﻿Welcome to Psychology Refresh! Today, we’re going to go over
the 10 Major Differences Between INFJ and INFP Personality Types.
Make sure to watch each one of them because you
will be surprised how different those personality types are!
On the first look the INFJ personality type might seem similar to the INFP personality
for many reasons. This is mostly because of the 16 personalities, INFJ consists of the introverted,
intuitive, feeling, and judging characters, while the INFP personality has the introverted,
intuitive, feeling and prospecting characters. However, as you can see they have different
function stacks. This means that these types are very different from each other
and the judging/prospecting preference is not the only thing that doesn't match up. If you were ever
confused if you are an INFJ personality type or an INFP personality type this video will provide you
an answer. Furthermore, knowing those differences will help you in your self-improvement journey
and increase your social skills. Let's examine the difference between these two personality types.
Here are 10 Major Differences Between INFJ and INFP Personality Types.
Number 1 –Society’s caregiver vs Family’s caregiver
INFJs' emotion function is focused outwards, which is another reason for their lack of
strong preferences. As a result, what the group wants is usually more important to
them than what they desire. When it comes to many decisions, INFJs usually defer to
their friends or family since they cherish social peace above all else. INFJs are social chameleons
thanks to their Extraverted Feeling (Fe) function. If they want to, they can talk to
anyone, including strangers, and comprehend their issues. INFJs wish to help everyone
in the world. Nobody wants to be left out. INFPs' feeling function is directed inside,
they are quite clear about what they enjoy eating and what they abhor.
INFPs are more focused on themselves. They can, however, be accommodating to others,
especially when they are among people they care about, such as friends and family. Furthermore,
they can frequently come up with a variety of proposals that cater to their own tastes while
also addressing the requirements of individuals they care about, resulting in a win-win situation.
INFPs, on the other hand, are picky about who they accept into their lives. They only tell their
closest friends and family members about their own sentiments and views. They desire to devote their
time, attention, and resources to individuals and causes that correspond with their personal values.
Number 2 – Understanding vs Validation Another significant difference between
INFJs and INFPs is what they value. Nothing is more frustrating for an INFJ than not being
able to comprehend the personal issue in front of them. Spectators may perceive them as T-oriented,
despite the fact that their quest for understanding is motivated by internal
sensations and intuition. Similarly, INFJs prefer that others fully comprehend them rather
than necessarily agree with their viewpoints. INFPs are unique individuals. People who validate
their thoughts and creative sensibility are preferred. The key here is acceptance: INFPs are
more likely than INFJs to be harmed by individuals who don't accept them for who they are.
Number 3 - Nonfiction vs Fiction Nonfiction or analytical literature are
frequently preferred by INFJs to read or write. Fictional stories are less likely to appeal to
them than history books or philosophical articles. This is due to INFJs' proclivity
for noticing and comprehending patterns in the world around them, which reflects their
fascination with people and emotions. Broad-view works are very appealing to these individuals.
INFPs are more likely than INFJs to prefer writing or reading fiction. Characters and
events in a tale can more easily mirror their personal experiences. Similarly,
fictional stories usually delve deeper into the human condition than other literary works.
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Number 4 - Passionate leader vs Dedicated supporter
INFJs can be compelling leaders because their followers will believe in them
and want to “sign up” and they will have an evangelical devotion to the cause,
giving people a crystal-clear vision of what could be.
Because their skills are working from the background and assisting others,
using their insight and wisdom, and lack of ego, the INFP will prefer a less prominent role.
Number 5 - Idealism vs Flexibility INFJs are strong humanitarians who are idealists
who, because of their need for resolution and completion, are both doers and dreamers who
shoulder a tremendous amount of responsibility. INFPs who are flexible and impulsive will require
space and flexibility to work their way. They despise routine and crave a sense of belonging,
and they will be devoted, hardworking, and productive if they can find it.
Number 6 – Extreme privacy vs Moderate privacy
INFJs are very secretive, so even their closest friends and family members don't
know everything about them. When they do, it's an honor and privilege unlike
any other relationship they've ever had. In most circumstances, INFJs prefer to keep their personal
life secret from the majority of people. INFJs also have a strong aversion to feeling vulnerable,
which makes it difficult for them to open up to others. INFJs are perplexing to most
people in their lives because of these traits, even if the connection is over a decade old.
INFPs value their privacy and will not open up until they are comfortable with someone.
They're uneasy around strangers and aren't exactly transparent. An INFP, on the other hand,
will divulge a lot about themselves and form strong bonds once they meet somebody they trust.
It's important about keeping real in these personal and caring connections, and INFPs aren't
scared to express their thoughts and desires after they've established enough trust with a person.
Number 7 – Painless decision-making vs Painful decision-making
INFJs are good decision-makers, and their strong opinions,
along with their analytical side, make it much simpler to commit to a decision.
INFJs evaluate the benefits and disadvantages for hours before making a decision and consider
how their decision may affect others. Then, once they've made a decision, INFJs prefer to
stick with it rather than reconsidering it after spending so much time analyzing their options.
When faced with a decision, an INFP will be conflicted, putting too much importance on what
they believe is "correct." They can get paralyzed by their fear of making the wrong decision.
With all of this in mind, INFPs are prone to overlooking important details in favor
of their goals and principles. INFPs dislike making decisions and will put off making them.
Number 8 – Absorbing emotions vs Mirroring emotions
INFJs have a tendency to absorb and intensify the emotions of others while conversing with people
and dealing with other emotional "signals." If you tell an INFJ a tragic story, the sadness
they feel is likely to be virtually as strong as yours. However, the INFJ will communicate
their feelings in their own unique way, which may not be the same as how you would express loss.
When it comes to insignificant events, the INFP will address emotions through reflection. If a
decision needs to be made, an INFP will place themselves in several situations
to determine which course of action should be pursued. To comprehend
what another person is going through, they only need to put themselves in their shoes.
Number 9 – Eliminating the anger vs Suppressing the anger
The INFJ personality dislikes expressing anger, but when they do, they are more inclined to cope
with it discreetly. They are concerned not just that their anger is unjustified, but also that
their anger will harm those around them. When it comes to the INFP, anger is rarely
expressed. They, like the INFJ, do their best to avoid conflict, but if it does arise,
they will most likely react because they believe an honest injustice has occurred.
Unlike the INFJ, they may lash out in extreme situations, but it is rarely a full-fledged brawl.
Number 10 – Introverted Intuition vs Introverted Feeling
Introverted Intuition is the fundamental process for the INFJ personality.
Internal intuition causes this personality type to collect huge amounts of data,
which is subsequently processed into impressions, which the INFJ interprets as facts.
Introverted Feeling on the other hand is the fundamental mechanism for the INFP personality.
This indicates that INFPs make decisions based on how they would like to be treated if they were in
that situation. Essentially, this personality is very receptive to others and values genuineness.
This is one of the biggest differences between INFJs and INFPs
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