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i got an INFP result too.

except for the childhood imagination part. the description was hauntingly accurate. even down to the fact that i write poems haha

I've lost count of how many times I've taken or been administered the Myers-Briggs over the years; I've always come out as INTP ("The Architect"). I need to find a guy who's very similar; I couldn't handle an ESFJ.

mine was sort afunny to me, ut so accurate .
it says mine is INFP
"The Idealist" or "The dreamer"
i sorta imagined mine would come out architect or somethig more like it, but this fits me perfectly

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.

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? They are idealists and perfectionists, 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, 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.

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.

INFPs are usually talented writers. 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. 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.

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.

Jungian functional preference ordering:

Dominant: Introverted Feeling
Auxiliary: Extraverted Intuition
Tertiary: Introverted Sensing
Inferior: Extraverted Thinking

I got INTJ? Bwahahahaha! The questions on the test must have been unclear, or the test scoring is faulty. If I'm not the Perceiving one... well then no one else on this planet is either.

Same here.

Mine was the ISFJ (The Protector) . . . course ive only dated twice, but neither were long lived (ie 2 weeks or less, but due to contrast of personalities). Course im highly defensive in nature (the "I").

The "I" stands for Introversion.

From http://www.myersbriggs.org/

"Introversion (I)
I like getting my energy from dealing with the ideas, pictures, memories, and reactions that are inside my head, in my inner world. I often prefer doing things alone or with one or two people I feel comfortable with. I take time to reflect so that I have a clear idea of what I’ll be doing when I decide to act. Ideas are almost solid things for me. Sometimes I like the idea of something better than the real thing.

The following statements generally apply to me:

* I am seen as “reflective” or “reserved.”
* I feel comfortable being alone and like things I can do on my own.
* I prefer to know just a few people well.
* I sometimes spend too much time reflecting and don’t move into action quickly enough.
* I sometimes forget to check with the outside world to see if my ideas really fit the experience."

i am though
INFP ("The Idealist/Dreamer")

i'm much more perceptive that many realize.
i just choose to use that perception to my own ends .
the assessment on mine was prettyyy accurate. quite spookily so.

Haha, rockin'. I'm an INFP as well. -highfives-




This is a pretty good point as well. I don't think you should box yourself in into thinking "I will only be compatible to introverted intuitive thinking judges" and start dismissing anyone that isn't of the "correct" type. Not every ISTJ is going to be the same, so even if you had a really bad relationship with one you shouldn't cross all of 'em off the list, you know?

I mean, it's cool to see correlations and notice that you seem to get along better with such-and-such people, but I wouldn't use it as a screening question when you're dating someone to try to decide whether or not you'll get along with them.

dear god, we even think alike .
i would've said something strikingly similar *high fives*

I know "I" is introverted/introversion, so because i am "wound up in myself" (hopefully not sounding egotistical), i am defensive toward/around others.

there's nothing spooky about it, after all it's psychology and not astrology(= utter crap). my M-B profile is accurate in every smallest detail, and it should be after all those questions it took to get the assesment

I am INTJ, J must stand for jerk.

Last edited by LePetitPrince on 17 Oct 2009, 2:16 pm, edited 1 time in total.

shouldn't be that hard to find.

INTP's are by far the second largest group amongst aspies and auties....

i'm INTP as well... and as a bonus... i AM an architect.

I am an INTP. I thought I was an INTJ for a while but I came across the description of an INTP and realized it described me far better. I went back and re-took the test and reversed all references to rigidity and punctuality and sure enough I tested as an INTP.

Every couple years i've taken the test and it has always switched between INTP and INTJ. The first time I was INTP, i took it a few years later and it came up INTJ, took it again right away and still came up INTJ so figured i'd grown a bit, then again a year or two later i came across it and took it again and i was back to INTP =P. When I have some time i should see what I am =P.