ISTJ
"The Elder"


"I" stands for Introversion.

An attitude in which interest, value and meaning are attached primarily to internal objects. External matters are habitually not valued or are difficult for the introvert. Introversion is the opposite of Extroversion.
"S" stands for Sensation.

One of Jung's four psychic functions (Thinking, Feeling, Sensation, and Intuition). In this system, Sensation means that the internal and external world are perceived through the five senses. Sensory types focus on the present and on concrete information gained from the physical senses.

"T" stands for Thinking.

One of Jung's four psychic functions (Thinking, Feeling, Sensation, and Intuition). Thinking suggests logical and rational thought processes. It is the ability to make evaluations and judgements based on logical categories and ideas. The Thinking function is the opposite of the Feeling function, which is the ability to make evaluations and judgements based on values.

"J" stands for Judging.

Judging is a way of making decisions based on various facts. Jung called it a "rational" function in the sense that it compares and contrasts various options. In the case of a Thinking-based Judgement, decisions are based upon the logic of a situation. In the case of a Feeling-based Judgement, decisions are based on the relative values in a situation. People with strong Judging tendencies tend to like for things to be planned and organized.

If you are interested in learning more about personality types and how these types can affect your life try one of the following titles:

Do What You Are : Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type--Revised and Updated Edition Featuring E-careers for the 21st Century
by Paul D. Tieger, Barbara Barron-Tieger, Barbara Tieger

I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just Not You : The Real Meaning of the 16 Personality Types
by Roger R. Pearman, Sarah C. Albritton (Contributor)

Just Your Type : Creating the Relationship You've Always Wanted Using the Secrets of Personality Type
by Paul D. Tieger, Barbara Barron-Tieger, Barbara Tieger

Nurture by Nature : Understanding Your Child's Personality Type - And Become a Better Parent
by Barbara Barron-Tieger, Paul D. Tieger, E. Michael Ellowich (Introduction)

Personality Type : An Owner's Manual (Jung on the Hudson Book Series)
by Lenore Thomson

Type Talk : The 16 Personality Types That Determine How We Live, Love, and Work
by Otto Kroeger, Janet M. Thuesen

What Type Am I? : Discover Who You Really Are
by Renee Baron

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Created: July 21, 1999
Reviewed: April 5, 2001 by Sarah Masters

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