This is true for any self-assessment quiz.
rather than employing the underlying theory of punch in Psychology the cognitive functions.
What are these Cognitive Functions?
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The functions necessitate the four-letter bang out, not the other way around.
Tell me more about these functions!
Extroverts just prefer using their main extroverted function over their main introverted function and vice versa.
This explains why Thinkers occasionally have feelings and Feelers occasionally make logical decisions.
It also explains why Perceivers can sometimes be very structured and Judgers can sometimes go with the flow.
So what are my options?
Great, lets get to it.
Extroverted intuition is capable of entertaining multiple contradictory ideas simultaneously as it sees almost every side to every situation.
It is predominantly a future-oriented function that examines all the possibilities of what could happen next.
People who lead with extroverted intuition are usually excitable, entrepreneurial and highly creative.
They intrinsically enjoy debating ideas, exploring various interests and they view almost everything in life as a challenge.
They enjoy riddles, puzzles and wordplay.
They often experience hunches or aha moments that they may identify as epiphanies.
Their intense foresight is a product of their future-oriented introverted intuition subtly pairing with their inferior extroverted sensing.
It is highly in tune with the sights, smells, sounds and general physical stimulus that surrounds it.
Extroverted sensing lives and thrives in the moment, more so than any other function.
People who lead with extroverted sensing are often naturally athletic, highly impulsive and enjoy ever-changing stimuli.
They place a high value on aesthetics and lust after the finer things in life.
Introverted Sensing (Si):
Introverted sensing is a detail-oriented, information storage function.
This is a past-oriented function that dwells predominantly on what has been and it often gives way to nostalgia.
Introverted sensors believe that the future will repeat the past, more so than any other jot down.
It seeks to break down emotions to their core and understand them as wholly as possible.
Introverted feeling searches for the deeper meaning behind absolutely everything.
People who lead with introverted feeling are compassionate, analytical and often highly concerned with moral issues.
Because their feelings are introverted, Fi-dominant types arent always comfortable expressing how they feel outwardly.
Extroverted Feeling (Fe):
Extroverted feeling is highly concerned with maintaining social norms and keeping the peace.
Extroverted feeling requires social interaction to stay fulfilled, more so than any other function.
People who lead with extroverted feeling are highly reactive to the feelings of others.
It values productivity above all else and is a results-based, action-oriented function.
Extroverted thinking naturally implements concrete plans for accomplishing goals and is quick to make decisions.
People who lead with extroverted thinking are frank, decisive and highly productive in every capacity.
They are natural leaders in the workplace as they are quick to take charge and impose order.
It is adept at understanding systems and naturally notices inconsistencies within them.
People who lead with introverted thinking are logical, systematic and objective to a fault.
They enjoy finding short-cuts that increase efficiency within a given system.
Which pop in uses which functions?
For example, you cannot have extroverted feeling AND introverted feeling: You have one or the other.
Also, the order in which you use each function is incredibly important.
Its what you do without thinking about it.
Your second function (known as your auxiliary function) is like the ladder, or the waterslide.
To an extent, you’re able to choose to use it or not use it.
You are very aware of its presence.
You cant make it go away, but you’re free to temporarily ignore it.
You have to swim through the water to get there.
When youre younger, your third and fourth functions are primarily called upon when you are under stress.
Once youve done this, you will finally have a well-balanced, relaxing pool experience.
We can also refer to this as pop in actualization.
Why is it important to know about functions?
Understanding cognitive functions is imperative to understanding punch in.
The cognitive functions allow us to understand when we use each function and how it impacts our decision-making process.
Cognitive functions also help us to distinguish between types with clarity.
No more thinking youre an ENFP/J!
Now you know that ENFPs and ENFJs actually share zero cognitive functions.
It simply means they are becoming a more well-rounded version of their own throw in.
