I enjoy studying psychology and I love to discuss different kinds of personality tests. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test in particular is one that is generally difficult to understand and is often misused.
Ignore everything you've read or heard about extrovert/introvert, judging, perceiving, etc. You need to understand functions.
In short, the MBTI describes people's personalities using 4 different cognitive functions: Thinking, Feeling, iNtuition, and Sensing. Each function can be used relative to either a person's Internal world or a person's External world. This is where we get our 8 functions: Te/Ti, Fe/Fi, Ne/Ni, Se/Si.
Each personality uses a combination of 4 functions: 2 external and 2 internal. Which functions you use determines which one of the 16 personality types you are, and how much and how you use your 4 functions determines how much you fit your personality's stereotype.
You can take a test to find your personality, and I recommend this free one. Don't overthink the questions. Try to go with your gut. As much as possible, try to think about how you as a 10 year old child would answer, because your true personality is the one you have before society really molds you. And, no, you cannot have one personality as a child, and a different one as an adult. Personalities don't change, but people can learn to master their strengths or get used to their weaknesses. A bad ESFJ is still an ESFJ, not an ENFP.
Once you've completed the test, don't assume you are the personality that it gave you. The tests usually can get close, but they don't always give you the right answer. So take your result, find that type on this page, read the top function, and decide whether it fits you pretty well. If it does, check the other functions to see how they fit you. If it doesn't, try another type with the same dominant function.
There are so many ways to study the MBTI in depth, and I am still learning things as I go. If you want to study it more, I recommend checking out Funky MBTI Fiction. The author, Charity, uses the functions to type fictional characters, and it really helps you understand how the same personality can look very different based on the person. The rest of the links on this page are all from her, as well as the descriptions of the different functions, as they appear in the personality "stack".
ESTP
"The Adventurer"
Positive Stereotype: the person who shows you how to be fearless
Negative Stereotype: reckless
Functional Analysis
External Sensing (Se)
Internal Thinking (Ti)
External Feeling (Fe)
Internal Intuition (Ni)
Dominant Se (ESXP): Experiences are the stuff of life. I want to go snowboarding! Skydiving! Drive a racecar! Give me an adrenaline rush, and I’m fabulous. Okay, what’s up? I saw your eye twitch. That means you’re upset, but about what? Oh, I can leap in there and do this, no problem! See? It’s easy! You need a part time lion tamer? I’m sure I can learn it in no time. Okay, so here are the sixteen awesome things we can do in this theme park. Which one first? Look, you do that, I can hold this, and keep track of the kids, and check my Blackberry, and call Gary back all at the same time. You know, someone could make a lot of money if they—oh, what the heck, I’ll just do it. While you were standing there gaping, I saved the kid from the bus. I want to try that out; I think my body can take it, and it’ll be fun to find out. I’m going to say this, and see what people do…
Auxiliary Ti (EXTP): Hmm, give me a second… okay, I know what to do. I know how this works and how to fix it. I just analyzed it from six different angles in my head and feel comfortable with diving right in. I can take this situation or problem apart and reassemble it. That sounds illogical, so I’m going to ignore it. If I have time, I’ll argue with it. Look, cut the baloney and get to the point. THIS is the problem and THIS is how we fix it. Did you enjoy my three word answer? It really annoys me when people take too long to explain something, because it’s easy for me to sum it up in a few words. No, I understand the system, I have it, let’s start in on it and get things done! Hop to it! Chop chop!
Tertiary Fe (EXTP): I find it easy to connect to people and make friends. I’m good at smoothing things over between people, so we can accomplish things together. You’re really doing a good job with that; you’re a natural at this, you know! I’m glad you feel comfortable with me. I like you too. I know how you feel, and I’m sorry this is happening to you. Tell me how I can help, so I’m not just sad on your behalf. I feel like I need to take care of you, and be responsible for you. If you mess with someone I love, I will kick your butt; do you hear me? Hey, do you want to talk about how you feel? I can share some stuff about myself, too, if it makes you feel better. People find me friendly and enthusiastic.
Inferior Ni (ESXP): Though I care more about what’s happening in my life right now, I want to have a good future. I haven’t forgotten my dreams, and I’ll figure out how to make them a reality one of these days. I like thinking about my future life and, although it’s hard, I can learn to put aside immediate experiences if I know the long-term goal is worth the wait! I feel optimistic about the future, and sometimes out of the blue, know how to do something that I have never tried doing before. I’m not sure how, but I knew that person would do that.
Negative Stereotype: reckless
Functional Analysis
External Sensing (Se)
Internal Thinking (Ti)
External Feeling (Fe)
Internal Intuition (Ni)
Dominant Se (ESXP): Experiences are the stuff of life. I want to go snowboarding! Skydiving! Drive a racecar! Give me an adrenaline rush, and I’m fabulous. Okay, what’s up? I saw your eye twitch. That means you’re upset, but about what? Oh, I can leap in there and do this, no problem! See? It’s easy! You need a part time lion tamer? I’m sure I can learn it in no time. Okay, so here are the sixteen awesome things we can do in this theme park. Which one first? Look, you do that, I can hold this, and keep track of the kids, and check my Blackberry, and call Gary back all at the same time. You know, someone could make a lot of money if they—oh, what the heck, I’ll just do it. While you were standing there gaping, I saved the kid from the bus. I want to try that out; I think my body can take it, and it’ll be fun to find out. I’m going to say this, and see what people do…
Auxiliary Ti (EXTP): Hmm, give me a second… okay, I know what to do. I know how this works and how to fix it. I just analyzed it from six different angles in my head and feel comfortable with diving right in. I can take this situation or problem apart and reassemble it. That sounds illogical, so I’m going to ignore it. If I have time, I’ll argue with it. Look, cut the baloney and get to the point. THIS is the problem and THIS is how we fix it. Did you enjoy my three word answer? It really annoys me when people take too long to explain something, because it’s easy for me to sum it up in a few words. No, I understand the system, I have it, let’s start in on it and get things done! Hop to it! Chop chop!
Tertiary Fe (EXTP): I find it easy to connect to people and make friends. I’m good at smoothing things over between people, so we can accomplish things together. You’re really doing a good job with that; you’re a natural at this, you know! I’m glad you feel comfortable with me. I like you too. I know how you feel, and I’m sorry this is happening to you. Tell me how I can help, so I’m not just sad on your behalf. I feel like I need to take care of you, and be responsible for you. If you mess with someone I love, I will kick your butt; do you hear me? Hey, do you want to talk about how you feel? I can share some stuff about myself, too, if it makes you feel better. People find me friendly and enthusiastic.
Inferior Ni (ESXP): Though I care more about what’s happening in my life right now, I want to have a good future. I haven’t forgotten my dreams, and I’ll figure out how to make them a reality one of these days. I like thinking about my future life and, although it’s hard, I can learn to put aside immediate experiences if I know the long-term goal is worth the wait! I feel optimistic about the future, and sometimes out of the blue, know how to do something that I have never tried doing before. I’m not sure how, but I knew that person would do that.
Fictional Characters:
Bucky Barnes (Captain America)
Javier Esposito (Castle)
Derek Morgan (Criminal Minds)
Wade Wilson (Deadpool)
Aladdin (Disney)
The Beast (Disney)
Derek Morgan (Criminal Minds)
Wade Wilson (Deadpool)
Aladdin (Disney)
The Beast (Disney)
Rhett Butler (Gone With the Wind)
Scarlett O'Hara (Gone With the Wind)
Drax (Guardians of the Galaxy)
Shira (Ice Age 4)
Disgust (Inside Out)
Prince Charming (Into the Woods)
Drax (Guardians of the Galaxy)
Shira (Ice Age 4)
Disgust (Inside Out)
Prince Charming (Into the Woods)
Gimli Gloinson (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy)
Alejandro Murrieta (Mask of Zorro)
Jack Kelly (Newsies)
Killian Jones/Captain Hook (Once Upon a Time)
Neal Cassidy/Baelfire (Once Upon a Time)
Alejandro Murrieta (Mask of Zorro)
Jack Kelly (Newsies)
Killian Jones/Captain Hook (Once Upon a Time)
Neal Cassidy/Baelfire (Once Upon a Time)
Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean)
Hector Barbossa (Pirates of the Caribbean)
John Smith (Pocahontas)
Robin Hood (BBC)
John Willoughby (Sense & Sensibility)
Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock)
Puss in Boots (Shrek)
John Willoughby (Sense & Sensibility)
Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock)
Puss in Boots (Shrek)
Donna Pinciotti (That 70s Show)
Thor (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Alex Russo (Wizards of Waverly Place)
Vanellope (Wreck-It Ralph)
ISTP
"The Realist"
Positive Stereotype: the person who can fix any problem if you trust them with it
Negative Stereotype: impulsive
Internal Thinking (Ti)
External Sensing (Se)
Internal Intuition (Ni)
External Feeling (Fe)
Dominant Ti (IXTP): I don’t need to use my emotions to fix this problem, thanks. I know how this machine works. Let me take it apart and put it back together for you. That doesn’t seem logical. The facts of the situation are unimportant; we can solve this, though it might seem impossible. There is a way around every problem. I can give you a two word answer to your question, and those two words will solve everything. The fewer words used, the better. Most explanations are too long-winded and technical, and could easily be simplified. Let me hear the idea or new data; I’m going to analyze and criticize it, and if it doesn’t work, I’m going to throw it out. Come on, you know my impartiality is sexy. Have you ever seen me overreact to anything? No!
Auxiliary Se (ISXP): I could be doing one of six things right now, and I’m bored just standing here, so let’s go out and do something! I want to go bike riding again this weekend; there’s this gorgeous place in the mountains that you have to see to believe, but it’s a six mile ride so pack your gear. Uh oh, she’s mad. I saw her facial expression change for a second, and that’s never a good sign. I want to try out lots of things, and test my body to see what it can do. I can learn to do this quickly, and then I want to help you learn it. Come with me! Don’t just stand there, we can do this! Right now, I’m chilling in the backyard with a glass of tea and watching the light move through the trees, but later I want to go rock climbing. I can’t wait! It’s going to be awesome! I can trust what I have experienced first-hand.
Tertiary Ni (ISXP): I love the silence. It allows me to think about my future, and what I want to accomplish. I like to come up with new ways of doing or seeing things. Don’t tell anyone, but I like symbolism, archetypes, and mysteries. I find them interesting. I sometimes feel like I know what is going to happen, before it happens… and I’m usually right. I don’t know how I knew that about you; I just did. I can visualize a goal, and won’t stop until I turn it into a reality. I trust my insights more in my creativity than in life, but am learning to use my random moments of foreknowledge to create long-term goals.
Inferior Fe (IXTP): I want to help you, but I’m not sure what to say to make you feel better. I feel protective of you, and I don’t want to hurt your feelings, but sometimes I do. I would never admit it in a million years, but I care how you see me and I need your encouragement. The more I respect you, the more hurt I am if you ignore or belittle me. That being said… I really don’t understand why you’re making such emotional decisions!
Fictional Characters:
Melinda May (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
Peter Parker (The Amazing Spiderman)
Oliver Queen (Arrow)
Tom Keen (The Blacklist)
Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Dark Knight trilogy)
Mulan (Disney)
"Tris" Prior (Divergent)
Frank Barone (Everybody Loves Raymond)
Kristoff (Frozen)
Jonas (The Giver)
Gamora (Guardians of the Galaxy)
Megara (Disney Hercules)
Bard (The Hobbit)
Kili (The Hobbit)
Haymitch Abernathy (The Hunger Games)
Diego (Ice Age)
Indiana Jones (Indiana Jones)
James Bond (James Bond franchise)
Tonto (The Lone Ranger 2013)
Aragorn (The Lord of the Rings)
Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck (The Lord of the Rings)
Clint Barton/Hawkeye (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Trinity (The Matrix)
Emma Swan (Once Upon a Time)
Will Turner (Pirates of the Caribbean)
Westley (The Princess Bride)
Guy of Gisborne (Robin Hood BBC)
Montgomery "Scotty" Scott (Star Trek reboot)
Steven Hyde (That 70s Show)
Jim Hawkins (Treasure Planet)
Jack Thornton (When Calls the Heart)
Logan/Wolverine (X-Men franchise)
Raven/Mystique (X-Men franchise)
Vanellope (Wreck-It Ralph)
ISTP
"The Realist"
Positive Stereotype: the person who can fix any problem if you trust them with it
Negative Stereotype: impulsive
Internal Thinking (Ti)
External Sensing (Se)
Internal Intuition (Ni)
External Feeling (Fe)
Dominant Ti (IXTP): I don’t need to use my emotions to fix this problem, thanks. I know how this machine works. Let me take it apart and put it back together for you. That doesn’t seem logical. The facts of the situation are unimportant; we can solve this, though it might seem impossible. There is a way around every problem. I can give you a two word answer to your question, and those two words will solve everything. The fewer words used, the better. Most explanations are too long-winded and technical, and could easily be simplified. Let me hear the idea or new data; I’m going to analyze and criticize it, and if it doesn’t work, I’m going to throw it out. Come on, you know my impartiality is sexy. Have you ever seen me overreact to anything? No!
Auxiliary Se (ISXP): I could be doing one of six things right now, and I’m bored just standing here, so let’s go out and do something! I want to go bike riding again this weekend; there’s this gorgeous place in the mountains that you have to see to believe, but it’s a six mile ride so pack your gear. Uh oh, she’s mad. I saw her facial expression change for a second, and that’s never a good sign. I want to try out lots of things, and test my body to see what it can do. I can learn to do this quickly, and then I want to help you learn it. Come with me! Don’t just stand there, we can do this! Right now, I’m chilling in the backyard with a glass of tea and watching the light move through the trees, but later I want to go rock climbing. I can’t wait! It’s going to be awesome! I can trust what I have experienced first-hand.
Tertiary Ni (ISXP): I love the silence. It allows me to think about my future, and what I want to accomplish. I like to come up with new ways of doing or seeing things. Don’t tell anyone, but I like symbolism, archetypes, and mysteries. I find them interesting. I sometimes feel like I know what is going to happen, before it happens… and I’m usually right. I don’t know how I knew that about you; I just did. I can visualize a goal, and won’t stop until I turn it into a reality. I trust my insights more in my creativity than in life, but am learning to use my random moments of foreknowledge to create long-term goals.
Inferior Fe (IXTP): I want to help you, but I’m not sure what to say to make you feel better. I feel protective of you, and I don’t want to hurt your feelings, but sometimes I do. I would never admit it in a million years, but I care how you see me and I need your encouragement. The more I respect you, the more hurt I am if you ignore or belittle me. That being said… I really don’t understand why you’re making such emotional decisions!
Fictional Characters:
Melinda May (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
Peter Parker (The Amazing Spiderman)
Oliver Queen (Arrow)
Tom Keen (The Blacklist)
Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Dark Knight trilogy)
Mulan (Disney)
"Tris" Prior (Divergent)
Frank Barone (Everybody Loves Raymond)
Kristoff (Frozen)
Jonas (The Giver)
Gamora (Guardians of the Galaxy)
Megara (Disney Hercules)
Bard (The Hobbit)
Kili (The Hobbit)
Haymitch Abernathy (The Hunger Games)
Diego (Ice Age)
Indiana Jones (Indiana Jones)
James Bond (James Bond franchise)
Tonto (The Lone Ranger 2013)
Aragorn (The Lord of the Rings)
Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck (The Lord of the Rings)
Clint Barton/Hawkeye (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Trinity (The Matrix)
Emma Swan (Once Upon a Time)
Will Turner (Pirates of the Caribbean)
Westley (The Princess Bride)
Guy of Gisborne (Robin Hood BBC)
Montgomery "Scotty" Scott (Star Trek reboot)
Steven Hyde (That 70s Show)
Jim Hawkins (Treasure Planet)
Jack Thornton (When Calls the Heart)
Logan/Wolverine (X-Men franchise)
Raven/Mystique (X-Men franchise)
ESFJ
"The Provider"
"The Provider"
Positive Stereotype: the person who will go out of their way to help you
Negative Stereotype: mothering
Functional Analysis
External Feeling (Fe)
Internal Sensing (Si)
External Intuition (Ne)
Internal Thinking (Ti)
Dominant Fe (EXFJ): I am warm and enjoy taking care of people. I consider how decisions will impact everyone involved. Is there anything I can get you, to make you feel more comfortable? I can’t be with people who don’t treat others with respect. I want to acknowledge not only what each of you has done in the group as individuals, but also talk about what we can do, or have done, together! You did an awesome job with that; you are so talented. I don’t approve of what you are doing, because it’s inappropriate and will have a bad impact on others, but I am willing to talk it through and will accept your apology, without any bad feelings. I feel so at ease offering affirmation, and am deeply hurt when others don’t do the same. I want everyone to be happy, but am not afraid to say what I feel if I need to.
Auxiliary Si (ESXJ): The last time I tackled this project, using this technique worked, so I feel confident in my ability to succeed using the same technique. This restaurant is laid out different than it was the last time I was here; those tables were on the patio, and they had red curtains, not green. I’m happy to provide you with the details of why I am making this decision. I recognize this street, so I know where to turn! This holiday is meaningful to me, because it allows me to connect to my family or my culture. I’m disappointed if we can’t celebrate it together every year. If we’re going to do this project, let’s do research to see how others have done it before we start. I like to reflect on my own past experiences when making decisions in the present, and believe I can learn from others’ mistakes.
Tertiary Ne (ESXJ): Oh, that new idea is interesting! I’d like to talk about it with you! But I need to be somewhere in twenty minutes, so let’s keep it on track as much as we can. It feels like you are not tied to reality with this idea; can we pull it back to something tangible? I think I have several ideas as to what really happened back there. This discovery may help me discover my greater purpose in life. I suspected this was going to happen…
Inferior Ti (EXFJ): I want to be objective in our conversation, but I’m having a hard time not feeling upset that you have shut me out. I don’t feel comfortable discussing this person like they are a thing or a problem to be solved. How can you be so detached? That feels heartless to me! I want to get things right, so I will study this until I understand it, then take what I know and use it to help others reach their own understanding. I’m okay with calling a problem a problem, and willing to analyze it.
Negative Stereotype: mothering
Functional Analysis
External Feeling (Fe)
Internal Sensing (Si)
External Intuition (Ne)
Internal Thinking (Ti)
Dominant Fe (EXFJ): I am warm and enjoy taking care of people. I consider how decisions will impact everyone involved. Is there anything I can get you, to make you feel more comfortable? I can’t be with people who don’t treat others with respect. I want to acknowledge not only what each of you has done in the group as individuals, but also talk about what we can do, or have done, together! You did an awesome job with that; you are so talented. I don’t approve of what you are doing, because it’s inappropriate and will have a bad impact on others, but I am willing to talk it through and will accept your apology, without any bad feelings. I feel so at ease offering affirmation, and am deeply hurt when others don’t do the same. I want everyone to be happy, but am not afraid to say what I feel if I need to.
Auxiliary Si (ESXJ): The last time I tackled this project, using this technique worked, so I feel confident in my ability to succeed using the same technique. This restaurant is laid out different than it was the last time I was here; those tables were on the patio, and they had red curtains, not green. I’m happy to provide you with the details of why I am making this decision. I recognize this street, so I know where to turn! This holiday is meaningful to me, because it allows me to connect to my family or my culture. I’m disappointed if we can’t celebrate it together every year. If we’re going to do this project, let’s do research to see how others have done it before we start. I like to reflect on my own past experiences when making decisions in the present, and believe I can learn from others’ mistakes.
Tertiary Ne (ESXJ): Oh, that new idea is interesting! I’d like to talk about it with you! But I need to be somewhere in twenty minutes, so let’s keep it on track as much as we can. It feels like you are not tied to reality with this idea; can we pull it back to something tangible? I think I have several ideas as to what really happened back there. This discovery may help me discover my greater purpose in life. I suspected this was going to happen…
Inferior Ti (EXFJ): I want to be objective in our conversation, but I’m having a hard time not feeling upset that you have shut me out. I don’t feel comfortable discussing this person like they are a thing or a problem to be solved. How can you be so detached? That feels heartless to me! I want to get things right, so I will study this until I understand it, then take what I know and use it to help others reach their own understanding. I’m okay with calling a problem a problem, and willing to analyze it.
Fictional Characters:
The Mad Hatter (Alice in Wonderland)
Diana Barry (Anne of Green Gables)
Bernadette Rostenkowski (The Big Bang Theory)
Fred (Big Hero 6)
Honey Lemmon (Big Hero 6)
Diana Barry (Anne of Green Gables)
Bernadette Rostenkowski (The Big Bang Theory)
Fred (Big Hero 6)
Honey Lemmon (Big Hero 6)
Alfred Pennyworth (Dark Knight trilogy)
John Blake/Robin (Dark Knight trilogy)
Giselle (Enchanted)
Danielle de Barbarac (Ever After)
Marie Barone (Everybody Loves Raymond)
Joe West (The Flash)
Eunice Wentworth "Lovey" Howell (Gilligan's Island)
Emily Gilmore (Gilmore Girls)
Rose Nylund (Golden Girls)
Bilbo Baggins (The Hobbit)
Marie Barone (Everybody Loves Raymond)
Joe West (The Flash)
Eunice Wentworth "Lovey" Howell (Gilligan's Island)
Emily Gilmore (Gilmore Girls)
Rose Nylund (Golden Girls)
Bilbo Baggins (The Hobbit)
Effie Trinket (Hunger Games)
Mary Bailey (It's a Wonderful Life)
Elizabeth Lyon (The King's Speech)
Margaret Hale (North & South)
Andy Bernard (The Office)
Aurora (Once Upon a Time)
David Nolan/Prince Charming (Once Upon a Time)
Zelena Mills/Wicked Witch of the East (Once Upon a Time)
Chris Traeger (Parks and Recreation)
Leslie Knope (Parks and Recreation)
Andy Bernard (The Office)
Aurora (Once Upon a Time)
David Nolan/Prince Charming (Once Upon a Time)
Zelena Mills/Wicked Witch of the East (Once Upon a Time)
Chris Traeger (Parks and Recreation)
Leslie Knope (Parks and Recreation)
Wendy Darling (Peter Pan)
Mia Thermopolis (The Princess Diaries)
Leonard "Bones" McCoy (Star Trek reboot)
Bobby Drake "Iceman" (X-Men franchise)
Kurt Wagner "Nightcrawler" (X-Men franchise)
ISFJ
"The Guardian"
"The Guardian"
Positive Stereotype: the person who shows you what selfless love is
Negative Stereotype: fearful
Functional Analysis
Internal Sensing (Si)
External Feeling (Fe)
Internal Thinking (Ti)
External Intuition (Ne)
Dominant Si (ISXJ: I know how this works, how it was last week, and how I want it to be in the future. If knitting in that way helped the other person to create that scarf, I feel sure that I can do the same thing by learning the same stitch. I feel happiest when I hold tight to the things that are truly important and lasting in life, such as family, friends, and often, my faith. I find that interesting, but it doesn’t match my memories of what happened. Can you give me more details, so I can decide whether or not to accept it? I know if something or someone is different from how they used to be, and can tell you exactly what has altered. I highly value my past experiences, and find it hard to forget or move past things. I really love participating in local events, family traditions, and cultural things, because it makes me feel like I am part of a living past. I enjoy routine and like things to be predictable.
Auxiliary Fe (IXFJ): I know what is important to you, and can support you in it, provided it doesn’t hurt others. I’m not always comfortable taking sides. Can we talk about this and reach a compromise that keeps everyone happy? I don’t want to upset people, and I can easily fit into a group and make everyone feel wanted and involved. Your emotions can influence mine, so I am careful not to let too many people in. I want to take care of you, and protect you. You are so talented. I hope you know that, and how much I like you. I’m happy to serve, but feel better when I get how I feel off my chest and out into the open.
Tertiary Ti (IXFJ): I am interested in learning how to make things run more smoothly and efficiently. Please be as clear and concise in your explanation as possible, so the message isn’t lost in theatricality. I’m sorry, but I see a logical inconsistency in the statement you just made; may I point it out to you so we can talk about it? I really love thinking about my ideas (Ni) and experiences (Si), and analyzing them to see what meaning they hold for me, and why. I’m good at putting a name to what is happening around me.
Inferior Ne (ISXJ): I know that these two things are connected, but I’m not sure how. I’m sorry, but that idea is completely unrealistic. Can we stick to one idea, please? Hmm, the last time I thought something might happen, it happened; so maybe I can trust my intuition this time, too.
Negative Stereotype: fearful
Functional Analysis
Internal Sensing (Si)
External Feeling (Fe)
Internal Thinking (Ti)
External Intuition (Ne)
Dominant Si (ISXJ: I know how this works, how it was last week, and how I want it to be in the future. If knitting in that way helped the other person to create that scarf, I feel sure that I can do the same thing by learning the same stitch. I feel happiest when I hold tight to the things that are truly important and lasting in life, such as family, friends, and often, my faith. I find that interesting, but it doesn’t match my memories of what happened. Can you give me more details, so I can decide whether or not to accept it? I know if something or someone is different from how they used to be, and can tell you exactly what has altered. I highly value my past experiences, and find it hard to forget or move past things. I really love participating in local events, family traditions, and cultural things, because it makes me feel like I am part of a living past. I enjoy routine and like things to be predictable.
Auxiliary Fe (IXFJ): I know what is important to you, and can support you in it, provided it doesn’t hurt others. I’m not always comfortable taking sides. Can we talk about this and reach a compromise that keeps everyone happy? I don’t want to upset people, and I can easily fit into a group and make everyone feel wanted and involved. Your emotions can influence mine, so I am careful not to let too many people in. I want to take care of you, and protect you. You are so talented. I hope you know that, and how much I like you. I’m happy to serve, but feel better when I get how I feel off my chest and out into the open.
Tertiary Ti (IXFJ): I am interested in learning how to make things run more smoothly and efficiently. Please be as clear and concise in your explanation as possible, so the message isn’t lost in theatricality. I’m sorry, but I see a logical inconsistency in the statement you just made; may I point it out to you so we can talk about it? I really love thinking about my ideas (Ni) and experiences (Si), and analyzing them to see what meaning they hold for me, and why. I’m good at putting a name to what is happening around me.
Inferior Ne (ISXJ): I know that these two things are connected, but I’m not sure how. I’m sorry, but that idea is completely unrealistic. Can we stick to one idea, please? Hmm, the last time I thought something might happen, it happened; so maybe I can trust my intuition this time, too.
Fictional Characters:
Barnabas (A. D. The Bible Continues)
Morticia Addams (The Addams Family)
Edwin Jarvis (Agent Carter)
Jemma Simmons (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
Morticia Addams (The Addams Family)
Edwin Jarvis (Agent Carter)
Jemma Simmons (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
Alice Kingsleigh (Alice in Wonderland)
Gilbert Blythe (Anne of Green Gables)
Matthew Cuthbert (Anne of Green Gables)
Belle (Beauty & the Beast)
Leonard Hofstadter (Big Bang Theory)
Belle (Beauty & the Beast)
Leonard Hofstadter (Big Bang Theory)
Steve Rogers (Captain America)
Joan Watson (Elementary)
George Knightley (Emma)
Robert Barone (Everybody Loves Raymond)
Forrest Gump (Forrest Gump)
Ross Geller (Friends)
Rory Gilmore (Gilmore Girls)
Fiona (The Giver)
Robert Barone (Everybody Loves Raymond)
Forrest Gump (Forrest Gump)
Ross Geller (Friends)
Rory Gilmore (Gilmore Girls)
Fiona (The Giver)
Melanie Hamilton (Gone With the Wind)
Sandy Olsson (Grease)
Ophelia (Hamlet)
Balin (The Hobbit)
Sadness (Inside Out)
The Baker (Into the Woods)
Cinderella (Into the Woods)
Rapunzel (Into the Woods)
Beth March (Little Women)
Meg March (Little Women)
Sandy Olsson (Grease)
Ophelia (Hamlet)
Balin (The Hobbit)
Sadness (Inside Out)
The Baker (Into the Woods)
Cinderella (Into the Woods)
Rapunzel (Into the Woods)
Beth March (Little Women)
Meg March (Little Women)
Samwise Gamgee (The Lord of the Rings trilogy)
Diaval (Maleficent)
Corporal Walter "Radar" O'Reilly (M*A*S*H)
Mary (The Nativity)
Ann Perkins (Parks and Recreation)
Corporal Walter "Radar" O'Reilly (M*A*S*H)
Mary (The Nativity)
Ann Perkins (Parks and Recreation)
Anne Eliot (Persuasion)
Christine Daae (The Phantom of the Opera)
Jane Bennet (Pride & Prejudice 2005)
Christine Daae (The Phantom of the Opera)
Jane Bennet (Pride & Prejudice 2005)
Clarisse Renaldi (The Princess Diaries)
Burton "Gus" Guster (Psych)
Edward Ferrars (Sense & Sensibility)
John Watson (Sherlock)
Clark Kent (Smallville)
Lana Lang (Smallville)
C-3P0 (Star Wars)
Kylo Ren (Star Wars)
Clark Kent (Smallville)
Lana Lang (Smallville)
C-3P0 (Star Wars)
Kylo Ren (Star Wars)
ESTJ
"The Director"
Positive Stereotype: the person you can always turn to for practical advice
Negative Stereotype: dominating
External Thinking (Te)
Internal Sensing (Si)
External Intuition (Ne)
Internal Feeling (Fi)
Dominant Te (EXTJ): Here is the plan, and the steps needed to accomplish it. I can learn anything complicated. This is your responsibility, and I expect a status report. I measure success by objective means (best-seller lists, stock reports, etc). I have a second plan if the first one fails. Anything can be organized for greater results. This isn’t working right; let me fix it. Here is how you can accomplish your goals. Controlling one’s emotions is important. It takes an hour and ten minutes to get there, with 30 minutes allotment for a traffic jam. We can comfortably do this in two weeks, yes. These are the facts, and if something doesn’t measure the facts, I intend to challenge it.
Auxiliary Si (ESXJ): The last time I tackled this project, using this technique worked, so I feel confident in my ability to succeed using the same technique. This restaurant is laid out different than it was the last time I was here; those tables were on the patio, and they had red curtains, not green. I’m happy to provide you with the details of why I am making this decision. I recognize this street, so I know where to turn! This holiday is meaningful to me, because it allows me to connect to my family or my culture. I’m disappointed if we can’t celebrate it together every year. If we’re going to do this project, let’s do research to see how others have done it before we start. I like to reflect on my own past experiences when making decisions in the present, and believe I can learn from others’ mistakes.
Tertiary Ne (ESXJ): Oh, that new idea is interesting! I’d like to talk about it with you! But I need to be somewhere in twenty minutes, so let’s keep it on track as much as we can. It feels like you are not tied to reality with this idea; can we pull it back to something tangible? I think I have several ideas as to what really happened back there. This discovery may help me discover my greater purpose in life. I suspected this was going to happen…
Inferior Fi (EXTJ): My beliefs are very strong, but I spend little time thinking about them. Many of them are tied to my feelings, and I’m not comfortable dwelling on my emotions. It’s easier to adopt a simple, straightforward moral code and stick to it without deviation. I don’t see the point in determining which causes are more important than others. I have a tendency to think that my values are right for others. I really want to do something greater than myself, and am fiercely loyal to what I believe in but I would rather donate time, energy, and money than emotional support. It’s hard for me to be loyal to people whose decisions I profoundly disagree with. I need to respect you before I can emotionally support you in those times. Slowly, I am learning to be more tolerant and not see the world as black and white.
Fictional Characters:
Paul (A.D.)
Gwen Stacy (The Amazing Spiderman)
Anna Leonowens (Anna and the King)
Leigh Anne Tuohy (The Blind Side)
Elinor (Brave)
Peter Pevensie (The Chronicles of Narnia)
Alex Blake (Criminal Minds)
Skipper Jonas Grumby (Gilligan's Island)
Thurston Howell III (Gilligan's Island)
Phoebus (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
Thresh (The Hunger Games)
Simba (The Lion King)
Dwight Schrute (The Office)
Tiana (The Princess & the Frog)
Greg Lestrade (Sherlock)
Mary Watson (Sherlock)
Mycroft Holmes (Sherlock)
Princess Fiona (Shrek)
Georg Von Trapp (The Sound of Music)
Christopher Pike (Star Trek reboot)
General Hux (Star Wars)
Mother Gothel (Tangled)
Darcy Lewis (Thor)
Justin Russo (Wizards of Waverly Place)
Phoebus (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
Thresh (The Hunger Games)
Simba (The Lion King)
Dwight Schrute (The Office)
Tiana (The Princess & the Frog)
Greg Lestrade (Sherlock)
Mary Watson (Sherlock)
Mycroft Holmes (Sherlock)
Princess Fiona (Shrek)
Georg Von Trapp (The Sound of Music)
Christopher Pike (Star Trek reboot)
General Hux (Star Wars)
Mother Gothel (Tangled)
Darcy Lewis (Thor)
Justin Russo (Wizards of Waverly Place)
ISTJ
"The Duty-Fulfiller"
"The Duty-Fulfiller"
Positive Stereotype: the person you can always rely on to be trustworthy
Negative Stereotype: literal
Functional Analysis
Internal Sensing (Si)
External Thinking (Te)
Internal Feeling (Fi)
External Intuition (Ne)
Dominant Si (ISXJ: I know how this works, how it was last week, and how I want it to be in the future. If knitting in that way helped the other person to create that scarf, I feel sure that I can do the same thing by learning the same stitch. I feel happiest when I hold tight to the things that are truly important and lasting in life, such as family, friends, and often, my faith. I find that interesting, but it doesn’t match my memories of what happened. Can you give me more details, so I can decide whether or not to accept it? I know if something or someone is different from how they used to be, and can tell you exactly what has altered. I highly value my past experiences, and find it hard to forget or move past things. I really love participating in local events, family traditions, and cultural things, because it makes me feel like I am part of a living past. I enjoy routine and like things to be predictable.
Auxiliary Te (IXTJ): This isn’t working right, so let’s talk about how to fix it, and I’ll correct it. I know how long this task will take; I am currently on step four and will be finished in another hour, if you want to come get it. I am following the plan, from Point A to Point B. These are the steps you need to take to accomplish your goals. I am totally comfortable with word counts, hour limits, and deadlines, and have no problem meeting them. I can organize my time to accomplish everything I want to accomplish in a day. Here’s your shopping list. Give me the information and come back in an hour; I will categorize it into an easy to follow format so that everyone knows where we are in the project and what is expected of them. I have no problem controlling my impulses and putting aside my emotions to get things done.
Tertiary Fi (IXTJ): I put a lot of time and energy into activities that are important to me. I want those activities to be meaningful in some way—I want to volunteer, learn to teach others, apply my knowledge, or write on important social issues. I have a strong sense of what is good or bad. I want things to come out right, and will work toward that end. I am loyal to a few causes and people, because my time is valuable so I prioritize. I choose what beliefs feel the most authentic to me. I compare all my decisions against my strong beliefs of right and wrong.
Inferior Ne (ISXJ): I know that these two things are connected, but I’m not sure how. I’m sorry, but that idea is completely unrealistic. Can we stick to one idea, please? Hmm, the last time I thought something might happen, it happened; so maybe I can trust my intuition this time, too.
Negative Stereotype: literal
Functional Analysis
Internal Sensing (Si)
External Thinking (Te)
Internal Feeling (Fi)
External Intuition (Ne)
Dominant Si (ISXJ: I know how this works, how it was last week, and how I want it to be in the future. If knitting in that way helped the other person to create that scarf, I feel sure that I can do the same thing by learning the same stitch. I feel happiest when I hold tight to the things that are truly important and lasting in life, such as family, friends, and often, my faith. I find that interesting, but it doesn’t match my memories of what happened. Can you give me more details, so I can decide whether or not to accept it? I know if something or someone is different from how they used to be, and can tell you exactly what has altered. I highly value my past experiences, and find it hard to forget or move past things. I really love participating in local events, family traditions, and cultural things, because it makes me feel like I am part of a living past. I enjoy routine and like things to be predictable.
Auxiliary Te (IXTJ): This isn’t working right, so let’s talk about how to fix it, and I’ll correct it. I know how long this task will take; I am currently on step four and will be finished in another hour, if you want to come get it. I am following the plan, from Point A to Point B. These are the steps you need to take to accomplish your goals. I am totally comfortable with word counts, hour limits, and deadlines, and have no problem meeting them. I can organize my time to accomplish everything I want to accomplish in a day. Here’s your shopping list. Give me the information and come back in an hour; I will categorize it into an easy to follow format so that everyone knows where we are in the project and what is expected of them. I have no problem controlling my impulses and putting aside my emotions to get things done.
Tertiary Fi (IXTJ): I put a lot of time and energy into activities that are important to me. I want those activities to be meaningful in some way—I want to volunteer, learn to teach others, apply my knowledge, or write on important social issues. I have a strong sense of what is good or bad. I want things to come out right, and will work toward that end. I am loyal to a few causes and people, because my time is valuable so I prioritize. I choose what beliefs feel the most authentic to me. I compare all my decisions against my strong beliefs of right and wrong.
Inferior Ne (ISXJ): I know that these two things are connected, but I’m not sure how. I’m sorry, but that idea is completely unrealistic. Can we stick to one idea, please? Hmm, the last time I thought something might happen, it happened; so maybe I can trust my intuition this time, too.
Fictional Characters:
Caiaphas [the High Priest] (A.D. The Bible Continues)
Caiaphas [the High Priest] (A.D. The Bible Continues)
Marilla Cuthbert (Anne of Green Gables)
Henry Nobley (Austenland)
Wasabi (Big Hero 6)
Elizabeth Keen (The Blacklist)
Bolt (Bolt)
Temperance Brennan (Bones)
Henry Nobley (Austenland)
Wasabi (Big Hero 6)
Elizabeth Keen (The Blacklist)
Bolt (Bolt)
Temperance Brennan (Bones)
Jim Gordon (Dark Knight trilogy)
Aaron "Hotch" Hotchner (Criminal Minds)
Eustace Scrubb (The Chronicles of Narnia)
Susan Pevensie (The Chronicles of Narnia)
Edmond Dantes (The Count of Monte Cristo)Aaron "Hotch" Hotchner (Criminal Minds)
Emily Prentiss (Criminal Minds)
Jeanine Matthews (Divergent)
Tobias/Four (Divergent)
Caitlin Snow (The Flash)
Jeanine Matthews (Divergent)
Tobias/Four (Divergent)
Caitlin Snow (The Flash)
Elsa (Frozen)
Luke Danes (Gilmore Girls)
Richard Gilmore (Gilmore Girls)
Nebula (Guardians of the Galaxy)
Ronan (Guardians of the Galaxy)
Thorin Oakenshield (The Hobbit)
Astrid Hofferson (How to Train Your Dragon)
Luke Danes (Gilmore Girls)
Richard Gilmore (Gilmore Girls)
Nebula (Guardians of the Galaxy)
Ronan (Guardians of the Galaxy)
Thorin Oakenshield (The Hobbit)
Astrid Hofferson (How to Train Your Dragon)
Katniss Everdeen (Hunger Games)
John Reid (The Lone Ranger 2013)
Eomer (The Lord of the Rings )
Leroy Jethro Gibbs (NCIS)
John Thornton (North & South)
Mrs. Thornton (North & South)
Elsa (Once Upon a Time)
Ingrid the Snow Queen (Once Upon a Time)
Mulan (Once Upon a Time)
Ron Swanson (Parks and Recreation)
Elsa (Once Upon a Time)
Ingrid the Snow Queen (Once Upon a Time)
Mulan (Once Upon a Time)
Ron Swanson (Parks and Recreation)
Raoul de Chagny (Phantom of the Opera)
Ramses (Prince of Egypt)
Carlton Lassiter (Psych)
Colonel Brandon (Sense & Sensibility)
Elinor Dashwood (Sense & Sensibility)
Shrek (Shrek)
Jonathan Kent (Smallville)
Tess Mercer (Smallville)
Elinor Dashwood (Sense & Sensibility)
Shrek (Shrek)
Jonathan Kent (Smallville)
Tess Mercer (Smallville)
ENFP
"The Visionary"
"The Visionary"
Positive Stereotype: the person who helps you be yourself / doesn’t judge you for it
Negative Stereotype: scatterbrained
Functional Analysis
External Intuition (Ne)
Internal Feeling (Fi)
External Thinking (Te)
Internal Sensing (Si)
Dominant Ne (ENXP): So, what you are REALLY saying, even though you’re disguising it behind BS, is this. Do you want to know what writing desks and ravens have in common? Are you sure that this is the right decision? Because I have five other possible interpretations, and it would be a shame not to consider them all. I simply know how this works, and what you are really up to. Let’s talk about ideas! I want to tell you mine and hear yours! I know this idea doesn’t seem related to our discussion, but I think it ties in. I can sum up our concept in a metaphor. I can think of five different things at once! I can pick up your facial expressions and accent without even thinking about it. Let me tell you a story…
Auxiliary Fi (EXFP): I am happiest when staying true to what I believe and what I want for my life. I know what I want, what beliefs and ideals motivate me, and how I feel about something. This is good, and that is bad. I know you’re only pretending, because I can see right through you. How does this new belief measure up against my life, my goals, and my core values? I believe no one should enforce morality; it should be a conscious choice we make. I care very much about you. I am loyal to you. I have great enthusiasm and many feelings toward you, but I show it through actions rather than words. You don’t have to say anything for me to be able to connect to and understand your meaning. I am okay with silent affection.
Tertiary Te (EXFP): Look, I organized all my movies by alphabetical order or time period! My socks are sorted by colors or fabrics. I enjoy having things organized, but have to focus to set up the system. I know this isn’t working right, and I want to fix it. I suspect this project will take me another couple of hours, but I’m going to give myself extra time just in case. Look, either you can prove aliens exist or you can’t, and if you can’t, they probably don’t exist. Let’s talk about this idea to see if it’s even possible, on a factual level. This is why I made my decision. I want to have a plan and follow through with it, but sometimes I forget what time it is or what the steps in the plan were. I probably shouldn’t improvise answers as much.
Inferior Si (ENXP): I haven’t the faintest idea where that paper went. I had it five minutes ago. No, I didn’t remember that it’s your birthday… but I wanted to remember! I did a bunch of research on the Tudor period, but I need to dig up my notes for the details. I don’t want to talk about the past; it hurts too much. Show me how you did it, and then I’ll try it. I’m not a big fan of Christmas family gatherings, but I kind of miss the wonder of Christmas as a child. Don’t tell anyone, but sometimes I long for a normal life and a white picket fence. How… how did I remember the name of that fictional character in the cartoon I used to watch when I was a kid? That’s random!
Negative Stereotype: scatterbrained
Functional Analysis
External Intuition (Ne)
Internal Feeling (Fi)
External Thinking (Te)
Internal Sensing (Si)
Dominant Ne (ENXP): So, what you are REALLY saying, even though you’re disguising it behind BS, is this. Do you want to know what writing desks and ravens have in common? Are you sure that this is the right decision? Because I have five other possible interpretations, and it would be a shame not to consider them all. I simply know how this works, and what you are really up to. Let’s talk about ideas! I want to tell you mine and hear yours! I know this idea doesn’t seem related to our discussion, but I think it ties in. I can sum up our concept in a metaphor. I can think of five different things at once! I can pick up your facial expressions and accent without even thinking about it. Let me tell you a story…
Auxiliary Fi (EXFP): I am happiest when staying true to what I believe and what I want for my life. I know what I want, what beliefs and ideals motivate me, and how I feel about something. This is good, and that is bad. I know you’re only pretending, because I can see right through you. How does this new belief measure up against my life, my goals, and my core values? I believe no one should enforce morality; it should be a conscious choice we make. I care very much about you. I am loyal to you. I have great enthusiasm and many feelings toward you, but I show it through actions rather than words. You don’t have to say anything for me to be able to connect to and understand your meaning. I am okay with silent affection.
Tertiary Te (EXFP): Look, I organized all my movies by alphabetical order or time period! My socks are sorted by colors or fabrics. I enjoy having things organized, but have to focus to set up the system. I know this isn’t working right, and I want to fix it. I suspect this project will take me another couple of hours, but I’m going to give myself extra time just in case. Look, either you can prove aliens exist or you can’t, and if you can’t, they probably don’t exist. Let’s talk about this idea to see if it’s even possible, on a factual level. This is why I made my decision. I want to have a plan and follow through with it, but sometimes I forget what time it is or what the steps in the plan were. I probably shouldn’t improvise answers as much.
Inferior Si (ENXP): I haven’t the faintest idea where that paper went. I had it five minutes ago. No, I didn’t remember that it’s your birthday… but I wanted to remember! I did a bunch of research on the Tudor period, but I need to dig up my notes for the details. I don’t want to talk about the past; it hurts too much. Show me how you did it, and then I’ll try it. I’m not a big fan of Christmas family gatherings, but I kind of miss the wonder of Christmas as a child. Don’t tell anyone, but sometimes I long for a normal life and a white picket fence. How… how did I remember the name of that fictional character in the cartoon I used to watch when I was a kid? That’s random!
Fictional Characters:
Genie (Aladdin)
Anne Shirley (Anne of Green Gables)
Willy Wonka (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
Barry Allen (The Flash)
Phoebe Buffay (Friends)
Gilligan (Gilligan's Island)
Lorelai Gilmore (Gilmore Girls)
Danny Zuko (Grease)
Willy Wonka (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
Barry Allen (The Flash)
Phoebe Buffay (Friends)
Gilligan (Gilligan's Island)
Lorelai Gilmore (Gilmore Girls)
Danny Zuko (Grease)
George Bailey (It's a Wonderful Life)
Lionel Logue (The King's Speech)
Po (Kung Fu Panda)
Lilo (Lilo & Stitch)
Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
Jo March (Little Women)
Lois Lane (Man of Steel)
Pietro Maximoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce (M*A*S*H)
Megamind (Megamind)
Henry Mills (Once Upon a Time)
Andy Dwyer (Parks and Recreation)
Tom Haverford (Parks and Recreation)
Elizabeth Bennet (Pride & Prejudice)
Jo March (Little Women)
Lois Lane (Man of Steel)
Pietro Maximoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce (M*A*S*H)
Megamind (Megamind)
Henry Mills (Once Upon a Time)
Andy Dwyer (Parks and Recreation)
Tom Haverford (Parks and Recreation)
Elizabeth Bennet (Pride & Prejudice)
Marianne Dashwood (Sense & Sensibility)
Chloe Sullivan (Smallville)
Maria von Trapp (The Sound of Music)
Michael Kelso (That 70s Show)
Ellie (Up)
Elizabeth Thatcher (When Calls the Heart)
Michael Kelso (That 70s Show)
Ellie (Up)
Elizabeth Thatcher (When Calls the Heart)
INFP
"The Healer"
"The Healer"
Positive Stereotype: the person helps you see the good in any situation
Negative Stereotype: indecisive
Internal Feeling (Fi)
External Intuition (Ne)
Internal Sensing (Si)
External Thinking (Te)
Dominant Fi (IXFP): I know that this is good, and that is bad. I know that you’re not who you say you are. I don’t need to focus on that particular idea, because it is less important than this other idea or belief. I want to focus on what is important, and I can see the measure of importance of everything in my life: people, causes, thoughts, actions, and feelings. Does this belief conflict with mine? Do I think this action is wrong? If so, I won’t do it. I know what I believe and what is worth believing in. Please, let me have some time to mull over this life-altering decision. I don’t want to make the wrong choice. I feel strong and confident in who I am, and what I believe. I have total faith in you. I know what you need, and will stand up for you when you need me to. I am good at protecting others and showing patience in mediating between them.
Auxiliary Ne (INXP): Your life has so much potential! I can see many different possibilities for your future! Let me share them with you! There is more than one way to look at this situation. It would be a shame not to talk about them all. That’s a great idea, but what about this? Or this? Or that? Let’s discuss and consider them all. I have an analogy that fits this situation, but you’ll have to hang in there to the end, because at first it will sound random. I promise, it isn’t! Let me paint the big picture for you! Let’s try this, it’s new and it’s crazy but it might work! Yes, I thought you might make that decision / that this would happen. Excuse me, I need to write a story…
Tertiary Si (INXP): I love to revisit things that have given me joy in the past. Going to the same museums, watching the same favorite old movies, and thinking about an old idea is a lot of fun for me. I’d actually rather go to the tea shop again than try out a new hot spot. I find history interesting. Oh, do you want to know everything I learned about Ancient Egypt / the Klingon Conflict? I have all the details right here! I have a box of Star Wars memorabilia in my closet. Oh, I remember that smell… this tastes like my grandmother’s cookies… no, that’s not how “they’re” is spelled. I like familiar things and when I am upset, they comfort me.
Inferior Te (IXFP): I know I had that information before, but I’m not sure where it is. I long to be efficient, but I can’t seem to pull it off. I do like organizing my books, though; they have their own system! I don’t like schedules, but they help me stay on track. Oh, this is wrong! I know I’m forgetting something! I should be more organized! I like to be efficient, and try to use my time wisely, and I enjoy having some sense of control over my life and environment.
Fictional Characters:
Jamie Sullivan (A Walk to Remember)
Chuck Bartowski (Chuck)
Lucy Pevensie (The Chronicles of Narnia)
Wilson Fisk (Daredevil)
Billy (Dr. Horrible's Singalong Blog)
Ella (Ella Enchanted)
Lucy Pevensie (The Chronicles of Narnia)
Wilson Fisk (Daredevil)
Billy (Dr. Horrible's Singalong Blog)
Ella (Ella Enchanted)
Ashley Wilkes (Gone With the Wind)
Jane Eyre (Jane Eyre)
Cosette (Les Miserables)
Fantine (Les Miserables)
Faramir (The Lord of the Rings)
Frodo Baggins (The Lord of the Rings)
Smeagol/Gollum (The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit)
Fanny Price (Mansfield Park)
Pam Beesly (The Office)
Anton/Tiny (Once Upon a Time)
Belle (Once Upon a Time)
Mary Margaret/Snow White (Once Upon a Time)
Pam Beesly (The Office)
Anton/Tiny (Once Upon a Time)
Belle (Once Upon a Time)
Mary Margaret/Snow White (Once Upon a Time)
Penelope (Penelope)
Davy Jones (The Pirates of the Caribbean)
Jane Bennet (Pride & Prejudice 2005)
Juliet Capulet (Romeo & Juliet)
Rogue (X-Men franchise)
ENTJ
"The Leader"
"The Leader"
Negative Stereotype: workaholic
External Thinking (Te)
Internal Intuition (Ni)
External Sensing (Se)
Internal Feeling (Fi)
Dominant Te (EXTJ): Here is the plan, and the steps needed to accomplish it. I can learn anything complicated. This is your responsibility, and I expect a status report. I measure success by objective means (best-seller lists, stock reports, etc). I have a second plan if the first one fails. Anything can be organized for greater results. This isn’t working right; let me fix it. Here is how you can accomplish your goals. Controlling one’s emotions is important. It takes an hour and ten minutes to get there, with 30 minutes allotment for a traffic jam. We can comfortably do this in two weeks, yes. These are the facts, and if something doesn’t measure the facts, I intend to challenge it.
Auxiliary Ni (ENXJ): I feel very strongly that this is about to happen, and I intend to use my foreknowledge to do something about it. No, I am not surprised this happened. I knew it would. I am not going to support that company, because they will go under in six months. This person is not worth my time, because they are dishonest and I know they will betray me. Last night, I didn’t know what to do… but now, suddenly, the answer is staring me in the face! I know what to do to accomplish everything! You can’t fool me, because I can see your true self. People tell me that my advice is profound and insightful. I sometimes hide what I know, when I know it, because it freaks people out.
Tertiary Se (ENXJ): I like expensive stuff and I always make room for it in my life. I’m taking you to the best restaurant tonight; yes, it’s expensive, but the food is to die for. I don’t like that painting; it’s hideous. It may take me a moment, but I’ll get the hang of things quickly and you’ll never know I haven’t been doing this for years. I never trip over anything, because I know where everything is. Let’s do something fun this weekend, something physical. I want to feel the burn in my legs! I don’t mind taking risks, because it’s fun to get an adrenaline rush. I’m not going to lose this game; if I play, I play to win. It takes hard work to look this good.
Inferior Fi (EXTJ): My beliefs are very strong, but I spend little time thinking about them. Many of them are tied to my feelings, and I’m not comfortable dwelling on my emotions. It’s easier to adopt a simple, straightforward moral code and stick to it without deviation. I don’t see the point in determining which causes are more important than others. I have a tendency to think that my values are right for others. I really want to do something greater than myself, and am fiercely loyal to what I believe in but I would rather donate time, energy, and money than emotional support. It’s hard for me to be loyal to people whose decisions I profoundly disagree with. I need to respect you before I can emotionally support you in those times. Slowly, I am learning to be more tolerant and not see the world as black and white.
Fictional Characters:
Irene Adler (Elementary)
Perchik (Fiddler on the Roof)
Gale Hawthorne (Hunger Games)
Johanna Mason (Hunger Games)
President Coriolanus Snow (Hunger Games)
The Witch (Into the Woods)
Edward Rochester (Jane Eyre)
Enjolras (Les Miserables)
Loki Laufeyson (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Tony Stark/Iron Man (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins)
General Lord Cornwallis (The Patriot)
Irene Adler (Sherlock)
Lionel Luthor (Smallville)
Erik/Magneto (X-Men franchise)
INTJ
"The Mastermind"
"The Mastermind"
Positive Stereotype: the person who can see all your strengths and weaknesses
Negative Stereotype: arrogant
Internal Intuition (Ni)
External Thinking (Te)
Internal Feeling (Fi)
External Sensing (Se)
Dominant Ni (INXJ: No, I haven’t learned this before. I just know how to do it, that’s all. Let me guess what that means… am I right? Yes! I knew it! You can’t ask me to stop thinking about the future; I think about it all the time! That person is going to do that, and this will happen as a result. I am not wrong. You wait and see. (Told you!) I don’t like this, it didn’t happen the way I anticipated it would! No, I don’t want to change my plan at the last minute! How can I fix this? Where did I go wrong? I have a creative way to explain this process to you! Interpreting symbolism comes easily to me. Visualizing my goals, and my future, makes me happy and energizes me! I can see where I want to be, and where I am, and come up with each step necessary to reach my dreams.
Auxiliary Te (IXTJ): This isn’t working right, so let’s talk about how to fix it, and I’ll correct it. I know how long this task will take; I am currently on step four and will be finished in another hour, if you want to come get it. I am following the plan, from Point A to Point B. These are the steps you need to take to accomplish your goals. I am totally comfortable with word counts, hour limits, and deadlines, and have no problem meeting them. I can organize my time to accomplish everything I want to accomplish in a day. Here’s your shopping list. Give me the information and come back in an hour; I will categorize it into an easy to follow format so that everyone knows where we are in the project and what is expected of them. I have no problem controlling my impulses and putting aside my emotions to get things done.
Tertiary Fi (IXTJ): I put a lot of time and energy into activities that are important to me. I want those activities to be meaningful in some way—I want to volunteer, learn to teach others, apply my knowledge, or write on important social issues. I have a strong sense of what is good or bad. I want things to come out right, and will work toward that end. I am loyal to a few causes and people, because my time is valuable so I prioritize. I choose what beliefs feel the most authentic to me. I compare all my decisions against my strong beliefs of right and wrong.
Inferior Se (INXJ): My awareness of my environment gives me “clues” about other people, which feed my intuition, but the less I pay attention to the people and things around me, the more wrong my conclusions are. I sometimes feel overwhelmed with too much sensory information all at once; can we put away the disco ball and turn the music down? I wasn’t sure I would like that scary ride, but I did! I’m going again! I really want to see my dreams become real, and I’m willing to do all the hard work required to make it so. I like learning things that help me be stronger and more fit.
Fictional Characters:
Negative Stereotype: arrogant
Internal Intuition (Ni)
External Thinking (Te)
Internal Feeling (Fi)
External Sensing (Se)
Dominant Ni (INXJ: No, I haven’t learned this before. I just know how to do it, that’s all. Let me guess what that means… am I right? Yes! I knew it! You can’t ask me to stop thinking about the future; I think about it all the time! That person is going to do that, and this will happen as a result. I am not wrong. You wait and see. (Told you!) I don’t like this, it didn’t happen the way I anticipated it would! No, I don’t want to change my plan at the last minute! How can I fix this? Where did I go wrong? I have a creative way to explain this process to you! Interpreting symbolism comes easily to me. Visualizing my goals, and my future, makes me happy and energizes me! I can see where I want to be, and where I am, and come up with each step necessary to reach my dreams.
Auxiliary Te (IXTJ): This isn’t working right, so let’s talk about how to fix it, and I’ll correct it. I know how long this task will take; I am currently on step four and will be finished in another hour, if you want to come get it. I am following the plan, from Point A to Point B. These are the steps you need to take to accomplish your goals. I am totally comfortable with word counts, hour limits, and deadlines, and have no problem meeting them. I can organize my time to accomplish everything I want to accomplish in a day. Here’s your shopping list. Give me the information and come back in an hour; I will categorize it into an easy to follow format so that everyone knows where we are in the project and what is expected of them. I have no problem controlling my impulses and putting aside my emotions to get things done.
Tertiary Fi (IXTJ): I put a lot of time and energy into activities that are important to me. I want those activities to be meaningful in some way—I want to volunteer, learn to teach others, apply my knowledge, or write on important social issues. I have a strong sense of what is good or bad. I want things to come out right, and will work toward that end. I am loyal to a few causes and people, because my time is valuable so I prioritize. I choose what beliefs feel the most authentic to me. I compare all my decisions against my strong beliefs of right and wrong.
Inferior Se (INXJ): My awareness of my environment gives me “clues” about other people, which feed my intuition, but the less I pay attention to the people and things around me, the more wrong my conclusions are. I sometimes feel overwhelmed with too much sensory information all at once; can we put away the disco ball and turn the music down? I wasn’t sure I would like that scary ride, but I did! I’m going again! I really want to see my dreams become real, and I’m willing to do all the hard work required to make it so. I like learning things that help me be stronger and more fit.
Fictional Characters:
Wednesday Addams (The Addams Family)
Grant Ward (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
William Pitt (Amazing Grace)
Bruce Wayne/Batman (Dark Knight trilogy)
Harvey Dent/TwoFace (Dark Knight trilogy)
Dr. Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow (Dark Knight trilogy)
Jane Austen (Becoming Jane)
Walter White (Breaking Bad)
Kate Beckett (Castle)
Sherlock Holmes (Elementary)
Claude Frollo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
Edna Mode (The Incredibles)
Jean Valjean (Les Miserables)
Scar (The Lion King)
Elrond (The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit)
Saruman (The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit)
Annabeth Chase (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)
Erik/The Phantom (Phantom of the Opera)
Lord Cutler Beckett (Pirates of the Caribbean)
Fitzwilliam Darcy (Pride & Prejudice 2005)
Lex Luthor (Smallville)
Khan (Star Trek: Into Darkness)
Jor-El (Man of Steel)
Thranduil (The Hobbit)
Elphaba Thropp (Wicked)
Storm (X-Men franchise)
ESFP
"The Performer"
"The Performer"
Positive Stereotype: the person who shows you how to have fun and be bold
Negative Stereotype: hedonistic [solely self-gratifying]
External Sensing (Se)
Internal Feeling (Fi)
External Thinking (Te)
Internal Intuition (Ni)
Dominant Se (ESXP): Experiences are the stuff of life. I want to go snowboarding! Skydiving! Drive a racecar! Give me an adrenaline rush, and I’m fabulous. Okay, what’s up? I saw your eye twitch. That means you’re upset, but about what? Oh, I can leap in there and do this, no problem! See? It’s easy! You need a part time lion tamer? I’m sure I can learn it in no time. Okay, so here are the sixteen awesome things we can do in this theme park. Which one first? Look, you do that, I can hold this, and keep track of the kids, and check my Blackberry, and call Gary back all at the same time. You know, someone could make a lot of money if they—oh, what the heck, I’ll just do it. While you were standing there gaping, I saved the kid from the bus. I want to try that out; I think my body can take it, and it’ll be fun to find out. I’m going to say this, and see what people do…
Auxiliary Fi (EXFP): I am happiest when staying true to what I believe and what I want for my life. I know what I want, what beliefs and ideals motivate me, and how I feel about something. This is good, and that is bad. I know you’re only pretending, because I can see right through you. How does this new belief measure up against my life, my goals, and my core values? I believe no one should enforce morality; it should be a conscious choice we make. I care very much about you. I am loyal to you. I have great enthusiasm and many feelings toward you, but I show it through actions rather than words. You don’t have to say anything for me to be able to connect to and understand your meaning. I am okay with silent affection.
Tertiary Te (EXFP): Look, I organized all my movies by alphabetical order or time period! My socks are sorted by colors or fabrics. I enjoy having things organized, but have to focus to set up the system. I know this isn’t working right, and I want to fix it. I suspect this project will take me another couple of hours, but I’m going to give myself extra time just in case. Look, either you can prove aliens exist or you can’t, and if you can’t, they probably don’t exist. Let’s talk about this idea to see if it’s even possible, on a factual level. This is why I made my decision. I want to have a plan and follow through with it, but sometimes I forget what time it is or what the steps in the plan were. I probably shouldn’t improvise answers as much.
Inferior Ni (ESXP): Though I care more about what’s happening in my life right now, I want to have a good future. I haven’t forgotten my dreams, and I’ll figure out how to make them a reality one of these days. I like thinking about my future life and, although it’s hard, I can learn to put aside immediate experiences if I know the long-term goal is worth the wait! I feel optimistic about the future, and sometimes out of the blue, know how to do something that I have never tried doing before. I’m not sure how, but I knew that person would do that.
Fictional Characters:
Negative Stereotype: hedonistic [solely self-gratifying]
External Sensing (Se)
Internal Feeling (Fi)
External Thinking (Te)
Internal Intuition (Ni)
Dominant Se (ESXP): Experiences are the stuff of life. I want to go snowboarding! Skydiving! Drive a racecar! Give me an adrenaline rush, and I’m fabulous. Okay, what’s up? I saw your eye twitch. That means you’re upset, but about what? Oh, I can leap in there and do this, no problem! See? It’s easy! You need a part time lion tamer? I’m sure I can learn it in no time. Okay, so here are the sixteen awesome things we can do in this theme park. Which one first? Look, you do that, I can hold this, and keep track of the kids, and check my Blackberry, and call Gary back all at the same time. You know, someone could make a lot of money if they—oh, what the heck, I’ll just do it. While you were standing there gaping, I saved the kid from the bus. I want to try that out; I think my body can take it, and it’ll be fun to find out. I’m going to say this, and see what people do…
Auxiliary Fi (EXFP): I am happiest when staying true to what I believe and what I want for my life. I know what I want, what beliefs and ideals motivate me, and how I feel about something. This is good, and that is bad. I know you’re only pretending, because I can see right through you. How does this new belief measure up against my life, my goals, and my core values? I believe no one should enforce morality; it should be a conscious choice we make. I care very much about you. I am loyal to you. I have great enthusiasm and many feelings toward you, but I show it through actions rather than words. You don’t have to say anything for me to be able to connect to and understand your meaning. I am okay with silent affection.
Tertiary Te (EXFP): Look, I organized all my movies by alphabetical order or time period! My socks are sorted by colors or fabrics. I enjoy having things organized, but have to focus to set up the system. I know this isn’t working right, and I want to fix it. I suspect this project will take me another couple of hours, but I’m going to give myself extra time just in case. Look, either you can prove aliens exist or you can’t, and if you can’t, they probably don’t exist. Let’s talk about this idea to see if it’s even possible, on a factual level. This is why I made my decision. I want to have a plan and follow through with it, but sometimes I forget what time it is or what the steps in the plan were. I probably shouldn’t improvise answers as much.
Inferior Ni (ESXP): Though I care more about what’s happening in my life right now, I want to have a good future. I haven’t forgotten my dreams, and I’ll figure out how to make them a reality one of these days. I like thinking about my future life and, although it’s hard, I can learn to put aside immediate experiences if I know the long-term goal is worth the wait! I feel optimistic about the future, and sometimes out of the blue, know how to do something that I have never tried doing before. I’m not sure how, but I knew that person would do that.
Fictional Characters:
Jasmine (Aladdin)
Jack Napier/The Joker (Batman 1989)
Thomas LeFroy (Becoming Jane)
Merida (Brave)
Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad)
Peggy Carter (Captain America: The First Avenger)
Sid (Ice Age)
Legolas (The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit)
Peregrin "Pippin" Took (The Lord of the Rings)
Percy Jackson (Percy Jackson & the Olympians)
Lydia Bennet (Pride & Prejudice 2005)
Moses (Prince of Egypt)
Nyota Uhura (Star Trek reboot)
Anakin Skywalker (Star Wars)
John Allerdyce/Pyro (X-Men franchise)
ISFP
"The Artist"
Positive Stereotype: the person who opens your eyes to the beauty of life
Negative Stereotype: self-destructive
Internal Feeling (Fi)
External Sensing (Se)
Internal Intuition (Ni)
External Thinking (Te)
Dominant Fi (IXFP): I know that this is good, and that is bad. I know that you’re not who you say you are. I don’t need to focus on that particular idea, because it is less important than this other idea or belief. I want to focus on what is important, and I can see the measure of importance of everything in my life: people, causes, thoughts, actions, and feelings. Does this belief conflict with mine? Do I think this action is wrong? If so, I won’t do it. I know what I believe and what is worth believing in. Please, let me have some time to mull over this life-altering decision. I don’t want to make the wrong choice. I feel strong and confident in who I am, and what I believe. I have total faith in you. I know what you need, and will stand up for you when you need me to. I am good at protecting others and showing patience in mediating between them.
Auxiliary Se (ISXP): I could be doing one of six things right now, and I’m bored just standing here, so let’s go out and do something! I want to go bike riding again this weekend; there’s this gorgeous place in the mountains that you have to see to believe, but it’s a six mile ride so pack your gear. Uh oh, she’s mad. I saw her facial expression change for a second, and that’s never a good sign. I want to try out lots of things, and test my body to see what it can do. I can learn to do this quickly, and then I want to help you learn it. Come with me! Don’t just stand there, we can do this! Right now, I’m chilling in the backyard with a glass of tea and watching the light move through the trees, but later I want to go rock climbing. I can’t wait! It’s going to be awesome! I can trust what I have experienced first-hand.
Tertiary Ni (ISXP): I love the silence. It allows me to think about my future, and what I want to accomplish. I like to come up with new ways of doing or seeing things. Don’t tell anyone, but I like symbolism, archetypes, and mysteries. I find them interesting. I sometimes feel like I know what is going to happen, before it happens… and I’m usually right. I don’t know how I knew that about you; I just did. I can visualize a goal, and won’t stop until I turn it into a reality. I trust my insights more in my creativity than in life, but am learning to use my random moments of foreknowledge to create long-term goals.
Inferior Te (IXFP): I know I had that information before, but I’m not sure where it is. I long to be efficient, but I can’t seem to pull it off. I do like organizing my books, though; they have their own system! I don’t like schedules, but they help me stay on track. Oh, this is wrong! I know I’m forgetting something! I should be more organized! I like to be efficient, and try to use my time wisely, and I enjoy having some sense of control over my life and environment.
Fictional Characters:
Jafar (Aladdin)
Thea Queen (Arrow)
Rachel Dawes (Dark Knight trilogy)
Liesel Meminger (The Book Thief)
Radagast (The Hobbit trilogy)
Cinna (The Hunger Games)
Violet Parr (The Incredibles)
Arwen Undomiel (The Lord of the Rings trilogy)
Eowyn (The Lord of the Rings trilogy)
Catherine Morland (Northanger Abbey)
Pocahontas (Pocahontas)
Lady Marian (Robin Hood BBC)
Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
Mary-Jane Watson (Spiderman)
Luke Skywalker (Star Wars)
Harper Finkle (Wizards of Waverly Place)
ENFJ
"The Defender"
Positive Stereotype: the person who sees your potential and is your biggest fan
Negative Stereotype: insecure
External Feeling (Fe)
Internal Intuition (Ni)
External Sensing (Se)
Internal Thinking (Ti)
Dominant Fe (EXFJ): I am warm and enjoy taking care of people. I consider how decisions will impact everyone involved. Is there anything I can get you, to make you feel more comfortable? I can’t be with people who don’t treat others with respect. I want to acknowledge not only what each of you has done in the group as individuals, but also talk about what we can do, or have done, together! You did an awesome job with that; you are so talented. I don’t approve of what you are doing, because it’s inappropriate and will have a bad impact on others, but I am willing to talk it through and will accept your apology, without any bad feelings. I feel so at ease offering affirmation, and am deeply hurt when others don’t do the same. I want everyone to be happy, but am not afraid to say what I feel if I need to.
Auxiliary Ni (ENXJ): I feel very strongly that this is about to happen, and I intend to use my foreknowledge to do something about it. No, I am not surprised this happened. I knew it would. I am not going to support that company, because they will go under in six months. This person is not worth my time, because they are dishonest and I know they will betray me. Last night, I didn’t know what to do… but now, suddenly, the answer is staring me in the face! I know what to do to accomplish everything! You can’t fool me, because I can see your true self. People tell me that my advice is profound and insightful. I sometimes hide what I know, when I know it, because it freaks people out.
Tertiary Se (ENXJ): I like expensive stuff and I always make room for it in my life. I’m taking you to the best restaurant tonight; yes, it’s expensive, but the food is to die for. I don’t like that painting; it’s hideous. It may take me a moment, but I’ll get the hang of things quickly and you’ll never know I haven’t been doing this for years. I never trip over anything, because I know where everything is. Let’s do something fun this weekend, something physical. I want to feel the burn in my legs! I don’t mind taking risks, because it’s fun to get an adrenaline rush. I’m not going to lose this game; if I play, I play to win. It takes hard work to look this good.
Inferior Ti (EXFJ): I want to be objective in our conversation, but I’m having a hard time not feeling upset that you have shut me out. I don’t feel comfortable discussing this person like they are a thing or a problem to be solved. How can you be so detached? That feels heartless to me! I want to get things right, so I will study this until I understand it, then take what I know and use it to help others reach their own understanding. I’m okay with calling a problem a problem, and willing to analyze it.
Fictional Characters:
Anna Karenina (Anna Karenina)
Emma Woodhouse (Emma)
Hans (Frozen)
Esmeralda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
Peeta Mellark (Hunger Games)
Elle Woods (Legally Blonde)
Boromir (The Lord of the Rings)
Edmund Bertram (Mansfield Park)
Snow White (Disney)
Gwen Stacy (Spiderman)
Obi Wan Kenobi (Star Wars)
Tauriel (The Hobbit)
Charles Xavier/Professor X (X-Men franchise)
Jean Grey/Phoenix (X-Men franchise)
"The Defender"
Positive Stereotype: the person who sees your potential and is your biggest fan
Negative Stereotype: insecure
External Feeling (Fe)
Internal Intuition (Ni)
External Sensing (Se)
Internal Thinking (Ti)
Dominant Fe (EXFJ): I am warm and enjoy taking care of people. I consider how decisions will impact everyone involved. Is there anything I can get you, to make you feel more comfortable? I can’t be with people who don’t treat others with respect. I want to acknowledge not only what each of you has done in the group as individuals, but also talk about what we can do, or have done, together! You did an awesome job with that; you are so talented. I don’t approve of what you are doing, because it’s inappropriate and will have a bad impact on others, but I am willing to talk it through and will accept your apology, without any bad feelings. I feel so at ease offering affirmation, and am deeply hurt when others don’t do the same. I want everyone to be happy, but am not afraid to say what I feel if I need to.
Auxiliary Ni (ENXJ): I feel very strongly that this is about to happen, and I intend to use my foreknowledge to do something about it. No, I am not surprised this happened. I knew it would. I am not going to support that company, because they will go under in six months. This person is not worth my time, because they are dishonest and I know they will betray me. Last night, I didn’t know what to do… but now, suddenly, the answer is staring me in the face! I know what to do to accomplish everything! You can’t fool me, because I can see your true self. People tell me that my advice is profound and insightful. I sometimes hide what I know, when I know it, because it freaks people out.
Tertiary Se (ENXJ): I like expensive stuff and I always make room for it in my life. I’m taking you to the best restaurant tonight; yes, it’s expensive, but the food is to die for. I don’t like that painting; it’s hideous. It may take me a moment, but I’ll get the hang of things quickly and you’ll never know I haven’t been doing this for years. I never trip over anything, because I know where everything is. Let’s do something fun this weekend, something physical. I want to feel the burn in my legs! I don’t mind taking risks, because it’s fun to get an adrenaline rush. I’m not going to lose this game; if I play, I play to win. It takes hard work to look this good.
Inferior Ti (EXFJ): I want to be objective in our conversation, but I’m having a hard time not feeling upset that you have shut me out. I don’t feel comfortable discussing this person like they are a thing or a problem to be solved. How can you be so detached? That feels heartless to me! I want to get things right, so I will study this until I understand it, then take what I know and use it to help others reach their own understanding. I’m okay with calling a problem a problem, and willing to analyze it.
Fictional Characters:
Anna Karenina (Anna Karenina)
Emma Woodhouse (Emma)
Hans (Frozen)
Esmeralda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
Peeta Mellark (Hunger Games)
Elle Woods (Legally Blonde)
Boromir (The Lord of the Rings)
Edmund Bertram (Mansfield Park)
Snow White (Disney)
Gwen Stacy (Spiderman)
Obi Wan Kenobi (Star Wars)
Tauriel (The Hobbit)
Charles Xavier/Professor X (X-Men franchise)
Jean Grey/Phoenix (X-Men franchise)
INFJ
"The Empath"
"The Empath"
Positive Stereotype: the person who helps you see the world through new eyes
Negative Stereotype: elitist
Internal Intuition (Ni)
External Feeling (Fe)
Internal Thinking (Ti)
External Sensing (Se)
Dominant Ni (INXJ: No, I haven’t learned this before. I just know how to do it, that’s all. Let me guess what that means… am I right? Yes! I knew it! You can’t ask me to stop thinking about the future; I think about it all the time! That person is going to do that, and this will happen as a result. I am not wrong. You wait and see. (Told you!) I don’t like this, it didn’t happen the way I anticipated it would! No, I don’t want to change my plan at the last minute! How can I fix this? Where did I go wrong? I have a creative way to explain this process to you! Interpreting symbolism comes easily to me. Visualizing my goals, and my future, makes me happy and energizes me! I can see where I want to be, and where I am, and come up with each step necessary to reach my dreams.
Auxiliary Fe (IXFJ): I know what is important to you, and can support you in it, provided it doesn’t hurt others. I’m not always comfortable taking sides. Can we talk about this and reach a compromise that keeps everyone happy? I don’t want to upset people, and I can easily fit into a group and make everyone feel wanted and involved. Your emotions can influence mine, so I am careful not to let too many people in. I want to take care of you, and protect you. You are so talented. I hope you know that, and how much I like you. I’m happy to serve, but feel better when I get how I feel off my chest and out into the open.
Tertiary Ti (IXFJ): I am interested in learning how to make things run more smoothly and efficiently. Please be as clear and concise in your explanation as possible, so the message isn’t lost in theatricality. I’m sorry, but I see a logical inconsistency in the statement you just made; may I point it out to you so we can talk about it? I really love thinking about my ideas (Ni) and experiences (Si), and analyzing them to see what meaning they hold for me, and why. I’m good at putting a name to what is happening around me.
Inferior Se (INXJ): My awareness of my environment gives me “clues” about other people, which feed my intuition, but the less I pay attention to the people and things around me, the more wrong my conclusions are. I sometimes feel overwhelmed with too much sensory information all at once; can we put away the disco ball and turn the music down? I wasn’t sure I would like that scary ride, but I did! I’m going again! I really want to see my dreams become real, and I’m willing to do all the hard work required to make it so. I like learning things that help me be stronger and more fit.
Fictional Characters:
Negative Stereotype: elitist
Internal Intuition (Ni)
External Feeling (Fe)
Internal Thinking (Ti)
External Sensing (Se)
Dominant Ni (INXJ: No, I haven’t learned this before. I just know how to do it, that’s all. Let me guess what that means… am I right? Yes! I knew it! You can’t ask me to stop thinking about the future; I think about it all the time! That person is going to do that, and this will happen as a result. I am not wrong. You wait and see. (Told you!) I don’t like this, it didn’t happen the way I anticipated it would! No, I don’t want to change my plan at the last minute! How can I fix this? Where did I go wrong? I have a creative way to explain this process to you! Interpreting symbolism comes easily to me. Visualizing my goals, and my future, makes me happy and energizes me! I can see where I want to be, and where I am, and come up with each step necessary to reach my dreams.
Auxiliary Fe (IXFJ): I know what is important to you, and can support you in it, provided it doesn’t hurt others. I’m not always comfortable taking sides. Can we talk about this and reach a compromise that keeps everyone happy? I don’t want to upset people, and I can easily fit into a group and make everyone feel wanted and involved. Your emotions can influence mine, so I am careful not to let too many people in. I want to take care of you, and protect you. You are so talented. I hope you know that, and how much I like you. I’m happy to serve, but feel better when I get how I feel off my chest and out into the open.
Tertiary Ti (IXFJ): I am interested in learning how to make things run more smoothly and efficiently. Please be as clear and concise in your explanation as possible, so the message isn’t lost in theatricality. I’m sorry, but I see a logical inconsistency in the statement you just made; may I point it out to you so we can talk about it? I really love thinking about my ideas (Ni) and experiences (Si), and analyzing them to see what meaning they hold for me, and why. I’m good at putting a name to what is happening around me.
Inferior Se (INXJ): My awareness of my environment gives me “clues” about other people, which feed my intuition, but the less I pay attention to the people and things around me, the more wrong my conclusions are. I sometimes feel overwhelmed with too much sensory information all at once; can we put away the disco ball and turn the music down? I wasn’t sure I would like that scary ride, but I did! I’m going again! I really want to see my dreams become real, and I’m willing to do all the hard work required to make it so. I like learning things that help me be stronger and more fit.
Fictional Characters:
Phil Coulson (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
William Wilberforce (Amazing Grace)
King Mongkut (Anna and the King)
Jane Hayes (Austenland)
Miranda Tate (The Dark Knight Rises)
Ra's Al Ghul (Batman Begins)
Elizabeth Ross (The Incredible Hulk)
Eponine (Les Miserables)
Galadriel (The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit)
Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit)
Maleficent (Maleficent)
Prince Caspian (The Chronicles of Narnia)
Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman (Man of Steel)
Jane Foster (Thor)
Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird)
ENTP
"The Inventor"
Positive Stereotype: the person who breaks you out of your shell
Negative Stereotype: unreliable
External Intuition (Ne)
Internal Thinker (Ti)
External Feeling (Fe)
Internal Sensing (Si)
Dominant Ne (ENXP): So, what you are REALLY saying,
even though you’re disguising it behind BS, is this. Do you want
to know what writing desks and ravens have in common? Are you sure that
this is the right decision? Because I have five other possible
interpretations, and it would be a shame not to consider them all. I
simply know how this works, and what you are really up to. Let’s talk
about ideas! I want to tell you mine and hear yours! I know this idea
doesn’t seem related to our discussion, but I think it ties in. I can
sum up our concept in a metaphor. I can think of five different things
at once! I can pick up your facial expressions and accent without even
thinking about it. Let me tell you a story…
Auxiliary Ti (EXTP): Hmm, give me a second… okay, I
know what to do. I know how this works and how to fix it. I just
analyzed it from six different angles in my head and feel comfortable
with diving right in. I can take this situation or problem apart and
reassemble it. That sounds illogical, so I’m going to ignore it. If I
have time, I’ll argue with it. Look, cut the baloney and get to the point.
THIS is the problem and THIS is how we fix it. Did you enjoy my three
word answer? It really annoys me when people take too long to explain
something, because it’s easy for me to sum it up in a few words. No, I
understand the system, I have it, let’s start in on it and get things
done! Hop to it! Chop chop!
Tertiary Fe (EXTP): I find it easy to connect to people
and make friends. I’m good at smoothing things over between people, so
we can accomplish things together. You’re really doing a good job with
that; you’re a natural at this, you know! I’m glad you feel comfortable
with me. I like you too. I know how you feel, and I’m sorry this is
happening to you. Tell me how I can help, so I’m not just sad on your
behalf. I feel like I need to take care of you, and be responsible for
you. If you mess with someone I love, I will kick your butt; do you hear
me? Hey, do you want to talk about how you feel? I can share some stuff
about myself, too, if it makes you feel better. People find me friendly
and enthusiastic.
Inferior Si (ENXP): I haven’t the faintest idea where
that paper went. I had it five minutes ago. No, I didn’t remember that
it’s your birthday… but I wanted to remember! I did a bunch of
research on the Tudor period, but I need to dig up my notes for the
details. I don’t want to talk about the past; it hurts too much. Show me
how you did it, and then I’ll try it. I’m not a big fan of Christmas
family gatherings, but I kind of miss the wonder of Christmas as a
child. Don’t tell anyone, but sometimes I long for a normal life and a
white picket fence. How… how did I remember the name of that fictional
character in the cartoon I used to watch when I was a kid? That’s
random!
Fictional Characters:
INTP
"The Thinker" Positive Stereotype: the person who opens you up to new ideas
Negative Stereotype: lazy
Internal Thinker (Ti)
External Intuition (Ne)
Internal Sensing (Si)
External Feeling (Fe)
Dominant Ti (IXTP): I don’t need to use my emotions to fix this problem, thanks. I know how this machine works. Let me take it apart and put it back together for you. That doesn’t seem logical. The facts of the situation are unimportant; we can solve this, though it might seem impossible. There is a way around every problem. I can give you a two word answer to your question, and those two words will solve everything. The fewer words used, the better. Most explanations are too long-winded and technical, and could easily be simplified. Let me hear the idea or new data; I’m going to analyze and criticize it, and if it doesn’t work, I’m going to throw it out. Come on, you know my impartiality is sexy. Have you ever seen me overreact to anything? No!
Auxiliary Ne (INXP): Your life has so much potential! I can see many different possibilities for your future! Let me share them with you! There is more than one way to look at this situation. It would be a shame not to talk about them all. That’s a great idea, but what about this? Or this? Or that? Let’s discuss and consider them all. I have an analogy that fits this situation, but you’ll have to hang in there to the end, because at first it will sound random. I promise, it isn’t! Let me paint the big picture for you! Let’s try this, it’s new and it’s crazy but it might work! Yes, I thought you might make that decision / that this would happen. Excuse me, I need to write a story…
Tertiary Si (INXP): I love to revisit things that have given me joy in the past. Going to the same museums, watching the same favorite old movies, and thinking about an old idea is a lot of fun for me. I’d actually rather go to the tea shop again than try out a new hot spot. I find history interesting. Oh, do you want to know everything I learned about Ancient Egypt / the Klingon Conflict? I have all the details right here! I have a box of Star Wars memorabilia in my closet. Oh, I remember that smell… this tastes like my grandmother’s cookies… no, that’s not how “they’re” is spelled. I like familiar things and when I am upset, they comfort me.
Inferior Fe (IXTP): I want to help you, but I’m not sure what to say to make you feel better. I feel protective of you, and I don’t want to hurt your feelings, but sometimes I do. I would never admit it in a million years, but I care how you see me and I need your encouragement. The more I respect you, the more hurt I am if you ignore or belittle me. That being said… I really don’t understand why you’re making such emotional decisions!
Fictional Characters:
Felicity Smoak (Arrow)
Bruce Banner/The Hulk (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Sheldon Cooper (The Big Bang Theory)
Dr. Spencer Reid (Criminal Minds)
Hiccup (How to Train Your Dragon)
Haymitch Abernathy (Hunger Games)
Elinor Dashwood (Sense & Sensibility)
Peter Parker (Spiderman)
Yoda (Star Wars)
Smaug (The Hobbit)
Neo (The Matrix trilogy)
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