So alternative models aside.... I was viewing model A and trying to type myself.... I am about 90% sure I am a LII. But after reading the description I feel distressed.
Let me illustrate what I mean.....
THE POSITIVES OF BEING AN LII (strengths)
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Being intelligent, highly perceptive of logical principles, critical, analytical, concise, and conclusive. They are likely to even be the typical character who disregards authority and experts, instead opting to search for their own understandings and conclusions... ocassionally they are right and are considered to be ahead of their time or brilliant. Can turn abstract speculation into concrete conclusions. Considers multiple things and viewpoints. Focuses on the big picture. Stays on the point. Capable of using logical facts and observations as tools to develop logical principles. Has active imagination, and considers how one thing may effect another, being concious of cause/effect.
Basically the LII is a personality who strength lies in their theoretical mind. More conclusive and concise the ILI, more withdrawn and investigative than the LIE, more concentrated and severe than the ILE.
THE NEGATIVE OF THE LII (weaknesses)
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Usually tries to uphold proper conventions of behavior not to offend or alienate people or themselves, sometimes being overly politically correct and formal. At other times they analyze and criticize very bluntly and without regard to conventions or behavior, alienating other people and appearing harsh. Doesn't like to be pushed, forced, or ordered to do something. Some consider his viewpoints overly ideal and impractical, too ivory tower, and not applicable to reality. Disconnected with his feelings, values, and subjective impression in spontaneous public situations. Tends to have negative emotions bottled up in him and is at a loss to find a release for these due to ignoring them. Not aware of physical well being and hygene. Annoyed by sensory over stimulation. Indulges in sensory needs heavily then neglects them heavily.
Basically the LII is a complete outsider who is out of touch with the physical world and reality and is seen as harsh, severe, overly serious, and cold.
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My distress about this is that it seems as though the LII is a broken person. They are capable of reaching high aspirations in the world of theoretical knowledge... but they fail miserably short in the world of reality and people. Model A would even claim that while an LII can direct energy towards developing their weaknesses, the fact is, it will always come at a greater effort and cost than other types who excel in these areas.
I would feel good at that point, considering that I can develop my weaknesses, and considering that other types that excel at what I do have weaknesses in my key areas.... but the fact of the matter is I hold people with more value than theoretical knowledge.... I am just interested in ideas and logical systems -- but I don't value these over people. So in that sense it kind of seems like the LII gets the short end of the stick.