The full form of INTP is Introverted iNtuitive Thinking Perceiving.

INTP (introverted, intuitive, thinking, perceiving) is one of the 16 personality types described by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).1

People who score as INTP are often described as quiet and analytical. They enjoy spending time alone, thinking about how things work and coming up with solutions to problems. INTPs have a rich inner world and would rather focus their attention on their internal thoughts rather than the external world. They typically do not have a wide social circle, but they do tend to be close to a select group of people. 

According to psychologist David Keirsey, creator of the Keirsey Temperament Sorter, approximately 1 to 5 percent of people have an INTP personality type.

Key INTP Characteristics

• INTPs are quiet, reserved, and thoughtful. As introverts, they prefer to socialize with a small group of close friends with whom they share common interests and connections.
• They enjoy thinking about theoretical concepts and tend to value intellect over emotion. INTPs are logical and base decisions on objective information rather than subjective feelings.
• When analyzing data and making decisions, they are highly logical and objective.
• Tends to be flexible and good at thinking “outside of the box.”
• People with this personality type think about the big picture rather than focusing on every tiny detail.
• INTPs like to keep their options open and feel limited by structure and planning.