INFP

Personality: Self concept · Personality testing · Theories · Mind-body problem

INFP (Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving) is one of the sixteen personality types based on the work of C.G. Jung. The description of the various types have been developed within a number of personality type systems, each having their own measuring tools' the best known of which are the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), the Keirsey Temperament Sorter and Socionics.

Referring to Keirsey, INFPs belong to the temperament of the idealists and are called Healer.

In Socionics, INFps belong to the club of the Humanitarians, the beta Quadra and are named "Lyricist". Examples are Ray Bradbury and Sergei Yesenin. Another notation for INFp is IEI (which is an acronym for Intuitive-Ethical Intratim, referring to the cognitive functions).

Descriptor[]

INFPs tend to be quiet, sensitive people who stay true to their inner values. Many are creative and artistic.

General Traits[]

Strengths

Calm and tranquil
Insightful
Unique
Deeply understanding
Good, patient listeners
Physically affectionate with loved ones
Goes with the flow and makes an excellent sidekick
Loyal and wants to do things for their loved ones
Cheerful
Intense love
Devoted
Imaginative
Optimistic
Tolerant
Patient
Extremely passionate
Super creative
Lots of fun
Quirky
Adorkable

Weaknesses

Low self-esteem
May struggle with leadership
Idealizes the hell out of people and things - potentially setting themselves up for disappointment
Easily defeated and may give up too easily
Whiny
Pessimistic
Passive
Trusting nature can make them easily manipulated as they prefer to see the best in people
Naive
Can be divorced from reality. In la-la land at worst.
Victim complex
Impractical
Too sensitive