I — The Investigative Type

This type is one of Holland's Vocational Personality Types. The Investigative type can be described by the following characteristics:

Adjectives

analytical, circumspect, creative, critical, curious, independent, intellectual, introverted, methodical, modest, original, precise, rational, reserved

Preferences & Values

• symbolic, systematic and creative investigation of physical, cultural and biological phenomena, in order to better understand and control them.
• understanding the physical world
• unconventional values and attitudes
• the theoretical
• investigative functions in different fields
• science and scientific activities
• solving abstract problems
• to think through problems rather than act them out
• ambiguous challenges
• working alone

Dislikes

highly structured situations with many rules

Aptitudes

• mathematics and science
• task-oriented

Common Vocational Choices

anthropologist, biologist, chemist, design engineer, geologist, laboratory worker, medical laboratory technician-specialist, meteorologist, physician, research physicist, social scientist, technical writer

Negative Traits

• little talent for leadership
• aversion for social, persuasive and repetitive activities
• not particularly interested in working around other people

In*ves"ti*ga*tive (?), a.

Given to investigation; inquisitive; curious; searching.

© Webster 1913.