By Dr. A.J. Drenth Introverts are notorious for needing plenty of time alone. When this time is spent engaging in contemplation or self-reflection, Introverts are, in effect, developing their “autonomy […]
INTP & INFP Personality Types: Identity, Autonomy and Conformity
By Dr. A.J. Drenth Type theory informs us that the INTP personality type is predominantly guided by thinking (T) and the INFP by feeling (F). If Jung was correct in […]
3 INFP Roles: Artist, Scientist & Empath
By Dr. A.J. Drenth According to type theory, every personality type has four functions at its disposal. For the INFP, these include: Introverted Feeling (Fi), Extraverted Intuition (Ne), Introverted Sensing […]
INFP, INTP, ENFP & ENTP Openness: Benefits & Challenges
By Dr. A.J. Drenth The NP types (INFP, INTP, ENFP, ENTP) are the most curious and open-minded of the personality types, scoring high on the Big Five personality domain called […]
How INFP, INTP, ENFP & ENTP Types Deal with Doubt & Indecision
By Dr. A.J. Drenth A hallmark feature of being an NP type (i.e., INFP, INTP, ENFP, ENTP) is struggling with doubt and indecision. Doubt can pervade and disrupt any aspect […]
INTP vs. INFP: Similarities, Differences, & Paths to Growth
By Dr. A.J. Drenth In my work and experience as a typologist, the most common source of type confusion is the J-P variable, an issue which I’ve addressed in my […]
INFP-T vs. INFP-A Personality Type
By Dr. A.J. Drenth The INFP personality type is creative, idealistic, empathetic, and individualistic. INFPs are among the most open and curious of the 16 personality types, bringing an explorative […]
INTP & INFP Identity-Seekers & Creatives
By Dr. A.J. Drenth Who am I? What is my essential nature? What do I find most meaningful and inspiring? What are my unique gifts and talents? What type of […]
Why INTPs & INFPs Should Confer with INFJs or INTJs
By Dr. A.J. Drenth Much has been written, both on Personality Junkie and elsewhere, about INFJ-INTP relationships and INFP-INTJ pairings. These type dyads seem to enjoy natural rapport and compatibility. […]
One INFP’s Career Journey
By Alex Nunes, INFP My first taste of the working world came in high school, when I spent the summer in the mailroom at my dad’s office. I did my […]
ENTP, INTP, ENFP, INFP Writers: Writing & Creativity
By Dr. A.J. Drenth ENTPs, INTPs, ENFPs, and INFPs relish the creative process. When acting creatively, these types feel most fulfilled and most themselves, losing track of time and leaving […]
INTPs’ & INFPs’ Quest for Certainty: Is it Healthy?
By Dr. A.J. Drenth Like other types, INTPs and INFPs instinctively want to marry their dominant and inferior functions. For INTPs, this means reconciling their individual Ti (Introverted Thinking) methods […]
INTP vs. INFP Males: Similarities & Differences
By Dr. A.J. Drenth INTP and INFP males can be strikingly similar in many ways. As males and INPs, they are probably the most autonomous of all the personality types. […]
INFJ vs. INFP Personality Types: Key Differences
By Dr. A.J. Drenth & Elaine Schallock To enjoy success in your life and work, it is essential to know your true personality type. Unfortunately, many people are either unsure […]
How ENTP, ENFP, INTP, & INFP Types Use Extraverted Intuition (Ne)
By Dr. A.J. Drenth Extraverted Intuition (Ne) is characteristically broad and sweeping in its scope. This is why NP personality types (ENTPs, ENFPs, INTPs, INFPs) tend to be dabblers and […]