From 106317f8f26b6e66ecd7c948d1702fc22d871f12 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Spencer Grimes Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:48:50 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] "vault backup: 2026-01-11 16:48:50 from Flow" --- .../03 - The Cognitive Functions.md | 30 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) 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 ba16c73..d4bca97 100644 --- a/20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/03 - The Cognitive Functions.md +++ b/20-Knowledge/Briggs/MBTI Study/03 - The Cognitive Functions.md @@ -174,21 +174,25 @@ Every type's function stack is built using these unbreakable patterns: ### Example Walkthrough: Building the INTJ Stack -Let's apply these rules to your type, INTJ. +Let's apply these rules systematically to your type, INTJ. 1. **Start with the letters:** **I N T J** -2. **Determine Dominant Function:** - * `I` means the dominant function is **I**ntroverted. - * The preferred function pair for an INTJ is Intuition and Thinking (N and T). The most preferred is **N**. - * Therefore, the Dominant function is **Introverted iNtuition (Ni)**. -3. **Apply the J/P Rule:** - * `J` means the first extraverted function must be a Judging function (T or F). For an INTJ, this is **T**hinking. - * So, somewhere in the stack, we must have **Extraverted Thinking (Te)**. -4. **Build the Stack:** - * **1. Dominant:** We know this is **Ni** (introverted). - * **2. Auxiliary:** The stack must alternate orientation, so this must be extraverted. It must also be the other preferred letter, T. So, the Auxiliary is **Te**. This matches our J/P rule. - * **3. Tertiary:** This function must be the opposite of the Auxiliary's function type (the opposite of T is F) but share its orientation (introverted, like the Dominant). So, the Tertiary is **Introverted Feeling (Fi)**. - * **4. Inferior:** This function must be the opposite of the Dominant's function type (the opposite of N is S) and have the opposite orientation. So, the Inferior is **Extraverted Sensing (Se)**. + +2. **Find the Primary Outer-World Function (Auxiliary):** For an Introvert, the `J` or `P` reveals their Auxiliary function—how they reliably act in the external world. + * The letter is `J`, so their preferred extraverted function is a Judging one (Thinking or Feeling). + * For an INTJ, the Judging function is `T` (Thinking). + * Therefore, the Auxiliary function must be **Extraverted Thinking (Te)**. + +3. **Find the Primary Inner-World Function (Dominant):** An Introvert's dominant function is used in their inner world. It's their other preferred letter. + * The other preferred letter is `N` (Intuition). + * Since the person is an `I`ntrovert, this function must be introverted. + * Therefore, the Dominant function is **Introverted Intuition (Ni)**. + +4. **Complete the Stack:** Now we fill in the rest based on the first two. + * **1. Dominant:** **Ni** (Introverted) + * **2. Auxiliary:** **Te** (Extraverted) + * **3. Tertiary:** This is the opposite of the Auxiliary. The opposite of Thinking is Feeling. It shares the same orientation as the Dominant. So, it's **Introverted Feeling (Fi)**. + * **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 **Extraverted Sensing (Se)**. 5. **Final INTJ Stack:** * Dominant: **Ni**