ISTJ

The Inspector

also known as The Planner

Core value: precision

ISTJs maintain an exceptionally reliable inward record of facts, procedures, and past experience, applying outward thinking to deploy this knowledge efficiently. Precise and consistent, what they commit to, they deliver.

Cognitive Functions

1MemoryInward Sensing

Replaying conversations, places, or motions from memory. People strong in Si usually know when something is out of place in their physical environment, and are often drawn to nostalgia.

2DeductionOutward Thinking

Thinking out loud, or by writing facts down on paper. People strong in Te often manage to directly spot the deductive reason that A implies B.

3EmpathyInward Feeling

Having a core set of experiences and feelings that are closely held. People strong in Fi innately empathize with others, and are often very artistic.

4BrainstormingOutward Intuition

Scanning a bunch of ideas in the mind's eye. People strong in Ne tend to be good at brainstorming and quickly notice the connections between ideas.

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