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MBTI Types as an Anime

ESTJ: Psycho Pass

ISTJ: Ghost in the Shell

ESTP: Bleach

ISTP: Dragon Ball Z

ISFP: Avatar:The Last Airbender

ESFP: Tokyo Ghoul

ENTJ: Code Geass

INTJ: Steins;Gate

INFJ: Attack on Titan

ENFJ: Fullmetal Alchemist:Brotherhood

ENFP: Soul Eater

INFP: Monster

ISFJ: Sailor Moon

ESFJ: Naruto

INTP: Neon Genesis Evangeleon

ENTP: Death Note

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What it means to have a Dominant Function in Jungian psychology

The four basic Jungian dichotomies (Thinking/Feeling, Sensing/Intuition), also known as “function attitudes” are perspectives, not behaviors or abilities. The concept of Cognitive Functions is not about what you can do, it is about what energizes you and how you interpret information from the external influence and information. The higher functions in the functional stack have the strongest influence in this interpreting of events. 

We use all the functions, as we all come across material (/tangible) and hypothetical (/absract) information, which we then develop personal and logical judgement.

 “When we use a function that is destined to become "preferred", we feel an emotional investment in what we're doing, and we feel in control of our emotional life, so we keep on doing it. We tend to be more stimulated by the function. It then appears to "develop" or get "stronger", and behaviors associated with it will increase”.

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The reason for having functions in weaker position is perhaps, because it is suppressed by the dominant and auxiliary functions, which are by definition, the cognitive opposite. All the functions that pair together - Se/Ni for example - perceive information in the opposite direction and on a different dichotomy. While strong Se is sensing a presence and awareness of the environment, Ni is introverted, realizing inner possibilities and abstract impressions from the physical object.   

The perceiving functions, Intuition and Sensation, are Irrational functions. The Judging Functions - Feeling and Thinking - are Rational. You are using rationality when you decide if something is true or false, right or wrong, correct or incorrect. You are perceiving when you see how something appears, what it looks like, how it physically feels, what impression you have from it, the associations you make, and so on. 

Because of the conceptual theory that we all have a dominant preference of a function that manifests in our personalities, this means it will over-rule the opposing functions. 

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Extroverted Feeling (Fe) vs Introverted Feeling (Fi)

Although all Feeling types can recognize and adjust to behaviors of both the feeling functions, each personality type only prefers one orientation. 

Extroverted Feelers are highly aware of the external “atmosphere” and want themselves and everyone else to engage in this environment. They are often those people who try to include everyone because they want them to contribute to the conversation, which is why Fe is often described as emotional harmony. Fe types are often skilled at conveying strong emotion and expression. They are expressive with their emotions, which contrasts with Fi and it’s privacy with outward expression and introversion of their own emotions. For example, as an Fi type myself I remain private and do not prefer to express my feelings very openly. However, Introverted Feelers often express their own subjective opinions of what they like/dislike and are concerned with interpersonal relations between themselves and a person or any external influence.

In fiction, the best examples of Fe dom types is Joy from Inside Out or Margaery Tyrell from Game of Thrones. They are not usually focused on personal feelings of themselves and others but rather the emotional environment as a whole. They both attempt to enforce positive interaction and engage everyone in the environment. Think of how Joy reacts to Sadness and her personal feelings of depression - she sees how this disrupts external harmony and attempts to lead everyone to establishing a healthy environment. Margaery uses Fe to reach her goals of becoming the queen. She never talks about her own feeling and personal sense of judgement, but rather engages with other people in the environment, such as helping the poor and becoming an inspiration to them, and thus becomes an admirable figure to them. 

In contrast, Fi-dom types remind me of Violet Parr from the Incredibles or Daenerys Targeryen from Game of Thrones. They do not conform to the feelings of others in the environment, but rather remain faithful to their own personal sense of ideals - they are focused on their own emotions and values. As Fi-doms, this sometimes leads to a blindness in objectivity (e.g. She doesn’t want to re-open the fighting pits despite the fact that it is a cultural tradition, because this conflicts with her own internal values and clearly has a negative reaction when the question comes up). 

The most basic difference between Fe and Fi types is where they project their emotions - the preference is either Internally (in relation with the self) or Externally (expressed towards people in the environment).

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Introverted Sensing (Si)

Jung’s definition of Introverted Sensing: Si is orientated towards the intensity of the objective sensation, and subjective sensation (Si) is how the objective stimulus relates and connects to the individual (the “subject”). Introverted Sensors don’t prefer to see the objects as the actually are, the sensory world as it actually is in a literal sense, (which is how all introverted functions work). The stimulus of the object is replaced by the subjective reaction, which is not related to the actual reality of the object (e.g. a person, a situation, anything from the outside world) and this is why introversion of any of the functions are sometimes called “abstract”. 

Jung related Si as a function to artistic expression in his writing. Because art is often an expression of the individual and how they interpret the world. For example If a group of people in an art class were to paint the same still life, all the paintings would be different. If an Si-type (an SJ) went to a restaurant they are often the people who remark on how the dish tastes different, perhaps saltier or sweeter than it did the last time. See this scene from Ratatouille, which is a strong example of Si;

Because the function is an awareness of how sensation impacts the individual, Si is often described as one who is comfortable with the familiar and may even establish their own routine, taking events from their life as a unique importance to themselves. 

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Liara T’Soni (Mass Effect) - INTP

Introverted Thinking (Dominant Position) Liara is highly interested in logical pursuits, dedicating herself to researching Prothean technology and culture. On the Normandy, Liara comes in useful in her knowledgeable expertise, using the research she has gathered to theorize the mystery of the Prothean race, based on little external data. She interprets outside data and finds conclusions internally, and although her theories do not have outer evidence, it turns out to be correct nevertheless. She often remains in solitude, researching her studies intensely. Her mother’s high position meant Liara faced high expectations from everyone. Liara chose a career in archaeology to indulge her interests and to escape the pressures of being the daughter of such a prominent figure. 

Extroverted Intuition (Auxiliary Position) From a young age, Liara had always been fascinated by Protheans, seeing them as wondrous, mysterious figures, intrigued by ideas and the unknown mystery of their existence and the reason for their disappearance. Using her internalized logic and discoveries, she links seemingly unrelated ideas with the current situation, wondering where there could be a connection. During missions throughout the series Liara always observes objects and places which could potentially be analyzed and contain useful information.

Introverted Sensing (Tertiary Position) On a one-to-one conversation with Shepard, Liara reminisces her homeland and enjoys spending her spare time in sentimental locations that remind her of where she grew up, and she finds a sense of comfort and nostalgia. She shows an interest in sentimental objects that will carry a special meaning, creating a time capsule encompassing all the events of her life in a series of images. During missions she has a tendency to notice how the present situation is similar to a previous one that took place. As a shadow broker Liara constantly over works herself, instead of finding the time to rest and relax in her environment.

Extroverted Feeling (Inferior Position)  Although Liara can be very compassionate and show sympathy towards others, she is awkward and clumsy during social interactions, and she confesses her habit of always saying something embarrassing around people. After the destruction of Thessia she feels at fault, believing she was responsible for the lives lost of her people, until Shepard interrupts and improves her morale. In situations of urgency, such as conversations being recorded or a current mission, Liara can come off as blunt and less than friendly towards Shepard. She scantly reveals her activities and has a tendency to show little interest towards other people, indulging herself in her research instead, although she occasionally spent her leisure time with crew members. 

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Cognitive Functions Stereotypes

This is a collaboration of previous posts about the cognitive function misconceptions and stereotypes. 

FJs and Altruism

The association with Fe and caring for others emotions is a common misunderstanding of the function. Fe is better described as the expression of feeling. FJs are talented in having an awareness of the atmosphere of a group, and conveying emotion to affect others. Therefore FJs have a strong sense of the values of other people, how outward displays of emotion can affect other people. FJs can have their own sense of internal values, and the difference between Fe and Fi is how they prefer to project emotions. 

FPs and selfishness, static morals

Fi is often described as having a strong set of moral and values that are inflexible and unwilling to change. Because Fi is an introverted (subjective) function, Fi is the interpretation and evaluation of feeling that is not expressed outwardly (Fe), and this is why Fi is sometimes associated with “empathy”.

TJs get things done

TJs are known for being pragmatic and strategic. While this not might not be an inaccurate trait of a TJ type, it does not explain the thought processes of the Te function and the reasoning behind it. Te types are skilled at developing methods that are efficient, and are concerned with how to reach the outcome they want to achieve.

TPs and over-analyzing

Ti is mistaken for the aim to understand how something works. It is close to the definition of Ti, but the desire to learn is not introverted thinking. TPs want systematize logic from the external world and define why an object or situation leads to a result. They are not so much interested in yielding logical results but rather the consistency of these logical processes, which is why Ti is described as figuring out how something works.

SJs are Traditionalists

Due to the grounded, realistic nature associated with Si or sensing in general, the worst stereotype has been associated with Si because of its linkage to the past. Many MBTI sources describe Si as a dependence of past experiences, and the ability of storing past data. Introverted (subjective) sensing is comparing a past situation or object to a present one. This is why Si is thought to be comfortable with the familiar. This does not equal tradition or memory however. Si as a function is more than a internal map of memories.

NPs are Creative

Extroverted Intuition involves realizing the potential and possibility of ideas, and therefore is sometimes described as the expansion of ideas (in comparison to Ni which is the narrowing of ideas). Explaining in this way does not help understand the differences between Ni and Ne. Idea generation and creativity are not the same thing, and any type can be creative.

SPs live in the moment

It is fair to claim that extroverted sensing has a close attention to details and surrounding. Of all the functions, Se is the most concrete function, and has the best perception of realizing the actual object/situation for what it is. It seems to be the function that is least likely to be overwhelmed by sensory input. However, it is not accurate to describe intuitive types as always being in their heads and Sensing types as living in the moment, and type yourself according to that. Se is making an impact, and realizing whether or not an idea affects the the external world. 

NJs are psychic and “just know”

Ni is commonly thought as have a gut feeling about a situation or experiencing “a-ha” moments with a sudden realization of the truth.  Ni is seeing trends beyond the physical world, and connecting events that can anticipate the future. NJs have no difficulty in understanding how one event leads to another. Overall, the psychic stereotype is not too far off, and it is valid to relate Ni with foresight as long as the introverted processes can be understood and explained.