The Inclinations
The Referential and Hopeful Functions represent available information with which one is comfortable, and the Responsible and Experimental Functions represent available information with which one is uncomfortable. The Rebellious and Aggressive Functions represent unavailable information with which one is comfortable, and the Avoidant and Depressive Functions represent unavailable information with which one is uncomfortable. I believe that the Inclinations, along with the Function Strengths as they relate to the Justification and Inference, are how Type is initially determined.
The Functions
Counterfactual (Ne, NP / Reasonable) - making novel comparisons, brainstorming, and envisioning hypothetical change.
Statistical (Ni, NJ / Resolute) - having reliable expectations and considering the unknowable for developing robust ideas (while Statistics are also Patterns, INFJs use Statistically-relevant Concepts).
Scouting (Se, SP / Resolute) - being showy and testing limitations.
Optimizing (Si, SJ / Reasonable) - monitoring resources and concentrating on performance.
Relating (Fe, FJ / Curious) - determining emotional states, sharing enthusiasm, and endorsing harmony.
Critical (Fi, FP / Serious) - having strong opinions and weighing different options to represent exclusive bonds.
Strategic (Te, TJ / Serious) - realizing effects and resulting implications for direct systemization and encouraging a state of prosperity.
Ætiological (Ti, TP / Curious) - finding causes using fundamental suppositions and identifying feedback loops.
The Motivations
When introvertedly thinking (Ti), XXTPs have the ability to eventually simplify complex ideas under the right conditions, allowing them to delay decisions (Perceiver) to relieve stress (Curious).
When extravertedly feeling (Fe), XXFJs make people feel welcome, allowing them to make instant decisions (Judger) to relieve stress (Curious).
When introvertedly feeling (Fi), XXFPs feel they must honor their beliefs in the best possible way, allowing them to delay decisions (Perceiver) when there is a deep personal connection (Serious).
When extravertedly thinking (Te), XXTJs are aware of obscure opportunities, allowing them to make instant decisions (Judger) when there is a deep personal connection (Serious).
When introvertedly sensing (Si), XSXJs keep track of many applicable possibilities simultaneously, allowing them to make instant decisions (Judger) until an alternative is accepted (Reasonable).
When extravertedly intuiting (Ne), XNXPs validate perspectives, allowing them to delay decisions (Perceiver) until an alternative is accepted (Reasonable).
When introvertedly intuiting (Ni), XNXJs notice the window for each chance of success, allowing them to make instant decisions (Judger) which require commitment (Resolute).
When extravertedly sensing (Se), XSXPs filter for the most extravagant option in order to leave a memorable impression, allowing them to delay decisions (Perceiver) which require commitment (Resolute).
The Temperaments
EXXPs are known as Explorers; they want to test their mental faculties in novel situations (introverted judging helping extraverted perceiving).
EXXJs are known as Persuaders; they want people to see things from their point of view (introverted perceiving helping extraverted judging).
IXXJs are known as Evaluators; they want to combine a few key points to interpret holistically (extraverted judging helping introverted perceiving).
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On the Evolution of Logic: An Introduction to Cognietrics
Non-FictionI wrote my first book, An Introduction to Cognietrics, in order to bring extended meaning to the suppositions encountered in the definition of the Myers-Briggs types. Though many books have been written on this subject, I felt that few had unifying...
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