Cognitive functions roughly speaking are the ways of thinking:
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Additional function attitude:
- [Introverted functions (I)]. Introverted, passed through oneself, passive, restoring, energy saving functions vs.
- [Extraverted functions (E)]. Extraverted, directed outwards, active, energy-consuming functions.
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[Irrational, improvising functions (M, iMprovising)]. Impulsive, perceiving, instinctive functions:
- [Intuitive perception (N, iNtuitive)]. Abstract, imaginative, assumptive, associative thinking / perception (breadth of associations) vs.
- [Sensory perception (S)]. Tangible-oriented, detailed, concrete, materially-oriented thinking / perception (orientation to physical reality and physical qualities).
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[Rational functions (R)]. Rigid, judging, stable, impulse controlling functions (decision-making):
- [Task-oriented judging (T)]. Logical, analytical, algorithmic, task-oriented thinking, reasoning (orientation to formal side and facs) vs.
- [Feelings-oriented judging (F)]. Moral, empathic, sentimental, social-oriented, interpersonal emotional thinking (feelings, emotional regulation of society).
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Ne - Extraverted intuitive thinking. Conjectures, guesses and speculations (e.g. about the essence), ideas, curiosity, novelty seeking.
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Ni - Introverted intuitive thinking. Fantasy, fictional reality, imagining processes in time, prognostication, prediction, forecasting
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Se - Extraverted sensory thinking. Active actions, confrontation, the accumulation of material resources, aggression, strength.
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Si - Introverted sensory thinking. Health, comfort, convenience, safety. Perception of sensations. Some people claim that aestetics of various perceptions is in Si domain.
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Te - Extraverted task-oriented thinking. Actions and their algorithms, tools, pattern action-result (formal part of activities organizing).
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Ti - Introverted task-oriented thinking. Order, laws, structures, classification, analysis and comparison.
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Fe - Extraverted feelings-oriented thinking. Modifying the mood and the emotional state of people hence manipulating their activities (e.g. by means of inspiration and enthusiasm). Modifying group activity is specifically important.
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Fi - Introverted feelings-oriented thinking. Moral judgment and evaluation, building relationships, synchronization of attitude towards something in a group of people, morality.