Temperaments
NT (Intuition and Thinking), Rational - Technical, Competent, Ingenious, Skeptical, Innovative, Non-Conformist. The personality types that share the Rational Temperament are ENTJ, INTJ, ENTP, and INTP
NT Rational (ENTJ, INTJ, ENTP, and INTP)
Logical, pragmatic, and driven, rationals strive for competence and excellence in reaching their goals. They are the “why” temperament; ever skeptical, they constantly questions others and their environment. They typically want to know the reason why something is done, and the reason needs to make sense (whether it is politically correct or not).Some more information on the NT Rational:
- Most uncommon of the Temperaments
- May be absent-minded but often shows flashes of brilliance
- Quick grasp of complex theories and systems
- Enjoys thinking and intellectual pursuits
- Often thinks about things that others don’t normally think about, such as the nature of the universe, religious issues, politics, philosophy, etc. NT’s want to figure out how and why the world works.
- Are technical with their language and strive to be logical and exact when speaking to others
- Easily notice inconsistencies
- Natural non-conformist
- Great analyzers
- Naturally good with technology (NT’s were key in the birth and growth of the tech era and Internet)
- Skeptical
- Are naturally pragmatic, always asking “Is this necessary,” “How can this be improved,” “How does this work and how can it work better?”
- Can be very wise
- Natural brainstormers and problem-solvers
- Can be detached when involved with a project, undertaking, or thought
- Set high goals for themselves and are determined to achieve them.
- Strong suit in strategy
- Strive for efficiency
- Conceptualizers
- Systematic
- May have trouble adapting to conventions
- NTs are very cerebral and take great pride in staying cool in crisis, not letting their emotions control them - even if it’s a matter of great importance or great intensity
- Often labeled as being argumentive by other temperaments
- Value independence
- May bother those who are sensitive to arguments or criticism
NF (Intuition and Feeling), Idealist - Romantic, Empathetic, Authentic, Creative, Impassioned. The personality types that share the Idealist Temperament are ENFJ, INFJ, ENFP, and INFP.
NF Idealist (ENFJ, INFJ, ENFP, INFP)
Romantic, empathetic, authentic, creative, and impassioned, Idealists strive to be true to themselves while inspiring and bringing out the best in others.
Some information on the NF Idealist:
- Have a need to live up to their high ideals
- Empathetic
- Tend to glorify others and life in general
- Well-trusted and cultivated intuition
- Often interested in the spiritual, having a strong affinity for the mystical and what cannot be seen by the eye
- As kids, often show their elaborate imaginations
- Good with the use of words - if not when speaking, in writing
- Strongly believes in certain causes
- Romantic
- Wants deep, meaningful relationships
- May trust others more than they should, sometimes to the point of naivety
- Often enjoys reading (from fantasy to poetry, to creative short stories, to religious texts)
- Appreciates the arts and imagination
- Appreciates the uniqueness of themselves and others
- Natural conflict mediators with their strong insight and diplomatic nature
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