INFJ
- INFJs make up an estimated 1% of all people, making them the rarest type
- They are dedicated listeners who desire to contribute to the welfare of others and genuinely enjoy helping their companions, which often attracts people to confide in them, hence the nicknames Counsellor and Empath
- They tend to be more focused on fantasy more than reality, are attracted to sad things and fear doing the wrong thing
- They tend to be devoted to what they believe in and seek work where their needs, values, and ideals can be deeply engaged
- They move on the wave of their inspirations and are determined to see that their values are worked out in their lives.
- They will work toward their goals individually and, when needed, will put together a team of other highly dedicated people like themselves.
- Although they tend to be private, sensitive people, and are not generally visible leaders, they nevertheless work quite intensely with those close to them, quietly exerting their influence behind the scenes.
- INFJs enjoy a greater clarity of perception of inner, unconscious processes than all but their INTJ cousins.
- INFJs readily grasp the hidden psychological stimuli behind the more observable dynamics of behaviour and affect.
- Introverted (I) - 100%
- Introversion is a preference to focus on the world inside the self. Introverts tend to be quiet, peaceful and deliberate and are not attracted to social interactions. They prefer activities they can do alone or with one other close friend, activities such as reading, writing, thinking, and inventing. Introverts find social gatherings draining.
- Deliberate
- Energized by time alone
- Enjoys solitude
- Fewer friends
- Independent
- Internally aware
- Keeps to self
- Not socially inclined
- Prefer smaller groups
- Private
- Quiet
- Thinks before speaking
- iNtuition (N) - 80%
- Intuition refers to how people process data. Intuitive people focus on the future and the possibilities. They process information through patterns and impressions. They read between the lines, they are abstract thinkers.
- Abstract
- Complicated
- Deep
- Future-focused
- Idealistic
- Imaginative
- Inventive
- Sees possibilities
- Theoretical
- Feeling (F) - 90%
- Feeling refers to how people make decisions. Feeling people are subjective and make decisions based on principles and values. They are ruled by their heart instead of their head. Feeling people judge situations and others based on feelings and extenuating circumstances.
- Caring
- Dislikes conflict
- Empathetic
- Gentle
- Passionate
- Sensitive
- Warm
- Judging (J) - 75%
- Judging is the preference outwardly displayed. Judging people like order, organization and think sequentially, they like to have things planned and settled. Judging people seek closure. Judging does not mean "judgemental".
- Controlled
- Likes closure
- Makes plans
- Responsible
- Scheduled
- Structured
- Temperament (NF)
- NFs are introspective, intuitive and highly idealistic. They are subjective, compassionate "feeler" people that desire to contribute goodness and meaning to the lives of others. They are effective at doing this through their nurturing, insightful and encouraging nature. NFs despise conflict. They will do everything they can to make sure their loved ones get along with each other and are happy. NFs are imaginative, creatively inclined and passionate about their choice causes.
- Primary Function (Ni)
- Intuitive people process data through impressions, possibilities and meanings, so the Introverted Intuition function allows a person to have a sense about the future. It is the ability to grasp and get a sense of a pattern or plan. Information that is usually hard to understand and dissect is easily processed through Introverted Intuition.
- Secondary Function (Fe)
- Feeling people make decisions based on feelings, so the Extroverted Feeling function allows a person to adjust their behaviour to the needs of others. Is it the ability to relate and the desire to connect with others with warmth and consideration. It draws others out and responds to expressed or unexpressed needs.
- Tertiary Function (Ti)
- Thinking people make decisions based on logic, so the Introverted thinking function allows a person to categorize and analyse data. It is the ability to identify inconsistencies, know how things work and problem-solve.
- Least Function (Se)
- Sensing people process data with their five senses, so the Extroverted Sensing function allows a person to process life through their experiences. It is the ability to be keen to what is seen, smelled, touched, heard and tasted. It is energized by experience and it is able to live "in the moment."
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