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INFP, Dreamer, Visionary, Introverted, Intuitive, Intrapersonal, Logical, Kinesthetic, Right-brained

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You have a unique set of traits that make you who you are. The study of personality identifies and organizes your characteristics and behaviors in such a way as to help you better understand yourself. Your Personality Max report is intended to equip you to lead a more effective and fulfilling life.

Your Personality Type is INFP (Dreamer)

Introverted (I) + Intuitive (N) + Feeling (F) + Perceiving (P)
Strength of Your Preferences

Your Temperament is NF (Visionary)

Intuitive (N) + Feeling (F)
Temperaments in Population

Your Top Intelligences are Intrapersonal and Logical

Your Multiple Intelligences
Your Multiple Intelligences

You are a Kinesthetic Learner

Your Learning Styles

You are Right-brained

Your Left/Right Brain

"Personality is to a man what perfume is to a flower." — Charles M. Schwab

Your Personality Type

Your Personality Type in the Population
Personality Types in Population Legend

Your personality type is INFP. This is based on your four Preferences: Introversion (I), Intuition (N), Feeling (F) and Perceiving (P).

Many of today's theories of psychological typology are based on the work of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung, who wrote Psychological Types in 1921. He was the founder of analytical psychology, which studies the motivations underlying human behavior.

Your personality type is a detailed classification of the innate characteristics that make you who you are. Each of the four temperaments can be divided into four types, making a total of 16 distinct personality types. As with Temperament, your type is determined by the strength of your preferences.

No personality type is better than another. Each person has a unique set of equally valuable characteristics. Understanding your type can be useful in many ways, including relationships and school or career.

INFP - The "Dreamer"

INFP Population

INFPs are idealistic and deeply sensitive. They are characterized by their loyal and gentle nature. Beneath their easygoing disposition runs a fixed passion for the causes they believe in and the people they care for.

"Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate." — Albert Schweitzer

INFPs direct their energy inward. They are energized by spending time alone. They are private and internally aware. INFPs are independent and keep to themselves most of the time. INFPs are Intuitive. They are imaginative, idealistic and creative people. They generate endless possibilities and ideas. Their thought process is profound and abstract. Dreamers live in the future.

INFPs by Gender Pie Chart

Dreamers are Feelers that make decisions with their heart. They are driven by emotion. Dreamers dislike conflict and are easily hurt. INFPs are random and spontaneous. They like to keep their options open and dislike feeling confined by rules and schedules.

INFPs are loyal, caring and warm with the people they allow into their inner circle. On one hand they are playful, fun and posses a unique sense of humor. On the other hand they are intense and serious. INFPs are generous with praise and encouragement. They look for affirmation, affection and integrity. They are good at identifying inconsistencies in themselves and others. Dreamers are romantics.

INFPs work well in solitude. However, their agreeable and kind disposition allows them to work well with others. They set high standards for themselves and strive for perfection, integrity and honesty. Their job must be fulfilling and meaningful. Otherwise, they lose interest and become discouraged. They are creative and enjoy generating and working with ideas. Their life's work must fulfill their idealism.

INFPs love to excel and learn. They grow restless in rigid and impersonal environments. When engaged, they can learn well on their own. Although they might pursue an educational avenue to please others, they are happiest when they are true to their own identity and sensitive nature. They have a need to create and express themselves.

INFPs are highly idealistic. They defend their values and do not like to have them challenged. They are catalysts for harmony and healing. Their greatest contribution is their ability to be present with another person at a deep level.

Characteristic of an INFP

  • Idealistic
  • Introspective
  • Future-focused
  • Easygoing
  • Independent
  • Artistic
  • Guarded
  • Meaningful
  • Warm
  • Loyal
  • Abstract
  • Imaginative
  • Intuitive
  • Empathetic
  • Private
  • Adaptable
  • Sensitive
  • Peace-loving
  • Internally aware
  • Selfless
  • Gentle
  • Creative
  • Intuitive
  • Values-oriented

Typical Strengths

  • Loyal and devoted
  • Deep capacity to care and love
  • Warm and playful
  • Excellent at reading feelings and motives of others
  • Desires to meet the needs of others

Possible Weaknesses

  • Tends to react emotionally
  • Extreme dislike of criticism
  • Tendency to blame themselves
  • Has trouble in conflict situations
  • INFPs make up 2% of all 16 personality types. INFPs are one of the most rare personality types. Introversion, iNtuition, Feeling and Perceiving are all less common than their opposite preferences.
  • 1 in every 66 males is an INFP (1.5% of all males). 1 in every 40 females is an INFP (2.5% of all females). Male INFPs are one of the least common type-gender combinations.
  • There are more female INFPs than male. Just over one third of INFPs are male. One reason there are more female INFPs is that females tend to be Feelers (F) while males are more often Thinkers (T).

Your Cognitive Functions

You engage the world through four cognitive functions. Each function is directed outward toward people and surroundings (Extraverted) or inward toward your thoughts (Introverted). Your primary function is Introverted Feeling and secondary is Extraverted Intuition.

Introverted Feeling (Primary Function)

You use this function most often. When Feeling (F), you make decisions based on feelings, so the Introverted Feeling function allows you to know what you value. It is the ability to see through others and know what they are really like as if you had internal radar. When you identify a person with similar values, there is a desire to connect.

Extraverted Intuition (Secondary Function)

Your use of this function is somewhat high. With Intuition (N), you process new information through impressions, possibilities and meanings. Extraverted Intuition is what allows you to see different paths or ways. When you receive information, you are able to see that there is more than one way to look at things.

Introverted Sensing (Tertiary Function)

You use this function but to a lesser degree. Through Sensing (S), you process data with your five senses. The Introverted Sensing function allows you to remember data in detail and to compare it with current information. It is the ability to link present experiences to past experiences in search for a connection.

Extraverted Thinking (Least Function)

You use this function least of the four. While Thinking (T), you make decisions based on logic. The Extraverted Thinking function enables you to organize and categorize items such as thoughts and arguments. It is the ability to see the logical consequences of actions. It follows sequence and organization.

Famous People of Your Type

Here is a sampling of famous people and fictional characters that are likely to be INFPs like you.

  • Albert Schweitzer
    Theologian, Doctor, Pianist
  • Princess Diana
    Princess of Wales
  • William Shakespeare
    Poet, Playwright
  • Henry W. Longfellow
    Poet
  • A. A. Milne
    Author (Winnie the Pooh)
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder
    Author (Little House on...)
  • Helen Keller
    Author, Activist, Lecturer
  • Fred Rogers
    Mister Rogers
  • Dick Clark
    Television Personality
  • John F. Kennedy, Jr.
    Lawyer, Publisher
  • Neil Diamond
    Singer, Musician
  • Tom Brokaw
    Television Journalist
  • Virgil
    Ancient Roman Poet
  • John
    Disciple of Jesus
  • James Taylor
    Singer-songwriter, Guitarist
  • Audrey Hepburn
    Actress
  • Scott Bakula
    Actor (Start Trek Enterprise)
  • Lisa Kudrow
    Actress ("Phoebe", Friends)
  • Aldous Huxley
    Author
  • J. R. R. Tolkien
    Author (Lord of the Rings)
  • Peter Jackson
    Filmmaker (Lord of the Rings)
  • Calvin
    Calvin and Hobbes
  • Anne
    Anne of Green Gables
  • Doctor Julian Bashir
    Star Trek: Deep Space 9
  • Bastian Balthazar Bux
    The Neverending Story
  • E.T.
    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
  • Doug Funnie
    Doug cartoon
  • Tommy Pickles
    Rugrats
  • Rocko
    Rocko's Modern Life
  • Fox Mulder
    X-Files
  • Deanna Troi
    Star Trek: The Next Generation
  • Wesley Crusher
    Star Trek: The Next Generation

Career Matches for Your Type

INFPs may find satisfaction with the following careers which tend to match well with their Dreamer personality. This list is not exhaustive and these are not guaranteed to be perfect matches for you but this may be a helpful starting point if you are planning to pursue a new career.

  • Activist
  • Church Worker
  • Missionary
  • Educational Consultant
  • Social Worker
  • Physical Therapist
  • Fashion Designer
  • Counselor
  • Teacher
  • Musician
  • Therapist
  • Actor/Actress
  • Artist
  • Journalist
  • Professor
  • Minister
  • Filmmaker
  • Librarian
  • Editor
  • Graphic Designer
  • Writer
  • Psychologist
  • Translator/Interpreter
  • Social Scientist
  • Web Designer
  • Photographer
  • Human Resources
  • Video Editor
  • Holistic Health Practitioner
  • Speech Pathologist
  • Employee Development Specialist
  • Researcher

Your Temperament

Your Temperament in the Population Your temperament is NF since you lean toward the Intuition (N) and Feeling (F) preferences. We identify your temperament by the strength of your Preferences. Many psychologists, philosophers and other thinkers have for centuries proposed that there are four temperaments that can describe a person.

Temperament is a more broad classification than Personality Type. Each of the four temperaments is like an umbrella over four related personality types (for a total of 16 personality types).

NF - The "Visionary"

Visionaries (NFs) are empathetic, generous and original. They are caring individuals who are not only sensitive to the feelings of others but also very adept at identifying them. They are idealistic and driven by values they deeply believe in and defend. Visionaries desire to understand themselves and to be understood for who they really are.

As gifted teachers and mentors, they are interested in helping others grow and reach their potential. Visionaries are futuristic and charitable. In their relationships, they require authenticity, depth and meaning. They value harmony and enjoy pleasing others. Visionaries wither in critical and competitive environments. They dislike conflict and conformity.

NF Population by Gender
Anne Shirley: Don't you ever imagine things differently from what they are?
Marilla Cuthbert: No.
Anne Shirley: Oh Marilla, how much you miss.

Famous Visionaries

  • King David
    King of Israel
  • Shakespeare
    Poet and Playwright
  • Peyton Manning
    NFL Quarterback
  • Mikhail Gorbachev
    Leader of Soviet Union
  • Dr. Seuss
    Writer, Cartoonist
  • Diane Sawyer
    Journalist
  • Nelson Mandela
    President of S. Africa
  • Martin L. King, Jr.
    Minister, Activist
  • Sandra Bullock
    Actress
  • Regis Philbin
    Television Personality
  • Charles Dickens
    Novelist
  • Upton Sinclair
    Author, Journalist
  • Mark Twain
    Writer
  • Robin Williams
    Actor
  • Bob Dylan
    Actor
  • Albert Schweitzer
    Theologian, Physician
  • Princess Diana
    Princess of Wales
  • Audrey Hepburn
    Actress
  • Helen Keller
    Author, Activist
  • Johnny Depp
    Actor
  • Dr. Doug Ross
    ER
  • Kevin Arnold
    Wonder Years
  • Luke Skywalker
    Star Wars
  • Tin Man
    Wizard of Oz
  • Calvin
    Calvin and Hobbes
  • Anne Shirley
    Anne of Green Gables
  • E.T.
    The Extra-Terrestrial

Visionary Career Matches

NF's are commonly skilled at and often find satisfaction with the following careers.

  • Social Worker
  • Teacher/Professor
  • Charity Worker
  • Activist/Advocate
  • Counselor
  • Psychologist
  • Human Resources
  • Trainer
  • Writer
  • Actor
  • Musician
  • Artist
  • NFs (Visionaries) make up only about 14% of the general population.
  • Female NFs outnumber male NFs nearly two to one, with males making up only about 5% of all people.
  • Many great idealist thinkers and leaders in the world have been NFs.

Your Preferences

Your preferences are Introversion (I), Intuition (N), Feeling (F) and Perceiving (P). These determine your Personality Type and Temperament.

There are four pairs of opposite preferences. Everyone has a greater tendency toward one preference than the other in each pair. For example, in the Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F) dichotomy, you personally have a stronger tendency toward Feeling (F). Each preference has a single letter (such as "F") that identifies it.

Extraversion vs. Introversion in You

Extravert/Introvert Population Pie Chart Extraversion (E) and Introversion (I) are opposite preferences. Your natural tendency toward one is stronger than the other. Extraversion and Introversion describe how a person directs their energy either outwardly toward people and activities or inwardly toward thoughts and ideas. Of the two, your dominant preference is Introversion. Although everybody exhibits characteristics of each preference to some degree, you can be referred to as an Introvert.

  • You are 93% more Introverted than the average
  • You are part of the minority of people who are primarily Introverted
  • Males on average are slightly more Introverted than females

Your Extraversion (E)

Strength of Your Extraversion (E) Extraversion is characterized by a preference to focus on the world outside the self. Extraverts are energized by social gatherings, parties and group activities. Extraverts are usually enthusiastic, gregarious and animated. Their communication style is verbal and assertive. Extraverts often need to talk. They enjoy the limelight.

  • Sociable
  • Energized by interaction
  • Assertive
  • Gregarious
  • Talkative
  • Enthusiastic
  • Expressive
  • Volunteers personal info
  • Many friends
  • Easy to approach
  • Enjoys groups

Your Introversion (I)

Strength of Your Introversion (I) Introversion is characterized by a preference to focus on the inside world. Introverts are energized by spending time alone or with a small group. They find large group gatherings draining because they seek depth instead of breadth of relationships. Introverts process information internally. They are often great listeners.

  • Energized by time alone
  • Private
  • Keeps to self
  • Quiet
  • Deliberate
  • Internally aware
  • Fewer friends
  • Prefers smaller groups
  • Peaceful
  • Independent
  • Thinks before speaking
  • Enjoys solitude

Sensing vs. Intuition in You

Sensor/Intuitive Population Pie Chart You use Sensing (S) and Intuition (N) to receive and process new information either by using your five senses or in more abstract ways. Both preferences in this pair are used by everybody to some degree. With that said, you can be classified as Intuitive since your dominant preference is Intuition.

  • You are 79% more Intuitive than the average
  • You are part of the minority of people who are primarily Intuitive
  • Males on average are slightly more Intuitive than females

Your Sensing (S)

Strength of Your Sensing (S) Sensors focus on the present. They are "here and now" people. They are factual and process information through the five senses. They see things as they are because they are concrete and literal thinkers. They trust what is certain. Sensors value realism and common sense. They like ideas with practical applications.

  • Concrete
  • Realistic
  • Lives in the present
  • Aware of surroundings
  • Notices details
  • Practical
  • Goes by senses
  • Factual
  • Trusts certainty
  • Values common sense

Your Intuition (N)

Strength of Your Intuition (N) Intuitive people live in the future. They are immersed in the world of possibilities. They process information through patterns and impressions. Intuitive people value inspiration and imagination. They gather knowledge by reading between the lines. Their abstract nature attracts them toward deep ideas, concepts and metaphors. They can see the "big picture" and are analytical.

  • Future-focused
  • Sees possibilities
  • Inventive
  • Imaginative
  • Deep
  • Abstract
  • Idealistic
  • Complex
  • Theoretical
  • Philosophical

Thinking vs. Feeling in You

Thinker/Feeler Population Pie Chart The Thinking (T) and Feeling (F) preference pair refers to how you make decisions, either by objective logic or subjective feeling. Your dominant preference is Feeling so you can be classified as a Feeler. Each of the two preferences are employed by everybody at different times and to different degrees.

  • You are 42% more Feeling than the average
  • Feelers like you make up about half of the population
  • The majority of females are Feelers while the majority of males are Thinkers

Your Thinking (T)

Strength of Your Thinking (T) Thinking people are objective. They make decisions based on facts. They are ruled by their head instead of their heart (but are not without emotion). Thinking people judge situations and others based on logic. They value truth over tact and can easily identify flaws. They are critical thinkers and oriented toward problem solving.

  • Logical
  • Objective
  • Decides with head
  • Seeks truth
  • Rational
  • Impersonal
  • Critical thinking
  • Thick-skinned
  • Firm with people
  • Driven by thought

Your Feeling (F)

Strength of Your Feeling (F) Feeling people are subjective. They make decisions based on principles and values. They are ruled by their heart instead of their head. Feeling people judge situations and others based on feelings and extenuating circumstances. They seek to please others and want to be appreciated. They value harmony and empathy.

  • Decides with heart
  • Dislikes conflict
  • Passionate
  • Driven by emotion
  • Gentle
  • Easily hurt
  • Empathetic
  • Caring
  • Warm
  • Subjective

Judging vs. Perceiving in You

Judger/Perceiver Population Pie Chart Judging (J) and Perceiving (P) are how you interact with the world outside yourself, either in a structured or flexible manner. All people use both of these preferences to different degrees but one is more dominant. Since your dominant preference is Perceiving, you can be referred to as a Perceiver.

  • You are 78% more Perceiving than the average
  • You are part of the slight minority of people who are primarily Perceiving
  • Males on average are slightly more Perceiving than females

Your Judging (J)

Strength of Your Judging (J) Judging people think sequentially. They value order and organization. Their lives are scheduled and structured. Judging people seek closure and enjoy completing tasks. They take deadlines seriously. They work then they play. The Judging preference does not mean judgmental. Judging refers to how a person deals with day-to-day activities.

  • Decisive
  • Controlled
  • Completes projects
  • Organized
  • Structured
  • Scheduled
  • Quick at tasks
  • Responsible
  • Seeks closure
  • Makes plans

Your Perceiving (P)

Strength of Your Perceiving (P) Perceivers are adaptable and flexible. They are random thinkers who prefer to keep their options open. Perceivers thrive with the unexpected and are open to change. They are spontaneous and often juggle several projects at once. They enjoy starting a task better than finishing it. Perceivers play as they work.

  • Adaptable
  • Relaxed
  • Random
  • Carefree
  • Spontaneous
  • Changes tracks midway
  • Keeps options open
  • Procrastinates
  • Dislikes routine
  • Flexible

Your Multiple Intelligences

Your top three intelligences are Intrapersonal, Logical and Musical.

Relative Comparison of Your
Multiple Intelligences

Howard Gardner, a graduate of Harvard University and a developmental psychologist, developed the theory of Multiple Intelligences in 1986. Gardner believes that intelligence, the way it has traditionally been understood (logically, as with I.Q. tests), does not explain the wide variety of human abilities. The theory of Multiple Intelligences suggests that we excel with different types of intelligence.

In addition to being logical and Number Smart, a person might also be Word Smart, People Smart or Picture Smart. Gardner has identified several intelligences: Verbal/Linguistic, Logical/Mathematical, Visual/Spatial, Bodily/Kinesthetic, Musical, Intrapersonal, Interpersonal and Naturalist.

Your Intrapersonal Intelligence

Intrapersonal is one of your stronger intelligences. See how you compare to other INFPs and the general population.

Strength of Your Intrapersonal Intelligence

About Intrapersonal Intelligence

People with intrapersonal intelligence are adept at looking inward and figuring out their own feelings, motivations and goals. They are quintessentially introspective. They analyze themselves and seek understanding. People with intrapersonal intelligence are intuitive and usually introverted. They learn independently and through reflection.

Philosophy, psychology and theology are often of interest to people with intrapersonal intelligence. They enjoy journaling because it helps them learn about themselves. They are also good at helping others understand themselves. They are able to predict the reactions of themselves and others.

"No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear." — C. S. Lewis

Characteristics of Intrapersonal Intelligence

  • Intuitive
  • Self-aware
  • Spends time reflecting
  • Likes to learn about self
  • Philosophical
  • Independent
  • Enjoys journaling
  • Works well alone
  • Usually introverted
  • Interested in self-employment

Possible Careers for High Intrapersonal Intelligence

  • Entrepreneur
  • Farmer
  • Historian
  • Inventor
  • Librarian
  • Philosopher
  • Psychologist
  • Scientist
  • Theologian
  • Writer

Your Logical/Mathematical Intelligence

Logical/Mathematical is one of your stronger intelligences. A comparison of your score with others is represented in this chart.

Strength of Your Logical/Mathematical Intelligence

About Logical/Mathematical Intelligence

People with Logical intelligence process information through logic and reason. They are attracted to investigation by means of the scientific method. They do well with quantitative methods that rely on the researcher's ability to observe and reach a verifiable conclusion.

They dislike nebulous assumptions and subjective analysis. Instead, they trust hard facts and numerical data. They seek accuracy and precision in their learning and work. Their mind is complex and works like a computer. Logical Intelligence thrives on mathematical models, measurements, abstractions and complex calculations.

"A good designer must rely on experience, on precise, logic thinking; and on pedantic exactness. No magic will do." — Niklaus Wirth

Characteristics of Logical Intelligence

  • Rational
  • Objective
  • Good at strategy games
  • Likes numbers
  • Seeks precision
  • Grasps complex data
  • Factual
  • Logical
  • Good at math
  • Appreciates science

Possible Careers for High Logical Intelligence

  • Accountant
  • Computer Programmer
  • Engineer
  • Financial Planner
  • Lawyer/Attorney
  • Mathematician
  • Medical Doctor
  • Military Officer
  • Scientist
  • Technical Writer

Your Musical Intelligence

Musical is one of your stronger intelligences. The strength of your Musical intelligence is graphed below.

Strength of Your Musical Intelligence

About Musical Intelligence

People with Musical intelligence recognize sounds and tones with ease. They appreciate music and rhythm. They have a "good ear" for music and can easily learn songs and melodies. They notice when someone is singing off-key. People with musical intelligence are good at imitating sounds or other people's voice or intonation.

Rhythm and music can be a way for them to memorize concepts. Some people with musical intelligence are especially gifted at composing, singing or playing an instrument. They often have a song running through their head. They often learn well through lectures since they are highly auditory.

"If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music." — Gustav Mahler

Characteristics of Musical Intelligence

  • Highly auditory
  • Can memorize songs
  • Has good rhythm
  • Notices off-key notes
  • Enjoys different sounds
  • Likes to sing
  • Whistles or taps foot
  • Talented with instruments
  • Gifted at composing
  • Sensitive to noise

Possible Careers for High Musical Intelligence

  • Choir Director
  • Composer
  • Conductor
  • Disc Jockey
  • Music Teacher
  • Musician
  • Record Producer
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Studio Technician

Your Visual/Spatial Intelligence

Visual/Spatial is one of your stronger intelligences. Your score along with the averages of others is represented below.

Strength of Your Visual/Spatial Intelligence

People with Visual/Spatial intelligence are very aware of their surroundings and are good at remembering images. They have a keen sense of direction and often enjoy maps. They have a sharp sense of space, distance and measurement.

People with Visual intelligence learn well through visual aids such as graphs, diagrams, pictures and colorful displays. They usually enjoy visual arts such as drawing, painting and photography. They can visualize anything related to art, fashion, decoration and culinary design before creating it.

"I think I understand something about space. I think the job of a sculptor is spatial as much as it is to do with form." — Anish Kapoor

Characteristics of Visual Intelligence

  • Notices colors and shapes
  • Can visualize anything
  • Good at visual puzzles
  • Enjoys geometry
  • Loves to draw and paint
  • Enjoys photography
  • Appreciates books with pictures
  • Good with directions
  • Remembers places vividly
  • Good at artistic composition

Possible Careers for High Visual Intelligence

  • Architect
  • Art Director
  • Artist
  • Computer Animator
  • Fashion Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Interior Decorator
  • Photographer
  • Video Editor
  • Web Designer

Your Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence

Your Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence is moderately strong. You can compare your score with the averages of others below.

Strength of Your Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence

About Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence

People with Kinesthetic intelligence learn through movement and experimentation. They enjoy sports and activities that require physical exertion and mastery. Some Kinesthetic people enjoy the artistic side of movement such as dance or any kind of creative movement. These artistic types enjoy acting and performing in front of an audience.

People with Kinesthetic intelligence enjoy building things and figuring out how things work. They like to use their hands and are very active. They have excellent motor skills and coordination. They are very physical and are keenly aware of their bodies.

"Coming from a farming background, I saw nothing out of the ordinary in running barefoot, although it seemed to startle the rest of the athletics world." — Zola Budd

Characteristics of Kinesthetic Intelligence

  • Learns by doing
  • Well-coordinated
  • Good with hands
  • Enjoys sports
  • Seeks excitement
  • Very active
  • Crafty
  • Energetic
  • Enjoys the outdoors
  • Athletic

Possible Careers for High Kinesthetic Intelligence

  • Actor/Actress
  • Athlete
  • Carpenter
  • Construction Worker
  • Farmer
  • Firefighter
  • Park Ranger
  • Mechanic
  • Paramedic/EMT
  • Physical Therapist

Your Interpersonal Intelligence

Your Interpersonal Intelligence is moderately strong. View your score below along with a comparison of averages by gender.

Strength of Your Interpersonal Intelligence

About Interpersonal Intelligence

People with Interpersonal intelligence thrive with social interaction. They are gifted at establishing rapport with strangers and make friends easily. They are adept at reading, empathizing and understanding others. People with Interpersonal intelligence work well with others and often have many friends. They are masters at collaboration.

Interaction, dialogue and lively discussions are ways in which people with Interpersonal intelligence learn. They are enthusiastic and lively. Others often seek them out for advice, help and comfort. They are good at making others feel welcome and often reach out to outsiders. They are inclusive of others. The more the merrier.

"I'm more interested in interpersonal relationships—between lovers, families, siblings. That's why I write about how we treat each other." — Terry McMillan

Characteristics of Interpersonal Intelligence

  • Extraverted
  • Enjoys social events
  • Loves crowds
  • Empathetic
  • Enjoys teaching others
  • Has many friends
  • Enjoys team sports
  • Counsels others
  • Loves meeting new people
  • Sensitive to others

Possible Careers for High Interpersonal Intelligence

  • Clergy
  • Counselor
  • Diplomat
  • Politician
  • Public Relations
  • Receptionist
  • Sales Agent
  • Social Worker
  • Supervisor
  • Teacher

Your Naturalist Intelligence

Your Naturalist Intelligence is moderately strong. See how you compare to other INFPs and everybody else.

Strength of Your Naturalist Intelligence

People with Naturalist intelligence have a sensitivity to and appreciation for nature. The Naturalist intelligence focuses on how people relate to their natural surroundings. Naturalists have a special ability to grow plants, vegetables and fruit. They have an affinity for animals and are good at training and understanding them.

Naturalists can easily distinguish patterns in nature. They are aware of and intrigued by weather phenomena. They are good at discovering the wonders of nature. Naturalists love to walk, climb, camp and hike. They enjoy the outdoors. People with Naturalist intelligence are inspired and rejuvenated by nature.

"Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books." — John Lubbock

Characteristics of Naturalist Intelligence

  • Notices natural patterns
  • Learns through natural contact
  • Upset by pollution
  • Comfortable with animals
  • Good at gardening
  • Appreciates plants
  • Appreciates scenic views
  • Inspired by nature
  • Enjoys outdoor activities
  • Aware of weather changes

Possible Careers for High Naturalist Intelligence

  • Animal Trainer
  • Breeder
  • Farmer
  • Park Ranger
  • Geologist
  • Horticulturist
  • Landscaper
  • Marine Biologist
  • Veterinarian
  • Zookeeper

Your Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence

Verbal/Linguistic is not one of your primary intelligences. The strength of your Linguistic intelligence is shown on this chart.

Strength of Your Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence

About Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence

People with Linguistic intelligence love words. They enjoy reading and writing. Linguistic people are often gifted at learning languages. They appreciate the complexities of sentence structure, word structure, meaning and sound. They savor convoluted words and are quick at learning them. They possess rich vocabularies.

School is an area in which people with Linguistic intelligence often do well. They enjoy lectures and taking notes. They also have the ability to teach others and communicate complex concepts. People with Linguistic intelligence are adept at communicating through the written word and seek to hone their skills.

"A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language." — W. H. Auden

Characteristics of Linguistic Intelligence

  • Enjoys writing
  • Good at editing
  • Avid Reader
  • Uses fancy words
  • Enjoys word games
  • Speaks of what they read
  • Remembers quotes
  • Likes puns and rhymes
  • Enjoys foreign languages
  • Loves English class

Possible Careers for High Linguistic Intelligence

  • Copywriter
  • Court Reporter
  • Editor
  • Journalist
  • Lecturer
  • Broadcaster/Newscaster
  • Speech Pathologist
  • Teacher
  • Translator/Interpreter
  • Writer

Your Learning Styles

Discover how you learn by hearing, seeing and doing.

Strength of Your Learnings Styles

Learning Styles is a theory that suggests people learn better using different methods of learning. We perceive information using our senses. The three most practical senses in learning environments are sight, hearing and touch. The VAK model categorizes these sensory methods of learning as Visual (V), Auditory (A) and Kinesthetic (K) learning styles.

While most people have a dominant learning style, nobody has just one learning style. Everyone uses each of the learning styles to some degree. Some are stronger in one style while others have even strength in all styles. The reality is that we all have a custom "learning style" that is, in varying degrees, a combination of Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic learning.

It is useful to know the strength of your learning styles as they relate to each other. This allows you to focus on maximizing your learning potential. Recognizing your strengths also helps you to seek learning opportunities that cater to your combination of learning style strengths. In recent years, many educators have started using knowledge of Learning Styles (and Multiple Intelligences) to improve teaching methods in order to reach learners of all types

Kinesthetic Learning and You

Kinesthetic in Relation to Your Other Styles

Kinesthetic is your primary learning style.

Kinesthetic style is learning by doing. You learn in this manner whenever you capture new information through the process of physical activity. It is often referred to as a hands-on learning experience.

Consider how you learned to ride a bicycle. You learned by getting on a bike to experience and practice balancing, steering and pedaling. This experience ultimately taught you how to ride.

Characteristics of a Kinesthetic Learner

  • Good at learning through hands-on experience
  • Often bored with traditional textbook learning
  • Likes to move around and explore their environment
  • Usually enjoys athletics and physical education
  • Likes to touch objects and people
  • Would rather participate than watch
  • Appreciates opportunities to go on field trips
  • Gets satisfaction from building with their hands
  • Enjoys classes with physical experiments
  • Can become restless without physical activity

Visual Learning and You

Visual in Relation to Your Other Styles

Visual is your secondary learning style.

Visual style is learning by seeing. You learn visually whenever you gain information from sight. This includes more than just the viewing of pictures and your surroundings. Visual learning also encompasses the written word.

Visual learners benefit greatly from teaching that utilizes illustrations, charts, diagrams, videos, etc. They often feel a need to convert spoken instruction into visual form by taking notes.

Characteristics of a Visual Learner

  • Good at remembering people's faces
  • Accurately recognizes body language and facial expressions
  • Able to picture things in their mind
  • Good at taking notes in the form of text and doodles
  • Comprehends visual information such as charts, graphs and diagrams
  • Recalls appearances with ease
  • Appreciates pictures and illustrations in books
  • Enjoys learning from video presentations
  • Learns well from flash cards
  • Notices visual details that others might miss

Auditory Learning and You

Auditory in Relation to Your Other Styles

Auditory is your least preferred learning style.

Auditory style is learning by hearing. This type of learning is helpful in the classroom environment. During a lecture, an auditory learner is able to easily comprehend, process and retain information.

Auditory learning is not only the ability to listen to spoken word and interpret tone, but to do so with a high level of accuracy and efficiency. Learners with strong auditory ability are able to hear and comprehend without missing much.

Characteristics of a Auditory Learner

  • Good at remembering people's names
  • Recalls spoken information with ease
  • Aware of and easily distracted by sounds
  • Enjoys listening to audio books and storytelling
  • Often skilled at speaking
  • Prefers classes in lecture format
  • May record lectures to hear again later
  • Benefits from reading out loud
  • Enjoys rhymes and rhythmic pattern in language
  • Benefits from group discussions

Your Brain Hemispheres

This chart illustrates that you are right-brained and to what extent.

Your Right/Left Brain Tendency

There are two sides of your brain known as hemispheres. Your left hemisphere controls the right side of your body and deals with logical thought and language. Your right hemisphere controls the left side of your body. It handles abstract thought and spatial orientation.

Neuropsychologist Roger W. Sperry developed the right brain – left brain theory in 1960. He believed that the human brain is right or left side dominant and that each side of the brain controls different types of thinking. Some individuals utilize both sides of their brains equally (all use both to some degree) but most people have a greater tendency to think in a certain way.

The majority of people are left brain dominant. Although the typical school environment in modern times tends to favor left brain thinkers with expectations of logical thought and practical action, right brain thinkers who tend to be more imaginative and "outside the box" are equally valuable. Interestingly, right brain dominant people are often left-handed (since each hemisphere controls the opposite side's hand) which coincides with right brain dominant people being less common (as left-handed people are less common).

Understanding the right brain – left brain theory helps you understand yourself better. It improves your ability to study, learn and process information. It also informs you about the reasons why you prefer certain activities or have certain interests.

Left Brain Characteristics

  • Logical
  • Linguistic
  • Practical
  • Realistic
  • Sequential
  • Analytical
  • Strategic
  • Knows
  • Likes Math
  • Likes Reason
  • Likes Science
  • Critical Thinking

Right Brain Characteristics

  • Intuitive
  • Creative
  • Imaginative
  • Idealistic
  • Random
  • Appreciates
  • Believes
  • Recognizes Faces
  • Expresses Emotions
  • Likes Music
  • Likes Art
  • Sees the "Big Picture"

Your Personal Development

Gain insights into your personal relationships, work and learning.

Your Learning

Your temperament is Visionary (NF). Visionaries often love the humanities. They enjoy subjects such as literature, language, psychology, art and religion. Their compassionate nature attracts them to topics that are related to helping others.

Visionaries thrive in affirming environments. They often seek the approval of their teachers. Learning is personal because the process of knowing is infused with their values and ideals. Their desire to learn is connected to their desire to express themselves and make a difference.

Your learning styles indicate that you learn best by touching, feeling, moving and any type of experience that involves physical activity. This is your Kinesthetic learning style. Although you also learn by seeing and hearing, "doing" is your main mode of learning.

Personalized Learning Strategies

  • Consider taking advantage of learning opportunities that will train you for work that allows you to help others.
  • Seek educational opportunities that will foster your sense of idealism and creativity.
  • Take advantage of education that allows you to work with independence and flexibility.
  • Maximize kinesthetic learning by seeking opportunities for hands-on experiences such as labs, interactive workshops and field trips.
  • Study areas of interest that you enjoy (increases motivation) and that you have a natural talent for.

Your Relationships

Strategies for Your Relationships

  • Read about how you can learn to be effective at dealing with conflict situations.
  • Recognize and maximize your strengths with people including your ability to understand others.
  • Listen to criticism you receive and consider whether or not it is constructive.
  • Focus on developing your listening and communication skills to a maximum. They are important elements in every relationship.
  • Be yourself when pursuing a new romantic relationship. Otherwise, with time, your partner will perceive that you have changed.

The essence of life is relationships. Individual success is closely related to interpersonal abilities. Knowing how your personality plays a role in relationships is crucial to living a fulfilling life.

Visionaries are caring, passionate and loyal. They seek genuine and authentic relationships and are affectionate with the people they love. Because they are sensitive to the needs of others and dislike conflict, they strive for win-win situations. They are generous with praise and like to receive recognition themselves. Others find them encouraging and supportive. Visionaries look for opportunities to make a difference in other people's lives.

In their romantic relationships, Visionaries look for a soulmate. They seek spouses that will relate to them on a deep level with plenty of warmth and affirmation.

Your Work and Career

Adults spend many hours at work. This reality is why career decisions are among the most important in life. Meaningful work experiences are energizing and fulfilling. Understanding how personality is connected to career satisfaction is important.

Visionaries bring valuable qualities to the workplace. They are intuitive, service-oriented and caring. One of their greatest strengths is their genuine concern for people. Their friendly and sensitive nature allows them to work well with others.

Their ability to decipher other people's feelings and intentions helps them to foster growth in their coworkers. Their constant quest for meaning makes them inspiring to work with. To Visionaries, their work must not simply be a job, but a calling.

Strategies for Your Work

  • When pursuing a career, ask yourself if it is in line with your mission and purpose. Seek your calling.
  • Focus on your work-related strengths including your adaptability and focus on the future.
  • Seek positions that allow you the freedom to put your idealism into action.
  • Use your Kinesthetic learning style to your advantage when learning new skills that will help you work better and further your career.
  • When pursuing a career or position, choose one that matches your personality, talents and interests.

Your Career Matches

Earlier in your report, general career matches were shown for your personality type, temperament and intelligences. Listed below are careers related specifically to your personal results across many categories (top matches in bold). Keep in mind that these are only suggestions. There are other careers that you might enjoy.

  • Accountant
  • Activist
  • Actor/Actress
  • Artist
  • Choir Director
  • Church Worker
  • Composer
  • Computer Programmer
  • Conductor
  • Counselor
  • Editor
  • Educational Consultant
  • Engineer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Farmer
  • Fashion Designer
  • Filmmaker
  • Financial Planner
  • Graphic Designer
  • Historian
  • Inventor
  • Journalist
  • Lawyer/Attorney
  • Librarian
  • Mathematician
  • Medical Doctor
  • Minister
  • Missionary
  • Music Teacher
  • Musician
  • Philosopher
  • Physical Therapist
  • Professor
  • Psychologist
  • Record Producer
  • Scientist
  • Singer
  • Social Scientist
  • Social Worker
  • Songwriter
  • Teacher
  • Theologian
  • Therapist
  • Translator/Interpreter
  • Web Designer
  • Writer

Your Strengths

The following list of strengths was compiled based on your personal results. We want to encourage you with this list. Focus on what you are good at. If there are strengths on this list that you do not feel you possess, you may be able to develop them with relative ease since they are closely related to your personality.

  • Healthy sense of idealism
  • Able to work independently
  • Naturally artistic
  • Interested in what is meaningful
  • Loyalty is a top priority
  • Concerned about the future
  • Able to understand how others feel
  • Flexible in different situations
  • Caring and gentle with others
  • Highly creative and imaginative
  • Able to bring peace to others
  • Able to see possibilities
  • Self-aware
  • Adept at looking inward
  • Strong logical intelligence
  • Rational-minded
  • Good at math
  • Musically intelligent
  • Have a good ear for music
  • Able to recognize tones and rhythm
  • Good at learning by doing
  • Good with hands
  • Excels at physical activity

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Further Learning

"Personality is that which is most intimate to me—that by which I must act out my life. It is that by which I belong to man, that by which I am able to reach after God; and He has given to me this pearl of great price. It is an immortal treasure; it is mine, it is His, and no man shall pluck it out of His hand." — Hugh Reginald Haweis