How do we know the difference between ISFJ, ISFP and INFP? My type is lost between these three.
Look at how your process new things.
ISFJ: When I encounter a new situation, person, or idea, I internally scan my memory banks and personal experiences to see if any of this feels familiar to me, so I can use that as a basis for comparison and know how to interact with this new idea, person, or situation. I then reach out to others to form a sense of emotional closeness in order to better navigate the situation and get things done through this emotional network. I enjoy analyzing new information as I discover it and like to place it into an internal framework, category, or box, to help me understand a range of situations, people, and things, so that next time I encounter something similar, I will know how to respond.
ISFP: When I encounter a new person, situation, or idea, I first decide if I have any personal interest in them or if what the situation provides aligns with what I believe is right. I form a judgment on the new information and, if it does not conflict with my beliefs, I am happy to engage with it / the person. I enjoy soaking in information, observing, and taking action. I am good at seeing an opportunity to act, or to make something happen. Sometimes, I like to think about my ideal future and how I might make my dreams into reality. I rely on my instincts and like to learn hands-on. I’m not afraid to get physically involved.
INFP: When I encounter a new person, situation, or idea, I first decide if I have any personal interest in them or if what the situation provides aligns with what I believe is right. I form a judgment on the new information and, if it does not conflict with my beliefs, I am happy to engage with it / the person.I like to indulge many different possibilities and ideas, and sometimes lose my connection to reality because I find what is inside my mind far more fun. I often read between the lines and assign people motives, or guess what is going on with them. I tend to change my mind often about what I want from life or what profession I might pursue, and am often distracted by newer and better ideas. I like to discuss things (philosophy, poetry, psychology, science, etc) more than do them and tend to be a little nostalgic. I’m not a big fan of change.
And since I know someone else will ask me if I do not include it:
INFJ: When I encounter a new situation, person, or idea, I try and see how this fits into a larger framework within my mind for understanding people / society / the big picture. I do not always absorb this information if I cannot see how it might help me to further my goals, but I find most things interesting enough to listen for awhile. I prefer to visualize the future in my mind. I often feel I have drawn the right conclusions about situations, people’s motives, or future events and find it difficult to change my mind once it is made up. I reach out to others to form a sense of emotional closeness in order to achieve my goals. I enjoy analyzing new information as I discover it and like to place it into an internal framework, category, or box, to help me understand a range of situations, people, and things, so I can better form accurate intuitive insights.
INTJ: When I encounter a new situation, person, or idea, I try and see how this fits into a larger framework within my mind for understanding people / society / the big picture. I do not always absorb this information if I cannot see how it might help me to further my goals, but I find most things interesting enough to listen for awhile. I prefer to visualize the future in my mind. I often feel I have drawn the right conclusions about situations, people’s motives, or future events and find it difficult to change my mind once it is made up. I counter any and all information with facts and measure my success through results. I want to apply knowledge rather than just theorize about it, and do not often share my feelings.
ISTJ: When I encounter a new situation, person, or idea, I internally scan my memory banks and personal experiences to see if any of this feels familiar to me, so I can use that as a basis for comparison and know how to interact with this new idea, person, or situation. I counter any and all information with facts and measure my success through results. I want to apply knowledge rather than just theorize about it, and do not often share my feelings.
ISTP: When I encounter a new person, situation, or idea, I consult my inner framework of logic to determine if it is consistent, thorough, and rational. I am more interested in consistent, clear, precise logic than results. I form a logical judgment on the new information and if it seems worthy of consideration, I am happy to engage with it. I enjoy soaking in information, observing, and taking action. I am good at seeing an opportunity to act, or to make something happen. Sometimes, I like to think about my ideal future and how I might make my dreams into reality. I rely on my instincts and like to learn hands-on. I’m not afraid to get physically involved.
INTP: When I encounter a new person, situation, or idea, I consult my inner framework of logic to determine if it is consistent, thorough, and rational. I am more interested in consistent, clear, precise logic than results. I form a logical judgment on the new information and if it seems worthy of consideration, I am happy to engage with it.I like to indulge many different possibilities and ideas, and sometimes lose my connection to reality because I find what is inside my mind far more fun. I often read between the lines and assign people motives, or guess what is going on with them. I tend to change my mind often about what I want from life or what profession I might pursue, and am often distracted by newer and better ideas. I like to discuss things (philosophy, poetry, psychology, science, etc) more than do them and tend to be a little nostalgic. I’m not a big fan of change.
