NT Temperament - The "Intellectuals"

NTs are introspective, logical and on a constant quest for knowledge. They are practical and unsentimental in their approach to problem solving. The actions of an NT are precise and follow a systematic course. Abstract, theoretical and technically adept, NTs are naturally inventive. They can also be described as being analytical, intellectual, inquisitive, independent and complex. The four NT "Intellectual" personality types are listed below. ENTJ - The "Chief" ENTJs are strategic, organized and possess natural leadership qualities. They are master coordinators that can effectively give direction to groups. They are able to understand complicated organizational situations and quick to develop intelligent solutions. ENTJs are outspoken and will not... (read more) ENTP - The "Originator" ENTPs are logical, innovative, curious and downright inventive. They see possibilities for improvement everywhere and possess the ability to understand complex concepts. ENTPs are introspective and carefree nonconformists. They often neglect the more common areas of life while... (read more) INTJ - The "Strategist" INTJs are introspective, analytical, determined persons with natural leadership ability. Being reserved, they prefer to stay in the background while leading. Strategic, knowledgable and adaptable, INTJs are talented in bringing ideas from conception to reality. They expect perfection from... (read more) INTP - The "Engineer" INTPs are logical, individualistic, reserved, and very curious individuals. They focus on ideas, theories and the explanation of how things work. They are especially adept at discussions and debate. They have the ability to focus intently on a subject. They appreciate and respect intelligence... (read more) About Temperaments Each of the 16 personality types can be classified as belonging to one of four "temperaments" (SJ, SP, NT, NF). For example, INFP belongs to the NF temperament. David Keirsey first noted that the four types with N & F are most like each other (idealistic), the four types with S & P are alike (sensation seeking) and so on.

NT Population   (see all) 10% of all people 15.5% of males 4.5% of females NT Career Matches   (see all) Judge Teacher/Professor Photographer Systems Analyst Scientist Engineer Lawyer/Attorney Psychologist Computer Programmer Famous NT People   (see all) Bill Gates Dave Letterman Candace Bergen James A. Garfield Thomas Edison Marilyn Vos Savant C. Everett Koop William F. Buckley, Jr. General Colin Powell Albert Einstein Gerald Ford Meryl Streep Fictional NT Characters   (see all) Winston 'The Wolf' Wolfe Pulp Fiction Beatrix Kiddo (The Bride) Kill Bill Vol. I Dr. Emmett 'Doc' Brown Back to the Future Mercutio Romeo and Juliet Professor Moriarty Sherlock Holmes antagonist George Smiley John Le Carré character Seven of Nine Star Trek: Voyager

Protectors (SJ) ESTJ - Overseer ESFJ - Supporter ISTJ - Examiner ISFJ - Defender

Creators (SP) ESTP - Persuader ESFP - Entertainer ISTP - Craftsman ISFP - Artist

Intellectuals (NT) ENTJ - Chief ENTP - Originator INTJ - Strategist INTP - Engineer

Visionaries (NF) ENFJ - Mentor ENFP - Advocate INFJ - Confidant INFP - Dreamer