Am i INTP?

[Rdll12]

Most of the online tests gave me between INTJ,INFJ and INTP.
How do i know for sure which one i am?
The questions aren't really straight to the point on J vs P.
I mean,i don't go anywhere without a plan,i cant start a thing without having something to follow in order so i know i am going somewere but i get bored easily and i look for other plans.
My biggest problem is getting tired of the thing i do,lack of motivation after a certain time and i look for new things to do because i find them more 'exciting'.For example ,if i like a game very often i look on youtube for it ,get bored and look for other game.I rarely get to finish a game ,i can say that once i see how the game ends on youtube i lose all my excitement for it,if i play a game i will do anything to finish it as fast as possible.But if i start doing a thing i will do it right,i'll try to be as effective as possible.For example,if i like a game i'd probably have 10 youtube videos on how to play it even before i start playing it,i dont have patience to play the game,i want to play the game in the best possible way and if i know i cant do this ill look on youtube ,if i wanna study something i'd have many books around me so i make sure i do the right thing,i always make schemes/plans of what of what i need to learn so i can learn as effective as possible.
Also if i a friend gives me a gift most of the time i dont need i wont tell him straight away ,i dont like to make people who had good intentions to feel bad,but if i feel that someone has bad intentions or tries to mock me i'll tell him straight away.I only get revenge if the guy had bad intentions.
I am very indecisive,not because i am shy but cause i really dont want to give the wrong answer.If you were to make me pick between 2 cars i'd start making all kind of comparations between them even though i know straight away which one is better and once i pick one i almost always feel that i've rushed

Also i have problem expressing feelings,i think.If someone tells me its their birthday i have to force myself to react.If i were going to a movie and someone asked me if i liked it ,even thought i do like it,my answer is a little forced.If i receive a gift i really have to force out a thank you as people expect this even though i feel grateful for the gift in my mind.
I am not autist or anti-social.

 

[Sinny91]

I'm no MBTI expert, but it's my understanding that inability to clarify one's type via the test, stems from inability to answer the questions consistantly. I had the same issue a few times, but just scored various levels of INTP.

Failing the actual test, the descriptions are almost enough on their own.
I haven't checked my self against all of the other types, but even if I do, I'm sure INTP will remain.

I'm a bit confused about the people who are still trying to type them selves after a long period of time.

Apart from that, I have a fair share of J qualities, although over all I'm a P.

I's suggest re-taking the test slowly, deliberately and with complete self honesty, on a site which offers the percentage ratio's, so you can visualise how much of which qualities you have.

 

[Rdll12]

I'm no MBTI expert, but it's my understanding that inability to clarify one's typep via test, stems from inability to answer the questions consistantly. I had the same issue a few times, but just scored various levelss of INTP.

Failing the actual test, the descriptions were almost enough on their own.
I haven't checkmy self against all of the other types, be even I I do, I'm sure INTP will remain.

I'm a bit confused about the people who are still tryin to type them selves after a lon period of time.

Apart from that, I have a air share of J qualities, although over all I'm a P.

I's suggest re-takin the test slowly, deliberately and completely self honestly, on a site which offers the percentae ratio's, so you can visualise how much of what qualities you have.

I did on 16personality last time and i scored +-10-15% at most.
I will redo test at humanmetrics.
I do have the problem of answering the same on the same question if i redo the test.
On 16personalities i always answered with either middle or 1 button to the right or left as even if i agree with an answer i can almost always come with an example of how i dont agree with it.

 

[onesteptwostep]

Hi, welcome to the forum. Type usually fluctuates when you're younger, because the cognitive functions wrestle with each other to find their place. An INTP has Ti, Ne, Si and Fe as their functions. Once they do settle however, (which typically is around when you're in your 30s, for some it comes much earlier [a lot of it's environment/nurture based if you want to get technical]), you'll be able to type what you are more confidently then.

But considering that what's on your mind are more abstract, factual and mechanical type knowledge (+social etiquette) it would be more reasonable to type you as INTP considering their more principle based dispositions toward them. Indecisiveness usually points to a P type.

The IN part seems to be a given (since you did say you only came up as INFJ INTJ and INTP), so we're only left with the F/T dichotomy (INxP). And considering that your expression of feeling is more internalized-vocalized it would be better to say that you have a higher T (Ti that is), therefore INTP. (well unless you want to be a useless infp)

er, just compare the descriptions here (intp) and here (infp) to see which one matches more (personally I think looking at the friendship section would help. same values or practicality?)

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Types aren't static though, they're malleable. And tbh I don't think it really matters in the long run. You just have a base 'self' which sort of is reflected more in one type, that's all (imo)

 

[Rdll12]

Hi, welcome to the forum. Type usually fluctuates when you're younger, because the cognitive functions wrestle with each other to find their place. An INTP has Ti, Ne, Si and Fe as their functions. Once they do settle however, (which typically is around when you're in your 30s, for some it comes much earlier [a lot of it's environment/nurture based if you want to get technical]), you'll be able to type what you are more confidently then.

But considering that what's on your mind are more abstract, factual and mechanical type knowledge (+social etiquette) it would be more reasonable to type you as INTP considering their more principle based dispositions toward them. Indecisiveness usually points to a P type.

The IN part seems to be a given (since you did say you only came up as INFJ INTJ and INTP), so we're only left with the F/T dichotomy (INxP). And considering that your expression of feeling is more internalized-vocalized it would be better to say that you have a higher T (Ti that is), therefore INTP. (well unless you want to be a useless infp)

er, just compare the descriptions here (intp) and here (infp) to see which one matches more (personally I think looking at the friendship section would help. same values or practicality?)

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Types aren't static though, they're malleable. And tbh I don't think it really matters in the long run. You just have a base 'self' which sort of is reflected more in one type, that's all (imo)

i relate to both F,T and J,P.
I know for sure i am IN,no doubt.

 

[onesteptwostep]

 

[Brontosaurie]

i advertise my interpretation of typology.

http://intpforum.com/showthread.php?t=22637

maybe one of the descriptions resonates with you. it can be an aid to factor in. but to know your type (whether or not type is a thing in reality) it is necessary to do research and create your own understanding of type, from multiple sources.

i reckon that the labels used for cognitive functions are misleading. i'm not sure introversion and extraversion belong in type, and i'm not sure about some other assumptions either.

just an alternate perspective.

 

[Rdll12]

My biggest problem is with J vs P.
How can i know for sure which one i am?
I mean,i strongly prefer clear guidelines and i always have a plan and look for the solution as quick as possible but at the same time i prefer to always have open options and freedom and i am very undecisive.

 

[onesteptwostep]

Well if you take a look at how indecisiveness you are right now could mean that you're a P type. J types are more to the point and are commanding. TJ types are (tend to be) obnoxious and are sure of themselves.

If you're confused on whether you're a INT-P or an INT-J, try comparing the two on the personality site. There's a bunch of INTJ vs INTP literature lying around the site here also, those threads might be of help.

edit: here http://www.intpforum.com/search.php?searchid=1837981

have fun lol

 

[PmjPmj]

Worth bearing in mind:

1) The indicator tests are shit
2) Ni dominants regularly mis-type as P
3) Lack of self-knowledge, or the search for it, may well indicate Fi in tertiary or inferior position (conjecture, but probably right on the mark)

I've had the pleasure of working with some of the most eminent folk in the type industry (no, rly) and subsequently learned a heck of a lot. I was utterly convinced that I was NiFe, but I wasn't - even in spite of alleged experts previously telling me so. I in fact have a preference for NiTe. It took a 7+ hour exploration with an incredible type practitioner to settle it.

Don't fall into the trap of equating type with behaviour. There are some correlations, but they're typically quite few and further between. Type is primarily about how we receive and process data; it rarely predicts behaviour.

 

[computerhxr]

I am in the same boat. I identify myself as an INTP, but then again, I think and process information like an INTJ as well.

Judging (J)

The following statements generally apply to me:
I like to have things decided.
I appear to be task oriented.
I like to make lists of things to do.
I like to get my work done before playing.
I plan work to avoid rushing just before a deadline.
Sometimes I focus so much on the goal that I miss new information.

Perceiving (P)

The following statements generally apply to me:
I like to stay open to respond to whatever happens.
I appear to be loose and casual. I like to keep plans to a minimum.
I like to approach work as play or mix work and play.
I work in bursts of energy.
I am stimulated by an approaching deadline.
Sometimes I stay open to new information so long I miss making decisions when they are needed.

Yes to everything!