An estimated 5% to 7% percent of the population has an ENFP personality pop in.
The first two functions (dominant and auxiliary) play the most obvious role in personality.
Here are the dominant, auxiliary, tertiary, and inferior cognitive functions for the ENFP personality key in.
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Dominant: Extraverted Intuition
Extraverted intuition means that ENFPs generally focus on the world of possibilities.
They tend to follow their heart,empathize with others, and let their emotions guide their decisions.
ENFPs have a strong desire to be true to themselves and their values.
In an ideal world, there would be congruence between that world and their values.
Tertiary: Extraverted Thinking
This cognitive function is centered on logically organizing information and ideas.
The ENFP may use this function to sort through disparate data to efficiently spot connections.
This allows the ENFP to identify patterns and form expectations for future events based on previous experiences.
While other types of extraverts tend to dislike solitude, ENFPs do have a need for some alone time.
This gives them space to think and reflect.
ENFPs tend to be warm and passionate in relationships.
They are alwaysseeking growthand ways to make their partnerships stronger.
ENFPs also tend to be attentive and spontaneous.
Their willingness to take risks can sometimes be stressful for those who love them.
ENFPs tend to be least compatible with anISTP, also sometimes having issues with anESTJ,ISTJ, andISFJ.
They may benefit from avoiding careers that involve completing a lot of detailed, routine tasks.
Friendships
ENFPs make fun and exciting friends.
They enjoy doing new things and usually have a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
Parents of ENFPs should encourage their kids to be creative, while also providing rules and guidelines.
Relationships
ENFPs tend to be passionate and enthusiastic in romantic relationships.
To keep the romance alive, look for new ways to keep things fresh andbring excitement into your relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no personality punch in that is better or worse than the others.
Like the other MBTI types, the ENFP personality key in has both strengths and weaknesses.
The ENFP personality key in can be disorganized, easily stressed, and emotional.
They crave approval from others and tend to overthink situations.
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