Personality: Theories & Types
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Within the classification of 'Psychological Types' under Analytical Psychology propounded by Carl Jung, besides 'Introvert' and 'Extrovert' personalities, Jung mentioned four fundamental Functions of Consciousness - Thinking, Feeling, Sensation, and Intuition. Based on these four functions, if a person makes decisions based on logical analysis and objective truths, but is extremely shy in social mingling and absorbed in their internal thoughts, what would be their precise personality type according to Jung's classification?
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In his personality theory, Carl Jung defined various personality types by combining the flow of psychic energy (attitude) and the four fundamental functions of consciousness (thinking, feeling, sensation, intuition). When a person possesses an introverted attitude and their primary mental function is 'Thinking', they are intellectually self-reliant, engrossed in thoughts, possess conceptual depth, but are reserved or shy in social interactions. According to reference sources, this is called the 'Introverted Thinking Type'.
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