. Perceiving first: P's are go-with-the-flow types, who don't like having a set schedule or deadline. They are the procrastinators; the people who are " still working" on that project they forgot was due yesterday. And yet, you can't blame them. They don't work well being told when they have to do something. Judging types are the opposite. They have the cleanest rooms, they have all their homework done by 6:00, and have a set schedule for their day. The funny thing is, neither can understand each other and both think the other is crazy!]]> 2017-10-04 18:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/146622/b8kk5dyt8d40/wish/194037652