INFP (Psychologist type)This section explains the integration of the second and third functions.
The following is a quote (with some modifications) from "Let's Look at the World from the Perspective of MBTI Personality Type Theory" (website no longer exists).
The conflict, compromise, and integration of extroverted intuition (Ne) and introverted sensing (Si).
The challenge for INFPs in adolescence is their second psychological function. Extroverted Intuition (Ne) and the third psychological function Introverted Sensing (Si) The goal is to strike a balance.
Do you get excited by sudden ideas and new possibilities and surrender yourself to them, or do you stay focused on what you've started, without being swayed by fleeting thoughts, and persevere without going off track? A conflict arises between these two choices.
Which of these two psychological functions is dominant depends on the time and situation. It's impossible to integrate and utilize both effectively from the start. You have to skillfully choose which to use depending on the circumstances.
generallyExtroverted Intuition (Ne)I work better in that state, but when I'm alone or introspective, Introverted Sensing (Si)They will likely work better.
Sometimes, one of these psychological functions can become too dominant, leading to negative consequences. In reality, a unified perception is achieved when these two psychological functions work together in balance.
Extroverted intuition drives you to be interested in a wide range of things and to explore possibilities broadly. You act on your curiosity and are thrilled by new discoveries.
They are imaginative and have a challenging attitude.
Rather than trying to reach a conclusion, I try to look at things from various angles. I value discussion and playfulness.
INFPs are more driven by a desire to reach spiritual depths than by material desires. They are excited by understanding the meaning and connections in people, society, nature, and other complex things.
However, it becomes difficult to remember the details of things and to perceive them realistically. Attention can become scattered, and one may be perceived as not being grounded.
Because I sometimes express my innocent playfulness impulsively, I'm sometimes perceived as childish. Such feelings aren't always understood by others.
Sometimes, I find myself unable to clearly establish my own viewpoint because I'm unable to accept an opportunistic opinion that considers both sides and believes both are correct.
After many twists and turns and numerous failures, I came to realize the importance of settling down and focusing on things carefully.
By paying attention to even the smallest details, you can achieve high-quality work and turn your passion and creative ideas into reality.
Simply cramming knowledge into your head can be uninteresting, but it's also true that incorporating a lot of knowledge increases the reliability of your intuition.
They tend to have little interest in everyday matters. They stubbornly cling to their old ways when it comes to things they consider unimportant. For example, they subtly continue wearing clothes they've grown attached to and become accustomed to, and they dislike change. To others, this might appear as austere behavior.
Sometimes you'll approach things with a challenging attitude, and sometimes with a more settled approach.
INFPs themselves tend to be insensitive to their surroundings and their own bodies, but if they want to take care of others, they need to become more sensitive to these things. If they can notice and address whether someone is hungry, cold, or needs something sooner than others, the other person will feel more comfortable.
End of quote from "Let's Look at the World from the Perspective of MBTI Personality Type Theory" (website no longer exists) (partially modified)
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