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MBTI – e/i THINKING by stack position (3b)

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A JUDGING Function

a. Extroverted THINKING
• as Dominant
It shows up as the ability to clearly envision the most effective outcome to any given situation or problem and the ability to set the corresponding plans into action.

Te-dom monologue: “I will achieve my goal by any means necessary.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the executive who can quickly identify if something is useless or mildly tolerable

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as the ability to take concrete, efficient action on the user’s analysis of what the best thing to do would be.

Te-aux monologue: “Now that I have determined the best or most reliable course of action, I will set it into motion using the most straightforward method available to me.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the organized realist who has no problem telling others all the things they’re doing wrong

• as Tertiary
It shows up as the ability to source whichever resources are necessary to make the user’s desire a reality.

Te-tert monologue: “I will employ the most straightforward method that exists in order to make my goal, dream or impulse come true.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the novice planner who actually tries very hard to accomplish things…. like having fun

• as Inferior
It shows up originally as the inability to set one’s external desires or plans into motion.

As Te matures, the user finds themselves steadily more able to source the resources they require to make their dreams a reality. They also find themselves developing the ability to express their thoughts to others in a straightforward, logical manner.

Te-inf monologue (prior to maturation): “I have many goals I want to accomplish but often have trouble tangibly setting them into motion. I fear being perceived as incompetent by others.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the rebellious confrontational child who secretly wishes they have more control over their life

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b. Introverted THINKING
• as Dominant
It shows up as the constant identification of logical patterns that exist in ones external environment as well as a keen perception for any deviations from those patterns.

Ti-dom monologue: “I must figure out exactly how everything logistically works in relation to everything else.”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the critic who stays up until 4am reading wikipedia to feed your huger for knowledge

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as the identification of how the logical systems in the user’s external environment could be manipulated to work to their advantage.

Ti -aux monologue: “How can I manipulate the way that this object or situation works so that it instead works the way I’d like it to?”

SARCASTIC Version:You’re the challenger who will accept any dare, no matter how stupid, just to prove you can

• as Tertiary
It shows up as the organization of the user’s pre-existing knowledge in a logical, systematic format.

Ti-tert monologue: Where does this new hunch or piece of information I’ve acquired fit in relation to what I already know to be true?

SARCASTIC Version : You’re the sentimental analyst whose favorite pastime is directing past experiences in depth

• as Inferior
It shows up originally as an excessively critical view of others, as it searches for objective (and often harsh) truths about other people.

Ti-inf monologue (prior to maturation): “Can I use these objective observations about others to my advantage?”

SARCASTIC Version: You’re the bossy queen bee who wants everyone to agree with you, & says you’re always right.

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MBTI – e & i THINKING Style (3a)

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SITE: E Thinking vs I Thinking

☆ T-J: Architect, Systems Intelligence
☆ T-P : Hacker, Tactical Intel.

★ Te : Project Intelligence
★ Ti : Analytical Intelligence

 

Inner dichotomy STACK Preferences (cont.)

A JUDGING Function: They (T & F) are referred to as ‘rational’ because they use deliberate cognitive reasoning. Input received from P has no meaning until the J function processes it.

T = THINKING makes linear assessment based on logical axioms. Decisions come from using cause/effect, if/then, true/false choices to reach validity. Analyzes whether info received makes sense or not.
EXP: Decides whether the concept of gravity works or not.
** T-types assess things based on whether or not they work (Te is not about how smart one is)

Te – Extroverted THINKING, outer directed 
As DOM: ENTJ & ESTJ // As AUX: INTJ & ISTJ
Nicknames: Practical Logic , Effectiveness

Spot by: Having facts & assertive opinions. Seek logic & consistency in the outside world. Concern for external laws and rules

Q: “How do I implement this idea, or organize the world around me?”
Potential STRENGTH: leader, organizer
Potential WEAKNESS: controlling, rigid
Basic Desire: Organize outer world with reason & logic

Te perspective: Effectiveness – “More efficiency!”
It analyzes & optimizes external systems, methods, operations – to organize the external world, based on their logical structure. Concerned with external laws & rules.
Authoritative leadership brings order & accomplishments. Wants to do ‘what makes sense’,
EXP: Decides the concept of gravity works because i’s been seen in practice

IMAGE: Like an office, organized, & lets everyone know to get things done the right way
GIFT: Teaching – organizing the community for social justice
Physically: (As Dom) Constraint in eyes & smile, seems a little uncomfortable. Minimal / optimal use of brain

• Te Dom types can seem bossy or know-it-alls, even when they genuinely mean well
THEY:
• are extremely goal oriented. They’ll usually ask about your goals, subtly or overtly.
• enjoy talking about plans they’ve & the expected outcomes
• are bothered by inefficiency, & strongly dislike people being late or veering off topic when there’s work to be done
• will always argue from a results-based, purely practical standpoint
• will immediately jump to solving problem as quickly & effectively as possible, when asked for help
• These types usually advocate staying organized, setting goals and making whatever choice will get the best result

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Ti = Introverted THINKING – inner directed 
As DOm: ISTP & INTP // As AUX: ESTP & ENTP
Nicknames: Theoretical Logic,  Accuracy

Spot by: being logical without any facts. Seeks internal consistency & logic of ideas.
Trusts an internal framework, which is hard to explain

Q: “How do I understand this idea ?”
Potential STRENGTH: rational, intellectual
Potential WEAKNESS: critical, socially awkward

Basic Desire: Organize inner world rationally, understand ideas

Ti perspective: Accuracy – “Well, technically….”. It has a deep inner understanding of what makes sense, exploring & refining systems, methods & strategies, based on a complex rules. Analyzes ‘how it is’, EXP: decides the concept of gravity works because it’s supported by facts

IMAGE: Like a science lab, because after the experiments, it can do a good job of analyze results
GIFT: Knowledge – assimilating complex concepts
Physically: (As Dom) critical stare, tight-lipped. Also minimal / optimized use of brain

• Ti Dom types
— are not interested in most small-scale decisions, & will avoid making them whenever possible
— require a great deal of alone-time. They aren’t shy about overtly ignoring others if they’re infringed on
— often have a grumpy or aloof surface, but a good sense of humor underneath
— may have trouble explaining something directly – tending to veer off & get lost explaining different parts of how something works
THEY:
• in a conversation, they may ask slightly different versions of the same question several times, trying to figure out exactly how it fits with what they already know
• may zone out of conversations, as they relate what you’re saying to what they already know – & then zone back in to ask clarifiers
• These types usually advocate looking at things objectively, questioning everything, to ensure they understand a situation fully before making a decision about it.

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MBTI – e/i INTUITION by stack position (2b)

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SITE : How each Cognitive function Manifests….

 

A PERCEIVING Function

a. EXtroverted INTUITION
• as Dominant
It shows up as a seemingly never-ending plethora of theories, possibilities and inventive ideas that the user is constantly picking up on.

Ne-Dom monologue: “I am swimming in an endless sea of possibilities about what to do/experience/think about next and I want to try them all.”

SARCASTIC VERSION : Your brain constantly comes up with 99 pranks & puns per minute

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as a plethora of possibilities that arise to support or expand upon a thought or decision that the user has come to.

Ne -Aux monologue: “I see a million different ways to look at the concept I’ve been analyzing and I want to consider them all.”

SARCASTIC VERSION: Your ditzy 5-year old alien randomly blurts out wires, inappropriate ideas

• as Tertiary
It shows up as a series of creative solutions that may go into solving a given problem or moving them towards a goal.

Ne-Tert  monologue: “I will consider which possibilities will best help me accomplish the goal I have set.”

SARCASTIC VERSION: You’re a dad-jokes generator, whether you are one or not, or even have one

• as Inferior 
It shows up originally as a reluctance to try new ways of doing things, occasionally giving way to anxiety over the unknown.

As Ne matures, its user will become more comfortable dwelling in uncertainties and entertaining new possibilities.

Ne-Inf  monologue (prior to maturation): “It is best to stick to the most reliable methods of getting things done. There is no sense getting lost in a sea of unpredictable possibilities.”

SARCASTIC VERSION: You’re an impulsive, spoiled child acting like an aristocrat, who tempts you to burn your money

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b. INtroverted INTUITION

• as Dominant
It shows up as a keen perception for the meaningful connections that exist between the thoughts, concepts, events and occurrences in the Ni-user’s environment.

Ni-Dom monologue:“Everything is interconnected and I must determine the meaning and implication behind those connections.”

SARCASTIC VERSION: You know what’s best for everyone better than they know themself – obviously

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as an understanding of how one ought to go about accomplishing his or her goals, based on a keen intuitive perception of how various courses of action are likely to unfold.

Ni-Aux monologue: “How can I use my intuitive knowledge about how things are connected in order to achieve what I want?”

SARCASTIC VERSION: You get way too satisfied by telling people “I told you so

• as Tertiary
It shows up as the desire to optimize or perfect upon one’s pre-existing talents or skills.

Ni-Tert monologue: “How can I improve upon – or even perfect – the approach that I regularly take toward my main passion or interest?”

SARCASTIC VERSION : You’re a mistrustful cynic who has problems with authority about their choices

• as Inferior 
It shows up originally as a scorn or distaste for over-analyzing what is obvious or over-planning for the future.

As inferior introverted intuition matures, the user may find themselves developing a keen ‘hunch’ for the way things are bound to unfold in the future and will enjoy entertaining these ideas.

Ni-Inf monologue (prior to maturation):“Everyone needs to stop over-analyzing everything, the answers are literally right in front of us.”

SARCASTIC VERSION: You’re the optimist who believes that the future will be great by just following gut feelings

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MBTI – e & i INTUITION Style (2a)

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SITEs: • Ns are smarter than Ss – includes IQs of famous people, & functions by %

☆ iN-P : Catalyst + Change
☆ iN-J : Visionary+Independent
✪ iNe : Detective Patterns
✪ iNi : Existenial Intel.

Inner dichotomy STACK Preferences (cont.)

A PERCEIVING Function
N = INTUITION (Wisdom) N-types need to think things through.  They gathers data through the world of ideas. Info is stored in abstract form, as concepts instead of details. Ninterprets the meaning behind info received. EXP: Determines the meaning behind the movie Inception.

Ne – Extroverted INTUITION, directed outwards
As DOM : ENFP & ENTP  // As AUX: INTP & INFP
Nicknames: Exploration, Pattern Recognition of the Actual Present

Spot by:  Seeing Possibilities & connections in the external world.
Trusts flashes from the unconscious, which can then be shared with others

Q: “What could this be or is connected to?”
Potential STRENGTH: innovative, visionary
Potential WEAKNESS: indecisive, jumps from thought to thought

Basic Desire: See all possibilities, make cross-disciplinary connections

Ne perspective: Exploration, Possibilities – “What will happen 20 years from now?”.  Ne is about exploring the world of ideas, in multiplies possibilities & theories. Looks for what can be gathered from info & then expands on it in the environment. Wonders ‘what could be’, SO – determines that the movie Inception has many possible, unknown meanings.

• Ne Dom types experience bursts of high energy, followed by periods of being reclusive
• Ne Dom types bore quickly, & almost always have a new project in the works
THEY:
• are quick-witted, gaining energy by debating ideas, & enjoy discussing possibilities most of all
• want to explore every side of a given situation, & are more likely to play ‘devil’s advocate’ than other types
• tend to jump from topic to topic with ease & enthusiasm, but can directly contradict themselves multiple times while speaking
• enjoy using metaphors to explain things – which are prone to becoming more & more complex as they go along, which they love.
• These types usually advocate keeping options open, exploring all possibilities, & taking an unconventional approach to solving problems.

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Ni – Introverted INTUITION, inner directed
As DOM: INTJ & INFJ  //  As AUX: ENTJ & ENFJ
Nicknames: Perspectives , Recognition about Future

Spot by: Having a Singular goal, inner vision. Looks at consistency of ideas & thoughts, with an internal framework.
Trusts flashes from the unconscious, which may be hard for others to understand.

Q: “What is or will be under the surface?”
Potential STRENGTH: perceptive, understanding
Potential WEAKNESS: stubborn about beliefs, but won’t back the up

Basic Desire: See & understand deep truths

Ni perspective: Future, Perspective – “Something’s going to happen tomorrow”.
Ni is about converging a large body of info into insights, answers & theories. It synthesizes internal concepts to predict possibilities, tying unrelated stored info to create new ideas. A way to determine ‘what will be’, SO – determines that the movie Inception has only one possible, known meaning

IMAGE: Like a weather-forecasting stone, able to feel things & then tell what’s about to happen
GIFT: Insight, foresight – able to perceive upcoming changes
Physically: As Dom – distant eyes, late or awkward smile. Draws on entire mind to foresee

• Everything an Ni Dom type does is deliberate. One can get the sense they’ve carefully (but covertly) planned out their actions & words
• Ni dominant types usually pause to fully take in and consider what you have said in conversation before replying.
• Ni dominant types often give off a stoic or “Zen” vibe.

THEY:
• may ask a lot of questions in conversation, which tend to be open-ended I.e. “Can you tell me more about that,” As opposed to, “When did that happen?”
• prefer sticking to one topic at a time, but feel the need to ‘explain around’ it if they can’t get their point across concisely
• may also return to a topic of conversation weeks later, having processed & analyzed what you’ve said more fully
• enjoy talking about future possibilities in a linear fashion, & seem to have a lot of ‘epiphanies’ or ‘realizations.’
• These types usually advocate thinking through options carefully, optimizing experiences, always keeping long-term objectives in mind.

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MBTI – e/i SENSING by stack position (1b)

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e & i SENSING Style (1a)

 

A PERCEIVING Function

a. EXtroverted SENSING
• as Dominant
It shows up as the desire to engage fully with the sensory aspects of the person’s environment, without any restraint or pause for analysis.

Se-Dom thought: “I want to sample all experiences immediately available to me, & see where they lead!”

SARCASTIC Version : Everything you do has to end in you saying “Woooaaaahhhh!!!

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as the desire to experience & experiment with any sensory input the person determines to be the most enjoyable or useful

Se-Aux thought: “I want to go live out the experiences I’ve decided are the best or most enjoyable, see what happens”

SARCASTIC Version: This is unnecessarily dangerous, so of course you’re first in line to try it

• as Tertiary
It shows up as the person’s ability to pick up cues from their external environment, & react to them with a sense of natural confidence

Se-Ter thought: “I prefer to plan ahead, but when necessary, I can think surprisingly well on my feet, being in tune with what’s going on around me.”

SARCASTIC Version: You put on your designer clothes to go shopping

• as Inferior
It originally shows up as distrust of the physical world arounds the person, or the pervasive belief that their intellect can & must be trusted above the sensory information that IS available.

As Se matures, they may find themselves steadily more in tune with the the surrounding sensory world, & better able to trust it as a stable & pervasive force

Se-Inf thought (prior to maturation): “I must analyze all possible outcomes of a sensory experience, as the physical world is subject to unexpected changes, at any time.”

SARCASTIC Version: You guess you owe it to yourself to have sex this year

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b. INtroverted SENSING
• as Dominant
It shows up as a powerful memory for what’s worked well in the past, creating a desire to structure their life around traditions & previous positive outcomes

Si-Dom thought:“I prefer to plan most of my life around tried-and-true methods of doing things, having proved to be the most reliable.”

SARCASTIC Version: You have temper tantrums when the rest of the group votes for pizza with mushrooms instead of olives

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as the preference for relying on tried-and-true methods when working to accomplish a particular goal

Si-Aux thought:“To achieve what I want, I’ll use the most reliable & socially acceptable method of achieving it.”

SARCASTIC Version: You feel ‘edgy’ this weekend so you’re going to try a new recipe instead of eating out with friends

• as Tertiary
It shows up as a proneness toward nostalgia, as well as a way of contrasting the new & exciting with the old & the known.

Si-Ter thought:“I’ll see how a new experience or theory stacks up against my past experiences or way of understanding the world.”

SARCASTIC Version: You have a favorite childhood cartoon character tattooed somewhere on you

• as Inferior
It originally shows up as a resistance to tradition or conformity of any sort.

As Si matures, they’ll find themselves steadily better able to determine when traditional methods are most useful in accomplishing their goals vs. when they’re not. They’ll start to feel comfortable integrating tried-and-true ways into their experiences as they see fit.

Si-Inf thought (immature): “Out with the old, in with the new! F*ck the system! The man can’t keep me down!”

SARCASTIC Version: You only changed religions twice in college – that’s very conservative of you

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MBTI – e & i SENSING Style (1a)

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 PREVIOUS: Basics #5

SITE: Extensive portraits of each of the 16 types 

☆ S-P:  Kinesthetic Intelligence
☆ S-J : Organization Intelligence

★ Se : Experience – Natural intel.
★ Si : The Instructor – Practical Intel.

MBTI & Psychological types

Inner Dichotomy STACK Preferences 

A PERCEIVING Function – They (S & N) are considered “irrational” because they’re the type of info we take in from the world, considered an unconscious preference. If the brain is a hard drive, perception is input.

S – SENSING (Simplicity) S-types gather data in the physical world, through the 5 senses & concrete details. Info is to be experienced.
EXP:  Likes/Dislikes the smell of pies

Se – Extroverted SENSING, directed outward
As DOM : ESFP & ESTP  // As AUX : ISFP & ISTP
Nicknames: Experimenting, Sensations

Spot them by: Being quick to act, aware of the environment. Acts on concrete data in the here & now.
Trusts the present, then lets it go.

Q: “What is happening right now & how can I experience it?”
Potential STRENGTH: adventurous, fun, spontaneous
Potential WEAKNESS: reckless, shallow

Basic Desire: Live in the moment, experience life

Se perspective: Sensation, Realism – “Something’s happening right NOW!”
Se is about exploring new sights, experiences, tastes in the physical world, & to keep up appearances. Looks to be what can be experienced tangibly. Gathering of ‘what is’, SO – Likes/Dislikes the smell of pies, based on the smell itself

IMAGE: Like a camera, recording everything around it, fully taking in every detail
GIFT: Hands-on practicality
Physically: As Dom – visibly every present, looks natural wherever they are. Calm in tense situations, smooth body motions

• Se Dom types are highly attuned to their environment, constantly scanning their surroundings
• Se Doms are almost always present & engaged when in conversation, unless something in the immediate environment is distracting
• Se users tend to be ‘up for anything’, & don’t mind changing or going with last minute plans.
THEY:
• may be more physically ‘wired’ than other types, so have trouble sitting still
• tend to make very direct observations about people & situations – not beating around the bush – & are masters of saying what everyone else was secretly thinking
• enjoy slapstick or ‘obvious’ humor
• enjoy the ‘finer things in life’, can be particularly attracted to expensive gadgets or high fashion
• These types usually advocate ‘Just going for it’ – following gut instinct & approaching what you want directly.

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Si – Introverted SENSING, inner directed
As DOM : ISTJ & ISFJ //  As AUX : ESTJ & ESFJ
Nicknames: Recording, Memory

Spot by: Having Past experiences, knowledge. Compares present facts and experiences to past experience.
Trusts the past. Stores sensory data for future use.

Q: “What was before, & how does that apply now?”
Potential STRENGTH: loyal, consistent
Potential WEAKNESS: hesitant to change, unadaptable

Basic Desire: Remember the past, make memories

Si perspective: Memory, Past –“Something happened yesterday”. Si is about routines, habits, preserving the “tried and true” traditions. Its framework is built on of previously experienced physical info, based on what’s been proven true in the past. A collection of ‘what was’, SO – Likes/Dislikes the smell of pies, based on how it relates to past experiences.

IMAGE: Like a calculator, having all the info it needs, stored within itself, & it remembers
GIFT: Prudence, Sensitivity – the ‘equalizer’ in extreme situations
Physically: As Dom – level stare, posture restrained. Use whole mind to review past events

• Si users have excellent memories when it comes to specific facts and occurrences and will usually remember things you’ve mentioned only in passing.
• Si users tend to place a higher value on tradition, social conventions and status than other types.
THEY:
• are incredibly detail-oriented, & usually ask for specific clarifications in conversation (“Where did you meet up? What day?”)
• are uncomfortable with the ambiguous, so in conversation they prefer providing relevant facts to speculation. EXP:  when discussing possibilities for the future, they’ll point out what has happened in a similar situation in the past
• enjoy plans that are predictable
• These types usually advocate using tried & true ways, referring to the available facts on a subject, assuming the future will resemble the past

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MBTI – STACKS Basics (Part 5)

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SITE: Developing Type over Time (re. 4 functions)

 

 

ORDER OF PREFERENCE (cont.)

STACKS can be understood as either:
a. an ABILITY- describing how well or poorly we’re able to express each preference.
EXP:  For INFPs, the ‘Mediators’, their Auxiliary is Ne (externalized Intuition) & Tertiary is Si (internalized Sensing), so they may not notice their surroundings very well – being so much in their head – because these 2 functions interfere with each other. However, INFPs are very gifted at absorbing how others feel, & can empathize
-AND/OR-
b. a PREFERENCE –  indicates the intensity of & way we want the functions to be used, rather than how well we can use them, as in exp. a.
So ENTPs, the ‘Designers’, with Ne-DOM & Ti-TER, will want to focus most of their energy thinking up (T) creative/innovative ideas (N)

⬇️ CHART: The 2 AXES of Personality show the purpose of each preference combo:
🚦The vertical indicates the CORE of the Self. A person’s INF complements as well as challenges the DOM, so if/when these opposing forces are developed & integrated, it allows the True Self to individuate (S & I).
EXP: At worst, an ENFJ or ESFJ with the Fe-Dom / Ti-Inf combo can easily be cunning & manipulative if they have intense empathy along with a cynical outlook on life.

🚥 The horizontal defines ones IDENTITY, & if the person matures, the True Self can become visible. This axis is about relationships, indicating how we want to treat others & be of help, as well as being treated by them & receiving help. This works by the ability to notice – at a glance – the motivations & intentions of others.

REVIEW: Perceiving (P) is how the brain takes in information, &
Judging (J) is how we make decisions based on that info.
These are the brain’s most basic functions, along with keeping us alive – such as telling us to eat & breathe.

The 8 cognitive functions (S,N,T,F) form stacks ⬇️, based on Carl Jung’s Personality Type theory, which accounts for the fundamental differences in our personalities. Over a lifetime a person can develop all functions to a reasonable level, but the order of the stack cannot change.

This CHART ➡️ lists the 16 MBTI personalities by Order of Preference (stack) for each type.

NOTE –  Pairs of Types (the NFs, the STs….) have their preferences in the same order, but on opposite sides of the E-I center line, which makes all the difference in how we present ourselves, & how others experience us.

MBTI STEREOTYPES – we too often see other Cognitive Function types thru the lens of our own type’s bias. (Circles by Erik Thor)
ACTUALLY:
▪︎ Js are not normally constrained or compulsive, but proactive
– unless in P mode, then seem reactive, losing their initiative
▪︎ Ps are not reactive or a push-overs, but adaptive
–  unless in J mode, then seem overly constrained. Normally, they do have strong control over their own life & decisions

▪︎ Is are not passive, but are normally very active & calculated – unless trying to act like Es, then seem rushed & restless
▪︎ Es are not rushed or restless, but steady, calm, & mobile, who can make quick decisions calmly & rationally
– unless in I mode, then seem passive & disengaged

ALSO:
▪︎ Ss tend to see Ns as naive or unrealistic, BUT actually have a very broad perspective.
– IF an Si is in N mode they seem naive
▪︎ Ns tend to see Ss as shallow, BUT are actually very realistic.
– IF an Ni is in S mode, then seem shallow & superficial

▪︎ Ts tend to see Fs as weak, BUT are actually deeply connected to other people.
– IF a Ti is in F mode, they seem hurt & vulnerable
▪︎ Fs tend to see Ts as cold, BUT they actually do have strong emotions.
– IF an Fi is in T mode, they seem unemotional & insensitive

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OVERVIEW & comparison of the 2 Perceiving functions

 

OVERVIEW & comparison of the 2 Perceiving functions


NEXT: SENSING

MBTI – STACKS Basics (Part 4)

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PREVIOUS: Stacks Basics #3

SITES:  • How to use Stacks for Growth

• Personal Growth using MBTI

 

 

ORDER OF PREFERENCE (cont.)

Primary Cognitive Engine: Combined Dominant + Auxiliary, sometimes called the  function pair,  comes from the 2 middle letters of our personality type (INTP, ESFJ.….), which produce most of our communicating, decision-making & processing skills.
✯ Together Dom & Aux are about 90% of our personality – on a good day 😉

It can help to balance: 
• Extrovert & Introvert, so Es can turn to their inner world at times & Is to the outer
• the J functions, so we can take in new info (T), & make decisions about that info or have closure (F)
• the P functions, so we can pay attention to the outer world & take actions (S), as well as pause for reflection to notice the inner one (N)

AGES
Jung believed that all the functions are largely unconscious & undeveloped in infants.
DOMINANT (Dom)
0 – 6 years = use all 4 functions indiscriminately, trying each of them on for size, to decide which ones work best
6 – 12 years = The Dom begins to develop & assert itself. There will be glimpses of the AUX as well, but underdeveloped & unbalanced

AUXILIARY (2nd) 13 – 21 years
A powerful support to the Dom – this is an important time of “self-identification”. A weak AUX can cause real problems. For Introverts, it will be the function most visible to others, while the Dom is more in the background.

TERTIARY (3rd) tends to develop in ones 30s & 40s
21 – 35 years – Begin using this function more often & with better success. Not as strong as Dom & Aux, but helps to balance them, if developed properly. Tertiary kinds of activities are recreational or very relaxing

INFERIOR (4th) At midlife or later
35 – 50 years There’s a pull to develop & use it more effectively, which is very possible
50 onward – All 4 are accessible. The basic Type continues to assert itself, & functions are used in a more disciplined, differentiated way.

5th – 8th = Shadow Functions (INFJ as EXP ➡️)
• There are 4 additional levels, the exact E/I unconscious reverse opposites of our 4 conscious ones, called ‘shadow’ functions. Regardless of their order, they’re not well-suited for the light of day because they’re unpredictable.

• For most people, our conscious level 1 & 2 preferences develop with very little effort. They simply work, & work well.  90% of the time we use them to tackle just about everything. Our TER characteristic contributes about 5% to our style, & the other five positions (conscious ‘Inferior’ + 4 unconscious) have to fight over the last 5%.

• But if ones conscious Dom & Aux aren’t ‘on’ – suppressed for some reason – one or more of these lower 4 will take over, being playful, mischievous or harmful.
Eruptions from one or more of them can last seconds (blood sugar crash, over-reacting to some annoyance) to decades (wrong career, toxic marriage, addictions….). (MORE….)

• To develop one of the lesser functions, we can focus on the third one. We’ll get the most out of it, because, unlike the rest (4-8), it’s still usable & somewhat competent, like a teen driver with a learner’s permit, while the rest of the functions are more like toddlers & young children. (1-4 detailed in Part 2)

⬇️ DIAGRAM (by QuickTwist) of the relationship between the 4 conscious & 4 unconscious functions.
The “Greater Personality” is when a person has found a way to combat their Shadow, & can use both levels simultaneously.

In the healthy person, the Unconscious Function (UF) is filtered through its corresponding Conscious Function (CF), because they’re less out of balance.
Their CF gets its energy from the corresponding UF, which combines in the Shadow & is then expressed consciously as an act of WILL, in behavior.

In an unhealthy person, the Dom & Aux (conscious) have been overused, so their UFs are over-accentuated = rather hysterically in Es, & neurotically in Is.

 LISTs ⬇️ from PICK LUCK mbti.info and ODYSSEY

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MBTI – STACKS Basics (Part 3)

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SITE: • How each MBTI type Processes Their Own & Others’ Emotions

• Complete description of each type’s stack – see sidebar

 

 

ORDER OF PREFERENCE (cont.)
NOTES re. Stacks
• As stated in Part 2, each preference is either Introverted or Extroverted. Is are directed inward & generally private, while Es are directed outward & interact with the world.   EXP:
💗 Judging Extroverts (EnfJ, EstJ…..) always lead with a dominant J function (T or F), so may seem the most ‘J’ of any type   (CHART —->)

💚 Judging Introverts (IstJ, InfJ….) always lead with a dominant P (S or N), so will seem less ‘J-like’, making them more likely to be mis-typed as Ps by the casual observer

• Functions always alternate, based on which side of the center line the first one falls on (E or I)
• The Dominant & Inferior positions will always be opposites (#1 & #4)
• Stacks are always formed into JPPJ or PJJP, so the middle 2 are either both components of J or both of P (ISFJ = Si —- Ne / Fe – Ti )

• Types that share the same first & last functions (DOM /INF) are called “Brain or Dom buddies,” because they think quite alike. (INTP’s dom-buddy is ISTP, sharing Ti & Fe, but not their 2 middle functions)

HOW to figure the order of the stack
Always start with the person’s MBTI Type to see whether their Dominant (Dom) function is going to be E or I. Each stack includes all 4 options (S, N, T, F), in a specific order. (More….)

Reminder: Dominant & Auxiliary are always our MBTI Type’s 2 center letters.
IMP :
🚦 all Js use T or F as their top 2 choices
Judgers extrovert J functions (T or F) & introvert P functions (N or S) 

🚥 all Ps use S or N as their top 2 (Dom or Aux)
Perceivers extrovert P functions (N or S) & introvert J functions (T or F)

Another way of saying the same thing is:
▶︎ Introverts hide their DOM from immediate view, & show Aux:
• I–Js conceal Si or Ni (as DOM), & reveal Te or Fe (as AUX)
• I–Ps conceal Ti or Fi (as DOM), & reveal Se or Ne (as AUX)

▶︎ Extroverts reveal their DOM & hide Aux:
• E–Js reveal Te or Fe, & conceal Si or Ni (as AUX)
• E–Ps reveal Se or Ne, & conceal Fi or Ti (as AUX)

EXP: ESFJ 
• As an E, the biggest oval has to be on the right side of the line
• As an E–J, the dominant (DOM) preference has to be a J function = F or T
• Since ESFJ has a preference for F rather than T, the only possible #1 position is Fe = extrovert Feeling. (Same for ENFJs)
• The bottom circle (“Inferior” preference) for this person has to be T on the I side – Ti = introverted Thinking, because #4 is always opposite the Dominant

NOW we can to fill in the 2 middle ovals – also alternating. We’ve used up the F & T (top & bottom) so we need to place S & N.
• Being an E, its Auxiliary position must be on the I side
• We see that ESFJ refers S rather than N, so it’s #2 preference is Si = introverted Sensing. This is so because if it were in 3rd position, it wouldn’t be a preference.  (For ENFJ – #2 has to be Ni).
• The 3rd oval is left (Tertiary), & can only be Ne – extroverted iNtuition.
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EXP: INTP – here the Dominant preference is on the I side
• As an I–P, this person’s Dom has to be Ti, hidden from immediate view (since xNxP extroverts its N function)
• Automatically we know the Inferior (#4 oval) is Fe 
• Having placed the T & F, the Auxiliary (#2) will be either S or N, & for the INTP, it can only be Ne
• So Tertiary (#3) is left with Si = introverted Sensing. (MORE…. /ALSO…)

The 16 STACKS

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MBTI – STACKS Basics (Part 2)

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ORDER OF PREFERENCE (cont.)

STACK levels
❤️ Dominant (DOM) = largest oval – the ego’s strongest orientation, which is in the driver’s seat of our personality (function & attitude). It’s what we rely on & use regularly, the most trusted part of our Self. When engrossed in any activity which fully uses our Dominant, we feel alert, alive – what we were “born to do”

• For Is, it will be hidden, while Auxiliary is what others see first until better acquainted – so they may be mis-typed
• For Es, it’s reversed – their DOM is immediately visible, while the Auxiliary is hidden – at first
(Dominant P & Dominant Js)

💛 Auxiliary (AUX) = #2 position – tends to show up once Dominant is clear, developing in the teens & early 20s. We rely on these 2 functions to grow skills & learn who we are – if allowed!  To fully use our MBTI type we need a well-developed Auxiliary that can support Dominant.

NOTE: Since each stack level alternates on the E or I side, then if the DOM is a P function, the AUX will be a J – or vice-versa, & the opposite attitude of the dominant.  This is for the sake of cognitive balance – to provide data for or “informing” the Dom’s J choice, or organizing the Dom’s P choice with rational assessments, keeping us in touch with both inner & outer experience

Auxiliary is in the ‘passenger seat’ of our personality, needed to determine how we use the DOM, serving as support & equalizer. At its best it can be fully available to us & therefore easy to use, such as only having to learn something once

💚  Tertiary (TER) = 3rd, the Helper Function, a somewhat reliable resource to be called on, ‘though each of us will vary on how often we use it. In some stacks it will work hand in hand with Auxiliary, while in others 2 & 3 will bicker, wanting different things. Auxiliary usually wins, since it carries more weight.

Tertiary doesn’t control or lead, but can offer strength & support to the 2 above it. It’s like having a teenager in the back of the vehicle, who’s growing up but not there yet, so sometimes it’ll rise to the occasion, but not dependably
Tertiary:
• can serve as brakes, reminding us of past stressors & warning of similar problems in future
• can provide relief from mistakes, to let us psychologically off the hook, or suggest a ‘way out’, encouraging new ways of living
• isn’t that easy to access unless it’s deliberately developed – which can happen for some people, but usually not until middle age

💜 Inferior (INF) = the 4th is often called a “weakness”, which is a misinterpretation of what MBTI describes. It should be identified as a lower conscious function.
SO: the Dom is always on, 2nd is the creative (can be switched on), 3rd is the relief function (used for feeling better) AND the inferior is your subconscious driving force. (CHART of preference order by Type)

• Normally our brain will actively avoid it, but when forced to be engaged, it’ll feel unpleasant, stressful & very draining. For most of us – like the baby in the back of the vehicle – it’s what we’re weakest at, because it’s (usually) the least developed

• It can emerge as part of a developmental stage but undeveloped, so Dom tends to think Inferior gets in the way, shoving it aside as often as possible.

• It’s also called the ‘Danger’ Function, because under pressure it can pop up at the wrong time & misbehave, with negative consequences. It can start ‘crying’ when we’re stressed & tired, seen as childish, so we tend to shy away from using it.
If we spend too much time in the Danger zone (in a Loop), our Primary & Helper functions will step aside or burn out, leaving us at the mercy of the lesser ones

• However, Inferior is an under-estimated powerful Personality Factor. It can indeed be cultivated – usually in middle age – making us better off. Discovering Inferior’s gifts can provide positive opportunities & adventures (More in future posts)

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