Step into the analytical and reflective realm of the INTP personality, known for its intellectual curiosity and logical reasoning. Resembling the wise and serene owl, INTPs approach life with a calm and thoughtful demeanor. They share traits with 'The Flake' cat, exhibiting both playful curiosity and a tendency for introspective moments. As a 'heresy', comprising 1% of the population, INTPs often challenge conventional thinking with their unique perspectives and innovative ideas.
Is the glass half full or half empty? Well, it seems just a little more than half full - assuming that it is water...
Prayer Lord, help me be less independent, but let me do it my way.
Animal personality Owl
Owls, being calm and wise birds, are INTPs.
Cat personality "The Flake"
Will play with toys, but bored quickly. If you give in, you'll quickly have a closet full of cat toys he won't touch any more. He'll sit, apparently doing nothing, and then be off on a tear. When walking across a room, will suddenly sit down and start grooming himself.
Collective noun A heresy of INTPs
Percentage of total population 1%
Your type is a combination of four preferences. Each preference was made by choosing between 2 letters in a dichotomy. The four dichotomies are:
Defines where you direct your energy. Extroversion indicates outwards towards the world, and Introversion indicates a tendency inwards towards your thoughts and ideas.
Defines how you process information. Do you prefer to process information through your five senses (Sensing) or do you prefer to trust your hunches and read between the lines? (iNtuition)
Defines how you make decisions. Do you prefer logical analysis (Thinking), or contemplating about how each option affects people? (Feeling)
Defines how you order your life. Do you prefer making plans and keeping to schedules (Judging), or do you usually keep things open? (Perceiving)
There are 16 types in total. Now that you know your type, check out your type description by following the appropriate link below!