What’s In Module 6 – Extension Program
In this Extension of Module 6 we’re going to provide you with additional processes to explore your how your Style Type acts as a powerful mirror.
Your participation in this Extension is entirely optional, and you can ignore this Extension and focus on the main part of the Module only which is a rich and full exploration of these concepts. Our experience is that those who have worked through this Extension have found it enlightening and powerful.
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In this Extension, there are these additional sections:
- Charting The 16 Types – exploring each Types and how they influence your interactions with others
- Understanding Your Function Stack
- Your Function Stack and Personal Development
- Tertiary and Inferior Functions – Loops and Grips
- Mapping Your Dressing Styles to your Function Stack
Download the Extension Program document with its additional Playshop and information here.
Charting the 16 Types
You first saw this Type Map in the Module 4 Appendix. Now that you have explored the 16 Types via the 8 functions, you can now add to this Type Map.
Below is a Type Map showing each of the 16 Types. This Map has a very particular arrangement:
- The 16 Types are grouped according to super style, with ST-SF-NT-NF forming the four corners.
- On the inside are the eight Introverted Types, with the eight Extraverted Types forming the outer bubbles.
- The Map is color-grouped according to Jungian colors with blue for Thinking, red for Feeling, green for Sensing and yellow for iNtuition. This is particularly significant in Module 6 as these colors indicate the leading function of that Type.
- All Types in blue have a dominant Thinking function; all Types in red have a dominant Feeling function; all Types in green have a dominant Sensing function; and all Types in yellow have a dominant iNtuitive function.
- The brighter/clearer colors are the Extraverted Types, and the muted/deeper colors are the Introverted Types.
Charting the 16 Types
In the Module 6 Extension PDF is a template you can use or adapt to capture your knowledge, insights, observations, and experiences of the 16 Types.
Now you know more about the 16 Types via the 8 functions, you can use this newfound knowledge in key interactions with others.
Expand on what you have previously captured about each of the 16 Types including the following suggestions:
- What you understand about each Type, what you know of their likes and dislikes, and general or specific preferences.
- Who in your spheres has preferences for what Type, if you know this information with some confidence.
- Any issues you have with particular Types.
- Any gifts you experience and appreciate with particular Types.
- How you can better connect with people of particular Types (especially important people and/or those with whom you can have difficulties in interacting with).
You can use the page in the Extension PDF as a format for capturing information on each Type (as per the above suggestions + any other content you wish to collect and capture), or you can make up your own format.
Your Function Stack
Not only do you have Leading and Supporting functions (which you have discovered in Module 6) you also have Tertiary and Inferior functions which round out the type dynamics for your Type.
There are four functions in what has become known in popular parlance as a “function stack”. As you’ll see, knowing about your four functions (in your function stack) helps explain why a person can believe they “do everything”, because each of the four functions (of Sensing, iNtuition, Thinking, and Feeling) appear in everyone’s function stack. They just appear in a different order, and with a different Attitude (Extraverted or Introverted).
This is why a person with a preference for Thinking also has Feeling in their dynamic Type, and a person who prefers Feeling has Thinking as part of their dynamic Type, for example. The same goes for Sensing Types – iNtuition also appears in their function stack, as does Sensing in the function stack for those preferring iNtuition.
The innate preferences that your four-letter Type Code denote the hierarchy of these functions and how they play out in your psychological type. Your function stack includes the two middle letters that are missing from your Type Code and these functions are, according to the theory, not as developed as the ones included in your Type Code.
Understanding your function stack can assist you in seeing the full beauty and complexity of your four-letter Type, and why that Type can be a full and rich description of your psychological make-up.
It also helps explain why nobody is a combination of two Types, as some people wrongly assume or believe about themselves. When you understand the dynamic nature of Type and the full function stack for your Type Code, you realize there is no need to say, for example, “I’m an I/ENTP” – it simply isn’t necessary!
As you’ll discover when you look through the list of function stacks on page 11, each Type has a unique ‘stack’ (collection and order) of four functions. Knowing this shows you the beautiful richness and complexity of your Type and that you are not just an addition of your 4 letters.
Rather than get into complex type theory of how these function stacks are created, we will simply provide you with a list so you can discover the function stack of your Type. Then, should you choose to, you can return to the main part of Module 6 and look at how each of these play out for you with regards to your style.
Your Function Stack: Applying the Concepts
Please note that these are complex, deep and advanced concepts about human psychology. The intention of this Extension is not to be an exhaustive program on this topic, but a simple introduction to these advanced concepts for those who are curious and wish to learn a little more outside the formal program about their four Type functions.
The information is presented in a slight equation-like fashion, and of course anything to do with human psychology has a lot more room for organic expression than the coded letters suggest.
CG Jung defined pathways for human development, through his work on individuation: “… the psyche is about the dance of the unique Self to life’s improvisational music”. These ideas have been refined by Jungian scholars such as John Beebe over the years. These concepts applied to one’s life have proven to be extraordinarily helpful and enlightening for many people.
Please take any self-discovery using these concepts slowly and gently. These concepts have more depth than they can sometimes appear and can be illuminating and instructive, and even life-changing.
Your Function Stack Code Shorthand
A shorthand is used in describing the codes which you will see on the page over. An Extraverted function has a small ‘e’ after the function letter whilst the function itself is denoted with a capital letter. So Extraverted Sensing is written as Se. An Introverted function has a small ‘i’ after the function letter – so Introverted Feeling is written as Fi. And so on. Here are all 8 functions in their shorthand:
- Extraverted Sensing – Se
- Introverted Sensing – Si
- Extraverted iNtuition – Ne
- Introverted iNtuition – Ni
- Extraverted Thinking – Te
- Introverted Thinking – Ti
- Extraverted Feeling – Fe
- Introverted Feeling – Fi
What’s in Your Function Stack
ENFP: Ne – Fi – Te – Si
INFP: Fi – Ne – Si – Te
INFJ: Ni – Fe – Ti – Se
ENFJ: Fe – Ni – Se – Ti
ISTJ: Si – Te – Fi – Ne
ESTJ: Te – Si – Ne – Fi
ISTP: Ti – Se – Ni – Fe
ESTP: Se – Ti – Fe – Ni
INTJ: Ni – Te – Fi – Se
INTP: Ti – Ne – Si – Fe
ENTJ: Te – Ni – Se – Fi
ENTP: Ne – Ti – Fe – Si
ISFJ: Si – Fe – Ti – Ne
ISFP: Fi – Se – Ni – Te
ESFJ: Fe – Si – Ne – Ti
ESFP: Se – Fi – Te – Ni
Write down Your Function Stack Shorthand
Your Function Stack and Personal Development
Having a good understanding of your four cognitive functions helps you understand how Type can develop through your life, without having to think that your entire Type is changing. As you gain life experiences and learn behaviors, you can become better at using all of your functions. This includes becoming more conscious and appreciative of your Leading function and the impact it has on your life, and your Supporting, Tertiary and Inferior functions. This appreciation of all of your functions helps you become a more well-rounded version of your Type. CG Jung referred to this as individuation.
Theoretically, any Type can access any of the eight cognitive functions, but you’ll find that if it’s not in your Type’s function stack (as described on the previous page), there’s an energy cost to working outside of your Type’s functions for any length of time.
What you will notice is that each Type has a combination of Extraverted and Introverted functions. This is why, particularly as we mature, some Extraverts will say they have become more Introverted, and Introverts the reverse. It’s not because you’ve changed, it’s because you have developed. And the dynamic nature of Type describes this pathway of development for each of the 16 Types beautifully!
As you work with your Type’s innate preferences in their fullest form, you learn to appreciate all your functions, including your non-Leading functions, and develop them more fully as part of your personal growth.
Your Tertiary Function
The Tertiary Function is the third in your “function stack” and, together with the Inferior function, is by definition a less developed function to your Leading and Supporting functions.
The Tertiary function is a place where we can express playfulness and be light-hearted. The Tertiary is often where some form of creative relaxation is engaged in – we don’t take these activities too seriously, they are just for fun, and are not work or pastimes or hobbies that are turned into professions. The archetype for the Tertiary function is the eternal child.
The Leading-Tertiary Connection
A connection between Leading (1st) and Tertiary (3rd) function exists which can become something of a negative loop, because the Supporting function is by-passed. Introverts become more Introverted and by-pass their Supporting Extraverted function (which has the opposite function and provides balance), instead jumping to their Tertiary (and less developed) function. And Extraverts become more Extraverted, ignoring their supporting Introverted function which is a great guide for them.
Example – INTJ
This is an Ni-Fi loop where Ni is the Leading function and Fi is the Tertiary function. Here’s the encapsulation of how this negative loop can manifest: I’ve got a brilliant idea – but nobody appreciates how amazing I am – ergo hurt feelings – wallowing in self-pity.
Leading-Tertiary Function Negative Loop
ENFP: Ne– Te
INFP: Fi – Si
INFJ: Ni –Ti
ENFJ: Fe –Se
ISTJ: Si –Fi
ESTJ: Te –Ne
ISTP: Ti – Ni
ESTP: Se – Fe
INTJ: Ni –Fi
INTP: Ti –Si
ENTJ: Te –Se
ENTP: Ne – Fe
ISFJ: Si –Ti
ISFP: Fi –Ni
ESFJ: Fe – Ne
ESFP: Se –Te
The way to break from this negative loop is to consciously engage the Supporting (secondary) function.
Tertiary Function Explorations
Open your Module 6 Extension PDF Page 15 and start exploring your Tertiary Function!
Your Inferior Function
Together with the Tertiary function, the Inferior function is by definition less developed than the Leading and Supporting functions. Its undeveloped nature is part of what defines it, and it can be hard to pin down or clearly define for the individual – unlike the Leading and Supporting which can become much clearer and much more accessible through guided self-discovery. The Inferior function can show up in behavior that is naïve, exaggerated, or even fantastical in some way. It can remain unconscious, or outside of conscious control, for many people throughout their lives. It is sometimes considered the “lost” function because it is often repressed, popping up in times of significant stress only.
The capacity to engage in Inferior Function behavior is time-limited for most individuals who can fatigue quickly when required to be in their Inferior function space for any length of time.
Example – ESFJ
The Inferior function is Ti and is not a core strength or a gift. Anything involving Ti critical and analytical thinking is likely to be a challenge – they can engage in those behaviors but are not as confident in their thinking process or the outcomes produced from it.
Where there is an awareness that Ti is the Inferior function, the ESFJ will benefit from seeking out the expertise and opinions of those they know who have better developed faculties in this area, such as those who have Thinking as a Leading or Supporting function. When super stressed, ESFJs can become hypercritical and use “logic” that is anything but.
Your Inferior Function In The Grip
‘In the Grip’ is high stress behavior where some loss of conscious control is in evidence. This same function when in the developed Leading position looks and is experienced very differently to when it is in Inferior position, where it is an extreme and almost out-of-control version of the function.
Following is summary of In The Grip behaviors for each of the 16 Types, organized by Super Style. The summary words are hyperlinked to a fuller online article on that Type and its In The Grip behaviors, as described by a leading Psychological Type thinker and author on the Inferior Function, Naomi L. Quenk.
NF Types:
ENFP: Inferior of Si. In the Grip: Withdrawl and depression, obsessiveness on details, focus on the body
INFP: Inferior of Te. In the Grip: Judgements of incompetence, aggressive criticism, percipitous action
INFJ: Inferior of Se. In the Grip: Obsessive focus on external data, over-indulgence in sensual pleasure, adversarial attitude toward the outer world
ENFJ: Inferior of Ti. In the Grip: Excessive Criticsm, Overcomplicating/Convoluted Logic, Compulsive Search for Truth
ST Types:
ISTJ: Inferior of Ne. In the Grip: Loss of control over facts and details, impulsiveness, catastrophising
ESTJ: Inferior of Fi. In the Grip: Hypersensitivity to inner states, outbursts of emtions, fear of feeling
ISTP: Inferiof of Fe. In the Grip: Logic emphasized to an extreme, hypersensitity to relationships, emotionalism
ESTP: Inferior of Ni. In the Grip: Internal Confusion, Inappropriate attirbution of meaning, Grandiose Vision
NT Types:
INTJ: Inferior of Se. In the Grip: Obsessive focus on external data, over-indulgence in sensual pleasure, adversarial attitude toward the outer world
INTP: Inferior of Fe. In the Grip: Logic emphasized to an extreme, hypersensitity to relationships, emotionalism
ENTJ: Inferior of Fi. In the Grip: Hypersensitivity to inner states, outbursts of emtions, fear of feeling
ENTP: Inferior of Si. In the Grip: Withdrawl and depression, obsessiveness on details, focus on the body
SF Types:
ISFJ: Inferior of Ne. In the Grip: Loss of control over facts and details, impulsiveness, catastrophising
ISFP: Inferior of Te. In the Grip: Judgements of incompetence, aggressive criticsm, percipitous action
ESFJ: Inferior of Ti. In the Grip: Excessive Criticsm, Overcomplicating/Convoluted Logic, Compulsive Search for Truth
ESFP: Inferior of Ni. In the Grip: Internal Confusion, Inappropriate attirbution of meaning, Grandiose Vision
Following are some Explorations as a starting point for some self-discovery on your Inferior function. Please note, again, that these are complex, deep, and advanced concepts regarding human psychology and personal development.
Go slowly and gently with any self-discovery using these concepts, and remember that this can be a lifelong journey for many people (including type practitioners who continue to hone their professional knowledge of these concepts and their applications). It can be a lifetime’s work to explore these concepts.
Inferior Function Explorations
Open your Module 6 Extension PDF Page 21 and start exploring your Inferior Function!
Mapping Your Dressing Styles to Functions
Now that you have a greater understanding of the Dressing Styles (Module 5) and your Functions (Module 6), you can now map your functions to your dressing styles. Feel free to use the chart example in the PDF or any other format that appeals to you (mindmap, visuals, freeform, etc).
You may wish, for example, to swap the columns and start with the Dressing Styles (refer to Module 5 and those you chose as favorites), and map them to your functions.
Here is an ENFJ Example
Your mapping of the dressing styles with your functions may not resemble this example in any way – you are free to make up your own mapping in any form that takes your fancy! But you may find this helpful in your reflections on how this activity can be approached.
| ENFJ Function Stack | The Dressing Style That Relates |
| Extraverted Feeling – leading function | Relaxed and Classic with a pop of Dramatic. Friendly and approachable, fabrics are softer with some flow and nothing too sharp. Always appropriate details, organized and professional – straight lines in cut and darker ‘business’ colors for work. Accessories with some punch (red patent bag, statement eyeglasses). |
| Introverted iNtuition – supporting function | Dressing for mood, aligning with inner vision and drawing on dressing styles as called to. Will vary from day to day – any and all dressing styles are up for inclusion. |
| Extraverted Sensing – tertiary function | Relaxed and Creative. Pieces that allow freedom of movement, physical comfort – walking shoes, stretch fabrics, backpacks. Interesting creative pops (orange coat, leopard scarf, texture). |
| Introverted Thinking – inferior function | Creative and Feminine. Small doses, carefully chosen, irregularly used. Individuality softened in small pieces – lighter colors, floaty pieces, interesting details. |
