Cognitive Functions
Learn how eight cognitive-function concepts are commonly used to describe attention and decision-making preferences.
Ni · Introverted Intuition
Gradually converges scattered clues into an internal direction or explanatory model.
Ne · Extraverted Intuition
Rapidly expands one clue into multiple explanations, connections, and future possibilities.
Si · Introverted Sensing
Compares the present experience with internally stored experience, details, and stable reference points.
Se · Extraverted Sensing
Takes in concrete information from the immediate environment and responds quickly to real-world feedback.
Ti · Introverted Thinking
Breaks concepts apart internally and seeks consistency in definitions, causality, and logical structure.
Te · Extraverted Thinking
Uses external standards, resources, and structure to produce results that can be checked against a goal.
Fi · Introverted Feeling
Checks internally whether personal values, authentic feelings, and choices are aligned.
Fe · Extraverted Feeling
Notices and coordinates emotions, needs, and shared values between people.