Background
The results are created using the answers you provided in the instrument and calculated using various methods to provide the best possible overview.
It should be noted that these results are not professional advice and should only be used as a guide.
The results of the instrument are not designed to put you into a box. Instead, the idea is to show you how much of 8 different traits you demonstrate. These traits combined will be indicative of your overall personality and will give you a 4 letter type, meaning you will be one of 16 different combinations.
The higher the trait, the more dominant the characteristics of that trait will be in your visible behaviour toward others.
To make the traits easier to remember, they are described in the results below as letters.
The Traits
The 8 traits are made of from sets of preferences. These preferences were described in work by Dr. Karl Jung and are commonly known as Jungian Preferences or Jungian Types. You may be familiar with some of the language. There are 4 sets of preferences that are used in the results, and this is what the words in the instrument are measuring:
Extraversion (E) vs. Introversion (I)
- Measures where an individual draws their energy from: external sources (E) or internal sources (I).
Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N)
- Assesses how an individual prefers to gather information: through direct sensory experience (S) or through interpreting and adding meaning (N).
Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F)
- Determines how decisions are made: through logical analysis (T) or based on personal values and considerations of others (F).
Judging (J) vs. Perceiving (P)
- Evaluates how an individual prefers to live their outer life: in a structured way (J) or in a spontaneous, flexible way (P).
Other similar instruments may use other ways of describing different personality types or styles.
Cognitive Functions
A specific combination of cognitive functions describes each personality type. These functions represent different ways of perceiving and judging information, and each type prioritizes these functions differently.
The terms Dominant, Auxiliary, Tertiary, and Inferior describe the hierarchy or order in which these functions are preferred or most frequently used by an individual.
This hierarchy influences how you interact with the world, prioritize your decision-making, and develop over your lifetime.
These functions represent different ways of perceiving and judging information, and each type prioritizes these functions differently. The terms Dominant, Auxiliary, Tertiary, and Inferior describe the hierarchy or order in which these functions are preferred or most frequently used by an individual. Here’s a breakdown:
Dominant Function
- What It Is: The primary mode of operation. This cognitive function is the most developed and prominent in a person’s personality. It’s the default lens through which they view the world and make decisions.
- Role: It dictates the core of a person’s personality, heavily influencing their interests, motivation, and natural strengths.
Auxiliary Function
- What It Is: The secondary support function balances and complements the Dominant. While not as strong as the Dominant, it’s well developed and plays a significant role in a person’s decision-making and perception.
- Role: It helps to add depth and complexity to the personality, ensuring a more balanced approach than relying solely on the Dominant function.
Tertiary Function
- What It Is: The third function in the hierarchy is less developed than the dominant and auxiliary functions. It matures over time and can serve as a source of balance, growth, and internal development.
- Role: This function often provides a counterbalance to the primary two functions, offering alternative perspectives or relief areas. Learning to integrate this function more fully into one’s life can be a source of personal growth.
Inferior Function
- What It Is: The least developed and often the weakest function in the conscious personality structure. It’s not as consciously accessible or as comfortable to use as the other functions.
- Role: Despite being a weak spot, it represents an area for potential growth. Under stress, individuals might default to this function, leading to less typical or more immature behaviour. However, integrating and developing this function can lead to greater psychological wholeness and balance.
Example:
For an ENTP, the cognitive function stack is:
- Dominant: Extraverted Intuition (Ne)
- Auxiliary: Introverted Thinking (Ti)
- Tertiary: Extraverted Feeling (Fe)
- Inferior: Introverted Sensing (Si)
This hierarchy influences how ENTPs interact with the world, prioritize their decision-making, and develop over their lifetime, from relying heavily on their Ne and Ti to gradually incorporating their Fe and Si for a more rounded perspective.
The Components of Your Profile
Your profile is made up of a series of sections:
Your Traits – These are the percentages from your results and are shown in a series of graphs.
Your Profile – This is a detailed profile based on the exact percentages from your results.
Cognitive Functions – This describes your cognitive function stack based on your type.
Potential Challenges – These are some of the common challenges that your type faces.
Motivation – These are some tips and ideas on how others can motivate you and how you can motivate yourself.
Leadership – These are some ideas on how others should lead you to get the best from you.
