Extraverted Sensing (Se)
Cognitive functions, introduced by psychologist Carl Jung, help explain the structure of the human psyche. This test provides scores for all 8 cognitive functions, offering a comprehensive analysis of your psychological makeup. Answer 50 questions to gain a complete overview of your cognitive function scores.
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What are Cognitive Functions?
Cognitive Functions are theoretical concepts proposed by Swiss psychologist Carl Gustav Jung to explain the mechanisms of perception and decision-making within the human psyche. Jung defined eight cognitive functions that influence how individuals perceive the world and make decisions. These functions are divided into four main types—thinking, feeling, sensing, and intuition—each with an extraverted and introverted orientation, resulting in eight distinct functions.
The Eight Cognitive Functions
- Extraverted Sensing (Se): A function that perceives reality based on external, physical facts through the senses, making practical and pragmatic decisions.
- Introverted Sensing (Si): A function that utilizes inner sensory impressions and memories to uniquely understand the physical world, valuing past experiences and internal sensations.
- Extraverted Intuition (Ne): A function that explores patterns and possibilities in the external world, generating new ideas and being future-oriented and creative.
- Introverted Intuition (Ni): A function that perceives things based on potential meanings and possibilities discovered within the inner world, capable of abstract and deep insights.
- Extraverted Thinking (Te): A function that makes decisions through logical and objective thinking, valuing facts and data, and analyzing real-world situations.
- Introverted Thinking (Ti): A function that creates unique ideas and concepts based on an internal logical structure, characterized by theoretical and original perspectives.
- Extraverted Feeling (Fe): A function that adjusts one's will according to the values and expectations of others and society, sensitive to others' feelings and interpersonal relationships.
- Introverted Feeling (Fi): A function that values internal emotions and criteria, making judgments based on personal standards without being influenced by external expectations.
These eight cognitive functions directly influence how each person understands the world and makes decisions. For instance, they play a crucial role in choosing careers, forming interpersonal relationships, and approaching problem-solving. Understanding your own cognitive functions can deepen self-awareness, improve communication with others, and enable more effective decision-making.
