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Today, we’re going to go over the INFPs Cognitive Functions
Make sure to watch each one and find out how the function stack designs your life!
There are four Cognitive Functions for every personality type. The order of the functions
is determined by human choices, and they connect language to the way we process
information and make decisions. Making decisions requires the use of Thinking and Feeling,
while processing information requires the use of iNtuition and Sensing. The cognitive
functions for the INFP personality type in order are Fi-Ne-Si-Te. The top two
functions of each category are used to identify them. Find out how the function
stack designs your life choices and determine how you can use this knowledge in reaching
personal growth and self-improvement. Here are the INFPs Cognitive Functions.
Number 1 - Introverted Feeling (Fi)
Introverted Feeling is the most prominent function in INFPs (Fi). Like INFPs, dominant Fi users have
a strong sense of what is right and wrong in their own lives. Individualism is a big deal to INFPs.
People with this personality type will want to be seen as distinctive, and they might stress to
others how important it is to be distinctive and genuine to oneself. Even though they are
introverted, INFPs are leading with a judging function, so once they start discussing their
values with you, they could come out as being more judgmental. There is a good probability
they will passionately and uncomfortable object to you if you violate one of those lines. However,
more assertive INFPs might feel totally at ease raising an objection, depending on the
situation or the seriousness of the issue. Because feelings and values come first, having
a feeling function in either the dominant or auxiliary position frequently results in a desire
for harmony. But when their internal values are in jeopardy, individuals with the INFP personality
type could quickly forget the urge to maintain harmony. They will at the very least struggle to
feign agreement or allow themselves to be linked with something they strongly disagree with and
will feel driven to uphold their ideals with great conviction. Instead of focusing on cold,
hard facts, INFPs tend to appeal to someone's emotions, morals, or humanity in an argument.
For the majority of high Fi users, self-discovery is a never-ending adventure. In public,
INFPs may or may not display emotional expression. INFPs tend to be very private
people. Because of this, some people may even come out as being a little frigid,
whilst others might be more expressive and warmer. This personality type has very strong feelings,
yet they are likely to only express them fully to a small group of close friends or family members.
When confronted with a difficult issue, they will likely turn inward first and seek comfort
in solitude as they consider their feelings or stance. This stands in direct contrast to the
high Extraverted Feeling (Fe) user, who might seek out help from someone else right once to
outwardly process their emotions. INFPs who lack extraversion in their Ne are likely to come out
as chilly, inflexible, and unwelcoming. Fi may also cause others with INFP personalities to
imagine they comprehend your emotions when in fact they do not. Furthermore, INFPs who have dominant
Fi may find it very important to only present the idealized version of themselves to others,
which can make them feel self-conscious. Additionally, it's likely that the importance
of having a meaningful job or career that aligns with their values would be essential to INFPs.
Number 2 - Extraverted Intuition (Ne) Extraverted intuition (Ne)
is the second, or auxiliary, function of the INFP personality type. People with the INFP personality
have a reputation for being idealistic dreamers because of their Fi-Ne combo. Even while INFPs
are likely to be daydreamers, this does not imply that they will spend the entire day daydreaming
or that daydreaming is a sign of negativity. Ne will instead consider all of the options that
the world has to offer in conjunction with the Fi values of the INFP. They'll make an effort
to concentrate on the favorable ones and those that align with their Fi. What-if scenarios and
general fantasies of what may or ought to exist will dominate their thoughts. As a result, many
INFPs will be drawn to mythology or fantasy. These thoughts and dreams will become more prevalent as
you learn to know the INFP. An particularly reclusive INFP, however, might choose to keep
the majority of their ideas to themselves. Like INFPs, Ne users have a propensity to
link concepts even when there is little to no connection. They might produce a ton of referrals
as a result (movies, music, etc.). Once they start talking, their conversations might also seem "off
the wall" and haphazard, leaving you to wonder how the topic ended up where it did. They'll likely
love debating and discussing novel concepts and hypotheses and have a propensity for falling into
rabbit holes when relating stories or providing explanations. Their humor will probably be clever,
eccentric, and reference-based. Once you get them talking, you could find that they have a lot to
say. They may battle with rambling or, to put it another way, putting their foot in their mouth,
and frequently feel the need to retract their statements and apologize aloud. Ne users are
particularly adept in "falling down the rabbit hole" on websites like YouTube, Wikipedia,
and the internet at large. When someone uses the internet to hunt up a specific topic, a few clicks
later they are in an entirely unrelated location. Because they get bored with just one hobby,
extraverted perceivers tend to have a variety of interests. Ne, in particular, will grow bored with
a concept once it has fully analyzed it, which is why INFPs sometimes find it difficult to follow
their dreams through to completion. Fi dominants are recognized for being drawn to "art," and
because INFPs tend to focus on the theoretical, here is where people believe that INFPs have a
special affinity for poetry or writing. Like INFPs, NE users are drawn to abstraction,
which may pique their interest in philosophy.
Number 3 - Introverted Sensing (Si) Introverted Sensing (Si)
is the third, or tertiary, function of the INFP personality type. The
ability to remember a large portion of the random information you could overhear the
abovementioned Ne enthusiastically discussing is made possible by this method. Additionally,
it will enable them to contrast their concepts and hypotheses with what they have previously
encountered. They could become more attached to any past disaster since they repressed all of
their unpleasant emotions and experiences. An INFP with tertiary Si's propensity to remember
exact details of memorable situations is further reinforced by Fi users' good recollection for past
emotions. Because repeating those activities brings back happy memories and emotions from
their early years, this may cause people to desire to adhere to childhood traditions.
Si will also instill in them a deep-seated demand for consistency and routine,
even though they might find it difficult to uphold it in their daily lives. A fear of the
repercussions for breaking established rules may also result from Si working with Fi. They could
become particularly inflexible and unbending in these situations because they want to enforce
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Number 4 - Extraverted Thinking (Te)
The fourth, or inferior, function of the INFP personality type is extraverted thinking (Te).
Inferior Te in the INFP personality type can manifest in a number of ways, the most significant
of which is a failure to set and pursue objectives in the outside world. They can find it difficult
to envision how they can actually achieve their lofty goals and be completely unable to formulate
a workable plan or chart a single course for their lives. To organize their lives or enforce
deadlines, they could require assistance from another person, an outside system,
or an organization. People with this attitude may frequently feel as though they have no control
over anything and worry that they will never be successful. More advanced inferior Te may give
them a need for order in their chaotic life or let them to focus slightly on everyday efficiency.
INFPs may also experience great resentment toward external hierarchies or systems, feeling as though
their uniqueness is being extinguished out. They could feel compelled to engage them in combat
just for amusement. When they feel that their Fi (identity, value system, etc.) is being assaulted,
INFPs with inferior Te can become exceedingly inflexible and unyielding. Te will make them
react violently toward the alleged aggressor in an effort to defend oneself and persuade
the other person that he or she is mistaken. These videos will be really helpful for you!