0:00:00.198,0:00:02.948 (cheerful music) 0:00:06.380,0:00:07.240 - [Narrator] Hey there, Psych2Goers. 0:00:07.240,0:00:08.840 Welcome back to another video. 0:00:08.840,0:00:09.700 Thank you so much 0:00:09.700,0:00:11.620 for all the love and support[br]that you've given us. 0:00:11.620,0:00:12.453 Our mission is 0:00:12.453,0:00:14.720 to make psychology more[br]accessible to everyone. 0:00:14.720,0:00:15.850 We'd also like to inform you 0:00:15.850,0:00:17.540 that the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 0:00:17.540,0:00:19.010 is not a strict set of rules, 0:00:19.010,0:00:21.600 but rather a general framework[br]that can help guide you 0:00:21.600,0:00:23.710 to understanding your personality better. 0:00:23.710,0:00:26.080 If you would like a[br]proper MBTI evaluation, 0:00:26.080,0:00:27.630 visit a licensed professional 0:00:27.630,0:00:29.630 to help you understand yourself better. 0:00:29.630,0:00:31.840 With that said, let's begin. 0:00:31.840,0:00:33.020 Have you ever stumbled across 0:00:33.020,0:00:35.940 the acronyms INTP on the internet? 0:00:35.940,0:00:37.970 How about INFP? 0:00:37.970,0:00:39.320 For those unfamiliar, 0:00:39.320,0:00:43.050 these acronyms are two[br]of the 16 MBTI types, 0:00:43.050,0:00:45.990 also known as the[br]Myers-Briggs Type Indicators. 0:00:45.990,0:00:48.970 Catherine Briggs and her[br]daughter Isabel Briggs-Myers 0:00:48.970,0:00:51.340 built this on the psychiatrist Carl Jung's 0:00:51.340,0:00:52.970 Cognitive Process Theory, 0:00:52.970,0:00:55.760 where he states that all[br]people have dominant functions 0:00:55.760,0:00:57.830 that are based on four categories, 0:00:57.830,0:01:01.760 and there, the MBTI[br]personality types came to life. 0:01:01.760,0:01:05.150 These categories are[br]introversion/extroversion, 0:01:05.150,0:01:06.900 sensing/intuition, 0:01:06.900,0:01:08.230 thinking/feeling, 0:01:08.230,0:01:10.400 and judging/ perceiving. 0:01:10.400,0:01:13.107 The combinations INTP and INFP 0:01:13.970,0:01:15.670 are among the rarest out there, 0:01:15.670,0:01:17.800 making up roughly around three and 5% 0:01:17.800,0:01:20.120 of the population respectively. 0:01:20.120,0:01:23.220 They are idealistic,[br]creative, and curious people 0:01:23.220,0:01:25.000 with a knack for using their intelligence 0:01:25.000,0:01:26.860 for things that interest them. 0:01:26.860,0:01:29.250 They may also be private, rebellious, 0:01:29.250,0:01:31.380 and can come across as distant. 0:01:31.380,0:01:33.100 Does this sound like you? 0:01:33.100,0:01:36.970 If you ever wondered whether[br]you are an INFP or INTP, 0:01:36.970,0:01:39.240 we will share with you[br]five key differences 0:01:39.240,0:01:41.710 to help you tell these two types apart. 0:01:41.710,0:01:45.380 One, inquisitive versus artistic. 0:01:45.380,0:01:47.100 One of the differences[br]between these two types 0:01:47.100,0:01:49.100 is how they spend their time. 0:01:49.100,0:01:51.320 INTPs are analytic people 0:01:51.320,0:01:52.960 that often find themselves involved 0:01:52.960,0:01:55.580 in activities that are[br]mentally stimulating. 0:01:55.580,0:01:58.050 Books, strategic board games, and puzzles 0:01:58.050,0:02:01.250 are some of the activities[br]that excite an INTP, 0:02:01.250,0:02:03.380 since it provides them with a challenge 0:02:03.380,0:02:05.800 that is both safe and gratifying. 0:02:05.800,0:02:07.810 They enjoy learning new and quirky things 0:02:07.810,0:02:10.870 and can spend hours[br]absorbed in random topics, 0:02:10.870,0:02:12.630 think philosophy or astronomy. 0:02:12.630,0:02:15.920 INFPs, on the other[br]hand, are creative souls 0:02:15.920,0:02:17.980 that love adding their personalized flare 0:02:17.980,0:02:19.590 to the things they do. 0:02:19.590,0:02:22.720 They crave authenticity and sincerity, 0:02:22.720,0:02:25.410 and working a desk job that[br]they don't find value in 0:02:25.410,0:02:28.970 is bound to burn out an INFP fast. 0:02:28.970,0:02:31.730 Instead, INFPs tend to be drawn towards 0:02:31.730,0:02:34.320 the arts, poetry, and music, 0:02:34.320,0:02:36.260 as these are avenues for them to express 0:02:36.260,0:02:39.430 their unparalleled and[br]abundant creativity. 0:02:39.430,0:02:43.070 Many gifted musicians[br]and authors are INFPs. 0:02:43.070,0:02:44.860 For instance, these include people 0:02:44.860,0:02:48.170 like William Shakespeare and Thom Yorke. 0:02:48.170,0:02:51.960 Number two, contemplative[br]versus value-driven. 0:02:51.960,0:02:53.540 Another difference between the two 0:02:53.540,0:02:56.027 lies in how they make decisions. 0:02:56.027,0:02:59.500 INTPs make decisions by[br]looking at all angles, 0:02:59.500,0:03:02.120 figuring out recurring[br]patterns, or making predictions, 0:03:02.120,0:03:04.610 and then choosing a final decision. 0:03:04.610,0:03:06.510 It's not that cut and dry, however. 0:03:06.510,0:03:09.030 Sometimes INTPs has become too indecisive 0:03:09.030,0:03:11.130 and fall into analysis paralysis, 0:03:11.130,0:03:13.090 causing them to withdraw[br]from the real world 0:03:13.090,0:03:14.660 to ponder things over. 0:03:14.660,0:03:15.860 But for the most part, 0:03:15.860,0:03:18.350 INTPs enjoy serious back[br]and forth discussions 0:03:18.350,0:03:21.930 with people who are as open[br]and sharp-witted as they are. 0:03:21.930,0:03:24.660 Sometimes, INTPs even do this alone, 0:03:24.660,0:03:26.260 taking the role of both perspectives 0:03:26.260,0:03:29.580 and pitting different ideas[br]against each other for fun. 0:03:29.580,0:03:32.596 Being the gentle and[br]soft-hearted souls that they are, 0:03:32.596,0:03:34.161 INFPs make decisions that run 0:03:34.161,0:03:37.220 on their own deeply personal values. 0:03:37.220,0:03:39.600 This set of values are uncompromising 0:03:39.600,0:03:44.080 and act as the steering wheel[br]on how the INFP mind operates. 0:03:44.080,0:03:46.810 INFPs are more likely to ask the question, 0:03:46.810,0:03:48.740 what is the right thing to do, 0:03:48.740,0:03:51.960 as opposed to how to[br]do this the right way? 0:03:51.960,0:03:55.000 The consider the humanity of[br]the experience as a whole, 0:03:55.000,0:03:57.790 rather than the[br]objectively ideal decision, 0:03:57.790,0:04:00.980 making for a very inviting[br]and pleasant company. 0:04:00.980,0:04:04.610 Three, argumentative versus unity. 0:04:04.610,0:04:08.080 Do you stay calm and collected[br]in the face of a debate? 0:04:08.080,0:04:10.720 Or can you not help but[br]feel emotionally perturbed 0:04:10.720,0:04:13.320 with just the slightest disagreement? 0:04:13.320,0:04:16.520 INTPs may not be the most[br]tactful people around, 0:04:16.520,0:04:17.560 and for many of them, 0:04:17.560,0:04:19.730 tact is secondary to[br]getting their point across 0:04:19.730,0:04:21.930 during back and forth conversations. 0:04:21.930,0:04:23.810 They are blunt with their words 0:04:23.810,0:04:27.220 and also adept at separating[br]the thought and the person 0:04:27.220,0:04:28.900 when in discourse. 0:04:28.900,0:04:30.580 Despite their cold demeanor, 0:04:30.580,0:04:33.860 INTPs rarely ever mean to[br]hurt the emotions of others. 0:04:33.860,0:04:36.790 However, their bluntness can[br]oftentimes be poorly perceived 0:04:36.790,0:04:38.730 by feeling types as rudeness, 0:04:38.730,0:04:41.555 leaving the two sides[br]feeling misunderstood. 0:04:41.555,0:04:43.730 INFPs tend to be conflict-adverse, 0:04:43.730,0:04:44.820 and find more enjoyment 0:04:44.820,0:04:47.280 in sharing fun and lighthearted[br]stories with friends, 0:04:47.280,0:04:49.180 rather than debating with them. 0:04:49.180,0:04:52.400 If an INFP's core value is questioned 0:04:52.400,0:04:53.800 and criticized by someone, 0:04:53.800,0:04:57.000 they tend to clam up or become[br]upset by the altercation. 0:04:57.000,0:04:59.220 However, if someone goes a bit too far, 0:04:59.220,0:05:00.900 an INFP is more than capable 0:05:00.900,0:05:02.730 of lashing out towards the aggressor, 0:05:02.730,0:05:06.330 which could surprise even[br]an INFP's closest friends. 0:05:06.330,0:05:10.480 Four, internal versus[br]external control of emotions. 0:05:10.480,0:05:12.510 Do you ponder over your own emotions, 0:05:12.510,0:05:14.550 or are you more like a sponge, 0:05:14.550,0:05:16.960 taking in the emotions[br]of the people around you? 0:05:16.960,0:05:18.700 Or neither? 0:05:18.700,0:05:20.380 For some INTPs, 0:05:20.380,0:05:23.230 they may approach the[br]emotions as a problem to fix, 0:05:23.230,0:05:25.510 rather than emotional support. 0:05:25.510,0:05:27.830 Having a low emotional[br]threshold is different 0:05:27.830,0:05:31.460 from avoiding and rationalizing[br]with emotions altogether, 0:05:31.460,0:05:33.680 which, according to research[br]at Boston University, 0:05:33.680,0:05:36.370 can cause many psychological problems. 0:05:36.370,0:05:38.180 Healthy INTPs, on the other hand, 0:05:38.180,0:05:40.610 are very much aware of[br]the emotions of others. 0:05:40.610,0:05:42.370 They are like sponges. 0:05:42.370,0:05:43.203 Although they may not be 0:05:43.203,0:05:48.203 the most charismatic types[br]out there, like ESFJ or ENFJ, 0:05:48.440,0:05:51.000 their caring and sweet side does come out 0:05:51.000,0:05:53.260 when someone close to them feels down. 0:05:53.260,0:05:54.460 The harmony of everyone else 0:05:54.460,0:05:57.170 is what brings the INTP inner harmony. 0:05:57.170,0:06:01.010 For INFPs, rather than[br]being a sponge for emotions, 0:06:01.010,0:06:03.180 they're more like a running sink. 0:06:03.180,0:06:05.770 They're highly reflective[br]people with a sense of value 0:06:05.770,0:06:07.390 that is directed from within, 0:06:07.390,0:06:10.240 rather than shaped by their[br]immediate environment. 0:06:10.240,0:06:12.970 They always reevaluate[br]their thoughts and feelings, 0:06:12.970,0:06:15.500 thinking in terms of good and bad. 0:06:15.500,0:06:18.570 Oftentimes, INFPs need[br]to spend some time alone 0:06:18.570,0:06:20.010 after social occasions 0:06:20.010,0:06:22.790 to recharge and get touch[br]with their inner self again. 0:06:22.790,0:06:24.550 Since they are incredibly independent 0:06:24.550,0:06:26.670 when it comes to judging[br]what's right from wrong, 0:06:26.670,0:06:29.010 this makes them ideal partners for empaths 0:06:29.010,0:06:33.040 like the ENFJ or INFJ personality types. 0:06:33.040,0:06:37.260 Five, internal versus external[br]control over their thoughts. 0:06:37.260,0:06:38.970 The last thing that separates these two 0:06:38.970,0:06:41.490 is how they organize their thoughts. 0:06:41.490,0:06:45.670 An INTP prefers independent[br]and intuitive contemplation, 0:06:45.670,0:06:49.380 rather than relying on[br]instruction manuals or charts. 0:06:49.380,0:06:52.570 This makes them highly intuitive[br]and independent thinkers 0:06:52.570,0:06:56.380 that can recognize inconsistencies[br]from a different angle. 0:06:56.380,0:06:58.850 Inventors like Albert[br]Einstein and Charles Darwin 0:06:58.850,0:07:02.201 are popular INTPs that did exactly that, 0:07:02.201,0:07:03.930 bringing forth new inventions 0:07:03.930,0:07:06.190 drawn from their own conclusions. 0:07:06.190,0:07:07.990 And INTP is a natural 0:07:07.990,0:07:11.320 when it comes to coming up with[br]new and creative solutions, 0:07:11.320,0:07:12.340 making them great people 0:07:12.340,0:07:14.990 that can help brainstorm[br]fresh perspectives. 0:07:14.990,0:07:17.740 When an INFP is in full focus mode 0:07:17.740,0:07:20.040 or find personal value in their task, 0:07:20.040,0:07:22.460 they can be very organized and structured. 0:07:22.460,0:07:23.600 Journaling, for example, 0:07:23.600,0:07:25.930 is one way for INFPs to express themselves 0:07:25.930,0:07:28.090 while maintaining a sense of order. 0:07:28.090,0:07:30.730 A healthy INFP is more than capable 0:07:30.730,0:07:33.120 of using a structured and[br]predictable set of rules 0:07:33.120,0:07:34.740 to get the job done. 0:07:34.740,0:07:37.510 But, as it is not usually[br]their strongest suit, 0:07:37.510,0:07:39.910 they can tire out easily afterward. 0:07:39.910,0:07:42.950 An INFP is a feeler first and foremost, 0:07:42.950,0:07:45.500 so they would usually evaluate[br]their values and principles 0:07:45.500,0:07:47.970 in connection with the tables and charts, 0:07:47.970,0:07:50.280 making sure that there's[br]an underlying meaning 0:07:50.280,0:07:51.910 in the things that they do. 0:07:51.910,0:07:53.650 So which one of these two types 0:07:53.650,0:07:55.860 do you think most resonates with you? 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