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#1 ·
So I took the cognitive functions test and got this:
{Based on your cognitive functions, your type is most likely:
Most Likely: INTP
or Second Possibility: ISTJ
or Third Possibility: INTJ
.

Your cognitive functions are, in order of development:
Ti - Si - Ni - Fi - Te - Ne - Fe - Se

Here are some quick descriptions of your functions, in order of preference:

The Introverted Thinking (Ti) function is used when an individual analyzes something, breaks it apart, and categorizes and defines its elements. This is the foundation of logical thinking. Ti is crucial in identifying logical inconsistencies and putting together logical arguments. Those with strong Ti usually have an ability to remain objective even when it may bother others.

The Introverted Sensation (Si) function compares past events with current events. Si is associated with vivid memory recall and a reliance on experiential learning. Those with strong Si often prefer to take a 'hands on approach'. On the other hand, those with weak Si often do not benefit from interacting in that way.

The Introverted Intuition (Ni) function implicitly recognizes that one term can have multiple meanings, and allows the individual to disconnect themselves from the concept of 'objective truth'. This allows those with strong Ni to 'rewire' the connections that form a concept and test it from new and unique angles. This is why the Ni dominant types are often called analysts: they can pull apart an idea and test each individual piece to see how it changes the whole.

The Introverted Feeling (Fi) function attempts to find meaning in the world. In this sense, 'feeling' doesn't necessarily mean 'emotions' - it refers to the subjective and subtle sense of value within a situation. It is often associated with gut reactions about the fairness or goodness of an interaction. Those with strong Fi usually care less about objective facts and more about what's fair or right.

The Extroverted Thinking (Te) function imposes our own order on the world around us. Te structures the world in logical ways, ranging from the physical world (your desk, your office, etc) to concepts (creating 'flow charts' of ideas in your mind.)

The Extroverted Intuition (Ne) function is oriented toward generating new possibilities. Ne is all about brainstorming - imagining a variety of possible outcomes and considering them all to be possibly true. Ne is associated with new ideas and innovative breakthroughs.

The Extroverted Feeling (Fe) function is used when an individual acts in a considerate way to the feelings and beliefs of the people around them. Those with strong Fe can easily empathize with other people and is the most likely to be a 'people person.' Those with weak Fe may find themselves offending people unintentionally.

The Extroverted Sensation (Se) function is associated with a vivid perception of the world, taking into account details that others may miss. Se is about being closely tuned to the world around you, and that usually translates into following 'gut impulses' and taking great pleasure in physical action. Those with weak Se may sometimes feel 'disconnected' from the world around them.}

This confirms my TiSi loop, but does anyone have any further analysis or advice and help. If this posted elsewhere, sorry.
 
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#2 ·
A shot in the dark, since I'm not very sure about the development of cognitive functions, but you can try to step out of your comfort zone more.

Try to experience new things, go to new places and hang out with different people, so maybe your Ne can find a way of showing up more.
 
#4 ·
Based on your cognitive functions, your type is most likely:
Most Likely: INTJ
or Second Possibility: INTP
or Third Possibility: ENTJ

Your cognitive functions are, in order of development:
Ni - Te - Ti - Ne - Si - Fi - Se - Fe
 
#7 · (Edited)
Your cognitive functions are, in order of development:
Ti - Si - Ni - Fi - Te - Ne - Fe - Se
"Ni appreciates definitional freedom (and thus is often annoyed by Ti) in the same way Ne appreciates freedom to change its plan of action abruptly (and thus is often annoyed by Te.) Ti users will tend to frame debates by first assigning precise definitions to terms, but Ni often objects to this by wondering: "How are we unconsciously limiting our understanding by assigning such rigid definitions in the first place?" Ni always seeks to escape the unconscious assumptions that limit its understanding of as many different conceptual viewpoints as possible." - Link

"Internalized sense of value and internalized sense of concept cannot coexist because each function conflicts with one another’s approach to the inner subjective thought. Therefore, Fi and Ti cannot coexist in the primary four." - Link

"Due to the nature of Ni, it cannot exist with the Si function. Both functions deal with the same internalized data and have two different ways of approaching it which are opposite of one another." - Link




I think cognitive function questionaires are bollocks. Certain functions contradict in such a way that only 16 permutations are possible (Hence the 16 types).

Ni/Si, Ti/Fi, Ne/Se, Te/Fe, Ti/Te, Fi/Fe, Ni/Ne, Si/Se all contradict.


How could you be an intp with Ni dominant?
You can't.

These are unconscious mindsets that simply cannot be determined by a simple quiz.
 
#9 ·
"Ni appreciates definitional freedom (and thus is often annoyed by Ti) in the same way Ne appreciates freedom to change its plan of action abruptly (and thus is often annoyed by Te.) Ti users will tend to frame debates by first assigning precise definitions to terms, but Ni often objects to this by wondering: "How are we unconsciously limiting our understanding by assigning such rigid definitions in the first place?" Ni always seeks to escape the unconscious assumptions that limit its understanding of as many different conceptual viewpoints as possible." - Link

"Internalized sense of value and internalized sense of concept cannot coexist because each function conflicts with one another’s approach to the inner subjective thought. Therefore, Fi and Ti cannot coexist in the primary four." - Link

"Due to the nature of Ni, it cannot exist with the Si function. Both functions deal with the same internalized data and have two different ways of approaching it which are opposite of one another." - Link




I think cognitive function questionaires are bollocks. Certain functions contradict in such a way that only 16 permutations are possible (Hence the 16 types).

Ni/Si, Ti/Fi, Ne/Se, Te/Fe, Ti/Te, Fi/Fe, Ni/Ne, Si/Se all contradict.


You can't.

These are unconscious mindsets that simply cannot be determined by a simple quiz.
Thanks, I see where you are coming from about the test. I however think that the Ti Ne Si Fe arrangement counts for the optimal arrangement while you could have a different order.
 
#11 ·
I did it a few days ago and got -

(I personally think, if I wasn't an INTP, that I would be an INFJ long before being an ISFJ.)

Based on your cognitive functions, your type is most likely:
Most Likely: INTP
or Second Possibility: ISFJ
or Third Possibility: INFJ

Your cognitive functions are, in order of development:
Ti - Si - Ni - Fi - Ne - Fe - Se - Te

Introverted Thinking (Ti) |||||||||||||||||| 8.38
Introverted Sensation (Si) |||||||||||||| 6.47
Introverted Intuition (Ni) ||||||||||||| 5.8
Introverted Feeling (Fi) |||||||||| 4.31
Extroverted Intuition (Ne) ||||||||| 3.96
Extroverted Feeling (Fe) |||||| 2.45
Extroverted Sensation (Se) |||||| 2.25
Extroverted Thinking (Te) |||| 1.16

Your Introverted Thinking (Ti) is very developed.
Your Extroverted Intuition (Ne) is moderate.
Your Introverted Intuition (Ni) is moderate.
Your Extroverted Sensation (Se) is moderate.
Your Introverted Sensation (Si) is moderate.
Your Extroverted Feeling (Fe) is moderate.
Your Introverted Feeling (Fi) is moderate.
Your Extroverted Thinking (Te) is low.
 
#16 ·
I haven't really dug into it as much as you have and I'm going to bed shortly... but I think Timeless made the test. Maybe he'd care to elaborate? (I was kind of amazed my Ne score ended up so low, that has never happened... it's always been #1 or #2.)

EDIT: I know you were focusing on the scores, but look at the chart below where I'm just told where I have developed, moderate, or low stats. Look in particular at the order:

Your Introverted Intuition (Ni) is very developed.
Your Introverted Thinking (Ti) is very developed.
Your Extroverted Intuition (Ne) is moderate.
Your Introverted Sensation (Si) is moderate.
Your Extroverted Thinking (Te) is moderate.
Your Extroverted Feeling (Fe) is moderate.
Your Introverted Feeling (Fi) is moderate.
Your Extroverted Sensation (Se) is low.
Look in particular at my top four scores in THIS list, and tell me which three are within typical INTP function use.
Maybe he used this order instead?

...Don't ask me.

Sleeve of Wizard said:
I think maybe this test just looks at your highest scoring function (concludes that you're either INTP or ISTP), then just looks down the list to see whether Ne or Se scores higher.
That's plausible too. Timeless needs to 'fess up. :D

EDIT EDIT: Hmm, his other test scored me easily as INTP, although you can see my T/F divide isn't quite as blatant as the rest:

Your Preferences:
Introversion (I): |||||||||||||||||| 72.22% // Extroversion (E): ||||||| 27.78%
Intuition (N): |||||||||||||||||||| 79.41% // Sensation (S): ||||| 20.59%
Thinking (T): ||||||||||||||| 58.06% // Feeling (F): |||||||||| 41.94%
Judging (J): |||||| 23.53% // Perceiving (P): ||||||||||||||||||| 76.47%
 
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#28 ·
Based on your cognitive functions, your type is most likely:
Most Likely: INTP
or Second Possibility: ENTJ
or Third Possibility: ENTP

Your Cognitive Functions:
Introverted Thinking (Ti) ||||||||||||||||||||||| 10.92
Extroverted Thinking (Te) ||||||||||||||||| 7.93
Extroverted Intuition (Ne) |||||||||||||||| 7.19
Introverted Intuition (Ni) ||||||||||||||| 6.98
Introverted Sensation (Si) |||||||||||| 5.24
Extroverted Sensation (Se) |||||||||||| 5.03
Extroverted Feeling (Fe) ||||||| 2.75
Introverted Feeling (Fi) ||||||| 2.71

Your Introverted Thinking (Ti) is very developed.
Your Extroverted Intuition (Ne) is moderate.
Your Introverted Intuition (Ni) is moderate.
Your Extroverted Sensation (Se) is moderate.
Your Introverted Sensation (Si) is moderate.
Your Extroverted Thinking (Te) is moderate.
Your Extroverted Feeling (Fe) is low.
Your Introverted Feeling (Fi) is low.
My result looks so organized and somewhat contradicting... I don't know how I feel about this. (Which isn't surprising considering my result.)
 
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