ISTJ/ISFJ: Inferior Ne Grip

in Function Analysis

Potential ISTJs or ISFJs may find themselves asking the question: โ€œWhat is an inferior Ne grip state?โ€ If thatโ€™s you, youโ€™ve come to the right place. Inferior functions are one of the things people go to when trying to narrow down their personality type absolutely. After all, if you canโ€™t figure out your greatest strength, [โ€ฆ]

By Mara on November 18, 2024

The Myers-Briggs Personality Types of the Parks and Recreation Characters

in Movie/TV MBTI Types

Parks and Recreation is an entertaining show with a variety of characters to appreciate. After watching almost the entire show, I thought it would be fun to discuss the Myers-Briggs personality types of the main Parks and Recreation characters. There is definitely some personality bleed happening though, which dissuaded me from writing individual analyses. (Leslie [โ€ฆ]

By Mara on November 11, 2024

Ti vs. Ne: Whatโ€™s the Difference?

in Function Analysis, Jungian Theory

Descriptions of Introverted Thinking (Ti) and Extraverted Intuition (Ne) frequently get intermingled or blended together. Perhaps that seems odd, since one is a thinking function and one an intuition function. However, since every person is a mix of four cognitive functions, it happens all the time. As an individual, in my own personal thinking, it [โ€ฆ]

By Mara on November 4, 2024

Jujutsu Kaisen: Aoi Todo (ENFP)

in Anime/Manga MBTI Types

If youโ€™ve been following us for a while, you probably realize that weโ€™ve published an article analyzing Aoi Todo before, only last time we theorized ENFJ. However, one day it occurred to use that Aoi Todoโ€™s personality goes completely against what Fe is. He doesnโ€™t seek to surround himself with a group of people, or [โ€ฆ]

By Mara on October 28, 2024

Judging vs. Perceiving: Whatโ€™s the Difference?

in Typing Dilemmas

To most people, Judging vs. Perceiving probably seems rather straightforward. I mean, judgers are the organized, responsible planners, while perceivers are the chaotic, impulsive, and carefreeโ€ฆ right? Well, itโ€™s actually not quite that cut and dry. In my personal opinion, the Judging vs. Perceiving dichotomy, in and of itself, doesnโ€™t actually explain very much about [โ€ฆ]

By Mara on October 21, 2024

What Is An Extravert REALLY?

in Personality Theory 101

Perhaps this seems like an odd question. I mean, everyone knows what an extravert isโ€ฆ right? Actually, extraversion is subject to a lot of misconceptions, because often, itโ€™s the introverts that are writing about it. In fact, in the online world of personality theory, introversion frequently steals the spotlight, leaving extraverts the short end of [โ€ฆ]

By Mara on October 8, 2024

House M.D.: Is Dr. Gregory House an INTJ or an ENTP?

in Movie/TV MBTI Types

A few years back, on then Twitter, now X, I saw a character named Dr. House getting some attention within the typology community. At the time, I didnโ€™t pay it much mind, because Iโ€™d never watched the show. However, recently, I discovered it on my streaming service, and decided to give the show a shot. [โ€ฆ]

By Mara on September 23, 2024

Beginnerโ€™s Guide to the Perceiving Functions

in Function Analysis, Personality Theory 101

Iโ€™ve called this a beginnerโ€™s guide to the perceiving functions, but maybe โ€œcrash courseโ€ is more accurate. Here at Practical Typing, we enjoy deep dives into cognitive function theory. We have many articles discussing the finer details of the individual cognitive functions. However, itโ€™s valuable to have articles that paint the big picture, so to [โ€ฆ]

By Mara on September 9, 2024

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Jemma Simmons (ESTJ)

in Movie/TV MBTI Types, Paid Requests

Jemma Simmons from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is often identified as either an ISTJ or an ISFJ. I saw arguments for both. I actually almost landed on one of those myself, starting with ISFJ and then ISTJ. However, as the show went on, I started seeing ESTJ as the most plausible theory for Jemma Simmons. Hopefully [โ€ฆ]

By Mara on September 3, 2024

Am I an Intuitive or a Sensor?

in Typing Dilemmas

Am I an intuitive or a sensor? Many people think that the answer to that question is obvious, that the differences between sensors and intuitives are obvious. However, in reality, sensing and intuition is actually more misunderstood than people realize. In fact, I personally believe that the divide between sensing and intuition has been exaggerated [โ€ฆ]

By Mara on August 26, 2024