Myers Briggs Type Indicator Sensing Intuition Dichotomy

 

 

What type of information do you prefer to pay attention to?

 

 

 

The second dichotomy explores the type of information we prefer to pay attention to. In this model these differences are termed Sensing (S) and iNtuition (N).

Jung described this as the 'perceiving' function. 'Perceiving' in this context to desribe information gathering. Jung also described this function as an 'irrational' function in the context that a person does not necessarily have control over the type of data they take in, only how they process it.

 

Sensing (S)

May prefer information that is in the present, tangible and concrete: information can be comprehended by the five senses.

They may prefer to to be interested in the small detail and facts. For them, the meaning is in the data.

Prefer to trust experience and what is real.

Tend to focus on the small detail first.

Often considered practical minded people, using common sense and tried and tested methods when approaching problems.

 

 

 

Intuition (N)

May prefer to pay attention to information that is more abstract or theoretical, that can be associated with other information.

They may be more interested in future possibilities. The meaning is in how the data relates to the pattern or theory.

Prefer to trust gut feelings and hunches.

Tend to focus on the big picture first.

Often considered creative and inventive people, using imagination and ingenuity when approaching problems.

 

 

 

 

The next dichotomy is

Decision Making Function

Sensing

 

Intuition

How are you energised? What type of information do you prefer to pay attention to? How do you prefer to make decisions? What type of lifestyle do you prefer to lead?
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