Gregory House

Detailed Analysis

1. MBTI Type Assessment

• Introversion (I): House prefers solitude, avoids unnecessary social interactions, and often isolates himself in his office or apartment. He finds most people irritating and only engages with them when necessary.
  
• Intuition (N): He relies on abstract reasoning, pattern recognition, and unconventional hypotheses rather than standard medical protocols. His diagnostic brilliance comes from seeing hidden connections.
  
• Thinking (T): House is ruthlessly logical, dismissing emotions in decision-making. He believes “everybody lies” and prioritizes objective truth over bedside manner.
  
• Judging (J): Despite his chaotic exterior, he operates with a structured, systematic approach to problem-solving, methodically eliminating possibilities until he finds the correct diagnosis.
  

2. Cognitive Function Stack Analysis

• Dominant: Introverted Intuition (Ni): House synthesizes vast amounts of information into a single, often shocking diagnosis. His “aha” moments stem from subconscious pattern recognition.
  
• Auxiliary: Extraverted Thinking (Te): He applies ruthless logic to test hypotheses, often bulldozing through ethical concerns to get answers.
  
• Tertiary: Introverted Feeling (Fi): Rarely visible, but his deep personal code (e.g., refusing to treat hypocrites) suggests strong internal values.
  
• Inferior: Extraverted Sensing (Se): His Vicodin addiction and occasional reckless behavior (e.g., motorcycle stunts) hint at Se impulsivity under stress.
  

3. Key Personality Traits Summary

1. Brilliant but Arrogant – Genius-level intellect paired with disdain for those who can’t keep up.
   
2. Cynical and Distrustful – Assumes deception is universal (“Everybody lies”).
   
3. Unconventional Problem-Solver – Ignores rules in favor of unorthodox methods.
   
4. Emotionally Detached – Views empathy as a distraction from objective truth.
   
5. Self-Destructive – Uses Vicodin to numb physical and emotional pain.
   

4. Behavioral Pattern Analysis

• Diagnostic Approach: Rejects standard procedures, preferring risky but effective methods.
  
• Interpersonal Style: Sarcastic, confrontational, and deliberately provocative to test others’ competence.
  
• Coping Mechanism: Substance abuse as a means of escaping chronic pain and emotional isolation.
  

5. Enneagram Type Analysis

• Type 5 (The Investigator): Driven by a need for mastery and understanding. Hoards knowledge, fears incompetence.
  
• Wing 6 (The Loyalist): Despite his independence, he relies on Wilson (his only real friend) for emotional grounding.
  

6. Big Five Personality Traits Analysis

• Openness (O:90): Highly creative, intellectually curious, and open to unconventional ideas.
  
• Conscientiousness (C:75): Disciplined in his work but rebellious toward authority.
  
• Extraversion (E:30): Strongly introverted; social interactions drain him.
  
• Agreeableness (A:40): Low empathy, high skepticism, and blunt communication.
  
• Neuroticism (N:65): Prone to cynicism, irritability, and self-medication due to chronic pain.
  

Supporting Evidence

• MBTI Evidence: House’s deductive reasoning mirrors Sherlock Holmes (also INTJ). His disdain for emotional reasoning (“It’s not lupus!”) highlights dominant Ni-Te.
  
• Enneagram Evidence: His obsession with solving medical puzzles aligns with Type 5’s thirst for knowledge. His reliance on Vicodin and Wilson reflects 5w6’s stress responses.
  
• Big Five Evidence: His high Openness is seen in his radical diagnostic methods; low Agreeableness is evident in his constant conflicts with colleagues.

The cognitive function stack represents how an individual processes information and makes decisions based on the MBTI theory.

5w6

The Big Five personality traits represent the five broad dimensions of personality that are commonly used to describe human personality.