Here’s How Your Tertiary Function Presents Itself, Based on Your Personality Type
The tertiary function is the third in your stack, and certainly presents itself in unique ways. It behaves much differently than it would in the dominant placement, and so it is important to understand how it looks in this place. Here is how your tertiary function presents itself, based on your personality type.
INFJ
The INFJs tertiary or third function, is their introverted thinking (Ti). This is how the INFJ processes facts and is sometimes more prevalent in their personality than people realize. While someone who expresses this function in their dominant stack would be very internalized with their thinking and spend hours analyzing, the INFJ does this on a smaller scale. INFJs do take in the facts of a situation and enjoy analyzing what they gather, they also find themselves drawn to researching and learning. The difference is that even though they are introverted thinkers, they are better off allowing their intuition to have the final say in a situation. INFJs also favor the emotions of others over having to be accurate, and will forgo being factual in order to spare someone’s feelings if they feel they need.
ENFJ
The ENFJs tertiary function is their extraverted sensing (Se), which often presents itself in unusual ways for them. The extraverted sensing of the ENFJ is not the most prominent of their functions, but it does come in to play in their behaviors. Their Se helps the ENFJ feel more connected to the world around them, and helps pull them out of their minds a bit more. They do have rich inner minds but at the same time they enjoy being able to connect with their loved ones and share experiences with them. The ENFJs extraverted sensing will sneak out in the moments where they become caught up in enjoying themselves and want to seek out these exciting experiences with their loved ones.
INFP
The INFPs tertiary function is their introverted sensing (Si), and being in the third placement does make it present itself in somewhat unexpected ways. INFPs are often seen as creative and emotionally driven people, who don’t like remaining stagnant. While the INFP does enjoy seeking out new experiences, there are times when they will actually be afraid of stepping out of their comfort zone. Their Si can cause the INFP to be drawn to the things they know and are at ease with. INFP have moments where they can become trapped in this feeling of not wanting to take too many risks. This often happens subconsciously, as the INFP continues to go about their day with the usual habits they have developed over time.
ENFP
The ENFPs tertiary function is their Te or extraverted thinking, and it certainly plays a bit part in their personality and behavior. The ENFP is often more focused on experiencing new things and following their hearts in life. While they are viewed as emotionally driven people, they have a side of them which is quite the opposite. ENFPs often catalog long lists of subconscious data, and this is processed and stored through their Te (yes, somewhat like a computer). They pick up this information that seems important, and remember it without actually trying to do so. This is why the ENFP can often recall so many facts against someone when they have been pushed to their breaking point. It becomes a complete Te attack, just spitting out all of these facts in order to make their case.
INTJ
The INTJs tertiary function is their Fi or their introverted feeling function. This is one that the INTJ can struggle to really process, and or the most part it becomes neglected. How it does often present itself for the INTJ is by giving them strong sense of internal morals. They often believe in being honest and moral people, and will feel a sense of guilt if they go against what they believe in. INTJs are also very loyal to the people they care for, and will stick by them and defend them against others. While their introverted feeling can be something that plagues the INTJ in some situations, it does present itself by giving them a sense of morals and a firm belief system to follow. When it comes to processing their own emotions through their Fi, INTJs can often try to push this aside and focus more on their thinking function.
ENTJ
The ENTJs tertiary function is their extraverted sensing, which does show itself in many situations. While ENTJs are responsible people who believe in working hard, they can have moments where they feel a bit spontaneous. Their Se helps the ENTJ connect with their fun side, and gives them a more excitable part of their personality. ENTJs work hard but they also like to play hard and have a good time. When they ENTJ wants to unwind it is often their Se that they look to in order to have some fun with their friends and loved ones. ENTJs might be more focused on facts and their inner minds, but they do have times when they can connect with the outside world because of their extraverted sensing.
INTP
The INTPs tertiary function is their introverted sensing, which is part of what makes them nostalgic people. While INTPs are more focused on their internal minds and enjoy processing information and analyzing it, there are other aspects to their personality as well. Most people might not notice the INTPs draw to things that make them feel nostalgic, and their tendency to reminisce over the past. While INTPs also believe in moving forward, their minds can certainly go back to previous moments and experiences in their life. They can often spend time analyzing things that have happened, sometimes wanting to create the more precious times.
ENTP
The ENTPs tertiary function is their extraverted feeling (Fe), which does often present itself more than people realize. This is part of what helps the ENTP become so very charming and aware of how to respond to others. While their sense of other people’s emotions does not run deep enough for them to focus on it all of the time, it is still something they can tap into. ENTPs are oddly capable of empathizing and connecting with people, especially someone they care for. While their main interest is to absorb knowledge and new experiences, ENTPs are still very connected to their loved ones. Their sense of empathy is something that they need to tap into and doesn’t plague them like someone who is dominant in this function, but it is still there regardless.
ISTJ
The ISTJs tertiary function is their introverted feeling (Fi), which definitely presents itself differently in this placement. While ISTJs are seen as logical people who focus strongly on facts, they also have a strong work ethic and set of morals. Their unwavering loyalty comes from this internal morals system, and a belief in always standing by the people they are committed to. While ISTJs are logical and factual people, they still believe in doing what is right and standing by the people in their life. Without their introverted feeling the ISTJ wouldn’t possess such a personal desire to do what is right.
ESTJ
The ESTJs tertiary function is their extraverted intuition, or their Ne. While ESTJs are far more focused on their thinking function and their connecting to the past, their mind still uses their tertiary function to make different connections. They use this to see patterns, and sometimes it presents itself in seemingly unusual ways. This can cause the ESTJ to bounce around in conversation a lot, having many different things they want to discuss but in a somewhat organized pattern. While ESTJs might not use this as much to make decisions, their extraverted intuition does make become prominent in certain conversations.
ISFJ
The ISFJs tertiary function is their introverted thinking, which doesn’t appear as prominent from an outside view. While ISFJs are mainly focused on taking care of their loved ones and getting things done, they do process information through their Ti subconsciously. They take in facts and information and think about this internally, and will analyze things in their own minds. ISFJs do enjoy look at things logically and also like being able to analyze, they simply don’t hold as much value to facts as they do their loved ones. They simply prioritize the feelings and needs of their loved ones, but they do use information in order to help them along the way.
ESFJ
The ESFJs tertiary function is their extraverted intuition, which definitely presents itself in their daily lives more than they might recognize. While the ESFJs main focus is on their loved ones, they still have a way of recognizing patterns around them. Their Ne often helps them see these different patterns, but they use them in order to better understand their oved ones and their needs. This can also cause their conversational style to bounce around a bit, especially with someone they feel passionate and excited about.
ISTP
The ISTPs tertiary function is their introverted intuition, which can be both helpful and confusing for them at times. ISTPs are more focused on living in the present and don’t like getting hung up on the past or even the future that much. They value facts and truth, and can be rather precise people because of this. Sometimes the ISTPs Ni can come up with conclusions that feel a bit farfetched, since they try too hard to understand where it is coming from. It can also leave them feeling a bit stressed, especially when they can’t come clearly see the path to the solutions they come up with.
ESTP
The ESTPs tertiary function is their Fe or extraverted feeling, which does present itself as a sense of empathy for their loved ones. ESTPs are very focused on facts and live their lives in the present moment, and so people can often miss the more complex sides of them. While the ESTP does have an adventurous and sometimes precise personality, they also care deeply for their loved ones. The people they decide to get close to are very valuable for them, and they often go out of their way to please them and make them happy.
ISFP
The ISFPs tertiary function is their introverted intuition, which aids their spirituality a bit. ISFPs are often seen as people who connect with their emotions, as well as the world around them. They have a strong interest in the things they find beautiful, and also believe in following what feels right. Sometimes this means following their emotions, and sometimes their sense of intuition plays into this. While for the ISFP it can be a good thing, there are instances where their Ni can be a bit stressful as well. It might lead them into feeling a bit anxious, like there is something wrong that they cannot quite put their fingers on.
ESFP
The tertiary function for the ESFP is their extraverted thinking function, which plays out by making them aware of certain facts. ESFPs often catalog and remember information, taking it all in without fully realizing they are doing this. It helps the ESFP remember so many small details and pieces of information that are important to them. This can also be a means for the ESFP to defend themselves if someone pushes them too far, using all of these facts to attack them and push them away. This isn’t something ESFP enjoy doing though, and they often avoid this until someone has completely hurt them.
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