Introverted Thinking

TI Characteristics

As compared to those that use Extraverted Thinking (Te), individuals that use the cognitive function of Introverted Thinking (Ti) tend towards the following:

• Uses a framework or set of principles and seeks internal consistency between the framework and decisions
• Seeks clarity and precision. Asks is the thinking right?
• More analytical and deep application of logic than extraverted thinking
• As it is an internal process, it is often not as visible
• Tends to be more process focused than outcomes focused
• Seeks elegance and simplicity of the framework or principles
• Can come across to others as theoretical and hair splitting by those who don't prefer the process