Post by Admin on Jul 26, 2020 7:21:56 GMT
Taken from "Was that really me?" Naomi Quenk
Is the Function Extraverted or Introverted?
A common area of difficulty for people learning about type is the difference between extraverting and introverting a particular function. Here are some examples that highlight such differences.
Is Sensing Extraverted or Introverted?
Myra, an ESFP (dominant Extraverted Sensing), and Bonnie, an ISFJ (dominant Introverted Sensing), went to the Bahamas together. Neither had been there before. Bonnie came prepared with an itinerary of specific things to see and do and time estimates for doing them. Myra objected to this imposed structure. She wanted to have the fullest possible range of experiences and to remain open to any sensory exploration that came her way. The two succeeded in compromising by alternating days of doing things “Myra’s way” with days of doing them “Bonnie’s way.” But neither was quite comfortable with the other’s preferred mode of operation. Extraverted Sensing types take in the widest range of available sensory messages from the environment, receiving pleasure from their intensity and breadth and having little or no restrictions on what are acceptable data. Introverted Sensing types, in contrast, seem to operate with an established inner structure within which incoming sensory information is classified and ordered. The data are then readily available in all their detail for the appreciation of and use by the Introverted Sensing type.
Is Intuition Extraverted or Introverted?
Yolanda, an ENFP, feels that she is frequently criticized and put down for her ideas. As a dominant Extraverted Intuitive type, she talks about her ideas as they are being formed, before she subjects them to her own critical judgment. In contrast, Hal, an INFJ (dominant Introverted Intuitive type), keeps his ideas to himself for a long time before sharing them. He wants to ensure that his ideas are seen as only ideas, and not as finalized, worked-out systems. When he does talk about his ideas, he uses disclaimers, emphasizing their tentative nature. Dominant Introverted Intuitive types tend to focus primarily on ideas and possibilities at a conceptual level and to focus on the essence of those inner ideas that are certain. Introverted Intuition is tuned in to inner interconnected possibilities that may take the form of complex theories, models, and the like. Their relevance to the outer world is usually secondary, so only well-thought-out and important ideas are shared with others. Dominant Extraverted Intuitive types tend to be more attracted to a wide range of possibilities in the outer environment, readily sharing them with others as ideas to be explored and applying those ideas in the outer world. So Yolanda, in sharing her ideas before she has critiqued them herself, risks being misunderstood by others. Hal, in initially keeping his ideas to himself, misses out on feedback that might help him further shape his ideas.
Is Thinking Extraverted or Introverted?
Two INTP (dominant Introverted Thinking) researchers were discussing possibilities and plans for continuing their research. They explored many wide-ranging possibilities, discussing each with great enthusiasm. At one point in their discussion, their ENTJ (dominant Extraverted Thinking) project manager came in briefly and listened with great interest as they discussed their ideas. Two months later, the two INTPs were surprised and rather vexed when they discovered that their project manager had applied for a grant to do there search project he had listened in on!
For the INTPs, their discussion was “just tossing around ideas.” The particular idea that their project manager overheard them discussing was no more important than ten others they talked about that day. To the ENTJ, their enthusiasm about it (and the fact that it also appealed to him) was sufficient motive for taking action. Extraverted Thinking types use their judgment in the arena of the outer world, critically evaluating what is happening (if their auxiliary function is Sensing) or the potential for effective outcomes (if their auxiliary function is Intuition) with a goal of logic and coherence in the outer world. They are oriented to acting ontheir conclusions.The critical judgment of Introverted Thinking types operates internally, as they figure out what is going on or what is possible with a goal of inner logic and coherence.Actualizing their conclusions is secondary.
Is Feeling Extraverted or Introverted?
George, an ENFJ (dominant Extraverted Feeling), hired Ellen, an INFP (dominant Introverted Feeling), to edit his book manuscript. Ellen was gratified to learn that the edited manuscript had been accepted for publication by a prestigious university press. This news confirmed her feeling that she had done a good job. She was embarrassed, however, when George, who had already paid her for her work, took her out to dinner and presented her with an expensive gift to show his appreciation. Rather than increasing her confidence in her work, this seemingly excessive display of gratitude made Ellen distrust George’s judgment of her. His unbounded enthusiasm seemed to indicate to her a lack of discrimination. This is a good example of how Introverted Feeling types focus on inner harmony and being at peace within themselves, whereas Extraverted Feeling types devote their energy to maintaining harmony in the outer world. George was merely sharing his delight in his success with someone he felt had contributed greatly to it. He would have been puzzled and shocked had he known about Ellen’s reaction, which she did not reveal to him.
Is the Function Extraverted or Introverted?
A common area of difficulty for people learning about type is the difference between extraverting and introverting a particular function. Here are some examples that highlight such differences.
Is Sensing Extraverted or Introverted?
Myra, an ESFP (dominant Extraverted Sensing), and Bonnie, an ISFJ (dominant Introverted Sensing), went to the Bahamas together. Neither had been there before. Bonnie came prepared with an itinerary of specific things to see and do and time estimates for doing them. Myra objected to this imposed structure. She wanted to have the fullest possible range of experiences and to remain open to any sensory exploration that came her way. The two succeeded in compromising by alternating days of doing things “Myra’s way” with days of doing them “Bonnie’s way.” But neither was quite comfortable with the other’s preferred mode of operation. Extraverted Sensing types take in the widest range of available sensory messages from the environment, receiving pleasure from their intensity and breadth and having little or no restrictions on what are acceptable data. Introverted Sensing types, in contrast, seem to operate with an established inner structure within which incoming sensory information is classified and ordered. The data are then readily available in all their detail for the appreciation of and use by the Introverted Sensing type.
Is Intuition Extraverted or Introverted?
Yolanda, an ENFP, feels that she is frequently criticized and put down for her ideas. As a dominant Extraverted Intuitive type, she talks about her ideas as they are being formed, before she subjects them to her own critical judgment. In contrast, Hal, an INFJ (dominant Introverted Intuitive type), keeps his ideas to himself for a long time before sharing them. He wants to ensure that his ideas are seen as only ideas, and not as finalized, worked-out systems. When he does talk about his ideas, he uses disclaimers, emphasizing their tentative nature. Dominant Introverted Intuitive types tend to focus primarily on ideas and possibilities at a conceptual level and to focus on the essence of those inner ideas that are certain. Introverted Intuition is tuned in to inner interconnected possibilities that may take the form of complex theories, models, and the like. Their relevance to the outer world is usually secondary, so only well-thought-out and important ideas are shared with others. Dominant Extraverted Intuitive types tend to be more attracted to a wide range of possibilities in the outer environment, readily sharing them with others as ideas to be explored and applying those ideas in the outer world. So Yolanda, in sharing her ideas before she has critiqued them herself, risks being misunderstood by others. Hal, in initially keeping his ideas to himself, misses out on feedback that might help him further shape his ideas.
Is Thinking Extraverted or Introverted?
Two INTP (dominant Introverted Thinking) researchers were discussing possibilities and plans for continuing their research. They explored many wide-ranging possibilities, discussing each with great enthusiasm. At one point in their discussion, their ENTJ (dominant Extraverted Thinking) project manager came in briefly and listened with great interest as they discussed their ideas. Two months later, the two INTPs were surprised and rather vexed when they discovered that their project manager had applied for a grant to do there search project he had listened in on!
For the INTPs, their discussion was “just tossing around ideas.” The particular idea that their project manager overheard them discussing was no more important than ten others they talked about that day. To the ENTJ, their enthusiasm about it (and the fact that it also appealed to him) was sufficient motive for taking action. Extraverted Thinking types use their judgment in the arena of the outer world, critically evaluating what is happening (if their auxiliary function is Sensing) or the potential for effective outcomes (if their auxiliary function is Intuition) with a goal of logic and coherence in the outer world. They are oriented to acting ontheir conclusions.The critical judgment of Introverted Thinking types operates internally, as they figure out what is going on or what is possible with a goal of inner logic and coherence.Actualizing their conclusions is secondary.
Is Feeling Extraverted or Introverted?
George, an ENFJ (dominant Extraverted Feeling), hired Ellen, an INFP (dominant Introverted Feeling), to edit his book manuscript. Ellen was gratified to learn that the edited manuscript had been accepted for publication by a prestigious university press. This news confirmed her feeling that she had done a good job. She was embarrassed, however, when George, who had already paid her for her work, took her out to dinner and presented her with an expensive gift to show his appreciation. Rather than increasing her confidence in her work, this seemingly excessive display of gratitude made Ellen distrust George’s judgment of her. His unbounded enthusiasm seemed to indicate to her a lack of discrimination. This is a good example of how Introverted Feeling types focus on inner harmony and being at peace within themselves, whereas Extraverted Feeling types devote their energy to maintaining harmony in the outer world. George was merely sharing his delight in his success with someone he felt had contributed greatly to it. He would have been puzzled and shocked had he known about Ellen’s reaction, which she did not reveal to him.