What's your strongest "letter"?

[Victoria Silver]

Which of the four characteristics that make you an INTJ (or whatever you might be) is the strongest? For me, it is definitely the Introversion, both from my test scores and just from knowing myself. I definitely live inside my own head.

My next strongest characteristic would be Thinking (I think.) Without denying the importance of emotion, I definitely incline to keeping them under control.

My iNtuition and Judging are not anywhere near as strong, it seems to me.

How about you?

[Kotetsu]

N, I would think, then I.

[DeadSpace]

'T', everything gets analyzed and then 'J' judged, even 'N' gets analyzed, for veracity. Can never just go with my gut response, has to be a reason behind it.

[eternaltriangle]

T, my weakest is N or J depending on the test: the cognitive processes test says introverted intuition and extroverted thinking are my highest. On okcupid's test (which gives percentile based scores), I score higher on N than 91% of test-takers.

[Richard0612]

T and I are about equal, then N and J are less pronounced, but equally so.
This might make it easier to understand:
T&I>N&J

[Motor Jax]

ummm

"F" for me

then "N"

[Circe]

N and T are both incredibly high; I and J less so.

[Valentyne]

My I and J are very high, T is also quite high, and N is kind of low.

[umop_3pisdn]

I and N. My T and J are pretty low.

[SmileyMan]

I've read that iN (Introverted Intuition) is the dominant in all INTJs.

Anyway, My dominant letters are (Highest to lowest, even though they're very balanced) N-I-T-J

[Cuivienen]

In order from the strongest to weakest (in the test at least):
N-T-J-I

[Fissiongrid]

I'm 88%N and 88%T, but from personal experience I can say N is the strongest.

SmileyMan has a point, I think it would be N for most of us.

[thaddeus6th]

Retook this test recently, and agree with the standout result, which was a score of 100 for Thinking. It's one of the reasons I like watching House so much: although I lack his genius (and, mostly, his unnecessary rudeness) I do admire the raw rationality.

[Uytuun]

N

The rest depends, it tends to be T J I after N.

[Sod]

N & I are my strongest, in that order, and there was little or no difficulty in discerning that. T is not as strong. J is the weakest by far, and I had to use the other preferences to decide on it. That is I why I consider the hierarchy of functions important. After all, the individual letters do not work independently. To use me as an example:

Firstly, Ni is definitely my dominant function, rather than Ti. Secondly, tertiary Fi makes sense: although due to my upbringing my Feeling function is more developed than it could be, I still describe it as foreign, out of place, surprising, and illogical (especially the emotions). The fact that I want my Feeling function to make sense is how I first figured out I prefer T. Now, with a better understanding of the theory, auxiliary Te describes me well (the third observation). Fourthly, inferior Se makes sense of my forgetfulness and tendency to miss specific details that others remember with ease. So it follows from these observations (dominant Ni, auxiliary Te, tertiary Fi, tertiary Se) that I also have a J preference.

There is, of course, the possibility that not all INTJs have this order of functions. M-B theory is not infallible. For many individuals, it can be far more useful to use type theory in a more general sense, discerning a unique hierarchy of functions rather than trying to fit themselves into a preexisting one.

[INTJoe]

In descending order of strength:

N, I, T, J.

[Antares]

In descending order: T, N, I, J

The tests yield similar results; my T was always above 80, my N always above 70, my I at about 50-70 and my J 1-44.

Analyzing a problem goes like this:

T: Analyzing, then decide whether to use N or S
N: Usually prevalent, then decide to use J or P

I is not in the equation.

[malefide]

In descending order of strength of preference over its counterpart: I, T, N, J.

[AliciaS2R]

According to the test and what I know of myself, I (95%) is my strongest trait. This is followed by T (84%), also strong. My J (58%) and N (53%) are more closely balanced.

[ElstonGunn]

My I is unreasonably strong. A lot of the typical INTJ traits like confidence and arrogance are practically non-existent in me because I'm so withdrawn.

[md21017md]

Extraverted (E) 93% Introverted (I) 7%
Intuitive (N) 55% Sensing (S) 45%
Feeling (F) 90% Thinking (T) 10%
Perceiving (P) 91% Judging (J) 9%

Though the I and S can flip flop. I think the E and the F make me who I am.

[PortInStorm]

descending: N, I, J, T

[Sylvanus]

According to the test, my percentages are I=T>J>N. But my N seems stronger than my J, and my I and T are both really strong.

[Moriarty]

Strongest to weakest is I, T, N

My J function is actually split 50/50 with P

[Headstrong]

My T is the strongest...almost 90%. J is a close second, with the I not far behind. The N is the weakest by far.

[acyckowski]

If you're asking which characteristic is most dominant over it's counterpart, it's my T. I run something like a 96 or 97.

But I understand the question to be which preference is most dominant over the other three. I have to agree with SmileyMan that N is going to be the primary mode for most of us. Seems to me that "living inside your own head" is actually an indicator of N, not I. The I/E function is more about energy source than idea source.

I think Deadspace's description of T putting the N to the test is accurate, but puts the cart before the horse. The reason NT's in general can make connections other can't, and so quickly, is the relatively seamless transition between creation (N) and analysis (T): we can brainstorm and analyze simultaneously.

[Nightelf]

I, sometimes T, J, N.

[Santana28]

N-T-I-J for me. the J gets confused for a P at times, even!

[Lei Yang]

N-T-I-J here too.

Actually, I overly rely on both Ne and Ni, so I typically test both ENTP and INTJ (but not INTP or ENTJ, at least not anymore...). Anyone else had similar experiences? I just think it's strange, but on the other hand there's no reason people couldn't have a strong preference for this duality.

[HeterodoxRobot]

N-P-F-E

[Uberfuhrer]

N-I-T-J

[ethsar46]

I-T-J-N for me.
I think because ive devopled my sensing side a bit the online tests usually give a nearly 50/50 for N/S.

[Lethe]

N - J or I - T

For the past 3 years, T has always been the weakest.

My introversion becomes questionable when I'm not barred down by responsibilities. Sometimes, people find it unbelievable that I'm an I.

And others believe I procrastinate far too much to qualify for a J. :cheesy:

In the past, my N would be the weakest. Growing up in a sensor environment, I learned how to take on my S functions and suppress bits of the Ni.

[integratedvelocity]

N. I get an idea or theory, then try to prove it with logic and facts. I enjoy coming up with ideas a bit off the wall and testing them just to see if they could work. T is next, followed by J and I.

[Caramel]

N, T, J, I.

[True Rune]

I by far, then N and J are around the same, then J is the lowest.

I can only open up to very close friends, and go out of my way to avoid people.

[suzyk]

I is probably my strongest. Then T, because I like thinking, but abstractly.

[curiousjane]

N for sure,

followed by F - P - I

[pinkroger]

I'm tied...both I and T are 100%

[BlackHawk]

N and T are very stong, I and J moderate.

But I've been working on developing F and E . . .

[Lagawrd]

T - J - N = I

[Cubedout]

My I and N are very strong, while my T and J are almost in F and P territory. Maybe that explains why I feel inconsistent sometimes.

[Haphazard]

Guys...

"INTJ" is shorthand for a combination of thinking functions -- Ni, Te, Fi, Se. Percentages on tests mean nothing, and the tests can only claim to be up to 70% accurate, at the most.

If you seriously think that your "N" is weak, you may not be INTJ, because INTJs have Ni as their 'leading' function. ENTJs and INTPs have T as a leading function, Te, Ni, Se, Fi, and then Ti, Ne, Si, Fe respectively. If 'N' is seriously so weak, you may not even be an NT (rational) at all, and instead an SJ (guardian).

[ethsar46]

Guys...

"INTJ" is shorthand for a combination of thinking functions -- Ni, Te, Fi, Se. Percentages on tests mean nothing, and the tests can only claim to be up to 70% accurate, at the most.

If you seriously think that your "N" is weak, you may not be INTJ, because INTJs have Ni as their 'leading' function. ENTJs and INTPs have T as a leading function, Te, Ni, Se, Fi, and then Ti, Ne, Si, Fe respectively. If 'N' is seriously so weak, you may not even be an NT (rational) at all, and instead an SJ (guardian).

This is why I said the online tests usually give me 50/50 S/N. I know im an INTJ, but ive just developed my Se reasonably well.

Online tests make a good starting point to figuring out which type you are however. But they are certainly not 100% correct. Having a the test done by a professional psych face to face would probably be a better indicator, and they could explain the results alot better.

[Evalind]

My I is unreasonably strong. A lot of the typical INTJ traits like confidence and arrogance are practically non-existent in me because I'm so withdrawn.

Me too. My I is strongest, but on some tests my N ties it. Next is T, and weakest is J. I'm kinda an INTFJP, as the INTJ, INTP, and INFJ descriptions all fit me on some level.

[selimut]

I...more than 90%. Next is T. Followed by J and N last.

[EsoteriEccentri]

This order:

I/N, P, F

^^

I and N are equal at the top, both very very strong.
I also have a very strong P, though not so strong as my I and my N.
My F/T balance is almost equal... although I feel far, far more like an INFP. I think my F is actually very strong, I only come out with quite high results for T because of the nature of the questions testing F/T in most of the tests.

Edit: mypersonality.info results:
Introversion:100% iNtuition:95% Feeling:58% Perceiving:89%

[mental drift]

"...you may not be INTJ, because INTJs have Ni as their 'leading' function. ENTJs and INTPs have T as a leading function...."

Still would say mine is I, it's very noticeable with my Exxx wife, I prefer my windows closed, time alone, etc. When she has company I usually go to another room, and when she asks me to go somewhere with her I try to get out of it.

[rvi]

Highest percentage to lowest: J N I T

[Snowdragon]

In order: N (62%), E (44%), P(22%), and T(11%).

[Terian]

N-P-T-E

[sriv]

T-I-J-x

[Walker]

N I have a onboard crystal ball.

[ssrprotege]

I get Introversion the highest, either 100% or slightly less than 100%. Then Intuition follows; then thinking, and then Judging. Occasionally I get perceiving, but I think I am more of a planner than a spontaneous person.

[mkay]

N T P E

[Elfrun]

N & T quite strong.

J & I show up as needed.

[MetalWounds]

T-J-N-I

The military really forced me to develop my sensing side, and deal with being surrounded by people 24/7.

[Beery Swine]

In descending order and according to humanmetrics:

T 100%
N 88%
I 56%
J 22%

I'm still not too keen on what each letter expresses or how. I mean, obviously, J=judging and so forth, but what that all really means in lay terms i-uh-uh.

[bladeserver]

N and then in a distant tie for second place ITJ.

[brettsnyder]

According to the humanmetrics.com.
I-100%
N-88%
T-77%
J-33%

I am surprised that my J is so low, but I don't think that I am INTP. INTJ fits better, but INTP is a possibility. My T also seems a little bit high, though not by much. I don't tend to be as analytical as most INTJ's.

[nonentropic]

for me it would be introversion.

[Phalanx]

N: 100%

[Vathir]

My J is the strongest for me according to tests, and it shows. People often tell me I have a rigid way of looking at the world.

[Airfire]

I consistently score 88%-89% [INTJ] in each category on the humanmetrics test. Based on these results and my own personal analysis, I don't think I necessarily have a dominant characteristic. My strive towards perfectionism in every part of my life leads to my personality being in constant equilibrium :)

[John Stew]

T, N, J, and last I

[Terian]

N: 100%
Heh. My N and P both score at 100%.

[Provoker]

When I took the test years ago I had an 84 (N) and 80 (T)......A few months ago I took it again and still had an 84 (N) but a 90 (T) ....still INTJ of course.

[VendettaNZ]

I[78%]
N[88%]
T[62%]
J[44%]

From what I have read on this forum I tend to get the impression that a dominant iN idicates more creativity, which is very true in me im always thinking very INTJ, at work trying to think of the most creative but efficient solution.

[Functianalyst]

Any particular reason that you are not referring to the functions instead of simple dichotomies? When one references to these, they are only looking at a partial description and usually a disparate one. It's quite easy to misjudge whether one is E/I because the forced choices of MBTI do not take into consideration Jung's beliefs that the majority of people are middle of the road when considering the dichotomies.

Furthermore, was it not Myers-Briggs who claimed that the average introvert uses their auxiliary function in defense generally?

[brooklyncs]

S, I, and the F/T and J/P are nearly even...

[bubbles]

Probably N. Then I, J/F are practically tied with P/T.

[hauteur]

Here's mine:

T = 88
N = 62
I = 22
J = 22

In previous tests, my I has been much higher - as high as 50%-60%, but this time around I really thought about all of my answers. J usually comes up fairly weak - between 5% and 30% (hmmm, I wonder if my tendency not to think as much about the answers is telling).

I used to wonder whether or not I was a P, but the INTJ description fits me way more. Plus, after posting back and forth with INTPs (here and otherwise) I am almost absolutely sure that I am not one. No offense, but INTPs drive me nuts. ;D

[Jakalwarrior]

Well I got 100% on N. I think 88% on T. Only 11% on J.

[niffer]

(E)xtraversion is my strongest xD at over 95% typically. Personally, I don't find it to be my strongest characteristic out of the four descriptors.

[errrzarrr]

Mine is T and the lower is J. So low that I score as P sometimes.

[strugglebox]

I 100%, T 50-75%, N and J tend to be close to a tie between 25-50%.

[Eric86]

for me....

I=44
N=38
F=38
J=89

[Jane]

NTIJ

Blah, actually I'm not so sure.

But N, definitely yes.

[Valentyne]

I is my strongest letter, and then TJ are equal and N is my weakest.

I=88%
N=22%
T=44%
J=44%

[seeker]

Eh, Perceiving is 100%. It's actually pretty consistent when I think about it.

[Motor Jax]

my strongest letter is still in the gym... he's relentless in his workouts... you got to give it to him though, he likes working that "F" thing... i've tried to get him to just chill, but he never listens...

[luckykid]

My strongest letter is N, 75%.
Then I, 72%
Oddly, T and J are only 38% and 33% respectively. Nearly half of I and N.

[nrk112]

I = 80%
N = 40%
T = 60%
J = 20%

[SongofSeptember]

By percentage (as shown on a test), the order would be S, J, I, T.

Except to me, that's off. I'm a very strong I, fairly strong T, and S and J both wobble on the edge.

[Danisty]

I score over 70% on all four letters, but my I and T are stronger than my N and J.

[Octavianus Caesar]

Which of the four characteristics that make you an INTJ (or whatever you might be) is the strongest? For me, it is definitely the Introversion, both from my test scores and just from knowing myself. I definitely live inside my own head.

My next strongest characteristic would be Thinking (I think.) Without denying the importance of emotion, I definitely incline to keeping them under control.

My iNtuition and Judging are not anywhere near as strong, it seems to me.

How about you?

When i took the test my I score was 100. J came in second with 95, thinking 84 and 79 Ni.

[Octavianus Caesar]

What does it mean, when someone has a score of 100 on the test as compared to say a 70?

[Elfrun]

They win.

[Octavianus Caesar]

They win.

Thank you, <<takes a bow>> :P

[szaxazs]

In the last one i took, I scored all four an 80%. I was like wtf, all of them?
So according to the last test, I am balanced.
Usually introversion is my highest (of course it is), Thinking and Intuition are nearly always quite the same, with judging being behind them with a difference of usually less than 10.
According to me, Intuition is my strongest (which is not something strange).

[Elfrun]

Thank you, <<takes a bow>> :P

;D

Sorry can't help myself.

I'm pretty sure it would indicate all questions relating to that type ie Introvert/Extravert were answered one way. Thus showing a clear definition that someone is a particular type. Most people would have a mix of both in them but there are some people who are strongly Introvert/Extravert or answering the questions with an outcome in mind.

[Max]

Imo, it's: Introversion, Perceiving, Thinking and Intuition are tied.

[Octavianus Caesar]

;D

Sorry can't help myself.

I'm pretty sure it would indicate all questions relating to that type ie Introvert/Extravert were answered one way. Thus showing a clear definition that someone is a particular type. Most people would have a mix of both in them but there are some people who are strongly Introvert/Extravert or answering the questions with an outcome in mind.

Thanks that was helpful :)

[ArchonAlarion]

N>T>I>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>J/P

[MysString]

N<-- strong
I<-- strong
T<-- moderate
J<-- extremely weak

[szaxazs]

there are some people who are strongly Introvert/Extravert or answering the questions with an outcome in mind.

I agree about the outcome, that's why we must take different tests, only this way we can be more sure about the accuracy of the outcome.

But then again, the tests are not infinite, so we don't have endless choices.

[Beery Swine]

T N I J
J is barely there, I often come up P on different tests. In reality I am most likely to do whatever gives me the most pleasure in any situation. Don't know what letter that corresponds to, but there you go.

[kzuiderveld]

My I and N are very strong, T and J are moderate.

[sam988]

I think that my strongest are I and T. My J is moderate, and my N is very weak, being something like N=55 and S=45.

[Skylla]

Last time I took the test, my N was 100 percent, followed by: T, J, and I.

[Mittens]

Probably N, then I/T (about even), then (way down there) J.

[Erika Redmark]

I is my strongest. I've had doubts about all three of the others, but I'm definitely introverted. Then probably N, J, T.

[Malotis]

I is definetly my strongest followed closely by T, and then J, N. I've taken the meyer briggs many times through out the years and the vast majority of the time I recieve an INTJ rating (I also believe this describes me most accurately), though there have been occasions when I scored ISTJ.

[ASUSharon]

I is my strongest letter... followed by T, N, then J

[Dominguez]

I being the strongest but not by a great margin to N. T&J are the same

[comet]

N 84%
I 74%
T 68%
J 63%

[wolf]

I - 100%
N - 88%
T - 88%
J - 75%

[iuniperus]

All of mine are on the strong side. The all vary in the 75-100% range. From strongest to weakest: I, F, P, N.

[jikin]

I is definately the strongest, depending on the test it ranges anywhere from 89-100. J would be the second strongest, with N and T being nearly even.

[Tsuru]

I think "I" and "N" are about equal in footing, followed closely by "T." "J" is a little more flimsy relatively speaking. ;)

[athenian200]

My "I" is definitely the strongest one. My "F" is weakest, so much so that I often test INxJ on tests with an even number of questions.

I'm not sure where my N and J fall.

[phantasma]

I and T, followed closely by N and P.

[Beery Swine]

Te, definitely. Now if only I had the intellect to go with it.

[Seppuku Savant]

T = 100
I = 89
J = 78
N = 62

[foroneonly]

I've taken the MBTI a couple different times and gotten different results. I think my N is my highest followed by I. My T and J are also relatively low.

[JoeyDude]

Mine would be the I followed by T, then J and N.

[Felicia]

Hi there everybody.

In my case, I is the strongest without a doubt, and that 93% really gets in the way when I need to get into social activities.
Then comes the S, don't really remember the numbers but it is somewhere in between 70% and 80%.

I am currently trying to develop the other side of both "letters" so I don't get too "extreme".

[IF3157]

N, followed by T. The I/E and J/P see-saw, much like my sanity.

[hum]

N-I-------F---J

[PureWhispers]

I is definitely the strongest, then N, then T, then J...because sometimes I get too fired up/emotional, and I seem to have a lot of P-ish tendencies too at times.

[bored1]

As a friend of mine said, I "reek of N". So N is definately my strongest. Followed by T, then I close behind, and J being a very weak category for me.

[faedra]

I>T>J>N here. In fact the N occasionally flipflops despite the Ni thing, but the INTJ description fits far better than ISTJ or INTP.

[Neuro]

Heh. Odd. My J is the strongest, actually. Followed by I then N, T. Feels good.

[AutisticCuckoo]

Descending: I, N, J, T

[Liason]

Literally I>N>T>J
89-I 88-N 88-T 44-J

[PreyingMantis]

N permeates everything i do - it's only rarely a choice: i scored almost zero on "S" once, which isn't too good when you have to do something like cross the road, avoid being bitten by a poisonous spider, choose the fresh vegetables at the market so they're not rotting in the fridge by Wednesday, or figure out what someone who just verbally abused you really meant so you can avoid them assaulting you some time in the future. (All these examples have happened to me because i didn't notice something right in front of me that everyone else thought was obvious).

T is very strong - nearly 90% once

I can be strong or not very strong, depending on how stressed i am

J is not at all strong - i scored "J" and "P" equally once, but was still designated the categore "INTJ". Maybe i'll break out into pure maths soon.

[blckprljinju]

I - 89
N - 75
T - 75
J - 78

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I - when i'm really stressed out, i withdraw... i cut contacts with the world... until i am confident that whatever i was having problems with is solved... then i can be more social...

J - I'm not very open to being "not opinionated"... I have an opinion on just about everything (as long as I know what it is about), but in order to get along with others (necessary in the world full of Extroverts), I've learned to tone it down...

N, T - i use gut feelings when i don't have any other means of obtaining what i need, and thinking usually helps it out, i guess. N helps out a lot in class... but if I didn't already have the answer in my head, it couldn't help out... it's very hard for me to utilize N or T by themselves... they just work well together...

[ssrprotege]

I - 100
N - 75
T - 75
J - 33

N has slightly increases, T has slightly decreased. Behavior-wise, I became more N and less T...





ssrprotege added to this post, 1 minutes and 55 seconds later...

N permeates everything i do - it's only rarely a choice: i scored almost zero on "S" once, which isn't too good when you have to do something like cross the road, avoid being bitten by a poisonous spider, choose the fresh vegetables at the market so they're not rotting in the fridge by Wednesday, or figure out what someone who just verbally abused you really meant so you can avoid them assaulting you some time in the future. (All these examples have happened to me because i didn't notice something right in front of me that everyone else thought was obvious).


Oh my. I know what it is like...seems like you pretty much have your head in the clouds, thinking about something, oblivious of what's happening around you...

[SimplyOtter]

NFIP

Introverted (I) 58.33% Extroverted (E) 41.67%
Intuitive (N) 63.89% Sensing (S) 36.11%
Feeling (F) 61.76% Thinking (T) 38.24%
Perceiving (P) 51.52% Judging (J) 48.48%

[eastman]

I - 67
N - 50
T - 62
J - 89

Initially, this seems strange, but when I considered the fact that I was raised in a S dominated family, I'm not surprised my S skills are very strong. I actually thought I was an ISTJ. I didn't discover my N skills until I got to college. That's where I discovered the INTJ personality type

[pinkroger]

My I and T are tied at 100% each.

[Kisai]

N-T-J-I

[ocop]

Retook the humanmetrics one so I could have #'s handy...

N - 88
T - 88
I - 33
J - 11

[Younggun88]

T logic is my friend

[Andantino]

My Te is the strongest, usually hanging around 90%. My Ni stays about the same, but can sometimes be a bit lower than Te. My E and J are pretty low (around 60%). Some days I seriously wonder if I'm truly an introvert at heart, but then I remember how solid my cognitive processes are.

[jadefalcon]

I/T and N/J.


I- 81%
N- 51%
T-82%
J-51%.

Odd.

[emanon]

I'm pretty weak on all my letters, but still INTJ

I - 33
N - only 11
T - a whopping 44 for the strongest
and J - 33

Ironically, prior to a fortunate series of unfortunate events this past November - February I thought I was an INFJ based on test results. Said series of events gave me a greater understanding of myself resulting in the one letter alteration being my strongest letter.