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Your Personality Type
Your Personality Type
ISTJs have a keen sense of right and wrong. They are responsible, dependable and loyal.
As gifted administrators, they value thoroughness, integrity and honesty. They are
practical and believe that work comes before play. ISTJs always have a plan and are
prepared.
Examiners direct their energy inward. They are private and are energized by spending
time alone. They are deliberate and independent. ISTJs usually have a small circle of
friends. They are often the type that thinks before they speak. With a preference for
Sensing, ISTJs process information through their senses. They are concrete and realistic
people. They give attention to detail and live in the present.
ISTJs are Thinkers and make decisions with their head. They can be impersonal and firm
with others. They are driven by thought and are objective. ISTJs are emotionally
controlled. Examiners are structured, scheduled and organized. They seek closure.
Completing tasks brings them great satisfaction.
Examiners define caring in terms of loyalty and responsibility. They are dependable and
can be counted on. They prefer to observe when they are part of a group. They do not
enjoy being the center of attention. On the contrary, Examiners find pleasure in solitude.
Although they may be perceived as rigid, ISTJs have a great sense of humor. They often
have a reputation of being trustworthy.
ISTJs take their responsibilities very seriously. They work well with a team but often
prefer to work alone. They require structure and clear direction. They avoid stress and
confrontation. ISTJs are dutiful and will often avoid taking a break until the work is done.
ISTJs often do well in school. Teachers appreciate their attention to detail and hard work.
They do well with subjects that require precision and deliberate observation. They are
concrete learners that want to learn practical skills. They are usually not energized by
theoretical discussions. Many Examiners enjoy reading.
Examiners are service-oriented. They strive to help others in whatever role they play.
They take responsibility seriously and honor their commitments. They fulfill duties
without seeking recognition.
Characteristic of an ISTJ
Hardworking
Dutiful
Private
Thorough
Decisive
Efficient
Punctual
Traditional
Humorous
Practical
Deliberate
Responsible
Honest
Rule following
Loyal
Sacrificial
Devoted
Service-oriented
Scrupulous
Rigid
Committed
Typical Strengths
Good at listening
Committed and loyal
Excellent with money management
Precise and detailed
Handles criticism well
Possible Weaknesses
You engage the world through four cognitive functions. Each function is directed
outward toward people and surroundings (Extraverted) or inward toward your thoughts
(Introverted). Your primary function is Introverted Sensing and secondary
is Extraverted Thinking.
Your Temperament
Your temperament is SJ since you lean toward the Sensing (S) and Judging (J)
preferences. Temperament is a more broad classification than Personality Type.
SJ - The "Protector"
Protectors (SJs) are dependable, altruistic and honest. They are driven by a strict work
ethic and place a high premium on helping others and serving the community. Protectors
are gifted leaders because of their natural ability to organize, plan and strategize. They
thrive in situations where they know what is expected of them since they appreciate rules
and structure.
They are protective of the people they love, dutiful and very loyal. They value tradition
and morality. Protectors often excel in school and perform with high standards. They do
not appreciate when others break rules or challenge their authority. They dislike change
and unpredictable situations.
Your Preferences
Your preferences are Introversion (I), Sensing (S), Thinking (T) and Judging (J).
Extraversion vs. Introversion in You
Extraversion (E) and Introversion (I) are opposite preferences. Your natural tendency
toward one is stronger than the other. Extraversion and Introversion describe how a
person directs their energy either outwardly toward people and activities or inwardly
toward thoughts and ideas. Of the two, your dominant preference is Introversion.
Although everybody exhibits characteristics of each preference to some degree, you can
be referred to as an Introvert.
You are 83% more Introverted than the average
Extraversion is characterized by a preference to focus on the world outside the self.
Extraverts are energized by social gatherings, parties and group activities. Extraverts are
usually enthusiastic, gregarious and animated. Their communication style is verbal and
assertive. Extraverts often need to talk. They enjoy the limelight.
Sociable
Energized by interaction
Assertive
Gregarious
Talkative
Enthusiastic
Expressive
Volunteers personal info
Many friends
Easy to approach
Enjoys groups
Your Introversion (I)
Concrete
Realistic
Lives in the present
Aware of surroundings
Notices details
Practical
Goes by senses
Factual
Trusts certainty
Values common sense
Your Intuition (N)
Intuitive people live in the future. They are immersed in the world of possibilities. They
process information through patterns and impressions. Intuitive people value inspiration
and imagination. They gather knowledge by reading between the lines. Their abstract
nature attracts them toward deep ideas, concepts and metaphors. They can see the "big
picture" and are analytical.
Future-focused
Sees possibilities
Inventive
Imaginative
Deep
Abstract
Idealistic
Complex
Theoretical
Philosophical
Logical
Objective
Decides with head
Seeks truth
Rational
Impersonal
Critical thinking
Thick-skinned
Firm with people
Driven by thought
Your Feeling (F)
Feeling people are subjective. They make decisions based on principles and values. They
are ruled by their heart instead of their head. Feeling people judge situations and others
based on feelings and extenuating circumstances. They seek to please others and want to
be appreciated. They value harmony and empathy.
Judging people think sequentially. They value order and organization. Their lives are
scheduled and structured. Judging people seek closure and enjoy completing tasks. They
take deadlines seriously. They work then they play. Decisive
Controlled
Completes projects
Organized
Structured
Scheduled
Quick at tasks
Responsible
Seeks closure
Makes plans
Your Perceiving (P)
Perceivers are adaptable and flexible. They are random thinkers who prefer to keep their
options open. Perceivers thrive with the unexpected and are open to change. They are
spontaneous and often juggle several projects at once. They enjoy starting a task better
than finishing it. Perceivers play as they work.
Adaptable
Relaxed
Random
Carefree
Spontaneous
Changes tracks midway
Keeps options open
Procrastinates
Dislikes routine
Flexible
Your Multiple Intelligences
Your top three intelligences are Intrapersonal, Musical and Linguistic.
People with intrapersonal intelligence are adept at looking inward and figuring out their
own feelings, motivations and goals. They are quintessentially introspective. They
analyze themselves and seek understanding. People with intrapersonal intelligence are
intuitive and usually introverted. They learn independently and through reflection.They
are also good at helping others understand themselves. They are able to predict the
reactions of themselves and others.
Highly auditory
Can memorize songs
Has good rhythm
Notices off-key notes
Enjoys different sounds
Likes to sing
Whistles or taps foot
Talented with instruments
Gifted at composing
Sensitive to noise
Your Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence
People with Linguistic intelligence love words. They enjoy reading and writing.
Linguistic people are often gifted at learning languages. They appreciate the complexities
of sentence structure, word structure, meaning and sound. They savor convoluted words
and are quick at learning them. They possess rich vocabularies.School is an area in which
people with Linguistic intelligence often do well. They enjoy lectures and taking notes.
They also have the ability to teach others and communicate complex concepts.
Enjoys writing
Good at editing
Avid Reader
Uses fancy words
Enjoys word games
Speaks of what they read
Remembers quotes
Likes puns and rhymes
Enjoys foreign languages
Loves English class
Your Naturalist Intelligence
People with Naturalist intelligence have a sensitivity to and appreciation for nature.
The Naturalist intelligence focuses on how people relate to their natural
surroundings. Naturalists have a special ability to grow plants, vegetables and fruit.
They have an affinity for animals and are good at training and understanding
them.Naturalists can easily distinguish patterns in nature. They are aware of and
intrigued by weather phenomena. They are good at discovering the wonders of
nature. Naturalists love to walk, climb, camp and hike.
Your Logical/Mathematical Intelligence
They are attracted to investigation by means of the scientific method. They do well
with quantitative methods that rely on the researcher's ability to observe and reach a
verifiable conclusion.They dislike nebulous assumptions and subjective analysis.
Instead, they trust hard facts and numerical data. They seek accuracy and precision
in their learning and work. Their mind is complex and works like a computer.
Logical Intelligence
thrives on mathematical models, measurements, abstractions and complex
calculations.