I do not think I/E has anything to do with a person's intellect. And how about J's and P's? Arguably the smartest MBTI type. ENTJ- They are incredibly smart people and incredibly business minded, they know the world on a business level the best out of all types it seems. They are energetic and passionate storytellers. FJ on interpersonal. xhr.setRequestHeader('Content-Type', 'text/plain;charset=UTF-8'); That's the ticket. They're just more likely to be intelligent in certain types of intelligence. I myself am a strong E, and am also very, very smart. But it is certainly the one youre most likely to bump into. An ENFP with an IQ of 142, which means nothing, because I could be socially and emotionally retarded, and therefore not even categorized as human. While IQ tests may attempt to do so, they cannot accurately predict a person's ability to take in information and process it in real life situations. } ); She may work hard, but her innate intellectual capacity is unlikely up to par with the thousands of N's who are simply too lazy to apply to an Ivy. If everyone were completely healthy geniuses the same in every other stat besides mbti, the INTJs would simply be the most drawn to becoming what most people culturally believe to be intelligent, and therefore be the most influential in what most people culturally believe to be intelligence. ISTPs learn by doing. ENFPs are people-centric, focusing on possibilities. Do you just sit and think of provacative nonsense to state? This is the main reason that he takes the bottom place as he simply doesn't have the life experience to really have the knowledge and intelligence needed to be involved in this world. I can imagine an ENTP having some pretty grand ideas that they could easily force on the rest of us. We first need to define what we mean by smart. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. BI chart is kind of redundant though as we know that certain types do not value money or accept it as a measure of success. lol. May tend to play dumb to get what they want from people, and are able to succeed doing so with the majority of other types (Jarring maybe ENPs/INJs) Furthermore, I do agree that emotional intelligence and cognitive ability are more important in determing a person's intellectual success than an mbti result, but I will say that it is highly probable an mbti result will determine how effective a person is likely to be intellectually. Fair enough. I actually have two friends who are each other's best friends, and INTJ and an INFJ. Estimation of things FP. 13. They value hard work, continuing until a task is completed, regardless of the time. They can assimilate data from multiple sources and collate them into a workable vision. But i can say, SJ types are the least intelligent of all with several reasons : learn the cognitive functions. Unfortunately, I can't accurately list which types are the most emotionally intelligent, but if I had to guess, I'd say either ESFP or ENFP. Young children have a profound sense of idealism about the world and they ask the most bizarre questions like "why do shapes exist?". Extroverted and passionate, ENFPs combine their intelligence and sensitivity to create possibilities for the future. On that end it really seems to me that extroverts should hold a little more weight. That doesnt help towards storing information but they normally know what to say in all situations, they are lovely people and they can use their charm and innocence to get them forward, despite not have anything at-all that resembles an analytical mind. I think i have a project on my hands. Might be I have some T in me because I often come to conclusion easily I barely or not recognise how my brain did that. - ISFP/INFP: Most self aware..enouhh said These types are also adept at taking in and sorting information that is sent their way, she adds. | sleekoduck, How Special is Your Snowflake 2.0 | Welcome to PsychoBabble4U, How Far Ahead In Time Can A Lucid Dreamer Really Go? Additionally, a certain personality type, even if they're a 'Feeler' can be logical and solve a problem logically, just as every personality type can do things their personality type usually cannot. I think, simply through observation that these traits tend to be true. It could very well be that emotion is above reason in which case F would be above T. I see them both as much needed but I give the edge to the T when it comes to intelligence. Cheers, lol, This is a great article, well written & insightful breakdown of the MBTI types.although I would like to add & highlight .."How are you describing what "smart" or "intelligent" as being?? Karen Comen, lead astrologer and editor-in-chief of Zodiacsign.com, agrees, adding that "thinking is the primary tool of an INTJ. Join us in exploring the 16 personality types. How smart someone is can be quite subjective, and people can be more intelligent than others in different areas. They have a high capacity to cope with stress. Work is always important;) It is written for the people who read it and think to themselves, hmm, I've never really seen it that way before and this does make sense and fit in with a lot of the things I've researched as well. It's my conscious decision/choice to remain a virgin and single while my mind is still fertile for knowledge and creative ideas at a young age. What are the facts showing this as wrong? Why don't we talk environment? However, I see that my F as an exponential T where I can use my T from the persons perspective. I personally think mbti "personality" types can change due to exercising separate functions in different prioritizations, so mbti really stems from motivations, which influence brain function, so a subliminal logic decides which mbti behavior is needed for survival. Just go home. So much for the poor research. I'm in an academic limbo, where I've finished the courses for my degree, but haven't actually requested to graduate, and I've been in said limbo for well over a year for reasons even I don't understand. As they get older, many sensors start to rely more and more on their intuition because they develop their 3rd and 4th functions later in life almost to the point that they can be mistaken for intuitives. Paradoxitheism, was replaced by Pantheism, but it was the two that needed to balkanize, to present a third factor. People who are introverted, intuitive, thinking, and judging, are more likely to have that "stereotypical" intelligence, Isabelle Robledo, personality expertand co-founder of Making Mindfulness Fun, tellsBest Life. 1.They are not interested to really use their intelligence to begin with. I am an INTP with iq 152 in mensa and i believe Intp/intj are the smartest and moat intelligent. I am simply saying that I view reason above emotion. 12. Just because I'm a sensor am I some type of cow? I am an INTP so I am theoretically flattered, and would tend to agree. As for this analysis I don't exactly agree with it. At. INFJ's are best at knowing the emotional and spiritual world. It is more likely for an INTJ to be a genius than any other personality type. However, after, not exaggerating, extremely painful physical/sickness and the affected extremely painful psychological journey, I start to see differently. An INTP may spend more time developing those ideas, but less time sharing them with others. You don't need those to gain the understanding I am illustrating. ESTJs can combine high intelligence with a strong sense or gut feeling. Smart can mean a lot of different things to different people. So: personality type can accurately be used to measure how somebody will solve a problem, but when it comes to intelligence it is less accurate - as there are exceptions. I am an INTJ myself, and I have a friend who is an INTP. You are posting your opinions on a topic. If that's true, then you are correct in that you list N's as more intelligent than S's, and I's as more intelligent than E's. Yes, I may not agree with you on some points, but I haven't done a study either, so I can't say you are wrong. TL;DR Intelligence comes in many different forms, you might rate it as you wish, but your rating will be greatly influenced by the way you and only you see things. The INFJ is actually pretty brilliant, and the smartest person I know both scholastically and in life in general. 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. etc. He did mention in the video / article ( either in this one or the Ns are smarter than Ss video / article ) that intelligence can be measured in many different ways so as the author he would go by what would be the best definition of that according to his opinion. Although the article is interesting I believe that you need to validate your theory by going in the street and test people. 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. You aren't talking about cognitive functions. Which means that this answer is okay; it's valid and could be, but doesn't have to be, nor is it maybe, necessarily sound. And therefore - no data / no good. Do you honestly believe this yourself? Also there are types that are perhaps better at logic than others. They don't have the organization and precision aspects that the INT's have. And be proud with your type! The irony of my problem, in the existential paradigm became self-evident. In the same way, INTJs use intuition to plan, act, make themselves certain of their judgments. These highly aesthetic individuals have a mindful presence, always acting in the moment. Wow. But as soon as you say an N is more intelligent than an S everyone goes crazy. I put emphasis on my F type because to me intelligence can mean the knowledge of being able to predict what people want and read between the lines in order to provide it to them. These people often have high logical-mathematical intelligence and are good with logical reasoning and analysis. People who are lacking here are more likely to act on selfish whims and engage in archaic, 'animalistic' behavior. Robledo says that they are generally "favored more in society," largely due to their ability to oversee systems, including those in education and business. Socionics and MBTI are pretty closely related (I think. I once partnered with an INFJ managing a State presidential Campaign - My partner was brilliant, and one of the few people to earn my respect - And yet when it came to "Strategic and Positioning" (Guessing) decisions he always deferred to my ENT thinking because he understood we were dealing with relating to many different personalites which the ENT has a natural understanding of. Regardless, either can be smarter, and in most cases, INTPs are the most likely to have the highest IQ, according to non-proven but some of the closest to accurate statistics. Existential intelligence involves puzzling over abstract ideas, such as the meaning of life. LOL -I'm an INTJ but i dont care that much. I wouldnt have guessed that just by sheer number ENFPs are more likely to have higher IQs. I think each type and function has it's own unique brand of intelligence you know? I would estimate that roughly 85% of influence and intelligence can be ascertained through whether or not somebody is an S or an N. Following that we have E and I at around 10% which matters a lot, lot less than S/N. They are known to live in the moment, enjoying lifes offerings. Talkative and a bit self-absorbed, ENFPs aren't always the most polite personality type. And to yet another it may be impersonal. Extroverted, intuitive, feeling, and judging types are also among the most intelligent, Joseph Puglisi, CEO of Dating Iconic, explains. You're not saying what exactly is wrong. 9. Not everyone wants influence, but most people want contentment. 15 Dynamite Qualities Of A Dynamic Personality, 12 Of The Worst Negative Personality Traits That Are Truly Nasty, The Must-Know Differences Between A Sigma Male And Alpha Male. 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. ESF are just as smart as INT. T's care about things. Are there any patterns in MBTI/Cognitive Functions that can be used for intelligence? ESTJs are the eleventh most intelligent personality type. Often we'll question it if this isn't the case. It seems as though they value their intuition more than their thinking preference, and us intj's seem to prefer our thinking more. "But for the purposes of this article we are going to measure smart as the influence one has over others and society". Hopefully this article will provide some insight. I have 2 bachelors, one in engineering social science and i managed to graduate in 4 years summa cum laude with a minor. That is why early on I defined smart as something like influence as opposed to sheer technical ability. How would you objectively rate intelligence? According to experts, these types are the most intelligent of the bunch. As for the lack of Data? 13. We will discuss each of these one by one to develop a deeper understanding of this personality type. I know this is eons old now, but great article. 10. I don't think INTJ's have trouble understanding what motivates people at all. Being smart isn't about being a thinker or being a feeler. The letters (traits) are nothing but to help the definition of the cognitive functions which are divided into Judging functions (Thinking extra/intro, Feeling extra/intro) and Perceiving functions (Intuition extra/intro, Sensing extra/intro). People consider both logical and emotional reasoning above instinct, and that's what makes us human. You are simply wrong if you think we're close-minded. Intelligence alone won't get you nearly as far as you think. When it comes to actually turning that imagined thing into reality J's are great. - INFP/ENFP: Most emotionally intelligent (Quickest to understand the true motives behind peoples actions) People with this type are highly analytical, objective, and logical but able to adapt. The way you divided the importance of traits, and I repeat it was wrong to do so, was made on your feelings, which is not the way we write a decent article. So I split them apart, assigned their own variables and came to my senses that this was all simply, an algebraic equation; in philosophic-linguistic form. -This has to have science to be right For what it's worth. Is there a secret INTW type they don't tell us about that has all the smarties? The way we define smart matters a lot on the application at hand. I's derive their energy from the universe. You'd have a hard time being understood if you attempted to compliment someone's ability to influence society using the word 'smart'. That's what I got from the video(s) which I've seen many times. But strictly on its own, it's borderline useless. Using IQ as the main basis for being smart or intelligent is just one measurement. They have no time for analysing and often dont know what to say, but they understand human beings and humility which puts them higher than the ESFP. ), Er did you perhaps mistook 1 for being the lowest? 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. I would like to know where you got your numbers from, this all seems to be assumption and to me cannot be put down as a credible source unless you have facts to back up your theory's. For example, INFP's have an edge over all types in linguistic intelligences (writing, foreign languages, vocabulary), but are absolutely abysmal with planning and verbal fluidity. 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. An introverted, intuitive feeler (INF) is going to be more rational than an extroverted, sensing feeler (ESF). F's are generally more involved with less mechanical things and more involved with personal things and emotional things. If you think this article is wrong: either live your intelligence on your own or make your own article with your personality type ranked first. You're a fucking idiot and this very blog entry proves that you are one. e.g. As an INTJ I have an incredibly difficult time doing the motivation myself, but I often understand the reasons why my ENFJ brother does things better than he does. ENTJ's get even more done, but are even less intelligent than INTJ's. - INTJ/INFJ: Most Abstract (Have by far the best forsight, and are the most consistant and motivated. } else { But with all this said I would still give the introverted feeler the upper hand. Why don't we talk experience? And these broad blanket statements and generalisations? It can be quite analytical in terms off the outside world. Sorry mate, but you fail on this one. "Go for a business that any idiot can run - because sooner or later, any idiot probably is going to run it.". I also responded a while back about the cognitive functions because people love to keep bringing them up as if it somehow magically disproves what I am saying: http://www.slayerment.com/blog/ns-are-smarter-ss-mbti#comment-7009. Now for my two cents: in contrast to traditional "intelligence", I see propensities for consistency as alternate forms of intelligence. They can process information given to them usually faster than I can, even if i might be able to precieve the concept more easily, actually applying it might take me a lot longer than an S type. The reliability of MBTI is still being debated. They are excellent at making decisions and they are always looking for ways to improve efficiency. Fair enough. Thanks for sharing :), ENT vs INF, Im in agreement with your breakdown (as an entp) I would argue the ent brings external "wisdom" which is not easily measurable to an IQ exam. Performance & security by Cloudflare. "The I's don't get their energy from the E's" THIS IS THE MOST RIDICULOUS WAY TO CALCULATE INTELLIGENCE I'VE EVER READ, and the most absurd thing is that introverts are even considered to be 10% smarter! You should dig a little deeper because you barely get past kiersey. As everyone is, for that matter. Which one is the dumbest? The rarest personality type amongst women is only 1%. 2022 Galvanized Media. Surely? Define Intelligence. Very interesting indeed. all the NT types are more intellectual but ST types can have equal IQ. There are 4 main dichotomies: Of these 4 dichotomies we should figure out which of these is more influential before breaking it down further. I can think logically, but I do not believe I should always follow it. I would have suggested you being sarcastic, tho something in your syntax is suggestive of otherwise, see. Haha man you are either blind or you just troll? Tied with Ne doms as quickest to find patterns) You have to define this first before trying to come up with the conclusion! Personality types are simple outlines that help us understand each other, but they dont define us as individuals. A very common type but they seem to be up there with ENTJ and ENFJ in regards to IQ. And just like the nature vs. nurture debate, the argument over street smarts vs. book smarts will be ongoing. 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). As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Idealists i.e INFP, ENFP, ENFJ and INFJ in my opinion are the most spiritual of all types.If there was spiritual intelligence these types would easily top all other types with once again the top being a possible tie between INFP and INFJ.When it comes to logical and mathematical intelligence, its unfortunate idealists are behind rationals.It is the precise reason why most scientists are rationals or NT types. I've known smart and stupid of most all the types. There is no pattern there which is why there is absolutely no statistical evidence to support your claims. "The ENTJ can take in many sources of information and apply it to create a big-picture theory that can be applied to a long term vision," she says, adding that Apple founderSteve Jobsis among some of the most famous ENTJs. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The latter of which I've failed to provide, ironically enough. no way in hell. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Ni might have more intrest in learning than Ti and Ne. This is the first good counterargument Ive heard against this. what about a simple "I disagree because" ? Plus your dry humor doesn't hurt. The true pattern-recognition based test gave me 95. Who has the highest IQ? Intjs are more likely to be virgins longer or die as virgins and invent practicle tools. Conversely, if you have 100 ESFJs in the group, chances are, none of them will have an IQ above 129. I have 2 masters degrees. I remember reading a comment on here about the different personality types and how they fare in different types of intelligence. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. Understanding math is a piece of cake comparing to understand emotions. Emotion is a physiological reaction that is required to process both forms of rationale - of feeling and thinking to reach judgment and decision mechanisms. ISTP Smartest to Dumbest mbti types Ready to offend ppl Here's the explanation. Te types are also very rational but that dosnt always mean Smart especially in the case off the Estj. I think intelligence is just a tool for learning knowledge. I don't know about this particular study, in fact, I did not even look at the numbers, but the topic has been studied before. 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