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While ISTJs and INTPs are not exactly two personality types that one immediately thinks of as getting confused with one another, there are some instances where they can look similar. From a cognitive function standpoint, ISTJs and INTPs stand in stark contrast. They only share one set of functions, and none in the same order. […]

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ESTP vs. ENTJ is a surprisingly common typing dilemma, because many people don’t have a clear understanding of the differences. As an intuitive type, the ENTJ is often idealized, and subsequently described in a more desirable or even superhuman way. Meanwhile, the ESTP is often oversimplified, described as impulsive, shallow, and directionless. Neither of these […]

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In the Myers-Briggs system, those with a “T” in their four-letter type code are thinkers, while those with a “F” are feelers. Some people think the difference between thinkers and feelers are obvious. After all, thinkers think and feelers feel, right? Thinkers are rational and feelers are emotional, right? Unfortunately, thinking vs. feeling is not […]

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ISFJ vs. ESFJ is another case of two personality types being close enough to each other that it can be hard to tell them apart. This makes a degree of sense, considering they both have a great deal in common with each other. Sometimes people are stuck between ISFJ vs. ESFJ because they are riding […]

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In the Myers-Briggs system (often colloquially called MBTI), those with a “J” at the end of their four-letter type code are judgers, while those with a “P” are perceivers. To most people, Judging (P) vs. Perceiving (P) probably seems rather straightforward. I mean, judgers are the organized, responsible planners, while perceivers are the chaotic, impulsive, […]

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INFJ vs. ENFJ is the age-old dilemma of two similar types that can be quite difficult to distinguish between. Let’s not forget the added bonus of many different types mistyping as the INFJ due to its popularity. (See 6 Types That Mistype as an INFJ). However, the INFJ vs. ENFJ confusion is much more justified, […]

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In the Myers-Briggs system, those with an “S” in their four-letter type code are sensors, while those with a “N” are intuitives. Many people think that the answer to the question “Am I an intuitive or a sensor?”  is obvious, that the differences between sensors and intuitives are obvious. However, in reality, sensing and intuition […]

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INTPs and INFPs share a lot in common, so it’s no surprise that these two personality types are often confused for one another. However, from a cognitive function standpoint, there is a significant difference that separates INTPs from INFPs: namely their dominant and inferior functions. Of course, it’s important to understand that neither personality is […]

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INFP vs ISFP is an extremely common personality type dilemma, with most people erring on the side of intuition. Of course, there are multiple reasons for that. Intuitive content dominates the internet, which can make it especially challenging for sensors to accurately identify themselves. ISFPs especially seem to have very little content written about them. […]

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I’ve often seen people torn between ISTJ vs ISTP for their personality type. Anyone who has gone down the deep rabbit hole that is the cognitive functions may question how these two types could be mistaken. However, it’s surprisingly common. Sure, there are certain ways in which these two types are drastically different, but there […]