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We already have a couple of articles dedicated to Te vs Ti, such as 11 Differences Between Te and Ti Users and 5 Differences Between Te and Ti Logic. However, in this article, I would like to discuss how the underlying reasoning of Te vs. Ti leads to specific strengths and weaknesses. This article will be […]

in Function Analysis, Personality Theory 101

This “Beginner’s Guide to the Judging Functions” is a follow-up article to a previous one that we wrote on the perceiving functions (called Beginner’s Guide to the Perceiving Functions). While we often discuss cognitive functions individually, doing deep dives and individual analyses, it’s important to paint a big picture of how these functions act in […]

in Function Analysis

There is a lot of debate in the MBTI community about which personality type is the most abstract, or which cognitive functions are the most abstract. From what I have seen, it mostly boils down to three different aspects, depending on who you ask. So, I figured since I was thinking about it, I might […]

in Function Analysis

Potential ISTJs or ISFJs may find themselves asking the question: “What is an inferior Ne grip state?” If that’s you, you’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 can’t figure out your greatest strength, […]

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 […]

in Function Analysis, Personality Theory 101

I’ve called this a beginner’s guide to the perceiving functions, but maybe “crash course” 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, it’s valuable to have articles that paint the big picture, so to […]

in Function Analysis

Stress is something every individual experiences to some degree. Some people live extremely stressful lives, while others experience a calmer existence. Of course, no matter the amount, everyone forms certain coping mechanisms, or ways to deal with stress. However, sometimes the weight of stress can become so extreme that the standard coping mechanisms fail, causing […]

in Function Analysis

Assumptions are constantly made about each of the Myers-Briggs personality types, including which are the heroes and which are the villains. For instance, the first character that pops into your head when you think of an ENTJ or an INTJ is probably a villain. That could be the fault of writers leaning into tropes, or […]

in Function Analysis, Stereotypes

The INFJ is one of sixteen Myers-Briggs personality types. For many years, it was known for being the rarest. Now, whether you believe the statistics or not, the fact is that once something gets labeled as rare, it becomes highly desired. With swarms of people laying claim to this personality type, and a plethora of […]

in Function Analysis, Stereotypes

It’s no secret that a clear hierarchy of preference has formed among the 16 personality types, with the NJs sitting firmly at the top. Thus, it’s no surprise that NJs seems to be everywhere within the typology community, in spite of claiming to be the rarest of the personality types. Perhaps this is partially because […]