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Originally Posted by toonia
Do the functions for each type always remain fixed in emphasis? For example the INFJ has Ni Fe Ti Se, for theirs. Does this mean that every INFJ prefers these in this order? After much thought, I've wondered if I am in fact an INFJ, but with those functions as Ni Ti Fe Se.
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This depends on whose sequential order you prescribe to. You appear to be alluding to Beebe's order, which shows the subsequent four cognitive functions for INFJ as: Ne-Fi-Te-Si. However, Lenore Thomson says the order for INFJ is something like this: Ni-Fe-Si-Te-Fi-Ne-Ti-Se. I am remembering the latter from memory, so someone who has her book can maybe check my work.
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Originally Posted by toonia
My thinking and intuition are interwoven, and my feeling and sensing are likewise. When viewing the totality of my life, it is clear to me that my thinking is stronger than feeling. There is simply no way I could have survived the choices and obstacles I've faced without the ability to maintain distance from my feelings and perspective.
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For the life of me, I can't understand why people who are supposed to be an intelligent type continue to miss the most basic principle(s) of type. You seem to imply that you prefer the usage of cognition to emotions, when all functions are cognitive. There is no emotions involved when referring to type. As such, feeling (especially Fe) is more rational than Ti or Ne (both irrational functions). That may be where you are continuing to be confused.
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Originally Posted by toonia
This is apparent from childhood, through adolescence, and into adulthood. It's a funny question, but is it possible to be an F who actually has a stronger T?
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At some point, you do develop the other functions, however Thomson says that you should not attempt full development with your weaker functions, because it is not possible. At best the development protects us from faux pas, when using them, i.e., dominant Ti types will never be capable of fully using Fe. In the end, INFJs are the most conceptual of the NF types. Also, Ni and Ti can look a like, as can Fe and Ne. I posted that information on here and intpc in the past. As such, INFJ and INTP do look-a-like and ISTP and INTJ look-a-like.