Extraversion-Introversion Dichotomy
(attitudes or orientation of energy)
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Extraversion (E)
Directing energy mainly toward the outer world of people and objects.
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Introversion (I)
Directing energy mainly toward the inner world of experience and ideas.
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Sensing-Intuiting Dichotomy
(functions or processes of perception)
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Sensing (S)
Focusing mainly on what can be perceived by the five senses.
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Intuiting (N)
Focusing mainly on perceiving patterns and interrelationships.
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Thinking-Feeling Dichotomy
(functions or processes of judging)
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Thinking (T)
Basing conclusions on logical analysis with a focus on objectivity and detachment.
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Feeling (F)
Basing conclusions on personal or social values with a focus on understanding and harmony.
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Judging-Perceiving Dichotomy
(attitudes or orientation toward dealing with the outside world)
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Judging (J)
Preferring the decisiveness and closure that result from dealing with the outer world using one of the Judging processes (Thinking or Feeling).
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Perceiving (P)
Preferring the flexibility and spontaneity that results from dealing with the outer world using one of the Perceiving processes (Sensing or Intuition).
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