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This is a discussion on NT Tidbits within the NT's Temperament Forum- The Intellects forums, part of the Keirsey Temperament Forums category; I think the original information on these types was pasted here in the past. I noticed that they have been ...

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    I think the original information on these types was pasted here in the past. I noticed that they have been updated and some of the information has changed, so I am placing them in the appropriate temperament sections. As most are aware, this information comes from Discover Your Personality.Com:



    ENTJ

    • Among top 4 types in college GPA.
    • In national sample "Leisure Activities," overrepresented in "Working out/exercising."
    • Academic subjects preferred: English, science.
    • In national sample, highest of all types in liking work environments with "Variety of tasks," "People from a variety of backgrounds," and "International opportunities"
    • Lowest of all types in liking work environments with "No expectation of extra hours" and "Toeing the line."
    • Include "Independence and achievement" and "Clear structure" among top 3 desirable characteristics.
    • Greatest work environment satisfiers are opportunities to use talents and contribute to society, job security, opportunities for learning and for accomplishment.
    • In national sample, 1 of 2 types most satisfied with their work, where they work, and future work opportunities, unlikely to leave job, and among those with the highest income.
    • With ESTJs, had the 2nd highest mean level of coping resources.
    • Ranked 1st of all 16 types in using physical coping resources.
    • In national sample, highest in coping with stress by "Trying to think of options."
    • In national sample, ranked 2nd highest in "No" and 4th highest in "Not sure" re: "Belief in higher spiritual power."
    ENTP


    • In national sample "Leisure Activities," overrepresented in "Taking classes, going to school," "Writing," "Playing sports," "Playing with computers or video games"
    • Underrepresented in "Watching TV 3 or more hours per day."
    • Academic subjects preferred: art, science.
    • 1 of 2 types most frequent among college alcohol policy violators.
    • In national sample, highest of all types in liking work environment characteristics "Independence & achievement" and "Opportunities for advancement & high pay, but not job security" and including "Variety of tasks" and "Clear structure" among top 3 characteristics
    • 1 of top 3 types liking "International opportunities" as a characteristic.
    • Most important feature on an ideal job: creativity and originality.
    • In national sample, dissatisfied with "Promotions," "Opportunities to use talents," and "Salary" in their work.
    • In national sample, among those types most dissatisfied with their work and among those with the highest income.
    • With ENFPs, had highest mean level of coping resources.
    • Overrepresented among those having Type A behavior.
    • In national sample, highest in coping with stress by "Confronting the problem."
    • In national sample, ranked lowest in "Ever had heart disease/hypertension."
    INTJ

    • Most important feature of an ideal job: creativity and originality.
    • In national sample, lowest in reporting stress associated with "School" and "Caring for aging parents."
    • In national sample, lowest in coping with stress by "Watching TV."
    • In national sample, ranked highest in saying "No" to belief in a higher spiritual power.
    • In national sample "Leisure Activities," overrepresented in "Taking classes, going to school," "Appreciating art," "Playing with computers or video games," and "Working out/exercising"
    • Underrepresented in "Watching TV 3 or more hours per day."
    • Academic subjects preferred: science.
    • Highest GPA among college persisters.
    • 1 of 3 highest types in liking work environment characteristic "Variety of tasks" as well as highly favoring "Clear structure" and "Independence & achievement"
    • Lowest of all types in liking work environments characterized by "Making the job as simple as possible."
    • In national sample, among types with highest income; dissatisfied with "Future work opportunities," "Promotions," and "Job security" in their jobs.
    • Highest rank on coping resources used was spiritual/philosophical - ranked 3rd out of the 16 types.
    • Among the 3 male types overrepresented among substance abusers.
    INTP


    • Most important feature of an ideal job: creativity and originality; earning a lot of money.
    • Males were highest on "obliviousness index" (relatively unaware of spouse's dissatisfaction with the relationship).
    • Highly represented among college students taking foreign languages.
    • In national sample, ranked 3rd highest in saying "No" and 2nd highest in "Not sure" to belief in a higher spiritual power.
    • In national sample "Leisure Activities," overrepresented in "Appreciating art," "Writing," "Taking classes, going to school," and "Playing with computers or video games."
    • Academic subjects preferred: art, science.
    • Lowest of all types in liking work environments with "Clear structures & responsibilities," "Employee loyalty & job security," and "Working as part of a team"
    • 1 of 3 highest types liking work environments with "International opportunities" and "Advancement/pay but not job security"
    • Include in top 3 desirable work environment characteristics "Variety of tasks," "Independence & achievement," and "Clear structures."
    • In national sample, dissatisfied with "Salary," "Promotions," and "Job security," "Predictability," and "Working conditions" in their jobs.
    • With INFPs, most dissatisfied with the work they do, where they work, and future work opportunities, and likely to leave job.
    • With ISTPs, had the lowest mean level of coping resources; ranked 16th out of 16 types on total resources.
    • Most frequent among college students referred for drug and alcohol violations.




 

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