驱使我去阅读更多关于这个荣格主义的气质测试之缘由，请见这里。

 

INFP:

 

INFP (Introversion, iNtuition, Feeling, Perception) is an abbreviation used in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) publications to refer to one of the sixteen personality types.

 

Type description: According to Myers-Briggs, INFPs focus much of their energy on an inner world dominated by intense feeling and deeply held ethics. They seek an external life that is in keeping with these values. Loyal to the people and causes important to them, INFPs can quickly spot opportunities to implement their ideals. They are curious to understand those around them, and so are accepting and flexible except when their values are threatened.

 

Other descriptions: The polite, reserved exterior of INFPs can at first make them difficult to get to know. They enjoy conversation, however, taking particular delight in the unusual. When INFPs are in a sociable mood, their humor and charm shine through. Disposed to like people and to avoid conflict, INFPs tend to make pleasant company. Devoted to those in their inner circle, INFPs guard the emotional well-being of others, consoling those in distress. Guided by their desire for harmony, INFPs prefer to be flexible unless their ethics are violated. Then, they become passionate advocates for their beliefs. They are often able to sway the opinions of others through tact, diplomacy, and an ability to see varying sides of an issue. INFPs develop these insights through reflection, and they require substantial time alone to ponder and process new information. While they can be quite patient with complex material, they are generally bored by routine. Though not always organized, INFPs are meticulous about things they value. Perfectionists, they may have trouble completing a task because it cannot meet their high standards. They may even go back to a completed project after the deadline so they can improve it. INFPs are creative types and often have a gift for language. As introverts, they may prefer to express themselves through writing. Their dominant Feeling drives their desire to communicate, while their auxiliary intuition supplies the imagination. Having a talent for symbolism, they enjoy metaphors and similes. They continually seek new ideas and adapt well to change. They prefer working in an environment that values these gifts and allows them to make a positive difference in the world, according to their personal beliefs.

 

I – Introversion preferred to Extraversion: INFPs tend to be quiet and reserved. They generally prefer interacting with a few close friends rather than a wide circle of acquaintances, and they expend energy in social situations (whereas extraverts gain energy).

 

N – iNtuition preferred to Sensing: INFPs tend to be more abstract than concrete. They focus their attention on the big picture rather than the details, and on future possibilities rather than immediate realities.

 

F – Feeling preferred to Thinking: INFPs tend to value personal considerations above objective criteria. When making decisions, they often give more weight to social implications than to logic.

 

P – Perception preferred to Judgment: INFPs tend to withhold judgment and delay important decisions, preferring to "keep their options open" should circumstances change.

 

 

以上出自维基百科。

 

 

 

无论是领导还是下属，只要是为他人服务，为自己的理想尽力， INFP 就会是最出色，最有效率的那种人。但如果工作没有意义，枯燥乏味，他们的工作效果合效率就会大打折扣，甚至抵触情绪。

显然， INFP 最乐于做那些符合自己价值观的事情。然而，只要愿意稍微转换一下视角，把正在从事的并不那么有趣的事情看作是为别人服务的工作，他们就会为这份工作尽心尽力，在所不辞。比如学习电脑，对别人来说可能很有意思，但如果单单是为学电脑而学电脑，对 INFP 来说就是在浪费时间;而同样是学习电脑，如果是为了帮助别人了解电脑，克服问题，对 INFP 来说就可能变得非常具有吸引力。

INFP 内省，专注(I)，偏好以一种抽象的，具有远见的和富有想象力的方式来观察周围的事物(N)。他们的决定是基于个人价值观的，主观的决定(F)，不是为了控制他人，只是为了坚持自我。 INFP 的生活非常随意，灵活(P)。以上这些特征使 INFP 显得有一点传统，但他们很热情，也很亲切。通常，和 INFP 相处是很舒服的事。只有一种情况会使 INFP 反常，一旦感觉到自己所捍卫的价值观受到威胁，他们就会变得非常强硬。

当 INFP 不承担团队的领导职责时，激励他们工作的因素是能在工作中找到个人的意义所在。当你工作力不从心，业绩较差时，你的 INFP 同事很可能无动于衷地作壁上观。他们最典型的想法就是：“各人做好自己份内的活。”但如果你有一个 INFP 上司，或你的工作与一个 INFP 的利益密切相关的话，他就会变得非常具有控制欲。就像其他知觉(P)类型一样，不到实际发生的那一刻， INFP 不会察觉到你已对他产生影响；再加上 INFP 的内向，他们会尽量避免与别人发生直接冲突。这可能使双方都备感困惑：对你来说，被责备了却不知道是为什么，因为之前，他根本没有和你沟通过他的意见;而对 INFP 而言，甚至连他自己都会觉得自己的感觉和反应太过突然和激励了。人们常常会奇怪，像 INFP 这类随和的人怎么会突然变得这么强硬顽固，简直不像他们原来的性格，但是如果你理解了 INFP 的四个偏好，你就会明白其实这正符合他们的性格特征。

通常，位居要职的 INFP 很少，能够做到CEO的就更罕见的。然而，一旦 INFP 成为非常高级的领导，他就总能使他的下属忠心耿耿。他善于兼顾任务的完成和团队成员的感受。作为 INFP 的下属，你可以自由发展，并得到很多肯定，也会有人倾听你的意见。只要你努力了，而且没有触及 INFP 的个人价值，即使失败，你的付出也会得到肯定和鼓励。因为 INFP 给人以诚恳尊重的感觉，大家轻易不会表达不同意见，所以团队中公开的冲突就会大大减少。

如果你冒犯了 INFP 的价值体系(请记住，不到事实非常明显的时候你根本不会知道这一点)，要得到 INFP 的原谅非常困难，前提是如果他们还愿意原谅你的话。 INFP “I”和“F”的一面又使他们在任何情况下都表现得满不在乎。 INFP 嘴里说着“没关系了”，“无所谓的”，而事实上要获得他们的原谅并不像表面上这么容易。如果一个EJ犯了错，到了歉， INFP 就会给他一个典型的 INFP 式的回答“没关系了”，“无所谓的”。EJ天真地以为没事了，其实根本不是这样。

在美国，属于 INFP 类型的人并不多。从统计学来看， INFP 中，女性多于男性。这时因为女性往往显示出对情感的偏好。 INFP 热衷于改善人们的生活而努力。比如反对酒后驾车，提倡妇女解放等，包括开发MBTI。如果你要寻找掌握大权的 INFP ，那么在类似这种性质的社会运动和社会组织中最容易找到了。

 

 

以上出自雅虎知识堂。