Psychological functions (cognitive functions)

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Opposing psychological functions: Extroverted Sensing (Se) and Introverted Intuition (Ni)

Of the eight psychological functions, extroverted sensing (Se) and introverted intuition (Ni) work together as a pair. However, because they are opposing functions, it is difficult to use both simultaneously. For example, if extroverted sensing (Se) is your strongest function (=dominant function), then introverted intuition (Ni) is...
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Conflicting psychological functions: Extroverted Thinking (Te) and Introverted Feeling (Fi)

Quoted from "Let's Look at the World from the Perspective of MBTI Personality Types" (website now defunct) (partially modified): Extroverted thinking (Te) and introverted feeling (Fi) work together, supporting each other. Their collaborative work creates a unified perception. Both extroverted thinking and introverted feeling contribute to frankness...
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Regarding the relationship between two pairs of the four psychological functions (cognitive functions)

The MBTI posits that each person has eight psychological functions. Each individual has a dominant and dominant psychological function (their first and second functions), which they are more comfortable using. Conversely, they tend to struggle with their opposing functions (their third and fourth functions). To use an analogy, it's like having a dominant hand...
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The mechanism of cognition: "Cognitive function = Perceptual function + Judgment function"

Understanding "cognition" is essential to understanding MBTI types. This is because MBTI classifies types based on each person's cognitive tendencies and biases (so-called habits). People constantly "perceive" things, even unconsciously. This time, using eel rice bowl as an example...
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Introverted Feeling (Fi): "An idealist."

The 16-type personality test is known for its accuracy, and it's believed that each person has a psychological function (cognitive function) that they excel at (or use frequently). One of these is "Introverted Feeling (Fi)," and people with a strong Fi function tend to value their values and are highly sensitive...
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Extroverted Thinking (Te): "A person with leadership qualities"

The 16-type personality test is known for its accuracy, and it's believed that each person has a psychological function (cognitive function) that they excel at (or use frequently). One of these is "extroverted thinking (Te)," and people with a strong Te function are efficient and suited to leadership roles...
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Extroverted Sensing (Se): "A person who lives in the moment."

The 16-type personality test is known for its accuracy, and it's based on the idea that each person has a psychological function (cognitive function) that they excel at (or use frequently). One of these is "extroverted sensing (Se)," and people with a strong Se function are active and have keen senses...
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What are the eight psychological functions (cognitive functions) associated with the 16 personality types?

The MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) is known as a highly accurate personality test, and it's based on the idea that each person has a psychological function (cognitive function) that they excel at (or use frequently). Regarding the MBTI...
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