INFP vs ENFP - Type Comparison
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- In telling the difference between the INFP and ENFP personality types, rather than looking at how much a person favours Extraverted Intuition over Introverted Feeling, it is better to instead look at the way this function is expressed. Both of these share the same cognitive functions, but the attitudes of these functions are reversed.
In this video I employ CPT methodology to present some easy ways to tell the difference between the ENFP and INFP :)
Thanks to Kiara Kerrick for the subtitles!
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Hi, I'm Harry, and I'm intensely passionate about personality typing and self-development - so much so that I have created my own Jung-inspired system, taking a more high-resolution look at the factors making up personality.
Through Cognitive Personality Theory I examine the underlying mechanisms behind cognition, and the means through which a single type can have limitless individual variation - I believe type itself is just a set of cognitive predispositions that can according to the needs of the situation be overcome.
I don't believe any type is limited in what they can achieve, but have noticed sensationalist attitudes and internet trends propagating a culture in which type-development is actively discouraged in favour of conforming to simplistic archetypes. Through CPT I hope to dispel various myths and oversimplifications of what constitutes personality type, and along the way encourage a healthier attitude towards type that allows a person to become not who they are told they are, but rather who they want to be.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:44 - Ne-Te Convergent
02:48 - Ne-Te Divergent
04:04 - Extraverted Sensing
07:56 - Lens dominant; Codec dominant
11:59 - Initial Summary
13:30 - Fi-Si Convergent vs Divergent
18:03 - Introverted Thinking
20:00 - Thinking Employment
21:47 - Consciousness
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KEY
Ni/Introverted Intuition - Broad & plethoric perception of internal world.
Ne/Extraverted Intuition - Broad & plethoric perception of external world.
Si/Introverted Sensing - Specific and concrete perception of internal world.
Se/Extraverted Sensing - Specific and concrete perception of external world.
Fi/Introverted Feeling - Subjective codec; internal emotional data & harmony.
Fe/Extraverted Feeling - Subjective codec; external emotional data & harmony.
Ti/Introverted Thinking - Objective codec; internal logical order.
Te/Extraverted Thinking - Objective codec; external logical order.
Lens - Perceives data.
Codec - Rationalises data.
Convergent - Positive, creative, enacting change and seeking novelty.
Divergent - Negative, authoritative, instilling consequence and driving utility.
For more clarification on terms see the CPT eBook!
#infp #enfp #16types
'sometimes finish projects' love the gentle rib
Haha :D
I am an INFP, but everyone says I am an ENFP due to how social and energetic I can seem when they meet me.
But I think you really sum it up, when you talk about the weighing up of ideas. I find I am constantly overthinking in a very nuanced way, even in a social way, my bestfriend actually finds it frustrating because she wants to complain about someone or something ...but then I find I approach it from like 7 different ways and conclude about a million different things that show that maybe their opinion isn't holistic and isn't the only way to look at it.
This certainly sounds like an Ne authority!
Thank you! You’re video helped :)
Omg they get so annoyed because of it, its like " you dont seem to get my point" and im like no, you need to look at a much more broad perspective, this happens specially with people, whenever someone criticices X person imnalready seeing like 3 or 4 resons whats that not actually true
well now you made me certain that I'm INFP xD but honestly I want to change get a little more J and S or at least follow through ... nvm I'm still unsure because I have a million projects started and that's usually ENFP right?
Yeah that sounds like my infp friend, it was kind of frustrating for me because she was considering all possible option .. me, on the other hand, i just wanted a little bit more of drama or chaos lol
The way Harry explains the types is just so different in what you see out there. Amazing! Man.
Thank you, it means a lot :)
He's informed by the source material, and less prone to the formation of wild personal theories. He understands that the way we seem on the surface is not necessarily the way we function underneath the surface. These alone seem to set him above his competitors on youtube, which is sort of like a no-mans land without gatekeepers.
INFP here: I agree with these comments. I need to go back and review the beginning materials to see how Harry got here, but it’s not just spot-on, but a new sense of freedom thatI haven’t felt since my discovery of MBTI. I felt so limited within a stereotype that didn’t ring entirely true but in ways I couldn’t put a finger on.
Wow this is so on point! ENFP being more political whereas INFP might be more philosophical. Have definitely experienced those ENFP burnouts when getting too carried away in seeking new experiences. And having emotions start to overflow where I wasn't aware of them before. And the Ti being quite potent, trying to rationalize your own feelings and opinions. This is so much more useful than pretty much anything I've read before about mbti.
Wow, sounds like it all hit home! Cheers, really glad to hear.
I found what you said at around 5:00 to be a great observation that I don't think I've heard anyone else make before. Decision making seriously stresses me out because I hate thought of closing off potential future pathways and opportunities. It's probably my biggest my fear. I even get stressed out when choosing what meal to order, haha.
I always find this so interesting about INFPs!
Haha, same. As a kid I once said, "Ugh! All these choices!"
My parents still like to remind me about it.
It's never been that I didn't like having choices, I just hated the idea of committing to one choice and later realising I'd much rather have picked the other.
Same.
I dislike making decisions. For that reason. I even decide not to anything just because I can't decide for sure.
@@writerducky2589 so true.
This was another amazing video. I can't speak for the other types, but as an INFP, I can say that your videos are by far the most accurate of any on CZcams. Everything you say is completely spot on and when watching your videos, I sometimes realise things about myself that I wasn't even consciously aware of. I'm going to have to buy the CPT Book and Patreon you at some point because it's sad to see you go unheard relative to some of the larger (and usually mediocre) MBTI channels out there.
Sadly, YT can be a tilted stage this way. Often the person with less than 5K subs has better info than the person with thousands. This of course is not always the case, but certaintly can be.
Thank you so much for this comment!!
I couldn't have said it better. :0) I feel like you read my mind.
You’ve probably never gotten this before, but I love your mannerisms. They’re so unique and have a strange beauty to them. I think it’s so fascinating the way humans move when they speak, it’s like we’re subconsciously expressing ourselves through a little dance 🕺🏻🧠
I think I’m gonna call my music project little dance
I’m an undecided enfp/infp, by the way
I'm starting to find my mannerisms comparable to marmite in their reception! Thank you, I also find such things fascinating :)
Almost burst into tears multiple times because I feel so seen and understood.
I like what he has to say, I wish he would say it a little slower. As an INFP I'm picking it up but I'm going to have to watch it a few times and think about it awhile for my inferior Te to make logical sense of it LMAO
Definitely managed to slow down in later videos!
I find these videos much easier to watch at x0.75 speed.
INFP = “Jack of all trades...master of none!” 🙌🏻
Thanks as always for your insights sir Harry 🤙🏻
Sean
''But oftentimes better than a master of one.''
Thank you my friend!
Yeah it’s not to say an INFP can’t hone in and get really good at something, but there is just a STRONG pull to keep entertaining those “other doors”. It can get very frustrating to say the least, but I do think that overtime of dabbling with all the many things we stumble upon and then also really understanding how to balance our function stack - we can “get things finished” (Lol) to a pretty high level...
I am pretty good at subjects that interest me, the top ones, and dive deeply into them, though it may be years before I master it because we engage in many different subjects, and there is only so much time in a day. I like to think of it more that I savor it over time, so catch me back 10, 20 years from now, if you are younger this may be less relevant its more of an aging thing.
Or jack of all trades in one specific thing. If that makes sense.
I *think* I'm an INFP, but I see a LOT of ENFP traits in myself. I don't know if I'm completely mistyped or if there's a world where a person can fluctuate between both, or if I'm just a very spiky variant of the INFP. Ah well, I'm just myself and I'm reasonably comfortable with that.
oh, my guns! that is the exact thing I am crashing to as an INFP 5:25 !!! I don't want to specialize in anything because then I need to lock down to that one specific thing. I have been struggling with this one for a long because I have always thought that it is bad to be a jack of all trades, but now you make me realize, that maybe that suits INFP very well, we can merge several things together to build some unique things!
Exactly - it is a wonderful strength!
me too 😭 I did pursue music pretty fiercely when I was younger but then when I actually got into my dream music college and realized I couldn't post anything major online publicly (meaning I couldn't do CZcams at all, even though I've never actually done it, just thought about it) and I would be drug tested routinely (even though I've never done drugs, and if the school didn't have that rule I probably wouldn't even think about smoking weed for example, but now that it's closed off, in a state where it's legal, mind you, and students aren't even allowed to have it in their systems if they have a medical reason for smoking it and that makes me mad lol) I realized I didn't want to go because I would be cutting myself off from so many other opportunities. But now I'm just .... doing community college and feeling paralyzed by all the options I have and being so scared to commit to any because if I do then I might ruin my future, and therefore stagnating in the process and having a hard time focusing on an actual long-term goal. Guess I am an INFP, I hate that though, ENFP is cooler 😭
@@dangernoodle9961 doing something is better than doing nothing. Pick on route your are most passioinate about that moment and change course and goal on your jorney. Most important thing, make yourself happy and do you!
@@peesukarhu_OFFICIAL Right, I suppose I'm doing something at least - community college for now so I don't waste my money on an expensive degree I don't end up using, rip.
@@dangernoodle9961 Do that if it feels right, I went for Uni for 6 years (free in my country), grduated and started a business which has nothing to do with my education.
I truly wish I could feel "settled" about my type. After being pretty comfortable with the ENFP typing you gave me, I was thrown into confusion again by a closer examination of the ENFP and INFP descriptions in your eBook (ENFP fits quite well, but INFP fits even better). I have watched this video several times, hoping to arrive at a resolution, but I am still puzzling. I am not one to "introduce chaos" or jump from interest to interest. While I am both industrious and perfectionistic, I would say the perfectionistic wins out. Not sure where to go from here to better understand.
Hey Shawna, honestly type descriptions only go so far, even those in the eBook. Your employment of Te seems altogether too confident, and I honestly have a lot of difficulty seeing you as an Fi-dominant.
INFPs and ENFPs both jump from interest to interest, and if you say perfectionism is more of a constant then the secondary type of ISTJ may be more apt. I am 100% your functions are Ne-Te and Si-Fi, but should my primary conclusion of ENFP not fully resonate I would advice exploring the ESTJ and ISTJ as well as the INFP - all have the same functions :)
Cognitive Personality Theory Thanks for responding! I will check out the other types you suggest. I agree 100% with Ne-Te and Si-Fi, by the way.
I can relate so hard. I am really struggling to know the differences within myself whether I am an ENFP or an INFP
Same here, I want to knowww if I'm enfp or infp aghhh!!😳🥺😣 I struggle for centuries to find out.
I see, so not only me having this struggle, lol 😂😂
Hahahha *sometimes* finish projects 😅😅😅😅
Haha thought you'd appreciate that!
Hah - in my case, sometimes STARTS projects (INFP)! XD
Now that I look into this, the more INFP I feel. I thought that for a long time, but eventually though I was an ENFP for the longest time, too. I DID focus on public discussions and things people just said because they thought that’s what they were, but your videos are literally life savers! The more I looked into it, I started to not feel so ENFP anymore. I was confused because I would constantly overthink, but I would still try to optimistic. I love philosophy and facts about the universe, and not so much on politics. I would CONSTANTLY daydream and get distracted(so I thought I was an ENFP) And I would sometimes act on it, but never make it through. I want to do SO MANY THINGS that are related to music, Art, writing, photography, etc. and I hate it when I have to leave out options like even ordering food. I thought I was an ENFP because of the “ phases of hobbies “ I go through, but like INFPS, I only stick to things related TO THOSE hobbies(arts, human sciences, etc.). There is a lot that doesn’t interest me(politics, debate, conflict, etc), Like ENFP’s , I love to talk and ramble! I still feel weird, talkative, misunderstood because of the thoughts I don’t share, and the daydreaming. I FEEL like an INFP, but sometimes I can seem like an ENFP and relate to it A LOT. Do I choose the one that just fits MORE? Or do I study the cognitive functions like I’ve been doing? I look into it A LOT and I become hyper focused on that specific thing and I go into a spiral of emotions, and I even experience a so-called ENFP burnout after making a WHOLE plan to future ideas like colleges for art careers, or saving equipment in my Amazon cart for song composing, but I never go OUT to do it. What do I do!?😭
Your indecisiveness and energetic vibe seem to indicate ENFP in my opinion
Thank you Harry, for another excellent video! I'm pretty sure now that I'm INFP rather than ISFP, ISFJ or even a socially-introverted ENFP (well, had to rule out the possibility of being an extrovert). I read somewhere that it's quite common for INFPs to question their typing, perhaps relating to too many traits of other type codes - relational empathy, I presume?
Disassociation can be a bit of an issue for me - mostly negative (e.g zoning out in order to "endure" unpleasant situations, daydreaming and/or drawing cartoons during boring lessons back when I was at school), but it can have some positive uses, especially for creative purposes.
I tend to be interested in a lot of different, and quite disparate subjects, but "Jack of all trades" would be overestimating my abilities somewhat! :-( I think this might be one of the reasons why I've found it so difficult to settle into a proper career, feeling that no outcome is better than the "wrong one" (I think you made a similar comment about this feature of oppositional Te in another video?).
How would you say these two types usually interact? With the few ENFPs I've met, or been able to confidently type, we seem to have an instant rapport. Conversation becomes very quickly animated, and we develop a kind of double act, with lots of repartee and laughter. It tends to leave me very mentally stimulated, if a bit giddy!
Slightly off-topic: have you been out in the sun? You seem to have a healthy glow about you. 🙂
Hey Gina - yes indeed, Ne authority plus relational dominant function makes the INFP hyper aware of being all the types, as opposed to just one.
Indeed, generally types who share the same function in either dominant or authority positions often have great rapport! Particularly when sharing the same values :)
Heh, I'd actually caught a little bit too much sun before filming this!
Im an ENFP and my wife is INFP.. and i never felt better in a relationship . I've never been so understood before. 🤩🤩😍
I appreciate your videos so so so much. I mistyped as INFP for years, found the 'true theory' behind the online free tests, began to study. Ti trickster/PoLR makes this much more difficult for me than Ti-egos, but nonetheless, I persevere. I thought I was INFP. People have suggested INFP, ISFP, ESFP, ENFJ, ENTP, ESTP, you name it lol but I relate so deeply, so heavily, to your ENFP description the most. I also love how you mention about the ENFP's relationship with Te and Se, essentially making us the (as you put it) "chaos junkies" who are constantly creating new projects, jumping into debates, having fun with our ExxP Quad Squad, and able to interact with our exterior MORE readily. I'm a hot mess where I will bust my gut working and ignoring my internal physical stasis, yet can't seem to finish a novel trilogy I've been working on for 9 years because I'm learning how to breakdance, or spin fire, or speak a new language, or sit in the Discord, or whatever takes my fancy at any given time lol I'm your fixer upperer, your idea generator, your nickname giver, but also your debater with a bit of a screw loose and a helluva lot of passion-over-tangible boost. Your content is HELLA valuable, mate
Hah, ExxP quad squad - great term! Thank you!! :D
Yeah, finally a video that makes sense to me. I do think I'm a infp more clearly thanks to this video. Often I only feel more confused. Really, your videos are very good and go really deep into the subjects. What I also often dislike in other videos is that they often use sterotypes too much and seeing someone NOT do that is really refreshing.
Isn't it true that INFP's will come to a conclusion first because of their Fi-Si (when it's related to their values, past experiences) and then later start questioning that conclusion because of Ne?
In many senses, yes, but those conclusions still employ Te-Ne data (observed/experienced reality).
I think this is the best source of MBTI that Ive come across so far. Im really struggling with depression ever since I lost grip to who I was. I try to study many sources and ended up in the dead end. The way how Harry introduced Divergence and convergence gave me an insight on why I am so stressed having to be put onto a leadership role despite knowing organization and leadership skills, on why I was pressured to do good at school despite me being academically excellent. As an INFP, when the environment we're living in is restricting our natural functions to flourish thats when the roles are switch. Ive been depressed for 10 years because of my Te-Ne being the convergent one and the Si-Fi being divergent (ESTJ mode), its a breath of relief to finally understand and have a course of direction on where to start patching my wounds.
Hey, I'm wondering if I'm actually an INFP or not and reading your post made me wonder even more. Do you think you were stressed being in a leadership role because you didn't want to be in it or didn't have passion for it? Or you didn't like being in leadership positions period? I have been noticing a pattern in my life that I really enjoy being in leadership positions and creating a harmonious environment for people to thrive that I'm starting to wonder if I'm actually an ENFJ instead. What are your thoughts on this?I've been depressive somewhat the last few years and I wonder if it's because I haven't socialized at all which is what an ENFJ needs if I truly am one. You sound burned out from all your hard work. Depression can be a monster. Anyways, I wish you nothing but the best and happiness💞❤️. Take care and thank you for your comment.
@@yoshidec5029 so okay, I maybe Ne aux because of how I switch up reading many sources regarding MBTI. So this is not based on CPT anymore just a general understanding of the MBTI.
To know if you are an ENFJ or an INFP is to know if do you:
(a) rely on objective standards and evidences to derive value judgement instead of following one's own personal web of values.
For example: do you mostly see yourself rely on other people for anything that you do, not that you are dependent towards a group but do you need to have a basis for your decision like: asking someone elses day is an appropriate way to start a conversation.
or
Do you follow your own convictions and own sentiments such as: I strongly resonate with wallflowers in a social gathering. Its like me when my friends leave me alone. Thats why I approach them first so that they wont feel the same way as I did.
@@annepaulinetiu4036 Thank you for your prompt response. I'm still trying to grasp the whole CPT framework and viewing MBTI in functional stacks as opposed to surface level content/stereotypes that I've been used to, so I'm a bit confused about your comment on Ne aux. It's ok. I'll probably understand all this more as I research about this more.
For both of your real life examples, I mostly operate in the first scenario instead of the second scenario but I have done both. He made a video on different types of INFPs and mentioned Ambiverted INFPs being like ENFJs when confronted with Fe data, so I could very well be in this category. This is a bit strange to me because I don't experience the strengths to the fullest of each types or the weaknesses of each type to the fullest or maybe only experience the weaknesses to the fullest.
Thank you for your help 🙂
Thank you as usual for this video. Nobody seems to hit the nail on my INFP head as much as you. Cheers!
Haha, my pleasure :)
I understand just a bit of english, but all the effort I put to understand your videos is worth! great content!
I appreciate the effort too! Thank you :)
Thank you for this video, now I'm certain that I'm an ENFP. I was confused by the use of Ne in both types thus I couldn't tell if I was Infp or not (due to the day dreaming stereotype, I do daydream a lot), but the way I interact with the world is much more industrious, I've got a good grasp of Se dipping from Ne, and also sometimes I do burnt out and disregard my feelings.
Thank you for this comment! Glad the video helped :)
I happened to find this gem that is your channel and I have to say that I really like it, your content is very different from the quick recipes out there, please keep your channel this good and never compromise on the quality of your content because you sure are different.
Adios amigo
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Excellent analogy! I definitely tend to gravitate towards the INFP personality type, constantly dipping into introverted thinking/ intuition. I really like the way your videos make me think deeply about how, why, and what contributes to my personality being what it is, neurons firing on all cylinders! Super video! Thanks!
Thanks so much! :)
@@CognitivePersonalityTheory 🙏
This was super clear and concise thank you! I have always tested on the border between INFP/ENFP, but identify as an INFP. Many of my close friends are both types as well and reflecting on decision making, the propensity to be present or aloof, the way that Fi/Si is used, I can confidently say I am an INFP. I question my type constantly and even the validity of the MBTI (I did so several times in this video haha), which leads me to feel even more confident.... for now at least haha. That being said it it seems that there are a range of different types of INFP. I’ve probably tested on the border and even flip flopped because I definitely have more of an air of openness than my other INFP friends. It seems that The introvert/extrovert difference is so much more nuanced than many people give it credit for.
Thank you for this comment! Glad the video nailed it :)
And, yes, that dichotomy is much more nuanced!
“I question my type constantly and even the validity of MBTI … which leads me to feel even more confident…. for now at least haha”
I’ve thought I was a certain type so many times that any time I tell my brother what my MBTI is he’s like “…okay… until a few months later”
💀💀💀 this comment is so relatable lol
I really enjoy your videos! They are very helpful, clarifying and get my mind working hahaha. Thank you so much for them.
Thank you so much!
Thank you!! Came here from the other video. I’m an INFP 🤗 love your channel & I’ve subscribed!
Thanks for subbing!
Thank you for another great video as an INFP i intuitively understand everything you say and I see it in ppl but then don’t know how to explain it and you constantly do a great a job at explaining those nuances and details.
This was an **incredible** video-thank you so very much for sharing your insights:)
11:58 - this point is sooooo true. Its an annoying thing i have noticed about myself. I get retroactively frustrated with the possibilities i chose
Honestly INFJs can get this too, albeit to a lesser degree. Another one of those N-TC things :)
I'm ENFP and usually finish my projects because I don't like it when unfinished business hangs😏😈
Very fair!
I don't like to as an INFP because it gives a sense of completion in a much incomplete reality. How can anything ever be complete? Nothing is ever complete, so it's rather presumptuous to assume that an activity is complete. My boss just doesn't understand. Jk :)
Listening to this is remarkable because it describes my ex-husband, an ENFP, and the friction we tended to run into when it comes to misunderstandings and our different styles of doing things and especially my need for space as an INFP and how much longer it took me to prepare and execute my ideas. It did honestly annoy me when my ex would tell me what I was thinking before I could finish explaining what is going on in my head especially when he got it wrong and often times I would feel like shutting down and not continuing the conversation. So... I met another ENFP long after my divorce and ran into similar problems; albeit, he seemed more playful about his conclusions than harshly interposing like what I experienced before which I think is also interesting how that can be true in both cases of ENFPs but with different styles. It was still somewhat annoying to me all the same because I felt I had to start from the beginning to recapitulate or figure out a different way of explaining what I meant. This brings the differences in a better light than anything I've ever heard before.
The one part of my personality that I see linked to my INFP cognitive stacks that doesn't get much reflection in generalized discussion is that since I was young, when people are talking, images and concepts will come to mind, formed by what is being said, and I will make some surprising and often comical connection. I will laugh out loud, baffling everyone around me. I explain it as "things just striking me as funny", and I apologize for my bad habit. Thoughts have strong feelings attached to them, and I feel my thoughts. I love to amuse myself as much as I like to feel melancholy. One person thought I was very sophisticated, being sensitive to the ironies and nuances of conversation. I am not sure about that, but it is one of the things that is clearly a part of my personality.
Hah, I've seen this in both INFPs and ISFPs!
Edward Burshek Ditto. I call it my “inner comedy video”.
Well.. You made me think of something that happened to me few years ago😂. its resonate! The teacher explained something with a metaphor and i started to laugh so hard because i imagine it. Every body was like is she okay? Damn it was akward. 😂😭 Are you that weird to? 😭😭
Thank you so much for this. INFP here entering into new relationship with ENFP. Brings lots of clarity as we navigate a new way forward. ❤️
Good luck!
I happened upon this video. I am an infp with an ENFP best friend. It's amazing how spot on his description is of our differences, it is intriguing to understand why those differences exist. Thank you for the video. I found it very helpful and interesting.
Oh my goodness, thank you, for one reason or another, I've been spending all my time these past weeks trying to understand whether you're an infp or an enfp. My mbti test always puts me as an infp but I'm very extroverted. And the people around me will never say that am in introvert . All the videos on the net made me even more confused because yes I'm a bit more of an infp than an enfp but I can relate to an enfp a lot. You're the only one who made me realize without a doubt that I'm an infp, an extreme infp hahaha thank you. Very good video. But as a third langue English speaker, it was sometimes difficult for me to understand some complex and high leveled vocabulary you choose but very well
I know I am an INFP through & through. I clicked on this video because my youngest son's girlfriend is an ENFP. I was just curious to learn more about her. Also wondered to what degree we might be alike because we share the 'NFP". What I didn't expect when I clicked on this video was to learn so much more about my personality type. I am about to get a bit gushy for a minute. Your explanation of INFP is the absolute best I have found in CZcams Land or anywhere else for that matter. It's kinda weird because the more I listen to you speak about INFP the more I learn about myself. I am starting to have a better understanding of why I do some of the things I do. This information is very helpful for me to know so I can continually learn and grow. I am so gonna buy your ebook on Amazon! :0)
Thank you, I trly appreciate it! This is so great to hear :)
Is it possible to have the cognitive functions stack as Ne > Fi > Si > Te? I still have troubles trying to identify if I am an INFP or ENFP. I keep going back and forth and see myself identifying with both. I always feel like on the inside i am more of an INFP but in order to be taken more seriously by the people around me, I become more active rather than observing which is more comfortable to me.
This was very helpful. Thank you!
I have always tested as an INFP and it does fit my thinking processes. My closest friend is an ENFP. I have never quite understood what the differences were. Thank you! 💕
17:50 - this is literally the main critique and frustration my boss has with me. 😅
:D
Unbelievably insightful...I'm an ENFP mum of an INFP daughter and everything you said is true..I had to watch it several times though because you speak too fast and I'm a nonspeaker...and it was very demanding for me to catch up with your genius thoughts like your thought process is much faster than mine..What I specially appreciate is kinda different approach and different angle of looking at cognitive functions, especially how they pop up together.
Thank you!
I've only seen a couple of your videos and I'm already in love with this system/way of thinking.
After diving into the cognitive functions and mbti I found myself frustrated at the apparent lack of interaction between the functions (or lack of description thereof). Not to mention the lack of explanation on how the shadows worked (or even the assumption that they don't), especially since we undoubtedly use them.
I also hate the idea of being limited to only 4 out of 8 functions or a specific order, which makes me feel claustrophobic, (perhaps the INFP refusal of being boxed in).
As a result I tried to visualize a sort of sliding scale system which was basically an underdeveloped amoeba version of this.
(Thank goodness this theory exists already so I don't have to come up with it myself😅)
The videos I've seen so far (along with some comments) have also cleared up any doubts I've had about my type, and for that I am thankful. I've come to the conclusion I'm too INFP to be anything else😂
Will definitely be forwarding these to some of my friends.
Take care.
Thanks a lot! I always felt equally restricted/claustrophobic by the 'function heirarchy' model and, even more so, saw it contracted time and time again by reality.
I had to deconstruct the whole thing to find a kind of 'essence', after which I constructed a framework that would allow for a spectrum-based approach :)
My friend and I love your videos and talk about them all the time. She is an ISFP and I am an ESFP. I’d love to see a video comparing types that involve Sensors! I feel like you would have so much to contribute to the sensor community :-)
I want to do a LOT more Sensor content!
Dang that was so deep I love it!
Love how you described our use of shadow functions, I was puzzling over my (INFP) dipping into Ti and Ni for a long time but only found info around that we least use our demon function. While I'm confident being a predominant Fi rather than Ti user, I can sooo relate to the latter ones.
This is great. I'm definitely INFP, and my dad is definitely an ENFP. Also, this explains why my sister and I feel like we so similar and yet different. She's an ESTJ. Really cool.
Awesome - that is indeed an interesting dynamic :)
I have such a hard time with the mbti tests and always get borderline infp, but the way you describe it really confirms the result. Thank you!
My pleasure!
Hey Harry thanks for this great video. Has been a great benefit. As you know, I am an INFP and at first I felt a little hurt, when you spoke about the INFP feeling insecure in making changes in the objective world. But then I understood that you are generally speaking about these types. In my opinion, speaking a lot about what a type is not able to do naturally can lead to a lot of insecurity in a person listening to this. I know for sure, you don't mean it in that way. Maybe you should make clear more often that any type can be as confident as another type in a particular field when they want to.
As always, thank you for your dedication and knowledge.
Hey David, it's great to hear from you!
When I make such generalisations in my videos I am careful to attach phrases such as 'it is not unusual for', or 'it can make..' to present the statement as a possibility more than an inevitability.
However, I do think I could emphasise further such nuances alongside a perhaps more explicit acknowledgement of our freedom to do what we wish irrespective of our type. I believe strongly in such sentiment and could do with bringing it up more often :)
Hope all is well with you!
@@CognitivePersonalityTheory Thank you really much for your fast response. :) Yes definitly, I recognized these statements. It just "feels like" there has been a lot of emphasis on the bad touch points of these personality types. I am actually very curious, how and in which way any type can improve the unconscious functions to achieve the highest potential of itself. In this way I meant it.
It is just the case that I fall into the trap of thinking my functions, as they are naturally, are flawed and I need to change them. But actually they aren't. That's what I find out more and more. It can be very restricting to hear from somebody what you "cannot do naturally". Nevertheless, I completely see the point to scientifically speak about the weaknesses to make any personality type grow. It is just about the framing.
I am acutally very fine currently, writing my bachelor thesis and looking forward to becoming a great coach. Are you doing fine?
Best wishes, David
I don't know any ENFPs, but you described the INFP so well. Thanks for your videos.
Cheers :)
I agree that i want to combine all my skills together
N-T convergence :)
Sames! 😊💜💚
I thought I was an ENFP because of how social and energetic I can be (I’ve been talkative since my childhood, a compulsive quality of mine that I’ve always hated, but struggled to control). What really struck me and made me consider INFP is the use of Si and my need for order. When I was younger, I was homeschooled, and desperately I needed deadlines. I wanted to know how much schoolwork I needed to do a day, when I should be taking a test, etc., but my mom never orchestrated that or put it together for me. I was utterly lost during school and found it very difficult to focus or have motivation. I didn’t know how much work was enough and it stressed me out because it never felt like enough. I’m also far more content with conformity when it comes to jobs and things like that. Another thing is that I like to be as prepared as possible for things. I like to know every single detail so I can be prepared for every possibility (obviously this isn’t possible in most situations). I love to be prepared more than anything because I hate making mistakes. They’re devastating. I ask a lot of questions to make sure things are “right” and my dad is constantly telling me “you’re overthinking it”, lmao.
Another thing that struck me was how ENFPs don’t adapt their identity to others, maintaining a sense of self. I’ve dabbled in Enneagram for quite a while now, and I’m a 9. I’ve seen how I “merge” (a term used to define how 9s adopt the behaviors, opinions, and feelings of others) with others, to the point of being lost my entire life and lacking in direction. I lack a stable sense of self and can’t control my ability to “take on” the perspective of another. Sometimes it’s overwhelming, especially when someone is very critical, mean, or talking about something triggering.
Also another really cool thing that just popped into my head, how you mentioned how INFPs don’t like to close themselves off to possibilities. I’ve never been able to answer the question “what do you want to do when you grow up?”. My dad used to get pretty upset with me and I felt pressured to figure it out so soon.
I’m very passive and I listen more than I talk about myself or my feelings. I thought I was an ENFP so I went and sought new experiences as a way to get out of a depression I was going through (I’m only slowly coming out of it) because I’ve heard that’s what helps ENFPs. It didn’t help. I still felt numb, and disconnected. And sort of drained, compulsive, and unfulfilled. I think INFP might fit way better, and the fact that I can be energetic and constantly giggling, laughing, and/or talkative doesn’t necessarily mean I’m an ENFP.
I’ve never cared for politics (another thing that clicked) and was more interested in psychology and social issues. ENFP just never fit, but I thought I was simply rejecting it out of disdain for “being extroverted”. I don’t know, I’ll see how I feel with this new information. Your video was very informative, I apologize for splurging (this was more for me than anyone else haha)!
Good stuff! Heavy on terminology and details. I just wish you could add some more real life examples, it makes it more vivid and easier to follow.
Thanks, will do!
For so many months I could not understand which of these two types I am, because I could not call myself completely extroverted or introverted, but after your video I realized that I'm infp. I find it difficult to make even the smallest decisions, because it is difficult to understand which one is the most correct, so I often ask the opinion of loved ones. Also, I often get disappointed when things don't turn out the way I thought they would. Therefore, I am afraid to start something, because I know that it will not be as perfect as I fantasized. Thank you very much for the video!
I was looking for my type for 6 months. I always thought i am ENFP but now i know that I am INFP loool
Hah, how about that!
Same but the other way around
This is so fascinating to me. I've listened to this one before, but I feel like I could listen to it 20 times and still learn something new. I needed to stop. I have a major exam tomorrow, but....procrastination - there is an interesting topic especially related to certain a types particular unwanted tendencies..... "ahem" (INFPs)
Hah, best of luck with your exam!
As an INFP with ADHD I booked the ENFP struggles as well… fun! When I look at the cognitive stack in their individual forms, I relate the most to Fi and Ti and Ne and Se. Of course in their dynamic that’s not possible but the struggle with Te and Si is real!
Mind = Blown 💥
Happy to have provided ignition!
I've always tested as either enfp or infp with borderline e/i. Based on this video now I can confidently say I'm an infp! Thank you!
sigh, I think I'm an INFP. I've been stuck in analysis paralysis for nearly this entire year, and it's been exhausting. I do take action, but it can take quite a while and there's many things I want to do that I never get done. Maybe it's because of the stereotypes, but I hate to think of myself as an INFP. ENFPs just seem infinitely cooler, lol.
so me
Same :’)
I'm an ENFP and my sister is an INFP. I don't think of myself as the cooler of the two.
@@PegR38 yeah... I mean I think cognitive introverts are more likely to have an inferiority complex than cognitive extroverts an superiority complex (other than unhealthy Te doms, that is) but I think just because of the way society works it's sort of subconsciously told to you that it's better to spend time engaging with the world than stuck in your head... I always sorta look at ENFPs as these people I really wish I could be bc they have endless ideas and although I definitely have Ne and the capacity to troubleshoot, create, come up with new ideas etc. that's not exactly my default mode - My default mode is... mindlessly scrolling on the internet and being upset about random things I did a year ago and having to remind myself that I'm not that person anymore... so basically Fi-Si loop (???) Ne-Te loop is so much more valued in society imo - the stuff of entrepreneurs who have all the bones for their ideas and simply need to develop discipline/staying power to execute them. Fi on the other hand... uhhh... poetry? But having Fi does not guarantee your poetry will be good lol, so like ???! what do with myself lol? I feel like ENFPs have an easier time finding something they're good at that society values and if they don't have that they're typically more likely to have a good time even when they don't have it figured out... Anyway loll you didn't ask for this ramble but I guess I wanted to explain what I mean more thoroughly for... idk why but hopefully it wasn't too annoying aha
It's been weeks, and I just can't still grasp the fundamental difference between Ne and Ni, I think, like, I use both, though, more of Ne. After watching this video, Harry, I think, I indeed dip into this introverted thinking - introverted intuitive world most of the time, especially during these few months, and because my interests lie in the fields which require more usage of these functions (Science and Engineering). Perhaps this made me relate to both INTJ or ENTP type descriptions as well. I may indeed be an INFP.
Thanks for this video!
My pleasure! Glad it helped :)
Would you consider having the cognitive functions of the two types you are comparing listed on either side (of your head 😄) for the duration of the video? When you are referring to specific functions they can pop forward in bold while the rest remain gray. Then people can still understand your message even if they are not yet familiar with your terminology.
This would be a HUGE help 😁
This is an EXCELLENT idea!
@@CognitivePersonalityTheory pleeeeeeeeeeze 😁
Harry Could You make a video on similarities and differences in CPT to other popular typology models and systems?
This is an excellent suggestion - I'll put this on the list!
And sometimes get things done… hmm I feel called out 😆
This video helped me identifity my MBTI type. After watching this video, I would say that It seems like I'm more of an INFP. What helped me to identifiy is the way I choose to do something (activity, career or any other option) at around 5:30. I'm always weighting different possibilities and always find it hard to commit to a career or any other option in life. Sometimes it feels quite like a burden. Thanks for your help.
Glad it helped :)
I can confirm now I'm ENFP. I resonated with the ENFP descriptions but I don't really like social interactions that much unless I value what the group values and if I can learn something from them. I guess my Fi is very masculine from the start.
Excellent!
Thank you!
This is fascinating, honestly I’ve always related as being an INFP and this seems to confirm this fact however theres a lot of the ENFP description that I also relate to in some instances, though more often than not I relate to the INFP description.
I know you’ve discussed type fluidity in another video in regards to developing functions a type doesn’t use often but is it possible to develop type fluidity for using functions you’re already more or less skilled in and then just return to your base state after?
THIS BLEW MY MIND! In the 5 five minutes I already knew I was an infp.
I’ve typed as INFP, ENFJ, INFJ, and at least once ENFP.
When I was reading about the INFP shadow functions, it really hit home, and I also noticed that they were all basically ENFJ’s top functions?
I’m gonna look into this a bit more myself, but I’m really curious why I was more tuned into FeNiSeTi when............ after reading about how they manifest in an INFP......... there’s no way that I’m actually an ENFJ lmao.
I'm not sure your type, but I feel lost in the jargon and acronyms. It is almost impossible to follow until--"In summary..."
This video (sadly) confirms that I am INFP, as it so accurately confirms why people over the years have found me so difficult in conversation... forever dismissing me as "playing the devils advocate" when I am only pointing out their tunnel vision, and why I so struggle with decisions. Most people that I know superficially have me completely backward.
So... where does one learn about these secondary functions, convergent/divergent/ executive...
I doubted myself several times being an ENFP because of my Te function, strong stand for anything and concern about justice, morality as well as politics. But this video gave me confidence that there is no doubt that I am an ENFP.
Another question: I find it hard to reconcile your system with the rest of the systems. Because yours allows for more nuances and if you have to translate that to other systems, I am not sure that the corresponding type descriptions are equivalent. And now the question: What are your thoughts on this?
Depends on the system :)
CPT overlaps quite well with MBTI as, while the system professes to measure how much functions are valued over a more cognitive perspective, in reality MBTI practitioners seem to prioritise what functions are actually being used (the access points) in what manner than simply what a person values + corresponding these values to the cognitive function they are supposed to imply.
Great, thanks!
You're welcome!
I thought i was an ENFP but now i'm more confused
Sometimes confusion can help shake things up sufficiently to allow the finding of one's true type :)
Thank you for your videos. They are truly helpful. It's been difficult to grasp which I am since I can relate to both. My energy style is a blend of Introversion and Extraversion, I am neither a true Introvert nor a true Extravert. It’s accurate to say that I am a bit of both Extravert and Introvert: and tend to use both styles somewhat equally, depending on the situation. Thinking and Feeling are nearly split equally as well, with a slight favor on feeling. Any suggestions, perhaps point me a direction that may help?
You *may* be an ambivert - I recommend checking out my ENTP Subtypes video!
@@CognitivePersonalityTheory I'm doing the work to learn this fascinating material. At the end of the day it is safe to say I am an ambivert. Thank you.
This is the most accurate video I have seen about my type (INFP) and how I know it speaks into my souls is how pissed I am that I am an INFP lol
Just curious, do you look for NPs when dating or do you adhere to socionics dual stp/nfj theory?
Neither! I do admittedly find it more exciting when there is a connection with a person of a less 'intuitively' compatible type, but generally type has little intrinsic value to me in this area :)
Hi Harry, want to run an idea past you, if yiu have the time.
In Erik's video ENTP: Dangerously Charming, he describes how ENTPs can change people beliefs/values. I've explicitly thought I do this with all my friend groups and even team at work. This looks like affecting people's Fi. Which is the function I think EXTPs are most disconnected to, (divergent auxiliary?) So i figured then might this be the case for all types, they affect in others which they are most disconnected to. So with INFJs it would be Te. For ESXJs Ni. Thoughts? Please tell me im wrong if you think so.
Dark side of the convergent auxiliary ;)
That is a very interesting theory indeed! That convergent area (an already chaotic/progressive attitude) which is more unconscious in nature (Te in an INFJ) is certainly going to run wilder. Re: ENTPs, I often find such consequence of them 'trying on' different values themselves :)
I want to experience everything and every mind. Only being able to experience my mind is such a nightmare but is the reality. I'm most afraid being disconnected from everyone and ironically that's what I feel is happening because of my unrealistic dreams
I have a question for you: what happens when “a person” exists as a multiple? In that case, is it possible to fit into more than one cognitive type?
It in this instance would make it possible to 'relate' to more cognitive types, but I *suspect* the alt's functions would be accessed from the same gateways :)
@@CognitivePersonalityTheory Thank you. That makes complete sense for us. - Madeleine
Haha, once I changed playback speed to 0.75 I got quite a bit out of this discussion. Still, had to re-watch numerous times. That's some heady stuff! I tested recently for the MBTI and it said 49%-E, 51%-I for ENFP, INFP. Anything you can say about being evenly placed the first category?
I have another question that i hope you can some day answer me when you hace time
Now I'm confused xD I think I'm both but in the process to change or add some more S.
It's possible to change right?
Hi sir, I'm not sure if you'll read this but I was wondering on what you think of the possibility of ENFP 6w5?
An unlikely pairing, though I don't have enough data to rule it out :)
I cant even choose what ice cream flavor I want :( (INFP)
it's like one or the other will make a huge difference *sigh*
Hah :D
I just buy two flavors at a time whether I'm at Baskin Robbins or the grocery store. Only two though or I will get really fat! ;0)
@@TeachThem729 that's always a possibility too haha! But i tend to try to dose because my eyes are bigger than my belly, and then it goes to waste and i end up feeling bad for that lol
I questioned if I am an INFP at the start of the video and then I heard this 4:41 which confirmed that I am
Glad the video helped :)
4:53 can the INFPs indecisiveness be compared to how ISTPs live so in the moment that they are somewhat plagued by life's possibilities and their tendency to hold off on making decisions?
i like your funny words magic man but i still don’t know
Chaotic on what time scale? Alligning new experiences everyday? Or weekly? And only sensory experiences? I think I need some examples to fully understand :-) 🙃 Oh, I think you aswered my question in the video there 😁 I certainly was like that in my 20s.
:D
I'm slowing eliminating type options for myself. This video confirms that I am definitely not an ENFP
OH WOW! as an INFP with an ENFP father, this sounds very accurate. I’m definitely buying your book👍
Wonderful!
I just did an interview on my channel with a guy that im trying to type, he seems pretty grounded in the sensing but im wondering if he is INFP or ISTJ. I know that sounds quite different but the Fi Si i feel like is clear with him. But maybe you would see something different
Been short on time lately so have yet to check it out, but noticed it on my feed and will let you know my thoughts on his functions when I get round to it :)
Cognitive Personality Theory i completely get that, no real need for it just fun to think about haha
@@PsychologyandChillwMichi is that your morally grey clip? TeSi!
I would like to know about the compatibility base on cognitive function, like if the best match of every type is the type which have the same function in the same order but interact in the different world. For example, the best match for ENTP is INTJ or the best match for ISTJ is ESTP and so on. What do you think about this?
They're often good pairings, but I find their is a degree of auxiliary rotation here - ENFP-INTJ; ESTP-ISFJ. Will be filming the second episode in my type compatibility soon too!
@@CognitivePersonalityTheory thanks, looking forward to it.
Woah woah so fast I'm putting this in 0.75x speed
Thak you for the video. Still I could identify kind of half with one and half with the other. XD Either I'm Enfp really close to Infp or Infp really close to Enfp XD
Is it possible to change from ENFP to INFP? I would have completely agreed with everything about an ENFP 2 years ago but ever since I started a business and began meditating I feel that I’ve become an INFP
An introverted ENFP would still find their identity to be more static, and still more happily and confidently form logic more than they observe it. The attitudes remain the same, even if Fi is more activated :)
so is it possible to be an enfp but still recharging energy by spending time alone (introvert) ? i always relate more to enfp in almost all terms but the only thing making me kinda confused is that i recharge energy by alone time, though i don’t really feel drained around people unless if i don’t like their energy lol
To a degree, sure, but the ego still longs for external interaction :)
To be honest that sounds like me and I'm an enfp.
I am like this too as an enfp. I love love love spending time on my own researching. It's like my most favourite thing to do in the world.
Most people tire me out as I find shallow conversations too dull/blah. But I do enjoy a few mins conversing with people, but I keep it very short and snappy if I know that we are not going to get anywhere interesting.
I also like to be around people such as family, without being constantly interrupted when Im in the researching zone. So yes, being around people is good, but only really want to converse if I'm interested in the topic.
Whilst gaining energy from others does happen, but it's not reliable that I will get energy( and at times takes a lot of effort), so I prefer to research instead! lol.