(-; This is speaking from an INFJ perspective. You're just saying that I'm wrong because I didn't do it the way you think I should. And I mean no disrespect -- I actually agree with much that you have said, however now I'm trying to find out why this agreement, could be based entirely on individual and/ or group bias, and I'm just trying to royally rip apart my argument for such assumption And it's working. This article is fairly accurate and logically sound, though I'd still debate INF vs ENT. SP on performance. These individuals are self-disciplined, energized by time alone (Introverted), focus on ideas rather than details, and prefer planning to spontaneity. Because I don't need to. Or an INTJ? They're wrong because you don't take into consideration all the factors you need to draw the conclusion that you have. Huge. In short, they're more open to new ideas and can theoretically see how those ideas fit in the existing ones, and they don't close themselves off to unfamiliarities. And finally, ENTP's, who arent as logical or as intelligent, but definitely have better people skills and are better for making and connecting disparate ideas. There are smart E's and smart I's. I am not saying that emotion is not valuable and doesn't have its place. On the contrary, it is a disadvantage for introverts not to be able to get energy from the outside. -This has to have science to be right This accords us a greater degree of control and conspicuity. It should be noted that there were only 8 types in Jung system (ETJ, EFJ, ITP, ESP, ENP, ISJ, INJ, IFP). So, if anything, going by your "logic" P would be the second-most important factor in "determining" intelligence, not the least. Online tests have given me IQ ratings of 135-143. INTPs have a reputation for being the "oddball" personality type. So intuatives are generally more intrested in learning than sensors. So to conclude, the software that comes with your computer doesn't determine the processing power of the computer. All I'm saying is don't dump your date because you find out they're ESFJ/ESFP, though if you do that's your life I guess. Understanding math is a piece of cake comparing to understand emotions. Intelligence is a virtue, but no matter how hard you might study, some just have an edge over others. So we are like mirrors. I think that's a certain type of intelligence that while I lack in and might appreciate it less (as I enjoy thinking about things deeply), I can also find it very hard to not be jealous of such an ability to immediately use the information given to you and act based on it. A problem I see here is that you're relying solely on your intuitions here but not actually paying any attention to the actual facts. I published this information knowing there are going to be tons of people who get upset about it and disagree with it. FJ on interpersonal. ENTP is a rare personality type, comprising 3% of the general population, 4% of men, and 2% of women. Why would they when it strokes their egos so nicely and gives them an imaginary way to feel superior to the hordes of mindless "sensors" who are out there accomplishing things with their lives while these intuitive "geniuses" sit in their basements unable to function in society or, as one said, even drive? Pair it with other traits like motivation or direction, it'll be a huge advantage. If you're trying to run your life based on your personality type, there is something wrong. E's derive their energy from I's. Psychological scientist Isabel Briggs Myers and her mother, Katharine Briggs, developed this classification system to make the Jungian theory of Psychological types understandable and valuable to the general public. I don't know INTJs are smarter than INTPs or not, but they know how to use there intelligence in a usefull way, and that makes them usually more successful than us. All at the Ivy League level (1 actually is) in engineering and social science. Please don't fool yourself. i think this is an interesting "start" to answering this idea of smartest type, but at the end of the day its convoluted because to mbti there are 8 functions of general strengths and only a handful of different ways to see intelligence quotient. We will discuss each of these one by one to develop a deeper understanding of this personality type. A NT type is more likely to be rational and logical. Whereas INTPs are better with logic of the kind A+B=C. Also they mostly only care about themselves, meaning they are unlikely to store any information which doesnt relate to them. I figured Id get downvoted into oblivion for bringing up the taboo subject of IQ . Unlike their inferior slot, which is actually quite strong. Feeling usually involves people. Which MBTI is the smartest? Most people tend to be so predictable it's boring. Virginity and tool making makes intj smarter. I wouldnt have guessed that just by sheer number ENFPs are more likely to have higher IQs. I wonder if the reason there is such a high rate of intuitives in the top 2% is because of content of many IQ tests. In addition, NF's tend to have a greater imagination than NT's which often comes from a creation of "something from nothing" which in itself is an evolution in the thinking process. 12. Ti is very smart due to high logic. ESTJ - ESFJ/ENFJ: Most People Smart Making the objective something everyone wants evens out the playing field a lot. INFJ- Incredibly big picture people I think they are the smartest when it comes to philosphy in life. Being smart isn't about being a thinker or being a feeler. And you may not be smart at all. 16. For more fun content delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. No matter your personality type, you may still likely be of average intelligence. Anyway here is an interesting article about type intelligence. So no matter what I will say, or anyone else will say, you will not be convinced that it is possible to rate intelligence. Myself, virgin, 27 years old, I (90%) N(100%), T(80%), J(60%). It's just inherently problematic. INTJs are easily identified as gifted since they are moderately to highly gifted which makes up the majority of the gifted population. If you're an Intuitive, you're going to define intelligence as related to the informational knowledge in their brain. And to yet another it may be impersonal. Im never biased. Very far. :). They can assimilate information but are imaginative idealists guided by their core values and beliefs. Fair enough. Is it Introverted Thinking? my vote is on : INTJ >>>>>>>> THAT fckin Ni dominant function !!!! 15. 10. I'd rank my letters from most to least influential as N/S, I/E, T/F, and J/P. They think very carefully before they speak and when they speak it is limited. But for the purposes of this article we are going to measure smart as the influence one has over others and society. My N score is consistently around 85%. ENFP- I put them lower than the ENFJs because a combination like ENF would entail someone running riot unless they had a J to give it some structure and sense. What are the facts showing this as wrong? It's a general rule, and there are exceptions. We even give awards and titles, such as Valadectorian and Suma Cum Laude. This bar graph from Business Insider provides an important contrast to the previous one: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is another measure of ones ability to fit into society and exhibit empathy. INTJs can be dumb , too, and they have their own problems trying to succeed. I'm surprised people actually talk about this kind of stuff. 1. The 6 Smartest Myers-Briggs Personality Types, Experts Say, The 7 Kindest Myers-Briggs Personality Types, Experts Say, The 5 Most Trustworthy Myers-Briggs Personality Types, Experts Say. In fact CG Jung typed the most remarkable scientists as T dominating personalities. Sincerely, In conclusion Quinton, I agree with you for the most part except what I highligted above.So perhaps the homework you need is to first ascertain what type of intelligence you are rating the mbti types.Some have said define "smart".As for me like I said , I was focusing on Logical and mathematical intelligence.Sorry again for using D. Kerseys terminology.Please do look at his classifications, he is of the most accurate mbti analysts in describing and classifying the 16 types.HTH. I've known dull INTP's, ENTP's, and INTJ's. Natural skill is what we should make sure to point out, as other comments have decided to talk about exceptions to the rule. Great in a crisis, they use their intuitive skills to pivot and adapt. My Ph.D. is in Social Science but, sounds like an oxymoron, relies heavily of very quantitative methods. So what is actually going on? Those who are introverted, sensing, thinking, and perceiving are the "doers" of the intelligent crowd, Robledo adds. An ESJ type is more likely to go out there and /do/ things. So "smart" they've outsmarted themselves! Many people have seen the following chart, which seems to suggest the opposite: Also, having grown up being part of the Advanced, Honors and Gifted Program in the American Public Schools, I have noticed a peculiar phenomenon among many of the friends I have kept touch with over the years. I must admit though I've come to similar conclusions. In the end, the instructor showed us the actual grouping; the two were an exact tie. I could go on further, but in short I believe some types are more keen to become smarter but the potential is a mix of genetics and education. Einstein is a clear case of the INTP style, and whats more extraordinary is that he's lived and transitioned into the lifestyle of an INTJ. So intuatives are generally more intrested in learning than sensors. Same with introversion and intelligence. It really depends. This is kind of like the J/P relationship. I do think that the author does a good job with his approach. 6. Lack of source, logically inconsistent (why if it's a measure of 2% of smartest population, no type goes over 2%), methodology is dubious (how were types identified?, so far there is no empirically proven way to measure them; also, the whole data almost follows a close pattern IN>EN>IS>ES: real world data are rarely this clean). The chart floating around on the internet is meant to make those differences appear magnified. Not. A score between 30 and 80 is considered normal. Being a proficient writer of fiction requires an adept utilization of symbolism, foreshadowing, use of metaphors and similes, etc., in addition to a great sense of imagination. Then #2 would go to ENFP and ENTP. I was told by the membership director of Mensa that IQ and MBTI are not correlated. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. 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