Когнитивни функции на INTJ

Introverted Intuition bestows us with the gift of intuition. The world of the unconscious is its working site. It is a forward-thinking function that intuitively knows without trying hard. It allows us to experience the unpredictable excitement of “eureka” moments through our unconscious processing. Ni also enables us to see beyond what meets the eye. It follows through an abstract pattern of how the world works and lingers on the whys of life.

The dominant cognitive function is the core of our ego and consciousness. Also called the ‘Hero or Heroine', the dominant function is our most natural and favorite mental process and primary mode of interacting with the world.

Introverted Intuition (Ni) in the dominant position bestows INTJs with the gift of intuition. It allows them to discern underlying factors in every situation. INTJs keep in touch with their gut insights that help predict possible outcomes and unfold patterns. Their foresight enables them to effectively make long-term goals and plot detailed ways to achieve them. INTJs focus on seeing the potential rather than just what meets the eye.

Extroverted Thinking bestows us with the gift of efficiency. It employs our analytical reasoning and objectivity. Te is forged in the supremacy of external systems, knowledge, and order. Extroverted thinking adheres to facts rather than fleeting emotions. It gives no time for silly chit-chats and focuses on purely significant matters. It boosts our passion and enthusiasm for informative discourse to expand our horizons of wisdom and knowledge.

The auxiliary cognitive function, known as the 'Mother' or 'Father', helps guide the dominant function in perceiving the world and is what we use when comforting others.

Extroverted Thinking (Te) in the auxiliary position balances the dominant Ni with the gift of efficiency. Through this function, INTJs keep themselves proactive and decisive amidst their introspective nature. They yearn to look for ways to improve and become more efficient than their previous performances. Te organizes their thoughts, actions, and decisions based on logic, knowledge, and rationality to materialize their vision. INTJs also use their Te to comfort others by helping them figure out their problems and providing rational solutions.

Introverted Feeling bestows us with the gift of feeling. It navigates through the deepest corners of our thoughts and emotions. Fi flows through our values and seeks an in-depth meaning of life. It allows us to stay in the lane of our boundaries and identity amidst external pressure. This intensive cognitive function feels the pain of others and likes to be the knight for those in need.

The tertiary cognitive function is what we enjoy using to relax, calm, and take the pressure off our overused dominant and auxiliary functions. Known as the ‘The Child or Relief,' it feels like taking a break from ourselves and is playful and child-like. It is what we use when feeling silly, natural, and accepted.

Introverted Feeling (Fi) in the tertiary position comforts the dominant Ni and auxiliary Te with the gift of feeling. INTJs use Fi to indulge themselves in activities that align with their values and refresh their soul. They appreciate taking a break from their intuitive thinking to read novels, write the next page of their journals, or even participate in social outreach programs. INTJs admire people who wield Fi in a healthy way for they come with wisdom, integrity, and compassion. They feel at home being in the company of those who truly listen and care.

Extroverted Sensing bestows us with the gift of senses. Tangible reality is its default battleground. Se conquers life through sensory experiences, enhancing their sight, sound, smell, and bodily movements. It lets us adhere to the stimuli of the physical world. Extroverted sensing ignites courage to seize moments while they last. It urges us to act right instantly instead of staying idle in the what-ifs.

The inferior cognitive function is our weakest and most suppressed cognitive function in the depths of our ego and consciousness. We hide this part of ourselves, embarrassed of our inability to wield it effectively. As we age and mature, we embrace and develop our inferior function, providing deep fulfillment from coming to the pinnacle of our personal growth and the end of our own hero's journey.

Extroverted Sensing (Se) in the inferior function occupies the least space in the minds of INTJs. Being attuned to their body, senses and the physical experiential world or reality is more challenging. They may miss out on details and experiences as they live inside their heads. INTJs may feel unfulfilled when they tap into this "carpe diem" function. Se often makes them feel ineffective and inferior to those who use it as their dominant function.

Extroverted Intuition bestows us with the gift of imagination. It empowers our life visions and sets us free from our limiting beliefs and built-up boundaries. It utilizes patterns and trends to connect with the tangible reality. Extroverted intuition is sensitive to impression and ambiance rather than specific details. This function thrives on venturing into the world's awestruck mysteries. It leads us to intuitively flow through the stream of anticipation on what is yet to be unleashed.

The opposing shadow function, also known as the Nemesis, calls out our doubts and paranoia and acts in opposition to our dominant function, questioning the way it sees the world.

Extroverted Intuition (Ne) in the opposing shadow position may trouble the minds of INTJs as it contradicts their dominant Ni. It explores diverse perspectives and views without restraints through the gift of imagination. It inflicts doubts and paranoia as it may seem difficult and unnecessary to achieve their singular vision. Ne frustrates and provokes INTJs to overthink whether they are the only ones seeing things through such a viewpoint. As they tap into this function, they may have very outlandish thoughts like, "What will happen if I dance in public all by myself?", "How will my date react if I start coat my face with soup?", or "How will this person react if I suddenly share about my darkest secret?". They may also see people who use Ne as needlessly oppositional and distractible.

Introverted Thinking bestows us with the gift of logic. Interrelated knowledge and patterns gear it up. Ti conquers life through an internal framework built by experiences and educated trial and error. It drives us to logically interlink everything we come across. Introverted thinking thrives in the act of rational troubleshooting. Ambiguity holds no place in it as it constantly pursues learning and growth. It empowers us to grasp how things work from the nitty-gritty to the most profound complexities.

The critical shadow function criticizes and belittles ourselves or others and thinks nothing of humiliating and ridiculing in its search for control.

Introverted Thinking (Ti) in the critical shadow position attacks the ego by casting insults and disappointments. It criticizes INTJs for not keeping up with logical frameworks making them feel weak and lacking. Ti tends to shame their inner selves for falling short of their own competitive expectations. It belittles INTJs for missing out on mental maps that negatively affect outcomes. When they experience the Introverted Thinking function, they may say things to themselves such as "How did you miss out such an important principle?", "You could have dealt with this in a more logical manner!", or "How could you be so blind with the obvious framework laid before your eyes?". They may also project and belittle those who use Ti, thinking they run out of willpower to materialize their wide-eyed vision.

Extroverted Feeling bestows us with the gift of empathy. It advocates for the greater good than focusing on individual desires. It entrusts a strong sense of integrity and ethics. We instinctively tune in to moral and cultural values to maintain peace and harmony through this function. Fe enables us to feel for others even without fully experiencing their situations. It motivates us to keep and nurture our social connections and relationships.

The trickster shadow function is sly, malicious, and deceptive, manipulating and snaring people into our traps.

Extroverted Feeling (Fe) in the trickster shadow position irks INTJs with the gift of empathy. Fe may be overwhelming for these personalities, who conventionally tune in to logic and insight, that they have difficulty focusing on others' emotions and feelings. INTJs often express their trickster with sarcasm as they feel awkward and disconnected with this function. People who use Fe may come off as inauthentic and suspicious regarding their true intentions.

Introverted Sensing bestows us with the gift of details. It consults the detailed past to gain wisdom while living in the present. We recall and revisit memories and acquired information through this function. It constantly stores sensory data to balance our current views and opinions. Introverted Sensing teaches us to credit proven facts and life experiences instead of mere instincts. It counsels us to avoid committing the same mistakes twice.

The demon shadow function is our least developed function, deeply unconscious and far removed from our ego. Our relationship with this function is so strained that we struggle with relating to, and often demonize, people who use this as their dominant function.

Introverted Sensing (Si) in the demon shadow is the least developed function of INTJs. As they struggle to remember specific details of their physical experiences, they end up using this function in a destabilizing way. They wield Si instead to replay the worst moments of their lives to punish and torture their inner selves. As they tap into this function, these personalities may become hyper-sensitive to their bodily pains and become overwhelmed as they usually neglect those physical sensations. INTJs may also often retaliate against their opponents by inexplicably bringing up their failures in detail. They tend to project their Si frustrations to those who use it and view them as ruthlessly destructive to their growth.