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 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) 12.5% of all people 18% of males 7% of females NT Career Matches   (see all) Lawyer/Attorney Psychologist Judge Entrepreneur Computer Programmer Engineer Teacher/Professor Systems Analyst Scientist Famous NT People   (see all) Steve Martin Franklin D. Roosevelt Al Gore Rodney Dangerfield James A. Garfield Tom Hanks Orel Hershiser Angela Lansbury Arthur Ashe John Quincy Adams Abraham Lincoln James Madison Fictional NT Characters   (see all) Jordi LaForge Star Trek: The Next Generation Beatrix Kiddo (The Bride) Kill Bill Vol. I Q Star Trek: The Next Generation Wile E. Coyote Road Runner (Looney Tunes) Tom Hagen Godfather Marsellus Wallace Pulp Fiction 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