Eight Function-Attitudes
The Jungian functions, continuous
Overview
Jung's eight function-attitudes scored as continuous dimensions. This system measures all eight cognitive functions without collapsing them into a type, giving you a complete profile of how you engage with the world.
What It Measures
- Se (Extraverted Sensing) — engagement with the immediate physical environment
- Si (Introverted Sensing) — comparison with past experiences and stored impressions
- Ne (Extraverted Intuition) — generation of possibilities and connections
- Ni (Introverted Intuition) — synthesis into unified visions and insights
- Te (Extraverted Thinking) — organization of the external world for efficiency
- Ti (Introverted Thinking) — internal logical framework and precision
- Fe (Extraverted Feeling) — harmony and connection with others
- Fi (Introverted Feeling) — internal values and authentic self-expression
Format & Scoring
Test Format
Fixed form, 40 items. Balanced coverage of all eight functions.
Scoring Approach
Continuous IRT scoring for each function. No type reduction — you get the full 8-dimensional profile.
Best For
Understanding how you process information and make decisions across all eight function-attitudes. Ideal for those interested in Jungian cognitive psychology.
Background
Based on Carl Jung's theory of psychological types, developed further by later Jungian theorists. The Singer-Loomis literature argued for continuous scoring over type collapse.
Limitations
- More complex to interpret than type systems
- Requires understanding of Jungian concepts
- Illustrative parameters pending empirical validation
Epistemic Status
A type description — a way of seeing yourself, not a measurement
This system's typology classification means it operates from a jungian-function tradition. All packs are currently marked as "piloted" — psychometric parameters are illustrative pending empirical validation.
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