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MBTI STORIES
The Misleading Introverted Cognitive Functions of the MBTI
Perceiving or judging? They are probably not what you think they are…
NOTE: If you are unfamiliar with the cognitive functions or function stacks of the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Typology Index), this post may be confusing or hard to follow. Check out the first three posts in my Objectively MBTI list to familiarize yourself with the basics before moving on to this one (my MBTI posts are best if read in the order displayed in the following list):
The MBTI exists as a tool to help us understand ourselves and each other better. It is labelled as a personality theory, but it is really just about each type’s preference for taking in and processing information via the cognitive functions. It does not say anything about a person’s character or likes and dislikes (i.e. personal preferences). As always, keep this in mind when using the MBTI.
I recently received a comment on one of my posts in my Intro to MBTI Stories series: You Probably Have the Wrong Idea…
