Friday, June 25, 2010

Extroverted Feeling (Fe) – Cognitive Functions

What Is It?

Extroverted Feeling (Fe) is an external “dynamics” judgment function that makes objective decisions based on the social dynamics of the external world.

Who uses it?

As a dominant function (most stimulated by) – ESFJ, ENFJ
As a auxiliary function (supporting the dominant function) – ISFJ, INFJ
As a tertiary function – ESTP, ENTP
As an inferior function (most drained by) – ISTP, INTP

What are it's characteristics and themes?

  • Caring
  • Social Awareness
  • Charisma
  • Diplomatic
  • Communal

For more about the cognitive functions and how to further develop their use check out Functions of Type: Activities for Developing the Eight Jungian Functions

Extroverted Thinking (Te) - Cognitive Functions

What Is It?

Extroverted Thinking (Te) is an external “dynamics” judgment function that makes objective decisions based on the systematic dynamics of the external world.

Who uses it?

  • As a dominant function (most stimulated by) – ESTJ, ENTJ
  • As a auxiliary function (supporting the dominant function) – ISTJ, INTJ
  • As a tertiary function – ENFP, ESFP
  • As an inferior function (most drained by) – INFP, ISFP

What are it's characteristics and themes?

  • Systematic
  • Efficient
  • Competitive
  • Forceful
  • Authoritative

 For more about the cognitive functions and how to further develop their use check out Functions of Type: Activities for Developing the Eight Jungian Functions

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Introverted Feeling (Fi) – Cognitive Functions

What Is It?

Introverted Feeling (Fi) is an internal “compass” judgment function that makes subjective decisions based on personal feelings, morals and values.

Who uses it?

  • As a dominant function (most stimulated by) – INFP, ISFP
  • As a auxiliary function (supporting the dominant function) – ENFP, ESFP
  • As a tertiary function – ISTJ, INTJ
  • As an inferior function (most drained by) – ESTJ, ENTJ

What are it's characteristics and themes?

  • Poignant
  • Empathetic
  • Idealistic
  • Virtuousness
  • Conviction
  • Devotion

    For more about the cognitive functions and how to further develop their use check out Functions of Type: Activities for Developing the Eight Jungian Functions