diff --git a/20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/03 - The Cognitive Functions.md b/20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/03 - The Cognitive Functions.md index d4bca97..4926181 100644 --- a/20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/03 - The Cognitive Functions.md +++ b/20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/03 - The Cognitive Functions.md @@ -201,3 +201,36 @@ Let's apply these rules systematically to your type, INTJ. * Inferior: **Se** This resulting stack (**Ni, Te, Fi, Se**) contains one of each function type (N, T, F, S) and alternates in orientation (i, e, i, e), perfectly following the rules. + +--- + +### Example Walkthrough: Building the ENFP Stack + +Now let's try an Extraverted Perceiver to see the contrast. + +1. **Start with the letters:** **E N F P** + +2. **Find the Primary Outer-World Function (Dominant):** For an Extravert, the `J` or `P` reveals their Dominant function—their most natural way of interacting with the world. + * The letter is `P`, so their preferred extraverted function is a **P**erceiving one (Sensing or Intuition). + * For an ENFP, the Perceiving function is `N` (Intuition). + * Therefore, the Dominant function must be **Extraverted Intuition (Ne)**. + +3. **Find the Primary Inner-World Function (Auxiliary):** An Extravert's auxiliary function is used in their inner world. It's their other preferred letter. + * The other preferred letter is `F` (Feeling). + * Since the Dominant function is extraverted, the Auxiliary must be introverted. + * Therefore, the Auxiliary function is **Introverted Feeling (Fi)**. + +4. **Complete the Stack:** + * **1. Dominant:** **Ne** (Extraverted) + * **2. Auxiliary:** **Fi** (Introverted) + * **3. Tertiary:** This is the opposite of the Auxiliary. The opposite of Feeling is Thinking. It shares the same orientation as the Dominant. So, it's **Extraverted Thinking (Te)**. + * **4. Inferior:** This is the opposite of the Dominant. The opposite of Intuition is Sensing. It shares the same orientation as the Auxiliary. So, it's **Introverted Sensing (Si)**. + +5. **Final ENFP Stack:** + * Dominant: **Ne** + * Auxiliary: **Fi** + * Tertiary: **Te** + * Inferior: **Si** + +Notice how the logic is consistent, but the starting point (Dominant vs. Auxiliary) changes based on the first letter (E or I), providing a balanced but different result. +