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IIntrovert. Inner-directed; need ample
alone time; slow and steady, focus on
one task at a time; reserved & cautious

SSensor. Practical & task-oriented;
prefer action over reflection; excel at
handling details & concrete tasks

FFeeler. Make decisions based on
values and concern for others;
sensitive, caring & cooperative

PPerceiver. Outwardly open, receptive
and adaptable; slower to express
judgments or impose them on others

ISFPs’ Dominant Function

Reflects on personal feelings & values; champions authenticity & individuality; drawn to nature, children & animals

ISFPs’ Auxiliary Function

“Lives in the moment”; relishes new experiences & challenges; attunes to concrete affairs & opportunities for action

Key ISFP Traits

Outwardly receptive, accommodating, and adaptable; often quiet and demure
Appreciate life’s simple pleasure; particularly fond of children, nature and animals
Find meaning in helping and investing in others; most count parenthood among their highest priorities and greatest joys
Form enduring emotional attachments to their loved ones, engendering profound loyalty and devotion
Have deep feelings that are seldom expressed verbally, but often through thoughtful acts or gestures
Exhibit great concern for individuality and authenticity, as well as empathy for those incapable of helping themselves—children, animals, the underserved, etc.
Work to clarify, prioritize, and embody their deepest values
Possess a strong and reliable inner moral compass
May shy away from conflict and refrain from expressing their views to maintain peace
Often physically attractive, well-manicured, and attentive to their appearance
Appreciate “nice things,” often with refined tastes in food, décor, fashion, etc.
Owing to their inferior Te function, prefer to be tidy and organized, with “everything having its place”
Appreciate hands-on and experiential modes of learning
Commonly enjoy work in the arts, performance or helping / service professions