INFP or INTP?

[MerkW]

Okay fair enough, but I think the topics of daydreams for INTP and INFP would be different.

Undoubtedly so. You are quite right here. Although both types would spend time theorizing hypothetical scenarios, an INFP's daydreams would be more focused on some personal quest, while the daydream of an INTP would probably revolve more significantly around a systematic interest of their own.

 

[disregard]

Given Seanan's definition, I would say I am a daydreamer.

 

[JustDave]

Nuclear reactors or chaos theory?

 

[Seanan]

Okay fair enough, but I think the topics of daydreams for INTP and INFP would be different.

You could be right but I take acception to the idea deep thought/daydreaming about relationship matters are FP and not particularly TP though. A trip to INTPc would show that relationships are a big deal and, therefore, pretty deeply thought about.

 

[MerkW]

Nuclear reactors or chaos theory?

Occasionally, yes. But I suppose it would really vary from one INTP to another. I am very interested in theoretical physics and math, so yes, a lot of my daydreams focus on hypothetical thought experiments within those aforementioned realms. I also daydream about what could possibly occur in the future quite often. Sometimes for fun or out of sheer boredom, I daydream about weird scenarios, like, "what would happen if all water on planet earth instantaneously transformed into pea soup?," or "what is the most inventive yet efficient way to dispose of a rotting corpse without being caught?"

 

[heart]

Undoubtedly so. You are quite right here. Although both types would spend time theorizing hypothetical scenarios, an INFP's daydreams would be more focused on some personal quest, while the daydream of an INTP would probably revolve more significantly around a systematic interest of their own.

I would say that my daydreams revolve more around interpersonal, emotional, psychological, literature, and related topics, but not of course exclusively, but predominating. Also dualities (good vs. evil, feeling vs. thinking, light vs. dark) and future possiblities.

 

[JustDave]

Acid bath would be my guess. Although I think you would still have to get rid of the teeth. Hmm ... angle grinder, perhaps?

 

[MerkW]

Acid bath would be my guess. Although I think you would still have to get rid of the teeth. Hmm ... angle grinder, perhaps?

I decided that I would (1) preserve the corpse in fluids (to stop the smell, thus eliminating the possibility of neighbors becoming suspicious about the wretched fumes) and then (2) launch the corpse into deep space via a self-constructed space pod. Just in case (you never know), I will launch the space pod in the precise direction of the sun.

 

[Seanan]

Heart... are you thinking of fantasizing as daydreaming maybe? Because I don't do much of that.

 

[disregard]

Heart... are you thinking of fantasizing as daydreaming maybe? Because I don't do much of that.

The definition I found for it was "A dreamlike musing or fantasy while awake, especially of the fulfillment of wishes or hopes."

 

[Seanan]

The definition I found for it was "A dreamlike musing or fantasy while awake, especially of the fulfillment of wishes or hopes."

I saw that one too along with a blurb about it not being agreed upon by "experts." Since my night dreams (dream state) fit the one I posted and not that one which is actually about the subject and not the state, its the one I chose.

 

[disregard]

Yes.. I agree with your definition. The one I found was what gave me the impression I was not a daydreamer.

 

[heart]

Heart... are you thinking of fantasizing as daydreaming maybe? Because I don't do much of that.

No not necessarily "fantasy". BTW I already conceeded to the definition provided and wanted to focus now on the differences between what INFP daydream about and what INTP daydream about.

 

[Seanan]

Yes.. I agree with your definition. The one I found was what gave me the impression I was not a daydreamer.

Yup... I would have done the same.

 

[WobblyStilettos]

ack I just realised I never said how grateful I am to you guys for helping me decide that I'm INFP so, um, thanks!

 

[Ezra]

I think a good question to ask someone trying to find out which of these two types they are is to look at a) their values and beliefs and b) their hobbies and interests.

WobblyStilettos, I'd be grateful if you would write a description of these two ideas. That might give both myself and others an idea as to whether you have Ti or Fi as a dominant function.

 

[disregard]

ack I just realised I never said how grateful I am to you guys for helping me decide that I'm INFP so, um, thanks!

Glad to be of service.. And welcome again, WS.~

 

[WobblyStilettos]

I think a good question to ask someone trying to find out which of these two types they are is to look at a) their values and beliefs and b) their hobbies and interests.

WobblyStilettos, I'd be grateful if you would write a description of these two ideas. That might give both myself and others an idea as to whether you have Ti or Fi as a dominant function.

oki doki,
a) I'm a christian, but not a bible-basher; I think no one should try and control what people should and should not believe and what I value most in the world is my family
b) I haven't got all that much in the way of hobbies, I like reading, and listening to music I tend to like a good argument as well, as long as it's not too serious and no one gets very upset (a little annoyed is ok )

 

[Ezra]

From that alone I'd say INFP. Reading the rest of your responses to others on the forum, I'd retain this belief. You seem to be quite emotionally expressive, too much so for an INTP IMO.