What Do You Need to Know About MBTI Functions?

Updated on February 1, 2022 | Published on January 4,

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1. Introverted sensing (Si)

Signs of introverted sensing

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 Quick to notice inconsistencies in the physical reality
Compares recent experiences with past events and tries to draw meanings and
similarities out of it
Learns quickly from mistakes and consciously avoids doing it again
Introverted sensors are keen to know what can happen now or in future
They prefer structure, routine, and consistency
Introverted sensors can remember and recall significant people and events of their life
vividly
If something is out of place and not in tune with what it should be, introverted sensors
can notice them easily
They are systematic, cautious, and careful when it comes to accomplishing tasks
Introverted sensing personalities prefer the clarity of thoughts and ideas. They like
tried and tested methods and dislikes other ways of doing things
They prefer to discuss ideas that can have a real-life application
These people prefer humor but hardly show off their softer side to others.

2. Extraverted Sensing (Se)

Signs of extraverted sensing

Highly in tune with the senses
Objective, factual, and realistic
Prefers to live in the tiny moments of life
Down to earth, simple-minded, and practical people
Focuses on detail, never misses out on anything that others may overlook easily
Extraverted sensors are open-minded and flexible
They are a lover of hands-on learning
They are impulsive and go-getters.
Extraverted sensors hate being tied down into commitments as they are free-willed and
spontaneous
Extraverted sensors hate being controlled. They don’t like others telling them how to
lead their lives in general.
loves to take risks and challenges because they are confident of surpassing all odds.
They fully immerse themselves in the beauty and subtle details of life. They prefer to
use their senses to absorb information from their immediate world.

3. Introverted intuition (Ni)

Signs of introverted intuition

They are insightful and driven by inspiration and abstract ideas.
Introverted intuitive prefer strategies and methods

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 Obscure ideas and abstract thoughts interest them a lot.
They prefer to know the underlying meanings of everything
Their perceptual processes are hard to be explained in words
Prefers alone time to ponder and daydream
Likes to see the big picture rather than focusing on the details
They prefer to know the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of everything

4. Extroverted Intuition (Ne)

Signs of extroverted intuition

Extroverted intuition is driven by new possibilities
They like tough tasks and challenges
Routine and mundane jobs can be frustrating and they prefer change and innovation
People who are high in extroverted intuition function are future-focused. Sometimes
that may lose track of what’s happening in the present moment
They are good at finding connections between events and circumstances
Innovative ideas and generating a good amount of information from a brainstorming
session motivate them.
Extroverted intuitive tries to find a novel solution to a problem. They hardly use time-
tested methods because they see them as outdated and not trustworthy.
They are focused more on abstract theories and possibilities. Eager to know what can
happen or can be done rather than what is still in place
Uninteresting stuff and conversations are boring and nerve-racking
They are open-minded, flexible, and adaptable to changed circumstances

5. Introverted thinking (Ti)

Signs of introverted thinking

Impersonal and fiercely objective in their thought processes
They never think aloud but prefer to be quiet with their decision-making process. You
are not the one to go and tell people what you actually did. Right?
Introverted thinkers may decide slowly because they prefer being slow and put a lot of
time into thinking about what needs to be done next in line.
They never accept facts at face value, rather prefer to decide whether the facts are in
tune with their objective frame of mind.
Introverted thinkers are logical, honest, and rational
They dislike generalized statements. Prefers to fit in the right words at the right place.
They never hurry up to decide on anything. There is a tendency to think and ponder in
detail to arrive at a concrete decision.

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 Their minds are organized where complex information is broken down into parts to
think in a piecemeal method. They like to organize facts and have an inner world of
truths and conviction that belongs only to them.
They love to debate and argue over known and unknown topics
Since thought processes are internalized, introverted thinkers may struggle to verbalize
their point of view to others.
They are fiercely autonomous and independent. Always prefer to figure out their own
ways of doing things.

6. Extraverted Thinking (Te)

Signs of extraverted thinking

You have the power to influence people and get the job done
Remains unmoved by tears and smiles. It means they keep feelings at bay when it
comes to decision-making.
Extroverted thinkers prefer to follow a schedule and are not at all messy in the way they
accomplish tasks
They prefer to do things on time, never procrastinate
They prefer to have rules and procedures lined up whenever needed.
Extraverted thinkers prefer to think out loud and are highly organized
Being prepared to face the extreme is your trump card
They enjoy planning but are quick decision-makers. Puts things to the conclusion pretty
early
Being a competent person, extroverted thinkers are never lazy. They will do what they
are supposed to do with precision and perfection

7. Introverted feeling (Fi)

Signs of introverted feeling

They are sincere and upfront.
This function makes a person dislike small talk
Your hunch never goes wrong when things are out of place, though you’re not always
sure where do these feelings come from
You are private when it comes to sharing your deepest feelings with someone
Introverted feelers have their unique style and taste. They are not much bothered about
what others may think or feel about their preferences and lifestyle
You will never force others to believe or conform to your set of values
Being an introverted feeler also means you are tolerant, easygoing, and strongly rooted
in your values and conscience

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 As your emotions are hidden and private, you appear enigmatic in front of others.
People feel confused when they are with you, probably because you are not an open
book to be read and shared by all
You hate to critically evaluate others and also hate being criticized
You prefer to explore and experiment and would hate being stuck
Introverted feelers are empathetic. They are quick to understand the feelings of others

8. Extroverted feeling (Fe)

Signs of extroverted feeling

They are aware of the expectations of others from them
Peace and harmony reside with an extroverted feeler. They are the mediators and
peacemakers
Extroverted feelers are kind and generous
Busy to meet the needs of other people nada my forget about oneself
They like to discuss their decisions with other like-minded people so as to know
whether the decisions can affect people’s life positively
They are driven by values and places emphasis on right and wrong stuff
Extroverted feelers may feel responsible for how others are feeling in a situation. They
are quick to notice changes in mood, facial expressions, and tonal quality

MBTI Functional Stack

1. Dominant function – It refers to the major functional preferences that tend to
dominate and influence the most in building up your personality type. This function is
well developed and has more power and influence than the other functions.

2. Auxiliary function – The auxiliary function refers to the secondary preferences that are
not so well developed, yet influence the person’s innate nature to a considerable extent.
It plays a supporting role in the dominant functions.

3. Tertiary function – These functions are not so well developed and are contradictory to
the auxiliary function. For example: If your auxiliary function is sensing, your tertiary
function will be intuition.

4. Inferior function – The inferior function operates at the unconscious level. When stress
dominates your psyche, you may seem to disintegrate and behave in certain ways that
are not usual for you.

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