Cognitive functions
Eight ways to talk about noticing information and making decisions. Start with a real-life example.
A second lens
In Jungian type theory, Sensing and Intuition describe perception; Thinking and Feeling describe judgment. Each is discussed with an introverted or extraverted orientation.
These ideas can prompt reflection. They are not directly measured brain processes, and our four-letter questionnaire does not measure your function stack.
Try the function reflectionIntroverted Intuition
Connecting impressions into an underlying interpretation or direction.
You notice several small changes in a project and form one idea about what is really shifting.Extraverted Intuition
Exploring possibilities and connections suggested by the outside world.
One unusual question gives you three new ways to approach an ordinary task.Introverted Sensing
Comparing present experience with an internal reference of what came before.
You notice that a familiar process feels different and check what changed.Extraverted Sensing
Engaging with concrete information and opportunities in the present situation.
You try a small adjustment, watch the result, and adapt your next move.Introverted Thinking
Checking whether ideas fit together within a consistent internal explanation.
Before accepting an answer, you want to know whether its reasoning holds up.Extraverted Thinking
Organizing decisions and resources around workable external criteria.
You turn a vague goal into a sequence, a deadline, and a way to check progress.Introverted Feeling
Weighing choices against personally held values and inner commitments.
You pause before agreeing because the request touches a boundary you care about.Extraverted Feeling
Considering shared values and the effects of decisions on relationships.
You notice a decision has left someone unheard and make room for their view.From functions to types
The common alternating stack for INFJ is Ni–Fe–Ti–Se; for INFP it is Fi–Ne–Si–Te. Stack conventions organize theory. They are not a ranking of your skills, and theorists differ on some details.
Read the INFJ guide Compare INFJ and INFP