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INFJ
Introvert(44%) iNtuitive(75%) iNtuitive Feeling(62%) Judging(11%)
- You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (44%)
- You have distinctive preference of Intuition over Sensing (75%)
- You have distinctive preference of Feeling over Thinking (62%)
- You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (11%)
by Marina Margaret Heiss
INFJs are distinguished by both their complexity of character and the
unusual range and depth of their talents. Strongly humanitarian in
outlook, INFJs tend to be idealists, and because of their J preference
for closure and completion, they are generally
"doers" as well as dreamers. This rare combination of vision and
practicality often results in INFJs taking a disproportionate amount of
responsibility in the various causes to which so many of them seem to be
drawn.
INFJs are deeply concerned about their relations with individuals as
well as the state of humanity at large. They are, in fact, sometimes
mistaken for extroverts because they appear so outgoing and are so
genuinely interested in people -- a product of the
Feeling function they most readily show to the world. On the contrary,
INFJs are true introverts, who can only be emotionally intimate and
fulfilled with a chosen few from among their long-term friends, family,
or obvious "soul mates." While instinctively
courting the personal and organizational demands continually made upon
them by others, at intervals INFJs will suddenly withdraw into
themselves, sometimes shutting out even their intimates. This apparent
paradox is a necessary escape valve for them,
providing both time to rebuild their depleted resources and a filter to
prevent the emotional overload to which they are so susceptible as
inherent "givers." As a pattern of behavior, it is perhaps the most
confusing aspect of the enigmatic INFJ character
to outsiders, and hence the most often misunderstood -- particularly by
those who have little experience with this rare type.
Due in part to the unique perspective produced by this alternation
between detachment and involvement in the lives of the people around
them, INFJs may well have the clearest insights of all the types into
the motivations of others, for good and for evil.
The most important contributing factor to this uncanny gift, however,
are the empathic abilities often found in Fs, which seem to be
especially heightened in the INFJ type (possibly by the dominance of the
introverted N function).
This empathy can serve as a classic example of the two-edged nature of
certain INFJ talents, as it can be strong enough to cause discomfort or
pain in negative or stressful situations. More explicit inner
conflicts are also not uncommon in INFJs; it is
possible to speculate that the causes for some of these may lie in the
specific combinations of preferences which define this complex type.
For instance, there can sometimes be a "tug-of-war" between NF vision
and idealism and the J practicality that urges
compromise for the sake of achieving the highest priority goals. And
the I and J combination, while perhaps enhancing self-awareness, may
make it difficult for INFJs to articulate their deepest and most
convoluted feelings.
Usually self-expression comes more easily to INFJs on paper, as they
tend to have strong writing skills. Since in addition they often
possess a strong personal charisma, INFJs are generally well-suited to
the "inspirational" professions such as teaching
(especially in higher education) and religious leadership. Psychology
and counseling are other obvious choices, but overall, INFJs can be
exceptionally difficult to pigeonhole by their career paths. Perhaps
the best example of this occurs in the technical
fields. Many INFJs perceive themselves at a disadvantage when dealing
with the mystique and formality of "hard logic", and in academic terms
this may cause a tendency to
gravitate towards the liberal arts rather than the sciences. However,
the significant minority of INFJs who do pursue studies and careers in
the latter areas tend to be as successful as their T counterparts, as it
is *iNtuition* -- the dominant function
for the INFJ type -- which governs the ability to understand abstract
theory and implement it creatively.
In their own way, INFJs are just as much "systems builders" as are
INTJs; the difference lies in that most INFJ "systems" are founded on
human beings and human values, rather than information and technology.
Their systems may for these reasons be
conceptually "blurrier" than analogous NT ones, harder to measure in
strict numerical terms, and easier to take for granted -- yet it is
these same underlying reasons which make the resulting contributions to
society so vital and profound.
Copyright © 1996-2011 by Marina Margaret Heiss and Joe Butt
INFJ
Introvert(44%) iNtuitive(75%) iNtuitive Feeling(62%) Judging(11%)
- You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (44%)
- You have distinctive preference of Intuition over Sensing (75%)
- You have distinctive preference of Feeling over Thinking (62%)
- You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (11%)
INFJ
Introvert(44%) iNtuitive(75%) iNtuitive Feeling(62%) Judging(11%)
- You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (44%)
- You have distinctive preference of Intuition over Sensing (75%)
- You have distinctive preference of Feeling over Thinking (62%)
- You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (11%)
Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Judging
by Joe Butt
Profile: INFJ
Revision: 3.1
Date of Revision: 8 Aug 2010
Beneath the quiet exterior, INFJs hold deep convictions about the
weightier matters of life. Those who are activists -- INFJs gravitate
toward such a role -- are there for the cause, not for personal glory or
political power.
INFJs are champions of the oppressed and downtrodden. They often are
found in the wake of an emergency, rescuing those who are in acute
distress. INFJs may fantasize about getting revenge on those who
victimize the defenseless. The concept of 'poetic
justice' is appealing to the INFJ.
"There's something rotten in Denmark." Accurately suspicious about
others' motives, INFJs are not easily led. These are the people that
you can rarely fool any of the time. Though affable and sympathetic to
most, INFJs are selective about their friends.
Such a friendship is a symbiotic bond that transcends mere words.
INFJs have a knack for fluency in language and facility in
communication. In addition, nonverbal sensitivity enables the INFJ to
know and be known by others intimately.
Writing, counseling, public service and even politics are areas where INFJs frequently find their niche.
Functional Analysis:
Introverted iNtuition
Introverted intuitives, INFJs enjoy a greater clarity of perception of
inner, unconscious processes than all but their INTJ cousins. Just as
SP types commune with the object and "live in the here and now" of the
physical world, INFJs readily grasp the hidden psychological stimuli
behind the more observable dynamics of behavior and affect. Their
amazing ability to deduce the inner workings of the mind, will and
emotions of others gives INFJs their reputation as prophets and seers.
Unlike the confining, routinizing nature of introverted sensing,
introverted intuition frees this type to act insightfully and
spontaneously as unique solutions arise on an event by event basis.
Extraverted Feeling
Extraverted feeling, the auxiliary deciding function, expresses a
range of emotion and opinions of, for and about people. INFJs, like
many other FJ types, find themselves caught between the desire to
express their wealth of feelings and moral conclusions about the
actions and attitudes of others, and the awareness of the consequences
of unbridled candor. Some vent the attending emotions in private, to
trusted allies. Such confidants are chosen with care, for INFJs are
well aware of the treachery that can reside in the hearts of mortals.
This particular combination of introverted intuition and extraverted
feeling provides INFJs with the raw material from which perceptive
counselors are shaped.
Introverted Thinking
The INFJ's thinking is introverted, turned toward the subject.
Perhaps it is when the INFJ's thinking function is operative that he
is most aloof. A comrade might surmise that such detachment signals a
disillusionment, that she has also been found lacking by the sardonic
eye of this one who plumbs the depths of the human spirit. Experience
suggests that such distancing is merely an indication that the seer
is hard at work and focusing energy into this less efficient tertiary
function.
Extraverted Sensing
INFJs are twice blessed with clarity of vision, both internal and
external. Just as they possess inner vision which is drawn to the forms
of the unconscious, they also have external sensing perception which
readily takes hold of worldly objects. Sensing, however, is the
weakest of the INFJ's arsenal and the most vulnerable. INFJs, like
their fellow intuitives, may be so absorbed in intuitive perceiving
that they become oblivious to physical reality. The INFJ under
stress may fall prey to various forms of immediate gratification.
Awareness of extraverted sensing is probably the source of the "SP
wannabe" side of INFJs. Many yearn to live spontaneously; it's not
uncommon for INFJ actors to take on an SP (often ESTP) role.
INFJ
Introvert(44%) iNtuitive(75%) iNtuitive Feeling(62%) Judging(11%)
- You have moderate preference of Introversion over Extraversion (44%)
- You have distinctive preference of Intuition over Sensing (75%)
- You have distinctive preference of Feeling over Thinking (62%)
- You have slight preference of Judging over Perceiving (11%)
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