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Type Description
ISTJ
Introversion . Sensing . Thinking . Judging
The 16 MBTI® Types
ISTJs represent approximately 12% of the U.S. population.
ISTJ Descriptors
• Practical • Analytical
• Realistic • Logical
• Reasonable • Consistent
• Sensible • Serious
• Dutiful • Reserved
ISTJ ISFJ INFJ INTJ
ISTP ISFP INFP INTP
ESTP ESFP ENFP ENTP
ESTJ ESFJ ENFJ ENTJ
ISTJs are quiet, serious people who succeed by being thorough and dependable. Logical, practical, and realistic, they take their responsibilities seriously and often go beyond the call of duty.
They enjoy ordering and structuring their environment and their work. Traditions and loyalty are important to them.
They value home, family, financial security,
and health.
• Steady • Decisive
• Orderly • Traditional
• Systematic • Dependable
• Organized • Responsible
• Thorough • Loyal
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Type Description
Characteristics of ISTJs
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ISTJs are mainly interested in the realities they perceive with their five senses.
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They know what has worked in the past and base their decisions on facts and experience.
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They value security and stability.
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They take a logical, analytical approach to problems.
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They tend to put off play or leisure until all their responsibilities are met.
ISTJs with others
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ISTJs have a strong sense of loyalty and responsibility to their families and relationships.
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They may share their humor and their wealth of rich Sensing observations and memories