J's is more structured then P's. This makes them more likely to be obsessive since in order to be obsessed with something, you need the structure necessary to hold your attention on that thing.
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD)
You may: need to keep everything in order and under control. set unrealistically high standards for yourself and others. think yours is the best way of doing things.
It has been established that cluster-C personality traits are common in patients with OCD.
INFP and INFJ: The Overthinkers
When it comes to these types, their anxiety can stem from an inclination to overthinking. Psychology Today defines overthinking as “an excessive tendency to monitor, evaluate, and attempt to control all types of thought,” something this INFJ knows all too well.
INTJ (The Architect personality type) in the workplace. An INTJ is a quick-witted, detached, and rational individual. They question everything and enjoy breaking the rules. They have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, which often makes them academically oriented.
On the flip side, Intuitive Feeling personality types like ENFJs and INFJs tend to dig deeper in all conversations, quickly and deliberately moving the conversation past small talk and into more meaningful topics.
According to Comen, both INTJs and INTPs are among the smartest, adding that thinking is actually "the primary life goal" for INTPs, as opposed to the key tool.
Which personality types are the nerdiest or most socially awkward? Popular opinion suggests that INTPs and INTJs are most apt to claim this not-so prestigious award.
"ENTJs are highly confident and have excellent leadership skills as their dominant extroverted thinking traits make them effectiveness oriented," she says. "This personality type is also the most obviously confident of all the personality types since they are natural solution offerers who are automatically decisive."
#1 – INFPs
According to the MBTI® Manual, INFPs are overrepresented in preferring reading as a leisure-time activity. This matched up with the surveys I conducted as well, with the average INFP reading a whopping 68 books per year!
Otherwise, the Se (Extroverted Sensing) types in general are going to be the most risk seeking in general, while the Si (Introverted Sensing) types are going to be the most risk averse. To sum up, The XNFJ and XNTJ types can be very risky if they calculate that it's worth it.
INTPs aren't especially talkative, and they are more aware of what's not true than what is in many cases, which might be why they have moments of self-doubt. INTPs, along with ISTPs, also ranked as having the lowest mean level of coping resources of the 16 types according to the MBTI® Manual.
Intuitive Perceivers scored as the highest risk-takers of all the types. This comes as no surprise considering NPs enjoy exploring new, untested theories and possibilities.
ENTP. ENTPs top the list for the most selfish personality type. It's not always bad, though, as they can be highly creative and innovative. ENTPs thrive on taking risks and pushing boundaries and are not afraid to put themselves first when it comes to pursuing their goals.
You love deepening your understanding of the self and the human psyche. The MBTI provides you with insights about the way your mind works AND it explains why you've felt so, well, different than everybody else for the majority of your life. Before, you just assumed you were alone in the emotional deep end.
Some risk factors that may make you more susceptible to developing OCPD include: A family history of personality disorders, anxiety, or depression. Childhood trauma, including child abuse that leaves you feeling like being 'perfect' is the only way to survive.
The least confident personality type is INFPs. INFPs are imaginative and creative people who put their hearts into whatever they do. They trust in their own internal values, beliefs, and opinions which gives them the assurance to make decisions that align with what they believe in.
Like INFJs, ISFJs are concerned with how people feel and can seem quite talkative in order to put people at ease or get to know them better. They enjoy sharing life stories and the meaningful details of their lives, and can typically engage in small talk quite easily.
People with an ISFJ personality type tend to be humble, hard-working, and enthusiastic in their behavior. They often focus on making sure a job is done perfectly and like to follow a specific approach.
ISTP personality types are calm, efficient and productive, and are open to new opportunities. This introduction to the ISTP personality type, based on the Myers-Briggs® Step I personality assessment, can help ISTPs to understand how they interact with others, and what careers they might enjoy.
ESFPs are also incredibly brave when it comes to being their authentic selves. You're not afraid to let your true personality shine, even if it means standing out from the crowd.
According to the MBTI Manual, creativity correlates most strongly with intuition (N), as well as, to a lesser extent, perceiving (P). This suggests that NPs (i.e., the INTP, INFP, ENTP, & ENFP) are, on average, the most creative of all types.
"While the INTJ personality type is known for being highly intelligent, they also score high on trustworthiness, probably because they are self-aware enough to recognize the importance of trust in human relationships," Parmar explains.
Only INFJ, INTJ, ESFP and ESTJ seem to be strong in mathematics. All other types should focus on the subject and can potentially improve their scores. INFP and INTP types especially need to pay attention to mathematics.
The ESTJ and Dominance
ESTJs ranked as highly dominant according to the CPI™ tool. These decisive, direct individuals are usually skilled at taking the lead and getting a job done.