﻿Welcome to Psychology Refresh! Today, we’re going to go over
the 10 Major Differences Between INTJ and ISTJ Personality Types.
Make sure to watch each one of them because you
will be surprised how different those personality types are!
On the first look the INTJ personality type might seem similar to the ISTJ personality
for many reasons. This is mostly because of the 16 personalities, INTJ consists of the introverted,
intuitive, thinking, and judging characters, while the ISTJ personality has the introverted, sensing,
thinking, and judging characters. However, as you can see, they have different function stacks.
This means that these types are very different from each other and the intuitive/sensing
preference is not the only thing that doesn't match up. If you were ever confused if you are
an INTJ personality type or an ISTJ personality type this video will provide you an answer.
Furthermore, knowing those differences will help you in your self-improvement journey and
increase your social skills. Let's examine the difference between these two personality types.
Here are 10 Major Differences Between INTJ and ISTJ Personality Types.
Number 1 – Intuitive decisions vs Meticulous decisions
INTJs have a strong sense of intuition. They won't need as much information as an ISTJ does.
This isn't to suggest they won't conduct research or use caution while making decisions,
but they won't be as meticulous as an ISTJ. Primarily recalling earlier
perceptions enables lessons gained to be applied to a broader range of situations.
They'll get a notion of how to proceed based on their cloudy recall and won't
get bogged down in the details. They'll do whatever their intuition tells them to do.
ISTJs take a long time to make a decision. When making significant judgments, they will consider
all of the details, all of the facts, all of their previous experiences,
and so on. They'll go to great lengths to research something and get knowledge from others.
Before making a final conclusion, they'll want to be as certain as possible. This is
especially true if they feel like they're in uncharted territory, with no relevant
prior experience to draw on. They're the types who double-check everything before proceeding.
Number 2 – Vision vs Experience Because intuition rather than prior experiences
is propelling them ahead, INTJs will perceive change more favorably and with less apprehension.
The ability to perceive the broad picture or have vision is likely to be highly valued by INTJs.
They're more at ease dealing with the abstract, so the vision won't have to be as concrete.
Change is acceptable to ISTJs as long as it is deemed essential or solves a present issue.
They will, however, most likely be apprehensive to change and surely not eager to do so,
but their Extraverted Thinking will encourage them to do so when it is required.
They may take a long time to adjust to significant life changes.
Change for the sake of change will bore ISTJs. Consistency will always appeal to people more.
Number 3 - Unconventional leadership vs Traditional leadership
The INTJ is at their best when they can work independently for lengthy periods of time. If they
do lead, they like people who share their passion for intellectual debate and complicated problems.
ISTJs excel at ensuring that everyone understands what is expected of them,
that everyone understands the plan and their role in it,
and that the plan is carried out, hence they are more task-oriented than people-oriented.
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Number 4 - Arguments’ appreciation vs Arguments’ aversion
Interpersonal conflict is less likely to affect INTJs,
and they often perceive any difficulty as "part of the process." They're often more concerned with
the bottom line or the outcome of the conflict than with the feelings of the people involved.
In fact, INTJs sometimes like interpersonal confrontation as much as a thorough debate,
and they relish the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of a subject.
An ISTJ is far more prone to become emotionally harmed whenever there is an interpersonal conflict
of some form. They can take personal words or verbal disagreement very personally, and they have
a hard time dealing with open dispute. Because this personality type is a strong introvert,
individuals orally expressing dissatisfaction might be difficult or uncomfortable.
Number 5 - Thinking outside the box vs Instructions’ advocating
INTJs are known as "idea people" because they like to think beyond the box.
Because of their N emphasis, INTJs are more likely to approach
challenges in novel and innovative ways, drawing inspiration from their intuition.
As a result, they are extremely adept at devising unique answers to any challenges
presented to them. If an INTJ does create something they want to make it complex.
More basic interpretations of artistic guidelines or forms can make INTJs roll their eyes.
The N/S gap between the two personality types accounts for this significant divergence.
When it comes to abstract concepts or symbols, ISTJs are exceedingly realistic
and have difficulties eliciting creative energies. Their creativity is usually expressed through
physical art forms and much of their work is inspired by actual life. Furthermore,
when given a creative task, an ISTJ is more likely to follow the instructions to the letter and is
less likely to think outside the box than INTJs. Number 6 – Broad picture vs Detail orientation
INTJs are perfectionists with an insatiable desire to improve on whatever piques their interest.
They will work long and hard on such projects, pushing for completion while
remaining impervious to the outside world. ISTJs have a keen sense of detail,
are extremely focused, and have a strong desire to reach a conclusion. They will want to take
it gently and make sure they have all of their facts straight before moving forward, as planned.
Number 7 – Cognitive operating vs Contracts operating
It is important to the INTJ to create something fresh and good, and this will
be their primary emphasis. They will ignore the emotional concerns and operate on a more
cognitive level, where they are more at ease. ISTJs have a strong sense of right and wrong,
which is usually centered on what has been agreed upon. They believe
that if you say you'll do something, it's a contract, and you should follow through.
Number 8 – Reading between lines vs Observing reality
When something deviates from the norm, INTJs will notice. In the moment,
their perceptions are concrete, but once converted into an impression, they are swiftly forgotten.
They can forget specific information afterwards. Their perceptions, on the other hand, will help
them read individuals more quickly than an ISTJ. To make a conclusion about someone, INTJs will
not need to bring out specific details. Instead, they'll swiftly connect perceptions and patterns,
resulting in a gut instinct or intuition about someone, possibly right after meeting them.
This is completely subconscious and appears to have happened out of nowhere. They may or may
not feel compelled to hunt for real-time data to back up their rash judgement. In addition,
INTJs are more prone to read between the lines and hunt for the underlying meaning.
ISTJs are usually keen observers, detecting even minor changes in their surroundings. They'll be
able to make incredibly accurate observations on people based on concrete evidence. ISTJs be able
to explain why they came to a conclusion about someone based on their observations. They are,
nevertheless, straightforward individuals who do not read too much into what others say.
They prefer to accept things as they are. This isn't to suggest they don't know how
to read between the lines. That depends on what they learned from their previous experiences.
Number 9 – Emotional insensitivity vs Emotional confusion
Emotion doesn't compute for INTJs, therefore they may not realize their impact on others or be able
to gauge others' emotional reactions, making them appear insensitive or cold.
Feelings are difficult for detached and factual ISTJs to deal with because they
regard them as irrational, and when others express emotions,
they must translate them into factual language that they can understand.
Number 10 – Uncovering the unknown vs Sticking to the present
The INTJ is a patient visionary who knows exactly how the future should
look and will labor quietly and logically to make it happen. The abstract, the intricate,
the unknown, and the untried inspire the INTJ; facts and statistics bore them. As they
quietly analyze so much information inside their thoughts, they can appear detached from others.
ISTJs use their experience and store of knowledge to plan and will work quietly
and steadily behind the scenes to bring things to a finish. The ISTJ values responsibility,
loyalty, and tradition, and once they understand what is required of them, they
will work methodically to complete the task. They choose the known because they are risk averse.
This is one of the biggest differences between INTJs and ISTJs
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