Wednesday, September 5, 2012

INTP Strengths and Weaknesses

INTP strengths
  • INTPs love and affection for people close to them are unusually strong and pure, even with hints of childlike enthusiasm
  • Relaxed, easy approach to life
  • Huge enthusiasm when it comes to something the INTP is interested in
  • Excellent imagination and creativity
  • Resistance to conflict and criticism
  • Simple needs
INTP weaknesses
  • Poor sense of other people’s feelings and slow reaction to their emotional needs
  • Uncomfortable when it is necessary to express their own feelings and emotions
  • Tendency to view others with suspicion and caution
  • Relatively poor practical skills, including money management
  • Potential difficulties in leaving failed relationships
  • Tendency to approach conflict situations by either ignoring them or unleashing uncontrollable anger

"Shadow" Personality type - ESFJ (Personifies the weaknesses, without the strengths)
This personality tends to manifest when high stress or depression sets in for long periods of time.

ESFJ weaknesses:
  • Dislike significant changes, especially if they have to take place quickly
  • Very intolerant of conflict or criticism
  • Need a lot of support and attention from other people
  • May pay too much attention to their social status
  • Tendency to spend a significant amount of time contemplating what other people think of them
  • May find it very difficult to terminate a relationship, blaming themselves for the perceived failure
  • Strongly dislike and disagree with any negative comments directed at their close friends or relatives
  • Tendency to ignore their own needs, sacrificing too much for the sake of others
  • Tendency to “guilt trip” others in order to achieve their personal goals

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