Functions & Attitudes

The four function groups, the introverted/extraverted attitudes, and the function stack.

Sensing (S): Perceiving reality directly as immediate experience, in its concrete form. It registers perception of object in form of sensory stimulus.
Intuition (N): Perceiving reality beyond sensory details in terms of what possibilities, meanings, or patterns underlies the object. It registers perception of object in form of what could emerge, what is implied, what would become, latent patterns, and future outcomes unconsciously. Its about what's not yet actual, but is possible.
Thinking (T): Evaluates perceptions in terms of logical relations. It determines what object is by forming concepts, and making classifications.
Feeling (F): Evaluates perceptions according to values. It determines whether something is acceptable or unacceptable, agreeable or disagreeable, worthy or unworthy.

Introverted functions (i): Orientation is directed primarily towards the subjective factor. Object is filtered through an inwardly determined standpoint that affects perception or judgement, instead of adapting to objective conditions. Resulting perception or judgement might appear detached or independent of collective standards.
Extraverted functions (e): Orientation is directed primarily towards the objective factor. Perception or judgement is governed by external conditions, observable facts, and collectively recognized values. Adaptation occurs through alignment with the outer situations. Resulting perception or judgement tends to be responsive, situational, and outwardly expressed. Its all about decisive reference point being external.

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