Find your Type

Congratulations for being here! This means you are ready to find your type and see which fictional characters are similar to you.  Don't worry. If you need help, I can lend you a hand in the comments. But please, try yourself first.  We will start with the simplest analysis, and move from there to confirm your type.

Method 1
Dichotomies

With this first analysis you will attempt to find your letters directly.  

Extroverted vs Introverted

Sensor vs iNtuitive

Feeler vs Thinker

Judger vs Perceiver

I, for example, am Extroverted , iNtuitive, Feeler and Judger , so my type is ENFJ, the Captain.  

To be honest, I had to confirm my type using other tools, as introversion felt strong for me. That will come later.  For now let's look at the characteristics for each dichotomy:

Extroverted:  

Extroverted people have an outward focus and are expressive. Wanting to merge with the world. They are more excitable and prefer a stimulated environment even when they get easily distracted.  They are more about the present and immediate future and usually think as they speak.  When they verbalize and put things together in the external world, they are able to understand their thoughts. As such, they are more about doing than thinking about what they want to do. Being too much in their heads can tire and demotivate them. Their interests tend to be wide because they want to adapt to many environments.

VS

Introverted:

Introverted people have an inward focus and are attentive.  They often match what they see in the external world, with their inner world. They require more stimuli to get excited and prefer a tranquil environment. They have an easier time focusing on less things. They usually think before they speak, so it looks as if they have prepared their speech beforehand. They are usually more about thinking and designing, than doing what they think about.  Being too much in environments that demand their attention can tire and demotivate them as they cannot recharge by being in their inner worlds.  Their interests tend to be more focused and specialized as they don't care that much about adapting to everyone else, because they have a stronger relationship with themselves.

Sensor:

Sensors trust their senses and concrete data.  They see the trees first, and then the forest. This is, the details, and then the big picture. They are usually uncomfortable with speculation and theory and they prefer to experience things or go with what is tried and true.  Sensors pay more attention to sensory details and inner sensations of their bodies. They are usually more bold about dealing with a situation using their past experiences, their capacity for assessing the environment or looking at what others have done.

VS

iNtuitive:

Intuitives trust their imagination and the patterns they see or know about.  They see the forest first, and then the trees.  This is, the big picture and then the details. They usually don't want to throw themselves into experiences, without some sort of foresight and exploring possibilities with their minds first. Intuitives pay more attention to possibilities, patterns and the visions they tend to follow.   They are usually more bold about dealing with  a situation using will power to ignore sensory discomforts, simulating scenarios in their heads, and using patterns and imagination to come with new solutions.

Thinker:

Thinkers prefer to reduce feeling considerations to the bare minimum.  As such they will hone their  few values to seek the most basic good and then specialize in logic and practicality to make things  happen. They are more interested in what works and what is true.  In a situation they will be less concerned about what they would want or what others would want, focusing on solving the main problem in the most accurate or efficient way.  They naturally say truth up front, hurting sensibilities and as they mature they learn to be more diplomatic and gentle.  They focus on them and others being Ok, instead of feeling OK, according to their sense of what is really important. Thinking tells them how things work, and looking for a path where most things can work is their way to go.

VS

Feeler:

Feelers prefer to reduce rational considerations to the bare minimum. As such they will hone their few thoughts to seek the most basic framework for living and then focus on harmony and acting by the feelings they often think about, pondering what feels right for them or what feels right for the group.   In a situation they will be less concerned about telling harsh truths and treating people like pieces in a chess board.  They will be more concerned about everyone feeling happy and cared for.  They usually sugar-coat the truth and avoid hurting people feelings or values. As they mature, they learn to be more accurate and blunt when things need to be said. Feeling tells them what they want and what they don't, and looking for a path where they like most things and everyone around them feels good is their way to go.

Judger:

Judgers prefers to have a schedule and decide things earlier, so they can stack a lot of decisions together and make good use of resources.  They are structured and have a mind that is decisive but rigid.  Judgers have strong opinions because they seek truths or values that are shared and as such, a conclusion must be reached for everyone involved.  They have less interest in truths or values that are individual so they state their ideas for others to adopt. They also decide on these ideas early, to have a framework for their plans. They know that plans are nothing if they aren't carried out so when they take the time to plan, they will usually execute and finish what they start.  They will have a harder time starting things as they need to plan carefully and fit them into their structure.

VS

Perceiver:

Perceivers prefers to have their options open and decide things late, so they can gather more information and decide accordingly.  They are spontaneous and have a mind that is flexible but irresolute.  Perceivers have infirm opinions as they seek truths and values for themselves that they don't see the need for others to adopt.  Live and let live is their way of life.  They have less interest in ideas that a group most follow, so they say what they think or feel and move on.  They aren't also very rigid about these ideas and are not eager to decide early but continue to gather information and reconsider.  They know that being stuck into a plan can hurt the capacity to look for better things so they will tend to not finish what they start.  They will have an easier time starting new projects as they see new opportunities and don't care that much about the plans they didn't make.

Cheers for making it to this point!  I hope you are mostly certain of your type by now. If you aren't, or you would like to confirm, what comes ahead is very interesting. Let's continue!

Method 2

(Interaction Style) x (Core Intents)

 What comes next will help you determine your interaction style first, and then your core intent in life. Every personality type has a single style and intent combination.  This means, that for every intent, there are 4 styles to do it.  It goes as follows:

Before you can determine your Interaction Style,  we better start with these dynamics that can help with it, as each style has 2 dynamics in common and one that differs like this:

Interaction Dynamics

Direct:

These people mean what they say and say what they mean. They are people of few words and they don't beat around the bushes.  They often give little explanation when conveying a message and may appear rude or bossy. They naturally say what needs to be done to resolve a situation. They are conflict seeking, which means that they prefer to confront others in order to move things forward.

VS

Informative:

These people use stories and explanation to communicate. They are people of many words and their take their time to give a message that is rich in details but requires some interpretation.  They often give a lot of explanation and may appear vague or indirect.  They naturally provide information so others can decide what to do. They are conflict avoiding, which means that they will let most things slide in order to move things forward. 

Initiating:
These people naturally start interactions and come with new topics in a conversation. The reach out and engage.  It has a direct correlation with Extroversion.

VS

Responding:

These people naturally prefer to respond to others starting interactions.  The don't usually start new topics but stay on the ones initiated by others. They reach in and reflect.  It has a direct correlation with Introversion.

Outcome:

They visualize an outcome and modify the process constantly to achieve it.  They are controlling over the process and compare over the result. Their view of progress is getting something closer to the outcome they have in mind.

VS

Process:

They have a base idea of an outcome and define a process that will get the best outcome, which might be different from the original base.  During the process they will point out things that could be improved and not get stagnant in a specific outcome.  Their view of progress is moving towards a outcome that will be the best if the process is followed.

Now we can use these dynamics as references for Interaction Styles and beyond that, look at the characteristics of each one of them:

Interaction Styles

Driver:

Direct, Initiating and Outcome oriented.  Related to the Choleric Greek temperament and D from DiSC.  They have decisive energy and prefer a quick process for an achievable result.  They are good at mobilizing resources and leading action.  They are abrasive like fire and shiny like summer.

Inspiring:

Informative, Initiating and Process oriented.  Related to the Sanguine Greek temperament and i from DiSC.   The have engaging energy and prefer a participative process for an embraced result.  They are good at involving others and leading brainstorming. They are moving like wind and spirited like spring.

Cautious:

Direct, Responding and Process oriented.  Related to the Melancholic Greek temperament and C from DiSC.  They have focused energy and prefer a deliberate process for a desired result. They are good at planning and supervision.  They are sturdy like earth and sober like autumn.

Supportive:

Informative, Responding and Outcome oriented.  Related to the Phlegmatic Greek temperament and S from DiSC.  They have open energy and look for a consultative process to get the best result.  They are good at integrating and reconciling. They are refreshing like water and calm like winter.

Similar to Interaction Dynamics, these help determine Core Intent.  Every intent has 2 dynamics in common with every other and 1 dynamic that differs.  It looks like this:

Core Dynamics

Abstract:  
They are about "what if" and speak in term of theories, patterns,  and speculation.  It has a direct correlation with Intuition. 

VS

Concrete:  
They are about "what is" and speak in term of facts, data and experience. It has a direct correlation with Sensing.

Systems:  
In an interaction, they want to know about roles, structure and procedure first. 

VS

Motives:  
In an interaction, they want to know about motives, interests, and what it is in for everyone involved. 

Pragmatic:

They are about doing what works, being utilitarian and acting independent. In their mentality, everyone should do the best they can to solve their own problems and in that way, everyone will be better, or at least, everyone can be as good as the solutions they can come up with, regardless of others. 

VS:

Affiliative: 

They are about doing what is right, being cooperative and acting interdependent.  In their mentality, everyone should do what is best for the group and not doing something that if everyone did it, things would go wrong. 

Now we can use these dynamics as references for Core Intents and beyond that, look at the characteristics of each one of them:

Core Intents

Idealist: 

Abstract, Affiliative and Motives oriented.  They are visionaries about values and harmony. Their core is about authenticity,  self-realization, unity and meaning.  They have talents for diplomacy, counseling and as catalysts for growth. They are altruistic about the present, credulous about the future, and mystical about the past.  All idealist types have Supportive as secondary Interaction Style, except for The Dreamer (INFP), in which it is primary.

Theorist:  

Abstract, Pragmatic and Systems oriented. They are visionaries about logic and procedures. Their core values are about competence, knowledge, mastery and self-control. They have talents for strategy, optimization and systemic design.  They are pragmatic about the present, skeptical about the future and relativistic about the past.  All theorist types have Driver as secondary Interaction Style, except for The Commander (ENTJ), in which it is primary.

Guardian: 

Concrete, Affiliative and Systems oriented. They are traditionalists that trust what is tried and true. And usually live closely to what they have been taught. Their core values are about stability, security, membership and duty.  They have talents for logistics, supervision and preservation.  They are dutiful about the present, pessimistic about the future and stoical about the past.  All Guardian types have Cautious as secondary Interaction Style, except for The Inspector (ISTJ), in which it is primary. 

Explorer: 

Concrete, Pragmatic and Motives oriented.  They are adventurers that trust their capacity to act on what they sense in the present and immediate future. Their core values are about freedom, stimulation, adaptability and impact.  They have talents for tactics, improvisation and performing. They are practical about the present, optimistic about the future and cynical about the past.  All Explorer types have Inspiring as secondary Interaction Style, except for The Performer (ESFP), in which it is primary.

You are still here?  Nice!  Up to this point,  you should know your type.  If you really need a confirmation, or wish to know about this theories deeply,  I invite you to continue. It gets interesting. What comes next is the essence of typology.  The study of cognitive functions, and how they prioritized within our psyche, in order to create a personality pattern.  Are you ready?  Let's go:

Method 3

Cognitive Functions and their Roles 

Cognitive functions are mental processes that allows us to perceive existence and make decisions. 

The are 8 cognitive functions in total.  4 of them are perception functions and the other 4 are decision functions. 

4 of them are focused on the world outside of us.  The other 4 are focused on the world inside of us.

There are 2 basic ways of perception:  Sensing and Intuition.  There are 2 basics ways of decision:  Thinking and Feeling. And with their focus that can be extroverted, or introverted, the 8 cognitive functions come to exist.

Before we list and define every cognitive function, let us look at the general characteristics of extroverted and introverted cognitive functions.

Extroverted functions are wide, quick,  shallow, oriented to the present and immediate future and want to merge with most of what is out there.
Introverted functions are narrow, slow, deep, timeless as memory and foresight, and want to match the inner self with some of what is out there.

With this in mind, it is time to define the 8 cognitive functions and present the nickname I use for each one of them:

These functions decide looking for...
Fe (Extroverted Feeling) - Ethics :

Harmony and group values. Organizes reality, caring for people and according to the rules for good coexistence.  Pays attention to what others are feeling. It focuses on norms that everyone should follow. It looks to satisfy everyone's needs.

Fi (Introverted Feeling) - Morals :

Authenticity and inner values. Organizes sentiments so it is true to itself  and it does what it really wants. Pays attention to what the subject is feeling. It focuses on inner norms no one else need to follow.  It looks for what feels right to the subject.

Te (Extroverted Thinking) - Efficacy:

Efficacy and group reasoning.  Organizes reality, caring for results and according to the rules for less effort.  Pays attention to what others are thinking. It focuses on thoughts that everyone should follow.  It looks for what works.

Ti (Introverted Thinking) - Logic:

Accuracy and inner reasoning. Organizes mind so it is consistent and can find the truth.  Pays attention to what the subject is thinking. It focuses on inner thoughts no one else needs to follow.  It looks for what makes sense to the subject.

These functions perceive reality through...
Se (Extroverted Sensing) - Sensation:
The senses and experience. It looks for stimuli and seeing things just the way they are.  It pays attention to what others are doing or have done. Values impact and performance.  Likes verifiable information.

Si (Introverted Sensing) - Memory:

Impressions in the mind and body inner sensations. It looks for comfort and filtering experiences that might be harmful. Pays attention to what the subject is doing or has done. Values stability and security.  Likes reliable information.

Ne (Extroverted Intuition) - Creativity:

Patterns of what is possible and where others seem to be going.  It looks for an explosion of ideas. From one idea, to many.  Pays attention to behavioral pattern of others. Brainstorming and giving most ideas a chance.  Likes novel insights.

Ni (Introverted Intuition) - Insight:

Patterns of how everything converges and where the user seems to be going. It looks for deep understanding. From many ideas, to one.  Pays attention to the subject behavioral pattern. Envisioning and looking for the best possible idea.  Likes deep insight.

Next,  we need to define how each function behaves according to their role in the mind.  There is a position for each roles, that does not necessarily mean the sophistication of it, but how much we value that function.  Those function that go beyond the 4th are so undervalued that become subconscious.  This is similar to when a guy has a sentiment he denies.  He acts according to it,  but telling himself and others he does it for some other reason.  In this case, others can sometimes see that sentiment, even if the owner does not.  

The 8 roles, and the nickname I use for them, are as follows:

1st - Hero: 

Also called the Leading, Base or Adult function. Mature and optimistic. It is the one used to solve most of the problems.  The leader of the psyche. It is very difficult to switch off.  Is the first function we learned to rely on since we were young.  This function is the gateway to the Ego, that is the personality we are under normal circumstances and that values the first 4 positions in the functional stack we are listing at this moment.  It describes our most comfortable thinking patterns, perspective, state of mind and behavior.  We constantly and inadvertently make judgments, assessments and assumptions based on it.   We have a hard time when others does not value this function as we do. The use of this function is effortless and produces satisfaction regardless of any external rewards.

2nd - Counselor:

Also called the Creative, Parent or Auxiliary function. Mature and pessimistic. It is the main instrument used by the Ego. It helps the Hero in issues it cannot easily solve. It is collected and careful.  Provides focus balance to Hero, because if Hero is extroverted, Counselor is introverted and vice versa.  This function is used in a helping, supporting way.  When other people try to make the function in this role the main method for everything, it can lightly irritate us and we will try to correct things putting back the emphasis in the Hero function. When other people need help with this function, we can usually provide many solutions and we feel useful , needed and thus, fulfilled.  Criticism to this function is more sensitive than in the Hero function. The use of this function is frequent and effortless but it seems to turn on and off. On day we might listen to the Counselor, and another day, get carried away by the Hero and/or Aspirant, for example.

3rd - Aspirant:  

Also called the Relief, Child, Tertiary, Hidden Agenda or Mobilizing function. Immature and optimistic. It Aspires to be competent and self esteem is found here. With the matters of this function we tend to act recklessly and don't ask for much help.  It is also used in play or when the issues addressed by it aren't very difficult or important. It is complementary of the Counselor, being on opposite focus and nature, but same type. For example, if Counselor is Introverted Intuition, then Aspirant is Extroverted Sensing. We are more comfortable using this function than the Trainee but still we can only use it sporadically. If we get carried away and direct this to someone that does not value it, we might get a harsh response because our use of this function seems like a puerile gesture to others. Our lack of balance with this function can make us indulge recklessly in it or neglect it a lot. If there is too much importance to this function in the ambient, we might get bored or intimidated.  We see this function as a necessary part of good living but not as the primary goal.

4th - Trainee:  

Also called the Inferior, Baby,  Dual-seeking or Suggestive function. Immature and pessimistic.  We spend all of our lives, training to become competent and find balance with Hero, as they are complementary functions.  We often feel refreshed when getting help with this function.  We know we are not strong at it, and we enjoy help but not pressure and criticism.  This function is the source of our fears and it is the gateway to the Subconscious that is the personality we aspire to integrate to our Ego.  The more that matters important to this function are present in our daily life, the more we naturally adapt to its presence.  These matters easily entertain us and sustained presence creates a soothing psychological effect. If we experience a lack of this function in the environment, we might try to correct it, but soon become exhausted.   We focus deeply on this function in our daily life, trying to digest information received from the exterior.   This functions makes us more understanding and satisfied about the pursuits of the Ego.

5th - Vigilante:  

Also called the Nemesis, Ignoring, Observing or Limiting function. Mature and optimistic, but repressed. Same type and nature as the Hero, but opposite focus. If Hero is introverted, this is extroverted and vice versa. Checks the Hero so it doesn't go overboard, more so if Hero's approach is not working.  Does the dirty work, according to the Hero and it comes out when it has been neglected enough. It is is constantly an opposing force for the Hero's methods.  A very capable function that works in the shadows, never getting much credit. This function is the source of our worries and it is the gateway to the Unconscious that is the personality we repress to give importance and recognition to our Ego.  When the Hero is not allowed to do its work,  the Vigilante comes out to become stubborn and uncooperative.  We have very little use of this function, as it is the rival image of the the Hero function. It represents an antithetical approach to the same domain. It lies in the subconscious as a personal annoyance to the individual, therefore, we try to ignore it. When someone else tries to lecture us in the use of this function, we perceive that as superfluous information as we know how to use it well, but we choose not to do it in favor of the goals of our Hero function.  The Hero function usually create byproducts thanks to this function but frame this information to fit the view of the Hero function.  We limit the expression of this function in public, in favor of the Hero function but sometimes use it extensively in private and call upon it when necessary.  The extreme avoidance of this function make it seem weak at times, but when engaged it does not cause the same stress as a weak function,  instead creating a kind of boredom or malaise.

6th - Critic:  

Also called the Demonstrative function. It is mature and pessimistic, but repressed. Same type and nature of the Counselor function, but opposite focus. Always overshadowed by the valued advice of the Counselor, that disregard the opposite focus that in this case, is very critical, giving little room for its use.  It often mocks people that give too much importance to this function.  It demonstrates that is capable but not of much use in most of situations.  On the positive side, helps the Counselor to be perfectionist and careful with its criticism.  This function is quite used in private to produce information to support the Counselor function.   We often have a sophisticated use of this function as the Hero function. Unlike the Vigilante function it plays a major role in our world view.  When we are given information regarding this function we tend to take it as obvious information that is irrelevant to focus on. The use of this function is the most easy, after the Hero function, yet often occurs sporadically.

7th - Rebel:  

Also called the Point of Least Resistant (PoLR), Sensitive,  Vulnerable or Trickster function. Immature and optimistic, but repressed.  Same type and nature of the Aspirant function, but opposite focus. It makes us disregards everything about this function.  Little about this function is valued or remembered.  It is a weakness we don't know is there and we blame other functions for its failures.  On the positive side, it is the super power to ignore things about this function that might hinder or stop us. The mind is usually focused on the Aspirant as to give any importance to matters of the Rebel, anyway.  It will also remember and consider the absolute most important things.  The matters of this function creates for us a sense of frustration and inadequacy.  We do not understand the importance of this function entirely and that can easily lead to painful consequences.   When we directly engage in it, it creates insecurity and distress.  It is the most difficult function to comprehend. We often find an alternative approach in the views of the Aspirant function. Because of the psychological disincentives of using it , we usually try to ignore information related to it, even when it is very relevant. Even if we understand it theoretically, it is difficult to turn that into habits. We can develop this function by understanding its importance but we will usually want to avoid taking responsibility for it ourselves, or develop a minimalistic or non-traditional (possibly using other functions) approach that is enough for our needs.

8th - Devil:  

Also called the Role function. Immature and pessimistic, but repressed.  Same nature and focus of the Trainee function, but opposite focus. When a person is actively using his Hero function, the Devil function is mostly turned off.   We consider this function the opposite way of the Hero, for dealing with similar situations.  It has the same type and focus of the hero, but different nature. It behaves as if it was given importance, to make the Hero look more capable and complete but in reality,  little value is given to this function.  This function becomes the gateway to the Super Ego that is the personality with absolutely repress in order to live with the values of our Ego.  When everything else fails, that personality can come out the bring destruction and burn everything to the ground, so we can come out of the situation and a new beginning can come.   The more we get carried away by the Hero function, the more this function gets suppressed.  We are generally aware of this suppression and we see this weakness as something we must work on in other to meet other people's expectations and achieve something in society. We usually try to work on this function to correct this imbalance, but these attempts are generally sporadic and forgotten as soon as perceived problems start to go away and we go back to the ways of our Hero function.   So, development in this function seems more like patching up leaks, instead of building a complete structure.  We often wish we could build up this function and become super people but this focus brings disappointment because the Hero function always wins anyways. When we are criticized about the use of this function we are often irritated as we are aware of this problem and have already tried to correct it and failed.  When there are problems with this function, we try to get energy from the Hero function put a stop in our usual behavior and try to pick up all the things that we have neglected.  This energy from Hero we can get effortlessly but working with this function requires effort and concentration.   Thus, people sense of development is often centered on the improvement of this function, similar to how we seek growth in the Trainee function. This function is triggered situationally when we are met with situations that oppose our base aspect of reality.

Now that you know the cognitive functions and what role they can play in the psyche, let us look at how these roles are for every function in each of the 16 personality types, so you can match the functions and their roles for you and verify your type with this 3rd method. 

The 16 personality types and their complete functional stack: 

The order is:
(Conscious/Valued functions) -- (Unconscious/Undervalued functions)
Hero-Counselor-Aspirant-Trainee -- Vigilante-Critic-Rebel-Devil

ENTJ : Te-Ni-Se-Fi -- Ti-Ne-Si-Fe

INTJ : Ni-Te-Fi-Se -- Ne-Ti-Fe-Si

ENTP : Ne-Ti-Fe-Si -- Ni-Te-Fi-Se

INTP : Ti-Ne-Si-Fe -- Te-Ni-Se-Fi


ENFJ : Fe-Ni-Se-Ti -- Fi-Ne-Si-Te

INFJ : Ni-Fe-Ti-Se -- Ne-Fi-Te-Si

ENFP : Ne-Fi-Te-Si -- Ni-Fe-Ti-Se

INFP : Fi-Ne-Si-Te -- Fe-Ni-Se-Ti


ESTJ : Te-Si-Ne-Fi -- Ti-Se-Ni-Fe

ISTJ - Si-Te-Fi-Ne -- Se-Ti-Fe-Ni

ESFJ : Fe-Si-Ne-Ti -- Fi-Se-Ni-Te

ISFJ : Si-Fe-Ti-Ne -- Se-Fi-Te-Ni


ESTP : Se-Ti-Fe-Ni -- Si-Te-Fi-Ne

ISTP : Ti-Se-Ni-Fe -- Te-Si-Ne-Fi

ESFP : Se-Fi-Te-Ni -- Si-Fe-Ti-Ne

ISFP : Fi-Se-Ni-Te -- Fe-Si-Ne-Ti

We can draw interesting relations between cognitive functions, and the 4 dichotomies we looked at in Method 1.  As you can see, all types that leads with an extroverted function, are extroverted types. Makes sense right?  Also, did you notice that after the Hero (1st) and Counselor (2nd) functions are determined, the rest of the stack follows with complementary functions 1st and 2nd y 4th and 3rd respectively?  These complementary functions are called functional axes. These are: Te <-> Fi, Fe <-> Ti,  Se <->Ni, Ne<-> Si. 

The unconscious functions (from 5th to 8th) are the mirror of  ego functions  (from 1st to 4th) in the same order. Did you see it?  A mirror function has the same type and nature, but different focus.  If one is extroverted , the other is introverted and vice versa.  

Notice that all intuitive types lead (1st) or are counseled (2nd) by an intuition function. Thus the sensing function of the axis is secondary.  And all sensing types lead or are counseled by a sensing function, thus intuitive function of the axis is secondary.  

In the same fashion, thinking types lead or are counseled by a thinking function, and the feeling function of the axis is secondary.   Feeling types lead or are counseled by a feeler function, and the thinking function of the axis is secondary. 

Another interesting thing we can see is that Judger (structured) types either lead or are counseled by an extroverted decision function.  This decision is accompanied by an introverted perceiving function.  This is, they primarily decide with an external order in mind, using their perceived impressions and deciding as soon as possible.  On the contrary,  Perceiver (spontaneous) types lead or are counseled by an extroverted perceiving function. This perceived function works together with an introverted decision function, so they decide with a deep process that is as late as possible and focuses on external perception that is present and immediate future oriented.

Up to this point you should have everything you need to find the type that best fits you.  I want to give you additional information,  regarding how are personality can change when we are afraid, worried or angry. This can help make sense how we can be under certain conditions that makes us be an alternate self.  

The 4 sides of the Mind

Every personality type has 3 alternate types that we can say, lives within.  The 1st side is the Ego, that uses the functional stack normally.  Then we have:

The Subconscious  

Is the personality we want to integrate to our Ego for balance.  It uses the same cognitive axis, thus the same functions, of the ego.  So in a way, is how we rely on the Trainee (4th) and Aspirant (3rd)  functions to lead and counsel our mind.

In a negative way, we might go this side of our mind when we are afraid and we overuse the Trainee function.  In a positive way, we go to this side to do things carefully  and effectively.  Dualization happens.

We can get the subconscious type by flipping Ego cognitive functions in reverse or the easy way,  changing all the letters of dichotomies.   For example:
ENFJ Ego is Fe Ni Se Ti,  and its Subconscious is ISTP, that is Ti Se Ni Fe.


The Unconscious 

Is the personality we repress to frame all with do with emphasis in the Ego functions.  It uses the cognitive axes we undervalue.  In this side of our mind, we rely on the Vigilante (5th) and Critic (6th) functions to lead and counsel our mind.

In a negative way, we might go to this side of our mind when our Ego approach is not valued by others and we become stubborn and uncooperative.  In a positive way, we go here when we are worried and we need the deeper input of the shadow functions to perfect our ego approach or the situation demands that we do things with an opposite focus.

We can get the Unconscious type by flipping the focus of the Ego functions and conserving order.  Or the easy way that is changing the 1st and 4th functions in the letters of dichotomies.  For example:
ENFJ Ego is Fe Ni Se Ti, and its Subconscious is INFP, that is Fi Ne Si Te.


The Super-Ego

Is the personality that we, to put it this way, detest.  It represents the approach we are less likely to use when dealing with situations.  In this side of our mind, we rely on the Devil (8th) and Rebel (7th) to lead and counsel our mind. This obviously seems dangerous right?  It can surely be.

In a negative way, we go to this side of our mind when everything else has failed and we need to unleash the demon and burn everything to the ground, so a new beginning can happen. In a positive way,  we find a way to feed the Demon and be more comfortable about being this other person we detest.  By truly embracing the fact that our Super-Ego has input that is important too. Not to wait until everything has failed to make our approach more balanced and give more importance to these last functions that we usually only fake or rebel at.

We can get the Super-Ego type by flipping the order of the whole functional stack.  If we only want to use the Ego functions, we would need to flip both the order and focus.   The easy way would be to changing the 2nd and 3rd letters of the letters of dichotomies. For example:
ENFJ Ego is Fe Ni Se Ti, and its Super-Ego is ESTJ, that is  Te Si Ne Fi.

Let us then, list every personality type, following with its 3 other sides:

EGO -> SUBCONSCIOUS -> UNCONSCIOUS -> SUPER-EGO


ENTJ -> ISFP -> INTP -> ESFJ  

INTJ -> ESFP -> ENTP -> ISFJ

ENTP -> ISFJ -> INTJ -> ESFP

INTP -> ESFJ -> ENTJ -> ISFP


ENFJ -> ISTP -> INFP -> ESTJ

INFJ -> ESTP -> ENFP -> ISTJ

ENFP -> ISTJ -> INFJ -> ESTP

INFP -> ESTJ -> ENFJ -> ISTP


ESTJ -> INFP -> ISTP -> ENFJ

ISTJ -> ENFP -> ESTP -> INFJ

ESFJ -> INTP -> ISFP -> ENTJ 

ISFJ -> ENTP -> ESFP -> INTJ


ESTP -> INFJ -> ISTJ -> ESFP 

ISTP -> ENFJ -> ESTJ -> INFP

ESFP -> INTJ -> ISFJ -> ENTP

ISFP -> ENTJ -> ESFJ -> INTP

As you can see, even in their negative way these other sides of the mind can protect us and help us deal with a uncomfortable situation. 

Congratulations from getting down here!  With these, I am pretty sure you have everything you need to determine your type.  You might think there are a lot of conditions to be met to fit in a personality type, but believe me,  it will all come together in the end.  And you will also see how it comes together for people you know.  

All of this theory can be used to have fun analyzing fictional characters so everyone can see which one fits their own personality better.  It is a great way to practice typing and enjoy shows with a deeper understanding of its characters. 

I will improve this section over time if needed.  Be sure to check it out!