INTJ or ISTJ?

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I score either INTJ or ISTI in the MBTI tests and actually if I read the profiles I seem to be a mix of both. More interestingly, the reasons why I appear to be between the two types are catually often related to AS, so I'd like to know whether is the same for someone else.

I'll copy and paste what I've written in the INTJ forum so I can give you an brief analysys of the points.

- I am "concrete" in the use of language since I tend to be literal minded - I do understand figures of speech, but it isn't the most spontaneous thing; I'd rather be very accurate in the choice of words (especially in my native language);

- at the same time, I am rather theoretical in many other ways: I love philosophy, I am extremely intellectually curious about new ideas, I like speculating about almost anything, coming out with original solutions, questioning what is usually considered obvious (yes, I am such a PITA ) etc.

- I am detail oriented, i.e. I notice details that others seem to miss (thanks AS) and I like knowing facts. I am not *only* about facts, though (cf. the previous point). There are times when I just enjoy collecting data, others in which I am actively working out the connection between them (the latter being the most satisfying, the former being mostly due to my being mentally compulsive/information addict).

- The part in which I don't resemble to ISTJ at all is the supposed love for traditions and common sense. I am strongly an original thinker. If I share common ideas is just by chance, I work them out by myself and could not care in the slightes of "how it has always been" or "what everybody thinks "; I can't take authority seriously at all.

- At the same time I have a certain crave for routine and stability (again, thanks Asperger's ) and unstructured situations make me uncomfortable; but as I have been arguing other times there is a major difference between "having my own habits [that might be highly weird to anyone else]" and "doing things as *others* use to be".

- Related to the previous point: there are some questions that confuse me because I could say one thing or the opposite according to the context you apply it. "Do you prefer to follow a familiar or a new approach?" - if we talk about my morning rituals, I am doing every day the same; if we talk about ideas or problem solving, I'll definitely go for the new.

I'm ISFP everytime.

I'm an INTJ, but just barely, I'm right on the border with INTP.

Many people border two types. I am an ENFP. For me my biggest overlap are between E and I. I would say that I am very strong on N and P though.

I'm INTJ though I border on S

INTJ

INFJ, but I haven't taken it in awhile and I've been through a lot lately so i might be different.

lot's of IN's I see.

I get INTJ everytime, never got a different one. My "T" (thinking) also scores 100 everytime lol no wonder I feel like a robot.

When I am not bored and playing with the test I waver between INTP and INTJ

INTJ everytime (something like 90-100% Introverted!). I found the mbti before I heard of aspergers, it's probably pseudo-psychological nonsense but it was the first thing that offered an explanation for some of my...quirks. It was quite a revelation at the time (I previously thought I was just 'broken' or something).

I'm similar to the OP, ie: an IXTJ. the N/S depends largely on situation and mood and both are always well represented on tests; the other axes are always very skewed.

just retook it.

INTJ

Introverted--100
Intuitive------25
Thinking-----88
Judging-----11

I saw a different version of this same thread elsewhere.

Most people are INTJ whereas surprisingly few INTPs - given INTP aligns best with the autistic mind.

I typically score as an INTJ, but reading the profiles I fit INTP much better.... I'm not sure what is causing the difference there.

The majority of autistics type as INTP or INTJ. I'm an INTP, it fits pretty well but I posted something like this a loooooooooooooooong time ago.

It's not the best test for anyone with a psychological profile that deviates from the norm, at all. I think I would resemble an ISTP more if I didn't live on my own planet. It's really hard to say if I'm a malfunctioning ISTP or if I am truly an INTP who just *wants* to be more in tuned with their surroundings.

Autistic people and people with other disorders develop their character traits for different reasons than a person who is considered completely normal would, so they would probably have distinct traits from to or three different types.

FWIW, most people diagnosed with autism, adhd,, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder are xNTx, but most commonly xNTP.