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Today, we’re going to go over the INTJs Cognitive Functions
Make sure to watch each one and find out how the function stack designs your life!
There are four Cognitive Functions for every personality type. The order of the functions
is determined by human choices, and they connect language to the way we process
information and make decisions. Making decisions requires the use of Thinking and Feeling,
while processing information requires the use of iNtuition and Sensing. The cognitive
functions for the INTJ personality type in order are Ni-Te-Fi-Se. The top two
functions of each category are used to identify them. Find out how the function
stack designs your life choices and determine how you can use this knowledge in reaching
personal growth and self-improvement. Here are the INTJs Cognitive Functions.
Number 1 - Introverted Intuition (Ni) Introverted Intuition (Ni) is the driving
force of the INTJ personality type. Strong Ni users navigate their future and use their
subconsciously stored patterns to either make it what they want or to avoid what they fear. This
is why people who have an INTJ personality type frequently characterize them as visionary and
future-focused. Instead of getting caught down in the minutiae of the past, they are making
predictions about future developments based on the overall themes and lessons they have learned. To
predict how anything will turn out, they will totally act it out in their minds. Because
they are not psychic, their judgments are not always accurate. Knowledge is always important.
INTJs will grow more adept at reading and anticipating events as they age since they
will have more patterns stored away. People with the INTJ personality type have a propensity to
seek for the deep meaning or underlying cause of things. They want to unite everything under
a single, all-encompassing idea or philosophy. Instead of concrete examples or specifics from
previous experiences, they will place greater emphasis on impressions and concepts that are
by their very nature more abstract. People with this personality type won't
be overly detail-oriented and probably won't follow the rules because Ni users lack Si.
They won't stop being precise, but only to the extent necessary to accomplish their objective
or finish the task at hand. If considered superfluous, some information may be omitted.
People who take too long to get to the point may irritate NTJs since they tend to speak in a very
particular and direct manner. People with the INTJ personality do not share their weird intuitive
leaps aloud, whereas Ne users are more likely to do so and take you along for the conversational
ride until they arrive at their conclusion alongside you. Instead, INTJs will analyze
the situation in detail before sharing their findings with you. However, the issue is that
you'll usually hear the conclusion before you hear the case or thesis. INTJs strive to make sure that
the desired outcome is always achieved, regardless of what the other person does. They'll construct
a scenario so that it yields either the desired outcome or response. This is why INTJs may appear
to be very intelligent or may have a special fondness for chess or other strategic games.
Number 2 - Extraverted Thinking (Te)
Extraverted Thinking (Te) is the second, or auxiliary, function of the INTJ personality
type. Te users will refine a procedure until it is as effective as it can be. This function
will be used by INTJs to arrange and organize their environment. For INTJs, Te will assist Ni
by seeing that plans are carried out in the most effective manner feasible. In essence,
Te will support them in realizing their Ni vision. Because of their special Ni-Te combination,
INTJs are usually portrayed in fictional contexts as wicked masterminds with elaborate plans to
rule the world. But not every INTJ will have a complex global strategy. Many INTJs will only
concentrate on their own lives, using their Te to accomplish more modest objectives.
Although INTJs enjoy control and their Ni-Te will go to great lengths to preserve it,
they won't be entirely opposed to taking risks, even though they may be highly cautious.
Their Te argues that it is more effective to delegate a task to a third party since
the latter may complete it more quickly or, at the very least, because it would free up
their own time for other, more crucial tasks. As a result, INTJs tend to delegate wherever
it is practicable. Because of their efficiency and end-goal orientation, INTJs may come across
as impatient to others. INTJs will occasionally express things plainly, even if it comes across
as cruel or harsh, because Te is interested in the real and accurate flow of information. It
would be pointless to try to sugarcoat things. An INTJ's auxiliary Te tends to make them appear
somewhat inflexible and abrupt when you first meet them. They should eventually become less stiff
as they grow accustomed to novel situations or a particular social setting. Te users enjoy talking
aloud in discussion with people since it is a natural way to apply Extraverted Thinking (Te).
As long as no emotions are involved, INTJs will likely enjoy disputing or theorizing.
Number 3 - Introverted Feeling (Fi)
Introverted Feeling (Fi) is the INTJ personality type's third or tertiary function. When Fi is
present, INTJs have a strong sense of who they are and where their values and morals reside. It will
provide them a sense of self without forcing them to overthink or constantly analyse how they feel,
as a Fi dominant person would. They'll probably say things such, "This is just
the way I am," perhaps as an explanation for a Te-driven action or to obstinately refuse
to change their attitude or viewpoint. They probably won't be interested in critically
analyzing their sense of self or identity, unless they're trapped in a Ni-Fi cycle. As a result
of their tendency to not overthink themselves, tertiary Fi users tend to feel more confident.
Because they are low-Fi users, INTJs tend to be less aware of how other
people are feeling and instead focus on how something affects them personally. However,
they do have a strong capacity to identify with individuals going through something similar to
what they have gone through. They will have a strong feeling of responsibility and an
unwavering loyalty to their family and friends as a result of Fi mixed with their higher functions.
When INTJs don't live up to their own standards and aspirations, tertiary Fi can make them quite
hard on themselves. They could find it difficult to overcome a personal setback or the inability to
live up to a conviction or self-made expectation and end up drowning in a sea of self-criticism
and disappointment.
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Number 4 - Extraverted Sensing (Se)
Extraverted Sensing (Se) is the fourth or inferior function for INTJ personality types.
They may experience this in a few different ways. It can first appear as a reduction in the value
of sensory or tangible information. They could be so focused on grasping a deeper meaning or
believing an ethereal impression that they fail to notice the evidence that is directly in front
of them. They could decline to make an effort to substantiate their intuitive inferences with
hard data because they don't see the need to or feel unable to do so. Having Se as their weaker
function may effectively lead to them not even trying, which may ultimately lead to resentment
when those around them refuse to believe their baseless conclusions. Inferior Se can also
make it difficult for INTJs to feel present or adapt in the moment. They may find it difficult
to live in the present and act appropriately since they have a personality type that tends
to think far into the future. They can discover that sudden action stresses them out easily and
would rather have lots of time to prepare. Additionally, sensory pleasures such as
overindulging in food or perhaps purchasing pricey and excessively ostentatious items
may be a weakness for INTJs. They might also be incredibly kind to friends and family, buying them
gifts or lending them money. Additionally, INTJs are likely to have a little urge for adventure,
but because this function is underdeveloped, the idea of engaging in such adventures may make them
anxious and prevent them from acting on their desire. A highly tastefully designed home or
a passion for fashion could be signs of this personality's strong respect for aesthetics.
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