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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the prevalence of specific personality types, particularly INTPs and INTJs, among users of the Physics Forums community. Participants express curiosity about the distribution of these types based on the Keirsey Temperament and Myers-Briggs type tests, and whether these types form a majority or significant subgroup within the forum's user base.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question whether it is statistically reasonable to assume that INTPs or INTJs are the largest temperament groups among users.
  • One participant mentions that rational types (INTP, INTJ, ENTJ, ENTP) are scarce, comprising about 5 to 10 percent of the population, suggesting a potential underrepresentation in the general population.
  • Several participants share their own personality type results, with many identifying as INTP or INTJ, and some noting fluctuations in their results over time.
  • One participant highlights that the tests may reflect self-perception rather than true personality, raising concerns about the accuracy of the Myers-Briggs assessments.
  • There is mention of a correlation between NT types and IQ, with some participants speculating that the forum may attract a higher proportion of rational types.
  • Some participants express confusion about the terminology and categories used in the Myers-Briggs framework, particularly regarding the distinctions between Thinking/Feeling and Sensing/Intuitive.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the prevalence of INTPs or INTJs in the forum. There are multiple competing views regarding the accuracy and implications of the Myers-Briggs tests, as well as the characteristics of the forum's user base.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note that the Myers-Briggs test may not be taken seriously by psychologists and that its accuracy can be questioned. Additionally, there are varying interpretations of the test results and their implications for self-identity.

What NT are you?

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  • #61
Smurf said:
took a quick online test. ENTP apparently. I was pretty sure I was an ENTF myself, but oh well.
My thinking margrin was only 1% as well. I'm sure that's inaccurate.

No such thing as an "ENTF"--->

only an ENTP or ENTJ...
or ENFP or ENFJ :rolleyes:

Andy said:
Apparently i am an ENFJ and that's not on the poll! What the hell does that random babble mean anyway?
As I said before, there's no option to change the poll once it has been created :redface:
 
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  • #62
ENFP, sorry.
 
  • #63
We think and feel, don't we all?
 
  • #64
bomba923 said:
We think and feel, don't we all?
if only that were true. I'm pretty sure there are some who don't perceive much either.