Psychological Type Descriptions:
ISFP
Description:
ISFPs are the most likely to create harmony in their environments-the true artist among the types. With their senses keenly tuned on the present, the ISFPs relish in the sensations around them and avoid leaving any experience until it is done. ISFPs generally don't like to structure their experiences too closely-instead preferring to let events unfold around them. On first meeting, the 6-10% of the population who are ISFPs may seem somewhat distant or reserved. Their natural warmth and enthusiasm are revealed, however, around their few close friends. ISFPs are usually patient, practical, and flexible, and rarely show a need to control others. Few will be able to describe an experience in the exquisite detail available to the ISFP-revealing them as the most sensual and concrete of the types. ISFPs tend to be quite spontaneous and independent, and may have difficulties dealing with situations in which they must repress these tendencies.
Potential Blindspots:
As with any type, ISFPs can encounter problems in certain areas. By avoiding reading meaning into others' actions, the ISFP can often miss signs of others' malevolent intentions. ISFPs often spend so much energy on meeting others' needs that they forget their own and can become physically sick from their effort. Many ISFPs describe having a hard time avoiding tempting new experiences in order to get their work done and rarely schedule far enough in advance to allow for interruptions. One of the most trying places for ISFPs is in organized education, where their natural impulses and practicality are frustrated-unless they are allowed to excel at experiential learning. ISFPs also tend to take criticism personally and can become discouraged or offended by useful feedback. Finally, many ISFPs fail to assertively lobby for their own interests and may become disheartened when their good-but unspoken-ideas aren't followed.
Possible Careers to Consider:
- Forester
- Radiology Technologist
- Carpenter
- Landscape Designer
- Clerical Supervisor
- Artist/Chef/Potter/Painter
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- Police Officer
- Animal Groomer/Trainer
- Visiting Nurse
- Elementary Teacher
- Veterinary Assistant
- Geologist
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- Interior Designer
- Crisis Hotline Operator
- Surveyor
- Bookkeeper
- Physical Therapist
- Botanist
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Last updated: 1 October 2002
Maintained by: John
W. Hall, PhD - john@drjohnhall.com
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