ISTP – Introverted Sensing Thinking Perceiving
Driving force to understand how world works. Can be quiet and analytical observers gathering facts. Pursues variety and excitement. Spontaneous but detached pragmatism.
Famous ISTP: George Patton
For ISTPs the driving force in their lives is to understand how things and phenomena in the real world work so they can make the best and most effective use of them. They are logical and realistic people, and they are natural troubleshooters. When not actively solving a problem, ISTPs are quiet and analytical observers of their environment, and they naturally look for the underlying sense to any facts they have gathered. ISTPs often pursue variety and even excitement in their hands-on experiences. Although they do have a spontaneous, even playful side, what people often first encounter with them is their detached pragmatism.
Source: Looking at Type: The Fundamentals, Center for the Application of Psychological Type, 1997.
Some interesting facts about INTP personality types
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Highly represented among male college scholarship athletes. Source: MBTI Manual, 1998 |
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In national sample “Leisure Activities,” overrepresented in “Playing with computers or video games”; underrepresented in “Listening to music” and “Writing.” Source: MBTI Manual, 1998 |
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Academic subjects preferred: math, practical skills. Source: I.M. Myers & M.H. McCaulley in Manual: A guide to the development and use of the MBTI, 1985. |
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Highest of all types in national sample liking work environments with “Independence & achievement”; include among top 3 desirable work characteristics “Clear structure” and “Variety of tasks.” Source: MBTI Manual, 1998 |
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Most important feature of an ideal job: “A stable and secure future.” Source: A.L. Hammer, MBTI Applications, 1996 |
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In national sample, dissatisfied with “Promotions” in their work. Source: MBTI Manual, 1998 |
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In national sample, among top 4 types valuing “Autonomy.” Source: MBTI Manual, 1998 |
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With INFJs, ranked first among all the types in using spiritual/philosophical coping resources. Source: J. Shelton, in MBTI Applications by A.L. Hammer, 1996. |
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In national sample, ranked lowest in reporting stress associated with “Balancing home and work.” Source: MBTI Manual, 1998 |
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In national sample, highest in coping with stress by “Getting upset or angry and not showing it.” Source: MBTI Manual, 1998 |
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