10. Investigator - INFJ (The Counselor) - Really wants to be a good person and usually is. I’m determined to find out what’s causing this

SD - S with D - Pace & Priority. Indirect, Slower-Paced, Open, People-Oriented v. Direct, Fast-Paced, Guarded, Task-Oriented.

SI - S with I - Priority. Indirect, Slower-Paced v. Direct, Fast-Paced.

SS - S with S - Passive, Inactive.

SC - S with C - Priority. Open, People-Oriented v. Guarded, Task-Oriented.

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In the Personal Space

How others are judged: Self Judgeology™. Judge themselves much harder than they do others and have a way of being very hard on themselves. Do not want to be seen as judgmental with a strong desire not to cause others angst. However, often tactlessness takes over. Often appear judgmental and use considerable intuition if someone is going to hurt themselves or others and they want to assist. Can often see the good in people but annoyed about society behaviour.

Cause of anxiety: When things are not going according to plan.

Shyness Gauge™ (Out of the 16 patterns. Scale: Higher ranking is more shy: 4/16. Can be very outgoing with people they know well but new social settings tire them quickly. They need a lot of alone time to recharge afterwards.

When ill: Avoids medication unless they absolutely have to take it, but stays home to rest and recoup. No way are they going to let others see them in a vulnerable state.

At the shopping mall: At Starbucks enjoying the serenity and free samples. Will almost certainly leave with a jasmine tea or chai latte or similar.

As the gift buyer: Crafts personalised, heartfelt gifts that explain what each of their loved ones means to them. Delivers them weeks ahead of the holiday season, because it feels inauthentic to use a socially constructed holiday as a means of sharing love and appreciation.

What they want as a gift: A hand-written letter. A greeting card with nothing but a is a no-no.

What sort of holiday: Creative writing retreat to enjoy the warm, harmonious feeling of the holiday season as they tend to have a love/hate relationship with holiday gatherings.

What sort of clothes do they wear - male: Likes to convey something about themselves through their clothing. They may adopt an edgy artistic aesthetic or a buttoned up and professional one. Whatever look they go for, it will likely be alluring and well put together in a subtle and low-effort kind of way. Do not seek to call attention to themselves with their clothing but rather blend in by wearing what seems appropriate for the situation yet doesn’t impair their individualism.

What sort of clothes do they wear - female: Hold strong personal values. Interested in discovering connections and meaning in ideas and relationships. A structured blazer illustrates bold and self-sufficient personalities.

As a house guest: As Host: My rules, don't leave things like that! As Guest: I'll use as much hot water as I like.

Contents of wardrobe (fun perspective):
Filled with random notes on the floor of all their earth-shattering revelations they had before going to sleep.

In a relationship / dating:
Relationship needs – Understanding and Aspiration. Red Flag if you hear this - "I'm super opportunistic. It's your own fault if you get trampled." Not negotiable with the partner - Feeling unable to fully trust their partner. Biggest Strength - Communicator. Shows understanding. Ideal Date Activities - Anything that involves mutual agreement. Talking, debating, intimate dinner, walk in the park. Will be seeking - Long term and short term dating. Target area priority - LOVABLE - 60%; ROMANTIC 17%; SEXUAL 23%. Soulmate - Inspirational.

Compatibility: Click here.

At the bar: Finds everything hilarious.

In the bedroom: Not that Important Bedroomer. Sex has to mean something to you, or else it is pretty miserable. You want to completely trust the person you make love with, that being said you do not trust easily. You take time to warm up to people and are not the most physically open person in the world. Although you are hesitant at first, when you find the right person it is electric. You do not believe in setting boundaries in the bedroom with someone you love and are willing to try new things. Sex is not the most important thing to you, but you find you are rather amazing at it with the right person. You are capable of taking sex to a whole new level of spirituality.

Dalliance or not? With high ideals and they are tentative about entering into relationships until they are pretty sure they’ve got something good. That said, they are generally very committed once they fall in love with someone and they are probably more resistant to outside temptations. If anything they may have difficulty leaving a relationship that is not good for them and they are more likely to be the one giving their partners a second chance after being cheated on.

How they deal with clutter: When motivated Clutter. A thorough cleaning is important but generally it's a once a week or once a month when you are feeling motivated. If you find yourself cleaning throughout the week, you’re probably avoiding other work you’re supposed to be doing, because you “won’t be able to focus until it’s clean”. Already organised by nature, sometimes need a tool to help motivation to complete tasks.

What sort of kitchen: The Scandanavian Kitchen. You are creative, idealistic and always looking for ways to improve. Light, bright, and white! You love authentic white subway tiles with dark grout, white-washed floors, and clean, tidy spaces with just a few bright pops of colour. This reminds you of a better future ahead.

What religion: 44.33% of this pattern are religious. Rank: 6/16. Likely religion: Zen Buddist. Evangelical / Protestant.

Problems with faith / religion: This pattern is complex. They can find themselves searching for faith in others but, at the same time, being skeptical. Their response can definitely be a bit confusing at times, since they feel opposing emotions. While there is a largely cynical part which causes them to struggle with faith, there is big part of them that wants to believe in things they cannot prove. Part of them is connected to this with their intuition, since they might have a strong awareness of something without evidence that others can directly see. Oxor™ has observed them being brainwashed / family tradition as the acceptance of faith. Oxor™ calls the problems with faith operating in an environment of suspension of facts. All this is consistent with being a Feeler.

What they like at a music festival: Not that involved at the festival. Can be found meditating near the edge of the festival. Only ventures into the fray to see their favourite band in the world (winds up staying for a while to read palms.)

What they like as their musical instrument: Flute. Why? The Investigator is observant and sensitive to the emotional needs of others. Goes well in situations where creativity and expression can be delivered. This makes the flute an excellent choice for the Investigator.

What sort of friend: Suspicious, great listener. The friend who always finds a way to make you feel ready for the future. The friend who encourages you to live your life the way that you want to. They are supportive and always there for you, but are probably constantly afraid that you will betray them. When you two talk it feels like you are being understood and completely accepted. Enjoys alone time and generally does not want a lot of time socialising, especially in crowded places. Can feel lonely interested when small talk or casual acquaintances is all they have for companionship. If you betray or abandon an Investigator, you will be cut. The Investigator is excellent at 'doorslams'; the Enhancer can be just as bad, or even worse. If the Investigator 'doorslams' you, you might just as well not exist anymore.

Weird feature: Intense. Come across too obsessive (= excessive in degree or nature) at times. Seeks out hidden meaning in things and sometimes reaches untenable or irrational conclusions. Rank: 4/10.

In the classroom: Quietly taking notes and everyone comes to them for help because they are smart but not as scary as the Enhancer.

How to win an Investigator as a friend (degree of difficulty = 7; but can make wonderful friends):

1. Big Picture Viewpoint. The Investigator connects seemingly unrelated pieces of information to get to the "big picture". They see multiple sides of every situation and that can include complex daydreams, multiple inner worlds and conversations that never happened - a daydreamer. The Investigator can be a revolutionary with plans to unite humanity and a desire to change the world. While hating conflict, can become more forceful if sufficiently provoked and/or disillusioned. Hates being vilified or threatened if another person disagrees with what the Investigator thinks are honest ideas or beliefs but reality is exposed when certain facts are laid out, generally by the High C's. When stressed out they may respond by becoming obsessed with controlling the details of their environment. Do not bother trying to convince them (at least right away, or at all) that they are being illogical. They are the passionate defender who can dismiss uncomfortable facts when it suits them. Can door slam, but not nearly as well as the Enhancer and only when deeply hurt, generally when individuality and uniqueness is concerned; it is the a last line of defence. It is generally irreversible but, should others want to restore the relationship, let the Investigator know you want to get back into their life and then give them some space. Pestering or nagging will cause the door to be boarded up more firmly whereas the Enhancer will have already locked the door and thrown away the key. To create a situation for them to consider you a potential friend, you will need to engage them in conversations about something that matters to them. This means taking the conversation to a deeper level, one that gets to the "how" and "why" instead of just the "what" and "where".
The Investigator is a very deep individual and is usually mysterious too. They are very introverted but would usually come off as friendly to anyone who stops by to say hello. They are compassionate, empathetic and express their idealistic side in subtle but noticeable ways. They are very private and, unless you are close enough to them, there are so many things you will not know they are getting their hands on at the moment. They are also deep, reserved, idealistic, more adventurous than they seem, insightful, rational, empathetic, altruistic go-getters who believe in a cause for a better future and are more concerned with what it takes to make the world a much better place, silent heroes who champion a cause for helping others and the world at large, rather than the mundane and routine activities of daily life.
As visionaries they are full-time subscribers of ideals (sometimes at the expense of facts) and would strive to achieve them. Optimism, dedication, altruism, insight, virtue, concord and originality are all tools to be employed to make the world a better place. Ideals fuel their drive and give them a sense of purpose in their lives. Idealism can also manifest itself in a darker side of perfectionism as they can forfeit the imperfect reality of a situation believing there is always something much better up ahead (which, painfully, is an illusion) but they can manage that by coming to terms with the imperfections of reality. They are highly rational feelers and this gives them an edge in understanding things from a thinker's perspective, even if they would not always agree with it.

2. Emotional Sponge. Will pick up on other people’s feelings, emotions and needs. Empathises on every level, mirrors others to fit-in and meets them where they are, tries to meet needs without being asked. Some pour out their life problems to an Investigator which makes them good counselors (not the Counselor pattern.) Not so good at handling their own emotions. A chameleon who blends in with the people around them and adapts to any social situation as if they are trying on different personalities like masks causing them to be mistaken for an extrovert and can be playful in a party situation, especially when lubricated by products sourced from the late Mr. Daniel Murphy. Too much intensity from others can cause overload and space and alone time is required to re-charge. Complete withdrawal from the world for long periods of time is not normal or healthy. This type is prone to depression and, in some cases, needs professional help to overcome and/or live with that condition. They are highly unlikely to let you know they want support, but while offers of empathy, understanding and affirmation can be very effective, it difficult to do if the problem is unknown.

3. Strategy and Logic. Not as well developed as the emotional sponge, but often used in to make sense of patterns and ideas as well as to formulate plans. May be trapped in a loop where they over think everything and never reach a decision, thereby causing anxiety.

4. External Sensory Information. Rarely works properly. Responsible for the phenomenon that makes the Investigator appear graceful one minute and trip over their own feet the next. May result in healthy functions such as cooking and gardening or toxic processes such as binge shopping and consuming excessive amounts of sugary snacks.

5. Spirituality Guru. The Investigator can be in touch with their spirituality and on a quest for personal enlightenment. More than happy to help others toward enlightenment as well but this is likely to be resisted by Appraisers, Agents, Inspirationals and Perfectionists who are the bottom four on being involved in religion (see individual patterns on each pattern's profile on this site).

6. Manipulator. The Investigator uses their powers of understanding people for their own benefit. Many do this in moderation, but manipulation can show up excessively in a toxic Investigator - so watch out! However they can also defend others if the need arises in certain situations.

7. Determined Scholars and Planners. Never underestimate the determination of an Investigator. Can be obsessed with one or more academic or self-interest fields. Can show up as a hobby or a full time profession. Personal collections may rival that of a public library. Their creative insights draw them towards fine literature (books, poetry and other literary write-ups) and their fondness for the abstract makes them attracted to beautiful things; usually with some symbolic meaning or expression. They are also very organised and orderly - look at an Investigator's home.
Considering the fact that they are external judgers, they prefer to make a particular decision and stick with it. Trust Oxor, it is going to take some time to convince an Investigator if their minds are already settled on something. They are hard workers in whatever they have a passion for. Thanks to their dominant function, they are false judgers and true perceivers and typically indulge in less routine than those who are sensors. Nevertheless, they are planners and prefer being prepared to being spontaneous for anything that comes their way. They are one of the most insightful types. This makes them good friends to approach when in need. They are also very tolerant of many wrongs done to them but that does not make them the doormat you might think they are.

8. Monagamist in Romance. The Investigator tends to prefer committed monogamy in romantic relationships. They are highly unlikely to date casually and are searching for someone they can connect with on a soul-mate level.

9. Like Genuine and Patient Only. If an Investigator suspects you of being less than genuine, they lose interest very quickly. If you are a new acquaintance, they might simply avoid seeing you again. If you are someone they cannot avoid, then they will keep conversations civil but superficial. Patience comes into play during conversations as Investigators have trouble getting all their thoughts out into words. If new and unfamiliar they will: 1) nod and make some general comments while frantically races to come up with something; 2) start putting thoughts into words and sorting through ideas verbally. The final idea might take some time to emerge. Do not cut off or jump to conclusions about what they think before they have had time to express themselves as that makes them fee like you are not really interested and they will be hesitant to share with you later.

10. Holds on to Grudges. Always. May forgive readily, depending on the circumstances, but never forget. The closer someone is to an Investigator, the harder it is to bounce back to a close friendship after they have been hurt. Try divorcing one. The more others are liked and the more investment, the more chances given, but there is a point at which the Investigator gives up and door slams (also, see point 1 above). The Investigator is known for the deadly door slam approach along with the thinkers, the Enhancer especially, but also the Director, Inspirational, Objective Thinker, Developer, Perfectionist, Results and Achiever. Victims may still remain close in some cases.
An Investigator may might not completely sever ties with someone who has hurt them, depending on the nature of the betrayal, but they will withdraw. For example, if someone gives the impression that they want to carry on regular interactions, filled with deep discussion, and then ignores the Investigator for 3 months and forgets to answer any questions, when they do reply the Investigator will have no interest in continuing the interaction.

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Attitude to money and risk

Augmentation: Investigators, together with Enhancers, Persuaders and Developers are more calculated at risk taking and not as spontaneous as the high risk takers. The Investigator needs to have an internal vision of where they are going before they pursue a possibility. They need time to analyse, prioritise and process information. At times they might get a vision about a future possibility quickly and, during these times, they can seem quite impulsive. Other times the process will take longer and they can seem more cautious and deliberating. The Investigator (and the Enhancer) especially like to have time to “chart-the-course” for where they are going to go. When they have a course and a clear vision they actually enjoy taking long-term risks and pursuing unconventional paths. The Investigator prefers to pursue new pathways rather than follow along in a more routine or traditional lifestyle or career. By taking extra time to prepare they are usually very strategic and have contingency plans in place. They also are stimulated by new ideas and possibilities so this can lead them down innovative or transformational pathways. However, can become so sure of a specific vision or path that they close their minds to precautions and details that might get in the way of its realisation. They tend to be analytical when deciding on a pursuit, but because they focus more on the big picture than the details, those details can eventually trip them up. Accordingly, it can help to get some advice and input from a trusted source.

Spending money: Tempted. Social Spender. Good savers but, when surrounded by peers who are spending more exuberantly, may feel tempted to spend more. Should steer clear of toxic friends who may manipulate best intentions. Although they will generally not join in, they may sometimes make bad decisions randomly as a result of stress and momentary carelessness. Money not that important but it is when making career decisions. May overspend 'because I'm worth it'.

Financial toxicity: Pleaser - Extractor. Pretends to reach for the wallet but always comes up short, so the other party pays. Or gets up to go to the bathroom when they see the waiter coming to the table with the bill. Trustworthy Ranking:High. (Does not trust others easily).

The following table shows the attitude to risk of each pattern

DISC	RANK	Feature	Tell tale sign	Reality
1 Director ESTJ	12	Take risks only to avoid losses	Orderly life	Wants to help but extremely bossy
2 Developer ENTJ	6	Only takes long term risks	Confident	Can back underdogs but are bullies
3 Results ESTP	3	Thrill seeker	Impulsive	Can see things through if committed
4 Inspirational ENTP	1	No comfort zone	No contingency plan	If self motivated - cross ts and dot is
5 Persuader ENFJ	8	Only take action after thorough analysis and preparation	Look after others	Invasive questions to help
6 Appraiser ESFJ	13	Only when the outcome is fairly secure	Order and convention - safe harbour	Only as petty as the people around them
7 Promoter ENFP	2	Entrepreneurial	Crazy ideas	Question, debate, procrastinate
8 Counselor ESFP	4	Cannot stand still	Just do it	Sharper than they appear
9 Specialist ISFP	5	Spontaneous, experimental, unpredictable	Gets stressed	Constantly analysing but appear flaky
10 Investigator INFJ	14	Only if reward exceeds the risk	Will not risk it if others are to be hurt	Are cold if you do not know them well
11 Agent INFP	11	Spontaneous of thought and slow of deed	Have analysis paralysis	Will go to any lengths necessary in pursuit of what they believe is right
12 Achiever ISTP	7	Pursues something new and interesting; adrenaline junkies	Gets bored easily	Some pursue extreme sports; others stay safe
13 Practitioner ISFJ	16	Deliberately structure their lives to avoid taking risks and are difficult to get going	Scared of potential for failure. Only jump after considering pros, cons and safety net	Feelings > interests. More interested in keeping the peace than getting exactly what they want. The master of passive-aggressive behaviour.
14 Objective Thinker ISTJ	15	Vigilant, cautious and wary of risk, only trusting what is true and verifiable	Zero chance of them doing anything that permanently damage their body	If a new method beats out an old one, will swap
15 Perfectionist INTP	10	Takes risks in order to break new ground	Even tempered and rational	Enjoying social interaction yet not capable of it
16 Enhancer INTJ	9	Calculated risks if can see a gain	Have back up - are very sensible	Want to hear other angles even if do not agree initially
Highest	Inspirational	Promoter	Results	Counselor
Lowest	Practitioner	Objective Thinker	Investigator	Appraiser

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When Nefarious - actions are highly reprehensible or offensive in character

Manipulative, scheming, self-righteous. Above all, they seek to fulfill their vision for the future. They will go to any lengths to reach this vision, even if it means deceit, underhanded deals, and trickery. They often consider themselves better and more broad-minded than others, and thus conclude that any input from the outside world is silly and shallow. They live in their own subjective fantasy world and stop attributing value to human interactions. People are to be used to reach their end goal. If they hurt people along the way they’ll try to stifle any sense of guilt they might feel. They will try to escape those people so they do not have to actually confront their own wrongdoings. In their close relationships they may be passive aggressive, and use people’s faults and shortcomings against them as blackmail. When faced with their wrongdoings, they may fall into self-pity or else shut people out of their life who don’t show them complete approval. Crimes: Stalk or never commit crime. Conspiracy. Heresy.

Bratty behaviour (Bratology™): Pretentiousness. At only 1% of the population, are generally misunderstood, can be very tactless and are not easy to get to know well. Some may even be pleased about being misunderstood and not understand that rare does not equate to superiority. May use their uncommon nature as a means of belittling others for lacking their depth or analytical abilities or as an excuse for looking down on others. Seen by some as intimidating by design. Very introspective and loathe to hurt people or disappoint them, so are very aware in all aspects of our lives about what’s actually going on -vs- smokescreens and other assorted bulltish.
They are complex people, which means they often swing onto both sides of the spectrum. While they are caring and extremely sacrificial, they do have their bratty moments. When they feel overwhelmed and consider that they have given too much of themselves, they quickly begin to feel drained. They will likely push themselves to help others even when they are becoming exhausted. When they reache their breaking point they will likely become demanding and will require time to themselves. Their need for alone time is not at all selfish but they can sometimes express themselves in a way that appears a bit bratty. They really are not spoiled or selfish people but they do have their bratty moments when things become a bit much. Their minds are highly complicated and are constantly filled with complexities that most people cannot fathom.

When guilty: Internalise Guilt. Feel guilty over the smallest actions, finding it very important to be a good person and to right wrongs (make amends) when causing upset, hurt or harm. Need to know what they have done wrong as sometimes they do not realise that their actions cause angst - particularly when they have no clue how tactless actions are seen by others. In caring about others, may feel guilty for things they should not feel guilty for. Shame: Experience shame on very drastic levels, and sometimes suffer from a shame spiral that can be hard to pull out of. Once embarrassed for something they have done, may find themselves thinking about all of their previous shameful actions. Can be extremely hard on themselves, so they definitely struggle with feelings of shame. Best way to help to cope with feeling ashamed, is by others reminding them of their true self. They need to understand that they are not worthless just because they have made mistakes. Even the kindest souls have had moments where they have not been perfect.

Ingeniously Problematic™ behaviour: Sometimes. Is on display when it is clearly known what the desired outcome is, yet an assertion is made that may not be untruthful, is likely to be ambiguous and the author can use it to advantage. It is designed to give the recipient hope; reality may be 'bugger off' or (mis)leading you into taking up some sort of offer. It often involves blatant hypocrisy.

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The Sir Robertson Sole symptoms™ - as the "asshole"!

The Conspirator - The Pretentious, Over Dramatic R. Sole. Acts cuddly but is secretly an R. Sole. Fond of themselves and try to have friends but they often do not get past the “hello” phase. After telling too much and then too little, can befriend and then listen and pretend other's anecdotes actually were own experiences. Then it's all about them. Validation for their ideas from other people is unrealistic as the ideas are half-witted. Confuse facts and beliefs. Even if an idea is validated may be taken a negative and converted into an insult. This is considered to be dumb behaviour. Prefer non-interactive media, which is why they like poetry and prose. Will not let go if they bite you, which they are prone to do. Investigators are the classic door slammers on the basis that if they think you are a bad or shallow person they cannot trust - particularly if you hurt their feelings. They will door slam family members.

On R.Sole steroids - The Delicate Egomanic. Bigger is better. Bigger ideas. Big empires. Big pussies. They can conquer entire continents but they cry every time their stupid quirks are ridiculed. That's what fuels the Investigator's miserable life - terror in the face of endless humiliation. The more critics that are destroyed, the better an Investigator will sleep.
Insulting tags: Evil. "You are simply not worthy". "You do not understand me."
Worst quality: Perfectionist.
Prof. Sole nominates Vladimir Lenin, Adolf Hitler and Osama Bin Laden.

Robert Sole's Conviction™: Has a 24/7 martyr complex. Normal on the outside, broken on the inside.

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The following table shows the population of each pattern

Source: Australian Psychological Type Review and others.

POPULATION	MALE - Aus	FEMALE - Aus	MALE - US	FEMALE - US
1 Director ESTJ	15.8%	7.7%	16.0%	10.0%
2 Developer ENTJ	8.4%	4.6%	5.5%	2.5%
3 Results ESTP	4.7%	2.5%	12.5%	7.5%
4 Inspirational ENTP	6.8%	5.4%	6.0%	3.0%
5 Persuader ENFJ	2.1%	4.8%	12.5%	7.5%
6 Appraiser ESFJ	3.1%	8.2%	7.0%	17.0%
7 Promoter ENFP	4.1%	9.1%	7.0%	6.0%
8 Counselor ESFP	1.4%	3.8%	8.0%	14.0%
9 Specialist ISFP	1.9%	4.9%	5.0%	7.0%
10 Investigator INFJ	2.6%	6.0%	0.5%	1.5%
11 Agent INFP	3.2%	8.4%	1.5%	2.5%
12 Achiever ISTP	5.6%	2.7%	8.5%	3.5%
13 Practitioner ISFJ	3.9%	12.8%	4.0%	10.0%
14 Objective Thinker ISTJ	21.3%	9.7%	10.5%	6.5%
15 Perfectionist INTP	6.4%	4.1%	4.0%	1.0%
16 Enhancer INTJ	8.7%	5.3%	2.5%	0.5%
Highest	Objective Thinker	Practitioner	Director	Appraiser
Lowest	Counselor	Results	Investigator	Enhancer
Highest 4	14 & 1 & 16 & 2 = 54.2%	13 & 14 & 7 & 11 = 40.0%	1 & 3 & 5 & 14 = 51.5%	6 & 8 & 1 & 9 = 48.0%

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