Thinking Versus FeelingThe Rational Functions

associated with Judging

Reality

Psychology of

Personality

Module 2: Lesson 5

By Daniela DeMaria

Remember the Cognitive

Preference, Judging? We assess and make decisions based on

the situations we encounter through Judging!

Jung determined that the cognitive functions associated with Judging are…

THINKING and FEELING

Jung labeled these the ‘Rational Functions,’ not because they are superior in any way, but because they require an evaluation or decision of some kind.

We Think OR Feel THEN we make a decision!

MBTI: Thinking vs. Feeling

Of the 16 personality types laid out by the

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, 8 will have the

letter T (for Thinking) in their four letter code

and 8 will have the letter F (for Feeling) in

their four letter code.

What this indicates is that someone with a

strong preference for Thinking will have a

much lower preference for Feeling decisions

based on the situations they encounter and

vice versa.

The Primary Distinction

Between T & F

(T) Thinker’s tend to use a logical process

that is objective, analytical and removed from

the situation, people, or events concerned

preferring to determine things through cause

and effect.

(F) Feeler’s tend to have a more sensitive

and empathic approach that takes into

consideration how others feel with a reliance

on emotional cues and responses.

More Simply Put…..