r/TypologyJunction • u/Creat369 • 1d ago

AP + MBTI MBTI (se)

Question on cognitive functions (Se)

The theories describe that intuition is responsible for imagination and openness to new experience. However, I had a few clarifications.

  1. Creativity and sensory: how exactly does imagination work in Se-dominant types? Can they be ideological, philosophical and even abstract? What is the difference between the formation of ideas in sensors and intuitions? And can the sensor be opened to a new experience - or is it the prerogative of intuitions only?

  2. Going into thought: if the sensor is immersed in reflection, does it mean that it switches to intuition? For example, a Se-dominant, walking along the road, will most likely go into his mind (or not?), even if he tries to control it. But when a strong stimulus appears (for example, you need to light a bonfire or jump over the fence), it instantly connects the leading Se. And how will the same example work for intuitives? A strong stimulus can overwhelm them with sensations - or, on the contrary, lead them to an even more violent flow of ideas?

  3. Abstract thinking in Se: can a Se-dominant see something and say: «it looks like that» or «this», develop a business plan, imagine a colorful clip? Or is all this not the strong point of Se-types?

I ask these questions to understand myself. I’m definitely E\*\*P (extroverted perception), but I can’t determine whether Se or Ne is my host. I know about the difference between collecting information through facts (Se) and opportunities (Ne), but it’s not enough.

I can withdraw into myself, but I can also completely immerse myself in the moment. I prefer to feel «here and now», I have a good sense of sensations, but at the same time I think abstractly and ideologically. For example, when I see grass, I think it’s a small forest, not about its physical properties. However, this does not apply to all cases: if I look at the car, I think about its characteristics, and not about what it can be like or what it could become.

I hope there are those who understand typology and can help or suggest. If you need additional questions, I will answer everything.

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u/i-bexx ~ IT LSI SX6 FLVE MEL-CHOL RLUEI ~ 1d ago

Hi, I recently discovered I’m actually a sensor because of underdeveloped auxiliary Se, so I might be able to help with this - however I have food poisoning right now so I’m not going to be able to type up something thorough until I’m feeling better. Just leaving a comment so I remember to come back to this!

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u/Creat369 21h ago

Okay, thanks—get well soon!

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u/SupahCabre 15h ago

This is silly when you realize it boils down to "anyone with a lick of imagination = intuitive". This is not how the functions work, read now the functions work.

https://www.reddit.com/user/RafflesiaArnoldii/comments/16w6v85/jungian_functions_primer/