May 31, 2008

• Personality Portrait

  tenNIsFJ  and rianahntr both took this personality test thing and posted their results on their xanga highlighting how accurate the results seemed to them. So I’m jumping on the bandwagon and doing the same thing!  Let’s everybody else do it too! Start a chain reaction!

  I’ve actually taken a number of these tests, they’re all over the place. I usually come up with INFP, but occasionally I show up as INTP. The one they are using is located here: http://similarminds.com/   And descriptions can be found here: http://personalitypage.com/portraits.html

  
  

  INFP -  “Questor”. High capacity for caring. Emotional face to the world. High sense of honor derived from internal values. 4.4% of total population.

  Free Jung Personality Test (similar to Myers-Briggs/MBTI)

  Introverted (I) 79.41% Extroverted (E) 20.59%
  Intuitive (N) 85.19% Sensing (S) 14.81%
  Feeling (F) 53.85% Thinking (T) 46.15%
  Perceiving (P) 80.77% Judging (J) 19.23%

  So yeah I’m obviously very very I, N and P. The I and the P make sense to me. I’ve even taken tests where I’ve gotten 100% on those before. I don’t judge people at all and I’ve yet to meet anyone who was more introverted than me. I am definitely way more intuitive than other people too but I do value knowledge that I obtain through the senses a lot too. It’s just that my senses aren’t so good. That’s why I tend toward my intuition.

  Feeling and Thinking I’m pretty much down the middle on. I care about and utilize both equally.

  Here’s the description from personalityportrait:

  Portrait of an INFP – Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving
  (Introverted Feeling with Extraverted Intuition)

  ---

  The Idealist

  
  

  As an INFP, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you
  deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit into
  your personal value system. Your secondary mode is external, where you take
  things in primarily via your intuition.[Makes sense, I'm definitely more internal than external.]
  

  INFPs, more than other iNtuitive Feeling types, are focused on making the
  world a better place for people. Their primary goal is to find out their
  meaning in life. What is their purpose? How can they best serve humanity
  in their lives? [Yeah that's why I studied so much Philosophy. Waste of time.] They are idealists and perfectionists [I'm not a perfectionist], who drive themselves
  hard in their quest for achieving the goals they have identified for themselves
  

  INFPs are highly intuitive about people. They rely heavily on their
  intuitions to guide them, and use their discoveries to constantly search
  for value in life. They are on a continuous mission to find the truth
  and meaning underlying things. Every encounter and every piece of knowledge
  gained gets sifted through the INFP’s value system, and is evaluated
  to see if it has any potential to help the INFP define or refine their
  own path in life. The goal at the end of the path is always the same –
  the INFP is driven to help people and make the world a better place.
  

  Generally thoughtful and considerate, INFPs are good listeners and put
  people at ease. Although they may be reserved in expressing emotion,
  they have a very deep well of caring and are genuinely interested in
  understanding people. This sincerity is sensed by others, making the
  INFP a valued friend and confidante. An INFP can be quite warm with
  people he or she knows well.
  

  INFPs do not like conflict, and go to great lengths to avoid it. If they
  must face it, they will always approach it from the perspective of their
  feelings. In conflict situations, INFPs place little importance on who
  is right and who is wrong. They focus on the way that the conflict makes
  them feel, and indeed don’t really care whether or not they’re right.
  They don’t want to feel badly. This trait sometimes makes them appear
  irrational and illogical in conflict situations. On the other hand,
  INFPs make very good mediators, and are typically good at solving other
  people’s conflicts [I constantly try, but I don't think I'm that successful at it], because they intuitively understand people’s
  perspectives and feelings, and genuinely want to help them.
  

  INFPs are flexible and laid-back, until one of their values is violated.
  In the face of their value system being threatened, INFPs can become
  aggressive defenders, fighting passionately for their cause. When an INFP
  has adopted a project or job which they’re interested in, it usually
  becomes a “cause” for them. Although they are not detail-oriented
  individuals, they will cover every possible detail with determination and
  vigor when working for their “cause”.
  

  When it comes to the mundane details of life maintenance, INFPs are typically
  completely unaware of such things. They might go for long periods without
  noticing a stain on the carpet, but carefully and meticulously brush a speck
  of dust off of their project booklet.
  

  INFPs do not like to deal with hard facts and logic. Their focus on their
  feelings and the Human Condition makes it difficult for them to deal
  with impersonal judgment. They don’t understand or believe in the
  validity of impersonal judgment, which makes them naturally rather
  ineffective at using it. Most INFPs will avoid impersonal analysis,
  although some have developed this ability and are able to be quite logical.
  Under stress, it’s not uncommon for INFPs to mis-use hard logic in the
  heat of anger, throwing out
  fact after (often inaccurate) fact in an emotional outburst.[I don't know, don't get angry very often, so I haven't seen this side of me come out. But I'm usually pretty rational. I just don't judge people at all.]
  

  INFPs have very high standards and are perfectionists. Consequently, they
  are usually hard on themselves, and don’t give themselves enough credit.
  INFPs may have problems working on a project in a group, because their
  standards are likely to be higher than other members’ of the group.
  In group situations, they may have a “control” problem. The INFP needs
  to work on balancing their high ideals with the requirements of every day
  living. Without resolving this conflict, they will never be happy with
  themselves, and they may become confused and paralyzed about what to do
  with their lives. [What the heck am I supposed to be doing with my life?]
  

  INFPs are usually talented writers. [Haha I HOPE this is true!]They may be awkard and uncomfortable
  with expressing themselves verbally, but have a wonderful ability to
  define and express what they’re feeling on paper. INFPs also appear
  frequently in social service professions, such as counselling or teaching. [lol, I'm a Computer Programmer! What!?!]
  They are at their best in situations where they’re working towards the
  public good, and in which they don’t need to use hard logic.[I would die in an environment where no one uses logic]
  

  INFPs who function in their well-developed sides can accomplish great and
  wonderful things, which they will rarely give themselves credit for.
  Some of the great, humanistic catalysts in the world have been INFPs.
  

  Excerpt From Careers Section:
  

  The INFP is a special, sensitive individual who needs a career which is more
  than a job. The INFP needs to feel that everything they do in their lives
  is in accordance with their strongly-felt value systems, and is moving
  them and/or others in a positive, growth-oriented direction.
  They are driven to do something meaningful and purposeful with their lives.
  The INFP will be happiest in careers which allow them to live their daily
  lives in accordance with their values, [This is why I hated my last job and the one before it. I felt I was being forced to live contrary to my values] and which work towards the greater
  good of humanity. It’s worth mentioning that nearly all of the truly great
  writers in the world have been INFPs. [Kick ass!]
  

  Possible Career Paths for the INFP:
  

  • Writers
    
  • Counselors / Social Workers
  • Teachers / Professors
  • Psychologists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Musicians
    
  • Clergy / Religious Workers
    

  
  Excerpts from the Relationships Section:
  
  

  INFPs present a calm, pleasant face to the world. They appear to be tranquil and peaceful to
  others, with simple desires. In fact, the INFP internally feels his or her life intensely.
  In the relationship arena, this causes them to have a very deep capacity for love and caring
  which is not frequently found with such intensity in the other types. The INFP does not
  devote their
  intense feelings towards just anyone, and are relatively reserved about expressing their
  inner-most feelings. They reserve their deepest love and caring for a select few who
  are closest to them. INFPs are generally laid-back, supportive and nurturing in their
  close relationships. [...snip...] INFPs are usually adaptable
  and congenial, unless one of their ruling principles has been violated, in which
  case they stop adapting and become staunch defenders of their values. They will be
  uncharacteristically harsh and rigid in such a situation. [If someone really wrongs me, I've been known to cut them out entirely.]
  

  Strengths:

  • Warmly concerned and caring towards others
  • Sensitive and perceptive about what others are feeling
  • Loyal and committed – they want lifelong relationships
  • Deep capacity for love and caring
  • Driven to meet other’s needs
    
  • Strive for “win-win” situations
    
  • Nurturing, supportive and encouraging
  • Likely to recognize and appreciate other’s need for space
    
  • Able to express themselves well
    
  • Flexible and diverse

  Weaknesses:

  • May [Does] tend to be shy and reserved
  • Don’t like to have their “space” invaded
    
  • Extreme dislike of conflict
  • Extreme dislike of criticism
  • Strong need to receive praise and positive affirmation
  • May react very emotionally to stressful situations
  • Have difficulty leaving a bad relationship
  • Have difficulty scolding or punishing others
  • Tend to be reserved about expressing their feelings
  • Perfectionistic tendancies may cause them to not give themselves enough credit
  • Tendency to blame themselves for problems, and hold everything on their own shoulders

  INFPs feels tremendous loyalty and commitment to their relationships.
  With the Feeling preference dominating their personality, harmony
  and warm feelings are central to the INFP’s being. They feel a need
  to be in a committed, loving relationship. If they are not involved
  in such a relationship, the INFP will be either actively searching for
  one, or creating one in their own minds. [lol, This makes me sound delusional]
  

  INFPs are not naturally interested in administrative matters such as
  bill-paying and house-cleaning, but they can be very good at performing
  these tasks when they must. They can be really good money managers
  when they apply themselves. [Nope, cuz I keep giving my money away]
  

  INFPs are very aware of their own space, and the space of others. They
  value their personal space, and the freedom to do their own thing. They will
  cherish the mate who sees the INFP for who they are, and respects their
  unique style and perspectives. The INFP is not likely to be overly
  jealous or possessive, and is likely to respect their mate’s privacy and
  independence. In fact, the INFP is likely to not only respect their
  mate’s perspectives and goals, but to support them with loyal firmness.
  

  INFP’s natural partner is the
  ENFJ, or the
  ESFJ.
  INFP’s dominant function of Introverted Feeling is best matched with a
  partner whose dominant function is Extraverted Feeling. The INFP/ENFJ
  combination is ideal, because it shares the Sensing way of perceiving, but
  the INFP/ESFJ combination is also a good match.

  INFPs are “natural” parents. They accept and enjoy the parental role, seeing it
  as the natural extension of their value systems. They make use of the parental
  role for developing and defining their values further, and consider it their task
  to pass their values on to their children. They take their role quite seriously.
  Warm, affirming, and flexible, the INFP generally makes a gentle and easy-going
  parent in many respects.
  

  The INFP parent is likely to value their children as individuals, and to give them
  room for growth. They will let the children have their own voice and place in the
  family.
  

  INFPs are warm and caring individuals who highly value authenticity and depth
  in their personal relationships. They are usually quite perceptive about
  other people’s feelings and motives, and are consequently able to get along
  with all sorts of different people. However, the INFP will keep their true selves
  reserved from others except for a select few, with whom they will form close and
  lasting friendships. With their high ideals, they are likely to
  be drawn to other iNtuitive Feelers for their closer friendships.
  

  With their strong need for harmony and dislike of conflict, INFPs may feel
  threatened by people with strong Judging and Thinking preferences.
  Although they’re
  likely to be able to work well professionally with such individuals, they
  may have difficulty accepting or appreciating them on a personal level.
  They generally feel a kinship and affinity with other Feeling types.
  

  INFP For The Win! W00T!  
  

  What type are you?
  

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