MBTI Cognitive Functions Flashcards

Which MBTI type has a function stack of Ne-Fi-Te-Si?

Answer: ENFP

ENFP leads with Extraverted Intuition (Ne), supported by Introverted Feeling (Fi), Extraverted Thinking (Te), and Introverted Sensing (Si).

What does it mean when an MBTI type is 'in the grip' of their inferior function?

Answer: They are stressed and acting unlike their normal self

Being 'in the grip' refers to a stress state where the inferior function takes over, causing uncharacteristic and often primitive behavior.

Which cognitive function pairing describes the INTJ type?

Answer: Ni-Te-Fi-Se

INTJ uses Introverted Intuition (Ni) as dominant, Extraverted Thinking (Te) as auxiliary, Introverted Feeling (Fi) as tertiary, and Extraverted Sensing (Se) as inferior.

The 'shadow functions' in MBTI refer to which set of cognitive functions?

Answer: The four functions opposite in attitude to the main stack

Shadow functions are the four functions in the opposite attitude (introverted vs. extraverted) from the main stack, operating mostly unconsciously.

Which type shares the exact same cognitive functions as INTJ but in a different order?

Answer: INFJ

INFJ and INTJ share Ni, Te, Fi, and Se, but INFJ leads with Ni-Fe-Ti-Se, using Fe instead of Te as the auxiliary.

What is the auxiliary function also commonly called in MBTI cognitive function theory?

Answer: The parent function

The auxiliary function is often called the 'parent' function because it supports and balances the dominant 'hero' function.