Category: Cognitive Functions

  • NF Emotional Processing

    I am doing some work to iron out if the cognitive functions have emotional implications on the person. Does Feeling Judging cause a unique response to shame, or a particular way of expressing caring? Do TPs have a unique relationship to pain management and satisfaction? Are the cognitive functions perhaps driven by these emotional components?…

  • The Eight Archetypes

    Humans are highly complex. You are constantly changing, from situation to situation, and here, enter the core eight variations found within you. Which of these archetypes do you tend to be in the most? Perhaps you’re a mix of the hero, but often also in the role of the sidekick? Or perhaps you’re more inclined…

  • Extraverted Intuition: Not what you think it is

    Did you know that extraverted intuition has been highly misunderstood in the modern theories? And did you know that there are more functions than the eight Carl Jung initially speculated to exist? Allow us to transform your idea about extroverted intuition and allow us to show you that INFPs and INTPs are more intuitive than…

  • What Are The Eight Intelligences?

    What are the eight intelligences? Don’t think for a second that you’re not intelligent. Truth is, everyone is differently intelligent. The eight intelligences define your two biggest, most positive gifts to the world, highlighting the marvellous fact that people think and see the world differently. The Neojungian Eight Intelligences are an elegant and simple solution…

  • The Magic Behind Your Mind

    Every function has its hidden logic and its hidden answers. There may be an answer to any and all questions of how the human mind works. But sometimes it’s hard not to call it magic. So here it is: the magic behind your mind. Take a moment to read about your mind and your hidden…

  • Ten Gifts Of Introverted Thinkers

    I wanted to write a post outlining ten of the core gifts of introverted thinkers. I write because I find that there are many stereotypes and generic statements about introverted thinkers that lack scientific validity and meaningfulness. People often describe introverted thinkers as bright, gifted, and genius level thinkers. Well, that’s just not true. Not that…

  • Ten Gifts Of Extroverted Feelers

    What are the gifts of extroverted feelers? Perhaps the biggest misconception is that an EXFJ is an irrational type. No, feeling is a very rational function. Extroverted feeling is a symbolical, story-based way of understanding and managing your environment. Extroverted feelers feel an instinct to express themselves around others. Read more about it here. An…

  • Ten Gifts Of Extroverted Thinkers

    The Gifts Of Extroverted Thinkers Extroverted thinking is sometimes confused to be 1. Lacking in analytical thought, or 2. Lacking in people skills. On the contrary! Extroverted thinking is a technical, rule and system-based method of studying and understanding people and dynamics. What does that mean? We have a post that discusses extroverted thinking here. Let’s discover…

  • Ten Gifts Of Intuitive Extroverts (ENXX)

    What are the gifts of Intuitive extroverts? (ENXX) At Neojungian Academy, we call intuitive extroverts The Detectives. The reason we see you so differently is because we realize intuition is a deeply interpretative process that requires high analytical skills. Often, ENXX types are far more introverted than they are recognized as. Intuition requires subtlety, peace, quiet,…

  • Ten Gifts Of Intuitive Introverts

    The ten gifts of intuitive introverts (INXXs) There are many gifts of intuitive introverts. But the gifts of intuitive introverts may not be what you think they are. There is nothing magical about them. Far from the mystical complex it is often portrayed as, a hidden logic is behind intuitive introverts’ abilities. Sometimes the definitions of…