Carl Jung's Theory: Judger/Perceiver

In the last part of Jung's theory describes how we perceive life. Those who view life in more of a structured way are called judges. While, those who view life more of a flexible way are called perceivers. Judges are more organized. They like to prepare for things in advance and like to stick to a schedule or a routine. Sometimes, they are viewed as being rigid. While perceivers, like to allow events in life to flow. They accept new ideas and allow more time for creativity. They are usually curious and adapt more easily to new environments. Sometimes, they are viewed as having no goal to aim for in life. Based off of the test results, I am a judger. I am usually an organized person. When I was younger, I use to make schedules and tried to follow them through. While, some of friends who are perceivers are far more laid back and relaxed. Sometimes, I wish I could be like them. However, I feel that if I'm not organized, I won't be able to complete many tasks. I would feel that I have lost my sense of control on things, if I am not organized and prepared for the future. This was the last of the four parts of Jung's theory.

As a judger, myself, I would also be making a
schedule.

Carl Jung's Theory: Thinking/Feeling

In my previous post, I wrote about the Jung's belief on the way we sense things. In Jung's third part of his theory, he refers to how people make decisions. He uses the words thinking and feeling. A thinker    is a person who makes his or her judgements based on facts rather than their heart. These type of people tend to be logical, rational, critical and desire the truth. They are known to be thick-skinned, firm with people, and fair whether they like it or not. Sometimes, they might be viewed as being cold.  Many people believe that speaking with a thinker is brief and business-like. Perhaps, this is because thinkers tend to be task-oriented. While, feelers are the opposite. Feelers make their judgements based on their heart and their feelings. Feelers are emotion based. They are gentle, yet they care for others. They are perceived as being warm. Personally, I am a thinker. I like to hear and speak the truth most of the time. However, a vast majority of my friends and family are feelers. This is why I have to try to be careful with what I say. I  am candid. Yet, at times the truth can hurt. In my next post, I hope to continue with Jung's theory by explaining the final part of his theory.

A thinker like me would say the top phrase
rather than the bottom one.

Carl Jung's Theory: Intuitive/Sensing

In my previous blog post, I wrote about the first part of Carl Jung's theory which is introversion and extroversion. Now, we are at the second part of the theory. It tells you how a person processes data. The two terms used to describe this are intuitive and sensing. A person who is intuitive is an abstract thinker. Often times, they read "between the lines". They typically focus on the future and the possibilities it beholds. Usually, an intuitive person likes to think a problem through rather than actually working on it right away. To solve a problem, they try to figure out what works best by thinking of different solutions. They like to work with new problems. Typically, they like to see the big picture and then the details. This can be good, however sometimes it can turn out to be a bad thing. This is because intuitive people sometimes focus so much on the possibilities that they forget to try to make it a reality. While, people that prefer sensing are the opposite. Those people look at things in a literal way by using their five senses of hearing, looking, feeling, touching, and smelling. They focus more on the facts, and then the big picture. At times, this could be a bad thing, because by focusing too much on the facts, they might miss out on new opportunities that await them. Additionally, they are a pragmatic, and trust experience more. Based off of my test results, I am an intuitive person. I am more theoretical. Often times in whatever I do, I usually think creatively. I feel that life would be boring, if there was no creativity. Sometimes, when I have to do a group project, my ideas come out to be far-fetched. I have got try my best to think of ideas that can actually come true. Sometimes, this can be difficult. Usually, when I have an idea that I really like out of my many other ideas, I want to start right away. Lately, I've been doing better in being slightly more realistic in my proposed solutions for problems. I have a friend who completely prefers sensing. She notices details and is more aware of her surroundings than I am. However, sometimes she uses her past experiences to solve problems. The issue with that is the solution to previous problems might not work again. Overall, I've noticed that intuitive people and those who have a preference for sensing can help each other out. The pros and cons of each type can balance if they work together cooperatively. In next post, I plan on describing the third part of Jung's theory.

Although those who are intuitive feel that they
can solve wider problems, they often fail to
realize the reality. On the other hand, sensors
are pragmatic.

Carl Jung's Theory: Introversion/Extraversion

In Carl Jung's theory, the first part out of the four, determines whether the individual is introverted or extroverted. Often times, this part is considered to be the most important part of the four. This part basically tells you where you get your energy and where you put your attention. Introverts are people who often tend to focus on internal thoughts. Often times they feel a need to "recharge" after socializing with people. Introverts are also quiet, reserved, and more sociable around people they know well. Introverts typically have a small group of friends. On the other hand, extroverts are the opposite. Extroverts tend to try to find external stimulation. Extraverts usually like places such as parties where they get energized by socializing. Also, they are more likely to take risks compared to introverts. Being an introvert myself with extroverted friends. I've noticed that these things are true. As an introvert, I have a smaller group of friends who I care a lot about. Often times, when I am introduced to new people, I stay quiet. I want to talk to them, but often times I'm not sure what I should talk about. I prefer to to know a few people well. I am a shy introvert. Many people have this misconception that being shy and introverted are the same. However, this is not true. According to Susan Cain, "Shyness is the fear of negative judgment, and introversion is a preference for quiet, minimally stimulating environments". She goes on to say, "Some psychologists map the two tendencies on vertical and horizontal axes, with the introvert-extrovert spectrum on the horizontal axis, and the anxious-stable spectrum on the vertical. With this model, you end up with four quadrants of personality types: calm extroverts, anxious (or impulsive) extroverts, calm introverts, and anxious introverts". By dividing the extroversion and I introversion scale, it makes it easier to understand how there is no one who is a hundred percent introverted or extroverted. According to Carl Jung, "There is no such thing as a pure introvert or pure extrovert. Such a person would be in a lunatic asylum". In next post, I hope to describe the second part of the theory which is intuitive and sensing.


This picture describes how I feel
introverts and extroverts are like.

When given the chance to be alone, introverts
and extraverts feel differently about it as shown
above.