Intuition Versus SensationThe Irrational Functions

associated with Our Perception

of Reality

Module 2: Lesson 4

by Daniela DeMaria

How do we gain knowledge of

our environment? Through the cognitive preference

Perception!

Jung determined that the cognitive functions associated with Perception are….

INTUITION and SENSATION

Jung labeled these the ‘Irrational Functions,’ not because they are faulty, but because they require no decision making, they just are….

MBTI: Intuition versus Sensing

Of the 16 personality types laid out by the MBTI, 8 will have the letter N (for Intuition) in their four letter code and 8 will have the letter S (for Sensing) in their four letter code.

What this indicates is that someone with a strong preference for Intuition will have a much lower preference for Sensing their environment and vice versa.

The Primary Distinction

Between N & S

(N) Intuitive’s have a future focus and usually want to understand the relationships between details and how they make up the ‘big picture.’ They notice patterns and possibilities between connections everywhere!

(S) Sensor’s have more of a focus on the present and are concerned with what is available to them through their 5 senses. They notice the here-and-now and want concrete details that are relevant to their physical reality!

Intuition VS Sensation

Future

Oriented,

Connections

and

Possibilities!

Here and Now,

Concrete,

Five Senses!