Functions02.09.2019

C.G. Jung explained human behaviour through operation of psyche functions. The operation of psyche functions influences decision making process, as they collect all input data. Psyche functions are run automatically, are hardly to be controlled, as many judgments and actions are shaped through them. If one tries to limit the strongest psyche function, he or she practically fights over his or her own Ego. Certainly, for some reasons and in some situations we may adapt our behaviour to another people, but in incompatible relationship unceasing adaptation is fruitless and lacks result.

There are totally 8 psyche functions that are linked to pair of character traits.

There is a strict classification of psyche functions in socionics whose understanding is crucial and indispensable for getting complete idea on operation of psyche functions.

The first classification – according to process. Irrational functions largely deals with perception of objects, rational functions are involved in preparation of decision making. It is important to note that rational functions are source, but not means of carrying out decision!

The secon classification – according to expression. Extraverted functions are oriented to progress, expansion, quantity. Contrary to them, introverted functions are oriented to stability, deepening, quality.

The third classification – according to orientation. Static functions are focused on state of the object, dynamic functioons are focused on movememts of object in time.

A summary of this classification is presented, as follows below:

Psyche Function	Classification according to process	Classification according to expression	Classification according to orientation
Interpretational intuition	Irrational	Extraverted	Static
Collective ethics	Rational	Extraverted	Dynamic
Influential sensing	Irrational	Extraverted	Static
Prescriptive logics	Rational	Extraverted	Dynamic
Retaining sensing	Irrational	Introverted	Dynamic
Principal logics	Rational	Introverted	Static
Vision intuition	Irrational	Introverted	Dynamic
Individual ethics	Rational	Introverted	Static

All 8 psyche functions act through 8 different channels.

Each person is born with a specific sociotype that remains unchanged till the very days. Since the birth one function manifests as the strongest. Recent studies confirm that brain hemispheres are unable to function equally. In each person one side of brain hemisphere functions hundredth times efficiently as the rest, as it consumes hundred times less energy and operates at a greater speed.

If you have identified your sociotype then after reading this article you should get convinced which psyche function is your strongest.

Interpretational intuition

The strongest for Don Quixote and Huxley

Is attentive and open for all interesting and unordinary things
Is present in unordinary and interesting events
Makes life interesting
Finds numerous meanings in everything
Uses words that have numerous meanings and phrases that have numerous interpretation
Notices perspective beginnings of processes, is enthousiastic about them
Easily adapts to the requirements of actual time, develops appropriate skills
Defends own talents and giftedness in front of others
Is open to innovative solutions and promotes them
At the right time is in the right place
Maximally turns to own advantage all available opportunities
Day by day collects information on the world
Is able to provide credible forecasts about future events, sometimes of those who will take place in next centuries

Collective ethics

The strongest for Hugo and Hamlet

Feels vibration of social life and leads to in due direction
Feels microclimate of society and changes it
Through own example show which attitude is right in the society
Is enthousiastic and energizing, may inspire large crowds of people
Usually is gifted in application of non-verbal communication means, body language and voice
Brings to light all problems that were hidden for some reasons, encourages to solve them
Appeals to values of society, confronts others with them
Insists on security and stability in entire society

Influential sensing

The strongest for Zhukov and Napoleon

Dzīvo “šeit un tagad”, neatliek uz rītdienu to, ko var izdarīt šodien;
Lives “here and now” – what can be done today, shall not be postponed for tomorrow
Seizes big issues of life, pays little attention to small issues, their accomplishments are visible
Notices qualitative properties, shape, influence and arrangement of every thing in the space
Changes all things that does not fit to own concept of reality
Divides the world in categories “mine” and “not mine” (strange), expands borders of own world
Assess mightiness and opportunities of adversary side, resists to surrender to the weakest
Have natural managerial and craftmanship skills
Have good taste

Prescriptive logics

The strongest for Jack and Shtirlitz

Automatically generates plan and sequence of tasks to be done
Merges with work processes, sometimes fail to notice time
Easily fills responsibilities where same operations should be executed
Processes information as a formula, evaluates efficiency, needs and consequences according to it
Takes care for just distribution of resources in society
Composes instructions and methodics for stabilizing work processes
Prefers to work with many narrow systems, analyzes their interaction, develops and ameliorates – when one system is made perfect, the next one is processed

Retaining sensing

The strongest for Dumas and Gabin

Provides protection from outside influence in the private space
Keeps away from changing surrounding, but adapts to it
Senses necessity to be independent from all obstacles from everyday life
Due to well-developed senses perceive fine odour, taste, touch, enjoyments
Thing that is unpleasant to senses, gets corrected
Fills only these tasks that are necessary
Adores passive recreation
Needs no expansion, senses satisfaction and comfort in limited space, making it cosy
Sees the world in small details, are able to rejoice for any small matter of life
Although unnoticeable in works, fills in good quality what is needed, excels in operations which requires attention to small details

Principal logics

The strongest for Robespierre and Maxim

Believes in righteousness of own thoughts and judgments, are unafraid to defend own justice
Considers principles in any matter, interprets their causes according own independent understanding
Acknowledges how an object should be put for analysis in order to collect more facts
Automatically structures, classifies, groups and combines information
Accepts only that information what is comprehensive and grounded in experience
Insists on observing hierarchy in relationships
Keeps principiality and firmness
Whole life is building large system through whom all relationships are governed

Vision intuition

The strongest for Esenin and Balzac

In the periods of reflexion makes frequently journeys, gaining a vision – a hunch and inspiration for attaining real goal
Lives with an understanding of influence of time on the world and appropriate utilization of time
Automatically understands when it is worth to take upon a risk and when it would be better to avoid risks
Adjusts time flows according own conditions
Quickly detects contradictions in the accounts of events
Criticizes rapid and injudicious implementation of changes
Lives in harmony with self, prevents himself or herself from getting fragmented

Individual ethics

The strongest for Dreiser and Dostoevsky

Modestly and in unobtrusive manner makes everyone to show kind attitude towards himself or herself
Keeps emotional distance, haves inner knowledge whom he or she may approach
Believes in own inner values and protects them from influence of others
Deeply feels the emotional state of another person
Keeps the golden mean in mutual relationships
Born as guardians of society, observe written and unwritten laws
Don’t expose anyone to emotional pressure and keeps own emotional balance
Easily discerns whether feelings are true or false, whether praise and attitude is sincere or artificial