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The Cognitive Functions Test

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#2 · (Edited)
I got INFP -FiSiNeTi- (Fi 56, Si 48.8, Ne 39.8, Ti 29.4, Fe 24.2, Te 15.2, Ni 13.6, Se 12.6).
I took it a second time on a different day and got:
INFP -FiNeSiTi- (Fi 53.9, Ne 49.8, Si 34.3, Ti 32.3, Fe 18.6, Se 18.4, Ni 16.5, Te 16.2).
 

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Cognitive ProcessLevel of Development (Preference, Skill and Frequency of Use)
extraverted Sensing (Se)** (38.6)
excellent use
introverted Sensing (Si)** (43)
excellent use
extraverted Intuiting (Ne)**** (16.5)
limited use
introverted Intuiting (Ni)** (18.1)
limited use
extraverted Thinking (Te)** (34.6)
good use
introverted Thinking (Ti)** (38.5)
excellent use
extraverted Feeling (Fe)*** (11.5)
unused
introverted Feeling (Fi)** (38.6)

I'm such a sensor.
 
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Cognitive ProcessLevel of Development (Preference, Skill and Frequency of Use)
extraverted Sensing (Se)**** (32.4)
good use
introverted Sensing (Si)*** (11.8)
unused
extraverted Intuiting (Ne)*** (47.6)
excellent use
introverted Intuiting (Ni)*** (35.3)
good use
extraverted Thinking (Te)**** (28.2)
average use
introverted Thinking (Ti)** (46.8)
excellent use
extraverted Feeling (Fe)** (18.9)
limited use
introverted Feeling (Fi)*** (19.2)
limited use

Summary Analysis of Profile
By focusing on the strongest configuration of cognitive processes, your pattern of responses most closely matches individuals of this type: ENTP
Lead (Dominant) Process
Extraverted Intuiting (Ne):
Exploring the emerging patterns. Wondering about patterns of interaction across various situations. Checking what hypotheses and meanings fit best. Trusting what emerges as you shift a situation’s dynamics.

Support (Auxilliary) Process
Introverted Thinking (Ti):
Gaining leverage (influence) using a framework. Detaching to study a situation from different angles and fit it to a theory, framework or principle. Checking for accuracy. Using leverage to solve the problem.
If these cognitive processes don't fit well then consider these types: INTP, or ESTP

If these results are different from what you know of yourself, you might consider why your developmental pattern does not align with your expectation. You might also consider exploring this result as a possible better fit.

The Four Temperaments
Corresponding best-fit temperaments based on your profile: Theorist; secondly Improviser; then Catalyst; and lastly, Stabilizer.
To read more about the four temperaments click here.

I should like to mention here that I've been at this a very long time and I'm relatively certain I can pretty much figure out what responses correspond to what function, so I often wonder if I am manipulating the tests to get the preferred outcome. I may or may not be the most intelligent person in the room, but I've got a lot of life experience, I'm well-educated, and I'm really clever.
 
#5 ·
Cognitive ProcessLevel of Development (Preference, Skill and Frequency of Use)
extraverted Sensing (Se) ** (14)
unused
introverted Sensing (Si) **** (28.1)
average use
extraverted Intuiting (Ne) * (21.5)
limited use
introverted Intuiting (Ni) ** (42.8)
excellent use
extraverted Thinking (Te) * (25.8)
average use
introverted Thinking (Ti) * (29.8)
average use
extraverted Feeling (Fe) ** (26.1)
average use
introverted Feeling (Fi) *** (51.7)
excellent use


Summary Analysis of Profile
By focusing on the strongest configuration of cognitive processes, your pattern of responses most closely matches individuals of this type: INFP

Lead (Dominant) Process
Introverted Feeling (Fi):
Staying true to who you really are. Paying close attention to your personal identity, values and beliefs. Checking with your conscience. Choosing behavior congruent with what is important to you.

Support (Auxilliary) Process
Extraverted Intuiting (Ne):
Exploring the emerging patterns. Wondering about patterns of interaction across various situations. Checking what hypotheses and meanings fit best. Trusting what emerges as you shift a situation’s dynamics.
If these cognitive processes don't fit well then consider these types: ENFP, or INFJ
 
#12 ·
Cognitive ProcessLevel of Development (Preference, Skill and Frequency of Use)
extraverted Sensing (Se) *** (23.3)
limited use
introverted Sensing (Si) ** (30)
average use
extraverted Intuiting (Ne) *** (27.5)
average use
introverted Intuiting (Ni) * (25.1)
average use
extraverted Thinking (Te) ** (22)
limited use
introverted Thinking (Ti) *** (43.3)
excellent use
extraverted Feeling (Fe) * (21.1)
limited use
introverted Feeling (Fi) *** (47.5)
excellent use
 
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extraverted Sensing (Se) *** (35.6)
good use
introverted Sensing (Si) *** (28.2)
average use
extraverted Intuiting (Ne) * (35.5)
good use
introverted Intuiting (Ni) *** (28.9)
average use
extraverted Thinking (Te) ** (15.9)
unused
introverted Thinking (Ti) *** (33.5)
good use
extraverted Feeling (Fe) ** (15.2)
unused
introverted Feeling (Fi)** (47.6)
excellent use

Summary Analysis of Profile
By focusing on the strongest configuration of cognitive processes, your pattern of responses most closely matches individuals of this type: ISFP

Lead (Dominant) Process
Introverted Feeling (Fi): Staying true to who you really are. Paying close attention to your personal identity, values and beliefs. Checking with your conscience. Choosing behavior congruent with what is important to you.

Support (Auxilliary) Process
Extraverted Sensing (Se): Immersing in the present context. Responding naturally to everything tangible you detect through your senses. Checking with what your gut instincts say. Testing limits and take risks for big rewards.

If these cognitive processes don't fit well then consider these types: ESFP, or INFP


I disagree with the results! I really use Fi, but not too much compared with the results.
 
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Yup, the same ones I always get, infp, enfp and intp and my Ne is always highest and My Se and Te is always crap

I have a very hard time understanding text or anything that is too technical or too textbook tone…I need example, comparison to understand…its too robotic like reading a technical manual written by a hardcore engineer…I just will have to read it over and over and over and still not understand

like this question from this test ( and there were a few like this)…..

42. Stick to making decisions based on impersonal measures such as points earned.

like what does that even mean, what the hell is it even talking about….. I need an example what I would even use this bc idk…..”points earned” what the hell is that…and why would I care about points..…i Don’t understand this at all…

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#23 ·
Yup, the same ones I always get, infp, enfp and intp and my Ne is always highest and My Se and Te is always crap

I have a very hard time understanding text or anything that is too technical or too textbook tone…I need example, comparison to understand…its too robotic like reading a technical manual written by a hardcore engineer…I just will have to read it over and over and over and still not understand

like this question from this test ( and there were a few like this)…..

42. Stick to making decisions based on impersonal measures such as points earned.

like what does that even mean, what the hell is it even talking about….. I need an example what I would even use this bc idk…..”points earned” what the hell is that…and why would I care about points..…i Don’t understand this at all…

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42. is a Te question...its why you don't understand it. I don't really either except I have seen Te doms get excited over sports and who's got the highest score.

Also why did the test give you INFP which is Fi Ne when you are clearly Ne Fi which is ENFP?
 
#24 ·
Cognitive ProcessLevel of Development (Preference, Skill and Frequency of Use)
Extraverted Sensing (Se) * (21.9)
limited use
Introverted Sensing (Si) * (20.8)
limited use
Extraverted Intuiting (Ne) *** (36)
good use
Introverted Intuiting (Ni) **** (43.2)
excellent use
Extraverted Thinking (Te) ** (28)
average use
Introverted Thinking (Ti) ** (30)
average use
Extraverted Feeling (Fe) ** (35)
good use
Introverted Feeling (Fi)** (25.9)
average use

Summary Analysis of Profile
By focusing on the strongest configuration of cognitive processes, your pattern of responses most closely matches individuals of this type: ENFJ

Lead (Dominant) Process
Extraverted Feeling (Fe):
Building trust through giving relationships. Empathically responding to others' needs and take on their needs and values as your own. Checking for respect and trust. Giving and receiving support to grow closer to people.

Support (Auxilliary) Process
Introverted Intuiting (Ni):
Transforming with a meta-perspective. Withdrawing from the world and focusing your mind to receive an insight or realization. Checking if synergy results. Trying out a realization to transform things.
If these cognitive processes don't fit well then consider these types: INFJ, or ENTJ

If these results are different from what you know of yourself, you might consider why your developmental pattern does not align with your expectation. You might also consider exploring this result as a possible better fit.

The Four Temperaments
Corresponding best-fit temperaments based on your profile: Catalyst; secondly Theorist; then Stabilizer; and lastly, Improviser.
 
#25 ·
Cognitive ProcessLevel of Development (Preference, Skill and Frequency of Use)
Extraverted Sensing (Se) * (21.9)
limited use
Introverted Sensing (Si) * (20.8)
limited use
Extraverted Intuiting (Ne) *** (36)
good use
Introverted Intuiting (Ni) **** (43.2)
excellent use
Extraverted Thinking (Te) ** (28)
average use
Introverted Thinking (Ti) ** (30)
average use
Extraverted Feeling (Fe) ** (35)
good use
Introverted Feeling (Fi)** (25.9)
average use

Summary Analysis of Profile
By focusing on the strongest configuration of cognitive processes, your pattern of responses most closely matches individuals of this type: ENFJ


If these cognitive processes don't fit well then consider these types: INFJ, or ENTJ

If these results are different from what you know of yourself, you might consider why your developmental pattern does not align with your expectation. You might also consider exploring this result as a possible better fit.

The Four Temperaments
Corresponding best-fit temperaments based on your profile: Catalyst; secondly Theorist; then Stabilizer; and lastly, Improviser.
The test is wrong...Ni dom would be INFJ.
 
#33 ·
Cognitive ProcessLevel of Development (Preference, Skill and Frequency of Use)
extraverted Sensing (Se) * (41.2)
excellent use
introverted Sensing (Si) ** (54.6)
excellent use
extraverted Intuiting (Ne) * (13.8)
unused
introverted Intuiting (Ni) * (5.8)
unused
extraverted Thinking (Te) **** (52.6)
excellent use
introverted Thinking (Ti) *** (31)
good use
extraverted Feeling (Fe) * (5.8)
unused
introverted Feeling (Fi) *** (35)
good use
 
#34 ·
Da fuq

Don't think so.

ENFJ? INFJ?

ENTJ, maybe.

These tests are redic.

Your Cognitive Profile
Understanding Your Results
Your cognitive profile is presented below. It is based on how you rated described yourself. A 4-letter personality type code is also presented for your convenience if you are familiar with that framework. Most people find their results match their 4-letter personality type code. That is, we tend to develop and utilize what we prefer and vice versa. As you reflect on your cognitive profile, keep in mind that sometimes we develop a cognitive process to meet the demands of our environment or use a process well in one area of our lives but not others.
The Eight Processes
Swiss psychiatrist Dr. Carl Jung identified four mental functions. Today we know them as cognitive processes. We focus our attention and gather information using Sensing (S) and iNtuiting (N), and we organize our experiences and make decisions using Thinking (T) and Feeling (F). Jung described how each of these four processes plays out in a person's "internal world" (I) of thoughts, feelings, memories, and imagination; and in the "external world" (E) of actions, people, tools, and organizations. Thus, there are eight cognitive processes (Se, Si, Ne, Ni, Te, Ti, Fe, Fi).
Basic and Developed Use
Each cognitive process can be engaged in a basic, unsophisticated way reflecting our natural human capabilities. Almost everyone can engage each process in some basic way. We often do every day. Beyond this, you will engage some cognitive processes in a more sophisticated, developed way. This is likely the result of innate preference plus lifelong growth and practice, which equals development.
Perceiving — how we focus our attention and gather information
Cognitive ProcessBasic (Passive) UseDeveloped (Active) Use
extraverted Sensing (Se)Notice sensory data in the environment.Trust your instincts and take action relevant to the moment and current context.
introverted Sensing (Si)Recall tangible data and experiences.Stabilize a situation by comparing it to what is expected, known and reliable.
extraverted Intuiting (Ne)Notice abstract patterns as they emerge.Shift a situation's dynamics and explore imaginative potential possibilities.
introverted Intuiting (Ni)Receive "ah-ha" insights and realizations.Pursue a greater level of awareness to transform who you are and how you think.
Judging — how we organize our experiences and make decisions
Cognitive ProcessBasic (Passive) UseDeveloped (Active) Use
extraverted Thinking (Te)Follow steps, points and time tables.Create structure, reason by measures and evidence, and implement complex plans.
introverted Thinking (Ti)Adhere to definitions and impersonal principles.Analyze a problem using a framework, and find an angle or leverage by which to solve it.
extraverted Feeling (Fe)Honor others' needs and preferences.Connect with people by sharing values and taking on their needs as yours.
introverted Feeling (Fi)Adhere to personal beliefs about what's important.Evaluate situations and choose what you believe is congruent with your personal identity.
Development is more than basic or advanced use of processes in isolation. We can talk about a spectrum. Wise use of a cognitive process involves both basic and developed use as appropriate, plus an ability to deploy other processes in its service. Thus, thinking of a spectrum, "average" to "good" use usually means we can use the process in limited situations or use it well but only with the aid of other processes. In contrast, "poor" use means merely basic use or maybe inappropriate use. Finally, we may get ourselves into trouble when we don't utilize a process at all.
Your Cognitive Development Profile
The forty-eight questions you rated earlier tap into the eight cognitive processes. Some questions tapped into basic or developed use of a process used by itself, while other questions tapped into use of multiple processes at once. The profile below is based on your responses. The number of squares indicate strength of response. The equivalent numeric is shown in parentheses along with likely level of development.
Cognitive ProcessLevel of Development (Preference, Skill and Frequency of Use)
extraverted Sensing (Se) * (29)
average use
introverted Sensing (Si) **** (24)
average use
extraverted Intuiting (Ne) **** (32.2)
good use
introverted Intuiting (Ni) * (37.4)
excellent use
extraverted Thinking (Te) * (25.1)
average use
introverted Thinking (Ti) * (29.1)
average use
extraverted Feeling (Fe) *** (35.3)
good use
introverted Feeling (Fi) **** (28.1)
average use

Summary Analysis of Profile
By focusing on the strongest configuration of cognitive processes, your pattern of responses most closely matches individuals of this type: ENFJ
Lead (Dominant) Process
Extraverted Feeling (Fe):
Building trust through giving relationships. Empathically responding to others' needs and take on their needs and values as your own. Checking for respect and trust. Giving and receiving support to grow closer to people.

Support (Auxilliary) Process
Introverted Intuiting (Ni):
Transforming with a meta-perspective. Withdrawing from the world and focusing your mind to receive an insight or realization. Checking if synergy results. Trying out a realization to transform things.
If these cognitive processes don't fit well then consider these types: INFJ, or ENTJ

If these results are different from what you know of yourself, you might consider why your developmental pattern does not align with your expectation. You might also consider exploring this result as a possible better fit.
The Four Temperaments
Corresponding best-fit temperaments based on your profile: Catalyst; secondly Theorist; then Improviser; and lastly, Stabilizer.
To read more about the four temperaments click here.

Aligning to Sixteen Patterns
Jung observed that everyone has potential access to all eight cognitive processes but that we each prefer one as dominant — playing a lead role —with a second process playing a support role. Your two preferred cognitive processes allow you to do information gathering and decision making, introverting and extraverting. Maybe you prefer introverted Intuiting in a lead role with extraverted Feeling in a support role, or maybe you prefer extraverted Sensing in a lead role with introverted Thinking in a support role. Or maybe you prefer some other pairing. These pairings tap into sixteen possible patterns which are often represented using a 4-letter code. Here are the sixteen type patterns and the preferred cognitive processes associated with each:
TypeLead ProcessSupport Process
ESTPextraverted Sensingintroverted Thinking
ISTPintroverted Thinkingextraverted Sensing
ESFPextraverted Sensingintroverted Feeling
ISFPintroverted Feelingextraverted Sensing
ESTJextraverted Thinkingintroverted Sensing
ISTJintroverted Sensingextraverted Thinking
ESFJextraverted Feelingintroverted Sensing
ISFJintroverted Sensingextraverted Feeling
ENTJextraverted Thinkingintroverted Intuiting
INTJintroverted Intuitingextraverted Thinking
ENTPextraverted Intuitingintroverted Thinking
INTPintroverted Thinkingextraverted Intuiting
ENFJextraverted Feelingintroverted Intuiting
INFJintroverted Intuitingextraverted Feeling
ENFPextraverted Intuitingintroverted Feeling
INFPintroverted Feelingextraverted Intuiting
Validity and Reliability of Results
This assessment underwent rigorous development with over 3000 people, and recent further validation with almost 130,000 respondents confirms validity. We used various validation methods, namely latent class analysis (with Cronbach alpha >= 0.70). You can consider your results here as valid as those from any professionally-developed assessment. You can read more here:
In the original study, people who took this assessment and reported their 4-letter type code received results that matched their type code 75% to 80% of the time. This is excellent performance since the reported type may be inaccurate even when "validated" or from a professional assessment. And even when the type code does not exactly match, the central functional pair (e.g. SF, ST, NF, NT) matches 95% of the time.

Clarifying Your Result
What if the 4-letter code reported here is different from what you expected? Let's say that your type code result here is ESTP and the type you are familiar with for yourself is INTJ. Even though the type codes look quite different, you may have rated the cognitive processes for these two types rather closely. Also, keep in mind the cognitive profile is based on your responses. Continuing with the example, if you didn't think of yourself as an ESTP, then you would reflect on why you rated highly a phrase such as "freely follow your gut instincts and exciting physical impulses as they come up." This phrase clearly does not fit with the INTJ type pattern. Please visit www.bestfittype.com for more information and exploration.
Further Exploration
Here are some resources in hardcopy and e-book format to further understand your profile and the framework in general:

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#35 ·
Cognitive ProcessLevel of Development (Preference, Skill and Frequency of Use)
extraverted Sensing (Se) *** (43.6)
excellent use
introverted Sensing (Si) ** (38.5)
excellent use
extraverted Intuiting (Ne) **** (20.9)
limited use
introverted Intuiting (Ni) *** (15.8)
unused
extraverted Thinking (Te) * (29.2)
average use
introverted Thinking (Ti) **** (24.1)
average use
extraverted Feeling (Fe) **** (24.1)
average use
introverted Feeling (Fi) *** (43.4)
excellent use

By focusing on the strongest configuration of cognitive processes, your pattern of responses most closely matches individuals of this type: ISFP
Lead (Dominant) Process
Introverted Feeling (Fi):
Staying true to who you really are. Paying close attention to your personal identity, values and beliefs. Checking with your conscience. Choosing behavior congruent with what is important to you.

Support (Auxilliary) Process
Extraverted Sensing (Se):
Immersing in the present context. Responding naturally to everything tangible you detect through your senses. Checking with what your gut instincts say. Testing limits and take risks for big rewards.
If these cognitive processes don't fit well then consider these types: ESFP, or ISTP
 
#37 ·
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I took another one after 2 weeks

Your Cognitive Development Profile
The forty-eight questions you rated earlier tap into the eight cognitive processes. Some questions tapped into basic or developed use of a process used by itself, while other questions tapped into use of multiple processes at once. The profile below is based on your responses. The number of squares indicate strength of response. The equivalent numeric is shown in parentheses along with likely level of development.

Cognitive Process Level of Development (Preference, Skill and Frequency of Use)
extraverted Sensing (Se) ** (26)
average use
introverted Sensing (Si) **** (20.9)
limited use
extraverted Intuiting (Ne) ** (30.2)
good use
introverted Intuiting (Ni) ** (42.5)
excellent use
extraverted Thinking (Te) *** (19.9)
limited use
introverted Thinking (Ti) * (29.1)
average use
extraverted Feeling (Fe) ** (42.5)
excellent use
introverted Feeling (Fi) **** (28.1)
average use
Summary Analysis of Profile
By focusing on the strongest configuration of cognitive processes, your pattern of responses most closely matches individuals of this type: INFJ

Lead (Dominant) Process
Introverted Intuiting (Ni): Transforming with a meta-perspective. Withdrawing from the world and focusing your mind to receive an insight or realization. Checking if synergy results. Trying out a realization to transform things.

Support (Auxilliary) Process
Extraverted Feeling (Fe): Building trust through giving relationships. Empathically responding to others' needs and take on their needs and values as your own. Checking for respect and trust. Giving and receiving support to grow closer to people.

If these cognitive processes don't fit well then consider these types: ENFJ, or ISFJ

If these results are different from what you know of yourself, you might consider why your developmental pattern does not align with your expectation. You might also consider exploring this result as a possible better fit.

The Four Temperaments
Corresponding best-fit temperaments based on your profile: Catalyst; secondly Theorist; then Improviser; and lastly, Stabilizer.



Damn, my Te is so bad 😭. I really need it.
 
#38 ·
Cognitive ProcessLevel of Development (Preference, Skill and Frequency of Use)
extraverted Sensing (Se) **** (24.9)
average use
introverted Sensing (Si) ** (22.6)
limited use
extraverted Intuiting (Ne) * (25.7)
average use
introverted Intuiting (Ni) **** (44.9)
excellent use
extraverted Thinking (Te) ** (42.2)
excellent use
introverted Thinking (Ti) *** (31.7)
good use
extraverted Feeling (Fe) *** (3.3)
unused
introverted Feeling (Fi) **** (44.9)
excellent use
Summary Analysis of Profile
By focusing on the strongest configuration of cognitive processes, your pattern of responses most closely matches individuals of this type: INTJ
If these cognitive processes don't fit well then consider these types: ENTJ, or INFP




I think there was some cheating with Fe. Where has it gone?
 
#39 · (Edited)
extraverted Sensing (Se)**** (20.2)
limited use
introverted Sensing (Si)** (34.3)
good use
extraverted Intuiting (Ne)**** (36.3)
excellent use
introverted Intuiting (Ni)*** (27.1)
average use
extraverted Thinking (Te)*** (31.4)
good use
introverted Thinking (Ti)**** (24.1)
average use
extraverted Feeling (Fe)** (27)
average use
introverted Feeling (Fi)*** (39.4)
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So I'm an INFP with an INFJ shadow. Well that's a new one.