[Michael82]

Take the normal/regular test. Ask 3 people around you if they see you that way. If you then hesitate you could take a test that adds the percentage (there's even a free test for that, check my sig.). Especially if you or your family feels you are more in the middle it would be interesting to see how you can use multiple traits of each personality.

Also, omfg @eyenexepee :

After a few months of thinking I was an INFP

How did you do that? Were you that good in thinking or that bad in thinking? No seriously, this is one of the most funniest language mistakes (not sure the right term for it) I have ever seen. I know what you mean but I just can't resist quoting this one .

[summer solstice]

hmmm, I'm not sure either
(btw is it just me, or are a lot of INFP tagged people unsure if they are really INFP? lol)

Not necessarily. One can mistype for many reasons :)

I always scored INFP on online tests I took (except INFj on Socionics - which is basically the same),

on this cognitive functions test on MBTI I always score very high on Ni AND Fi though,
Ne and Fe are both "only" good developed, and well, you said I shouldnt look too much at behavior.. but it seems to me that I'm not that Ne, but neither really Fe in my behavior (since I'm not very extraverted - in the sense of MBTI extraversion - in general, maybe?)

Se always seems to be my least developed (and I totally agree with that - i'd much rather live in a more abstract world. the real world is so boring :|),
also Te, and Ti scores are very low and Si low-medium

I have three pics of my results: http://personalitycafe.com/members/e...t-results.html
If you're an INFP, it would be normal to have "good" developed Ne. I'm not really sure what you mean with not being really Ne nor Fe? If you think you're an INFP, you can basically disregard Fe, Ni, Se, Ti since they fall in your shadow. Remember that the tests try to test how much you've developed each function hypothetically. :)

I have no idea what my prefered type is, the whole system is confusing me, since I seem to be some kind of "special case" where the theory doesnt really make sense

I'm very inconsistent in general, I swap around alot the way I think and see the world,

sometimes my Te seems to be very high, where I prefer a structured and analytical approach, where I like to use ToDo lists, and where I am critical and objective in discussions. (not only the behavior though - I really see the world different on those days)

on other times I'm back to Ne/Fi (I think) where I hardly can focus on something for too long and drift off with daydreams, and HATE to do something of the things I wrote above, prefer to do something creative or just dive into a good story, and where I am sensitive and subjective..

sometimes I'm even totally down to earth and "sensing", where I often question the choices I made and wonder about how I can be so disconnected all the time ^^

Perhaps you're experiencing an Ne-overdrive. Meaning you might be leaning on Ne so much, that you're not using Fi nor Te to make choices/decisions.

well, I really have no idea
maybe someone can give me some tips? :|
I read quite a bit already, but I'm not sure I understood everything
(some descriptions I'd rather read in my native tongue, but yeah, english only with MBTI)

otherwise feel free to ignore my wall of text,
I dont think it contributes much to the thread anyway

Well you can reply in this thread, or contact me on my wall or send me a PM if you wish. Also, if by any chance your native language is Dutch, I can talk Dutch with you as it is my native language ;)

Have you checked the link about the inferior function Te for INFP's? Could you relate to it?

i haven't done the test in a while.
i switch between intp and infp, being only a bit more on the feeling side (according to tests taken aged 16, 17 and 18/19). to be fair i'm probably more infp, though, or... it really doesn't matter. in my old age i'm beginning to think i may actually be an enfp. pushing myself away from the world is more due to negative levels of self-esteem >_< ???

As said, switching between INTP and INFP is not possible. :) If you've read the first post and still have questions, you can always ask more questions, I hope I can help. ^^

As an INXX, I probably have a lot to say. I'm PMSing right now, though. So, I'll say it later.

You've stopped PMSing, I hope? xD Anyways, saying you're an INxx is saying you have either Ne or Ni and that you like introverting, but that you don't have certainty what your dom, aux, tert and inferior functions are. Is that what you are saying?

I really appreciate how you broke this information down because I've constantly doubted being INFP because of the differing outcomes, but now that you've cleared up the Cognitive & Behavioural aspect I'm certain I'm INFP!! Thanks for the information for it is most definitly helpful & informative!

That makes me happy, and you're welcome :D

Take the normal/regular test. Ask 3 people around you if they see you that way. If you then hesitate you could take a test that adds the percentage (there's even a free test for that, check my sig.). Especially if you or your family feels you are more in the middle it would be interesting to see how you can use multiple traits of each personality.

Although the way you describe can lead to one's type, I'd say there's plenty of reasons to not be sure of it, for reasons mentioned in my explanation. It can be very interesting to have your family members help you sort things out though, definitely.

Also, omfg @eyenexepee :

How did you do that? Were you that good in thinking or that bad in thinking? No seriously, this is one of the most funniest language mistakes (not sure the right term for it) I have ever seen. I know what you mean but I just can't resist quoting this one .

Hahaha xD I'd like to say I was that *good* in thinking, but in all honesty I was just being confused. :P

[TaleofMisunderstood]

Well, I took a very authentic test that had 9 options per question, and I got an INFx, saying that INFP was probably my first choice, and INFJ was my second choice. Personality Test

Then, yesterday, when I was down, I took a similar test on here, and I got INTJ, but the weird thing was that it was 50% Thinking and 50% Feeling.

I studied a bunch of cognitive functions, and I relate more to Ni than Fi, the rest closely follows INFP:

dominant: Fi
Auxiliary: Extroverted Intuition
Tertiary: Introverted Sensing
inferior: Extraverted Thinking

Finally, I did the enneagram. As a type 5, it explains why I'm a very unique individual, and why I realized I never really fit in. I'm misunderstood.

[summer solstice]

Well, I took a very authentic test that had 9 options per question, and I got an INFx, saying that INFP was probably my first choice, and INFJ was my second choice. Personality Test

Then, yesterday, when I was down, I took a similar test on here, and I got INTJ, but the weird thing was that it was 50% Thinking and 50% Feeling.

I studied a bunch of cognitive functions, and I relate more to Ni than Fi, the rest closely follows INFP:

dominant: Fi
Auxiliary: Extroverted Intuition
Tertiary: Introverted Sensing
inferior: Extraverted Thinking

Finally, I did the enneagram. As a type 5, it explains why I'm a very unique individual, and why I realized I never really fit in. I'm misunderstood.

Owh did it show you your mental muscle? I took the free test, it gave me:



lol xD Also, it gave me INFx too, saying INFJ first, INFP second.

Moods can affect how you fill in questionnaires. And one questionnaire can differ a lot from another. That's why I suggest people to take different questionnaires, and take them at different times of the day, spread over a certain amount of time. :) It's not so much about which type you get typed as the most, it's about seeing if you can find patterns for helping you decide your type better. Especially with tests that say x% I, x% N, x%... etc.

You happen to have an explanation if and how being a type Five explains your being an INFP? I'm interested.

[TaleofMisunderstood]

I shifted through enneagrams too, before learning that I am Type 5/Type 6. Basically, equal amounts of type 5 and type 6 too. My biggest fear is not to understand everything (that I want to understand, I don't really care about Britney Spears), which is why when I'm depressed, it's usually from being misunderstood.

[Pixie777ca]

I've constantly have tried to figure out what my personality type is. I've taken multiple tests and have gotten these results: INFJ, ENFP, and INFP. I read the description of an INFJ and thought that this wasn't really like me, but someone that I sort of admire. ENFP and INFP seemed to be more closer to me. So then I took more tests and really began to analyze myself and what I did around people. This was really challenging because I find it a lot easier to analyze others rather than myself. So I took a video where I was with my family and one where I was hanging out with my friends. When I am with my family I am more calm and reserved, but when I am with my friends I am more energetic and open towards others. So this got me to really research everything once again and took the enneagram test and got Type 4w3 with Type 7w6 following right behind by .1%. I talked to my friends and asked whether I was outgoing or reserved and many of them said I was outgoing but also very laid-back. Then I thought about whether I felt weaker when I hung out with my friends or if I was more energized. By thinking about that I realized that I feel a lot more energized with my friends versus being at home. It's probably from past experiences that have caused me not to make as much of an effort to get together with friends since everyone always seems so busy. I know for sure I am an XNFP, but still debating on whether I am an ENFP or an INFP, but probably leaning towards ENFP.

[cottoncamby]

Even though some of my behaviors don't mesh up with the behavioral profiles out there (huge fear of romantic commitment, complete failure to associate sex with love, rarely have emotional outbursts, etc.). Cognitively I'm certainly a strong INFP in all areas. Thanks for this post. I very much enjoyed it.

[Jharaiz]

I love this post absolutely, such a well thought out plan for anyone who's coming into confusion with their MBTI types, which is me included! Often I find I don't relate to a lot of the people in here, its nice hearing a well thought out opinion, and some common sense too that we are Individuals, haha.


I'm still trying to figure it out, last week I took like 7 MBTI tests just really trying to nail it down. When i did this at 16 I score ENTJ... Which I ran with, but as I grew and developed into an adult and got more in touch with my 'real self' I thought it would be a good idea to redo the test and give it some time and thought.


I scored ENFP, INFJ twice, and INFP four times.
My P is with only 1% preference over J ha, so that explains those changes. I was pretty moderate in a lot of them, I think my N was those most dominant. I still need to redo the test to check for more specified results, now that I understand it haha!


Churps dude, awesome work and very much appreciated!! x

[HappyRedux]

I love this post absolutely, such a well thought out plan for anyone who's coming into confusion with their MBTI types, which is me included! Often I find I don't relate to a lot of the people in here, its nice hearing a well thought out opinion, and some common sense too that we are Individuals, haha.


I'm still trying to figure it out, last week I took like 7 MBTI tests just really trying to nail it down. When i did this at 16 I score ENTJ... Which I ran with, but as I grew and developed into an adult and got more in touch with my 'real self' I thought it would be a good idea to redo the test and give it some time and thought.


I scored ENFP, INFJ twice, and INFP four times.
My P is with only 1% preference over J ha, so that explains those changes. I was pretty moderate in a lot of them, I think my N was those most dominant. I still need to redo the test to check for more specified results, now that I understand it haha!


Churps dude, awesome work and very much appreciated!! x

One of the problems I had in finding the best type fit was the description and presentation of the "j/p dichotomy" by no means have I spent an exceptional amount of time in study on this realm so im not claiming any authority on the matter.. I avoided like some kind of unfortunate plague allowing a J type simply because its presented as a kind of dichotomy between organized/non organized.. comfortable with change/ uncomfortable.. etc.. reality is.. there is no j/p dichotomy in the theory that I know of except for briggs. who was looking I think to make it a little more practical irl.. noble, however I think it has caused some confusion regarding type.

as the OP stated, functional analysis is your best bet. and there is no such thing as a J or P Function.. you either have a judging or perceiving function. as dominant.. and as to whether this translates to a j or p in your type code is simply whether that dominant preference is extroverted.. for me Fe.. which means J or introverted.. Fi ... would mean P

[cubilone]

Thank you for this post, @eyenexepee. I've been looking into the cognitive functions to better understand how MBTI works but I've made little progress so far, ie I can't describe what each function represents without looking up something from the internet. That means I haven't really gotten it yet.

Every single time I've taken a test I've come out as INFP and my behaviour matches that expected from INFPs, but my Ne is strong, almost as strong as my Fi. For a time I even thought that Ne was the dominant function of INFPs because I had so much of it (exactly the kind of thing you're suggesting we stop doing, yes). Is there a way to determine which function is dominant and which auxiliary? Is it possible that my Fi is very strong but I'm just not paying attention? Sometimes, I feel as if my Fi has taken a few hits through the years from social pressure which often stigmatises quiet and idealistic types such as INFPs, especially men (and the general lack of respect and patronising we can easily fall victims of). Thus I'm wondering if my Fi may have been "redirected" or gone atrophic or whether it's even possible for a dominant function to stop being dominant as a "security measure" against more psychological harm.