Attitudinal Summations

Discerning the exact nature of the 8 cognitive functions is usually a time-consuming task for an individual, so here are some summations that may help in understanding them:

Practical/gentle Te/Fe

Reasonable/receptive Ti/Fi

Voracious/enthusiastic Se/Ne

Passive/theoretical Si/Ni

Extraverted Thinking is practical because it is concerned with efficiency, logistics and time management. It is combined with a Perceptual function so that it understands the information that needs to be externalised.

Extraverted Feeling is gentle because it is concerned with tact, carefulness, and good manners. It is combined with a Perceptual function so that it understands the information that needs to be externalised.

Introverted Thinking is reasonable because it is concerned with rationality, objectivity and clarity. It is combined with a Perceptual function so that it understands the information that needs to be internalised.

Introverted Feeling is receptive because it is concerned with plurality, subjectivity and serenity.  It is combined with a Perceptual function so that it understands the information that needs to be internalised.

Extraverted Sensing is voracious because it has an appetite for obvious, instantial detail. It is combined with a Judging function so that it has an outlet for creation.

Extraverted Intuition is enthusiastic because it has a curiosity for oblique, multi-faceted information. It is combined with a Judging function so that it has an outlet for creation.

Introverted Sensing is passive because it has an attentiveness to obvious, instantial detail. It is combined with a Judging function so that it has a purpose to actualise.

Introverted Intuition is theoretical because it burgeons to oblique, multi-faceted information.  It is combined with a Judging function so that it has a purpose to actualise.