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Extraversion and the Four Functions 43an extraverted way, while the inferior functions will be moreor less introverted.The superior function is always an expression of the consciouspersonality, of its aims, will, and general performance,whereas the less differentiated functions fall into the categoryof things that simply "happen" to one. 46A good example of this is the extraverted feeling type whonormally enjoys a close rapport with other people, yet occasionallyvoices opinions or makes remarks that are noticeablytactless. He may offer condolences at a wedding and congratulationsat a funeral. Such gaffes come from inferiorthinking, the fourth function, which in this type is not underconscious control and therefore not well related to others.The unconscious regularly manifests through the less differentiatedfunctions, which in the extravert have a subjectivecoloring and egocentric bias. Moreover, as mentioned abovein the introduction, the constant influx of unconscious contentsinto the conscious psychological process is such that it isoften difficult for an observer to tell which functions belongto the conscious and which to the unconscious personality. AsJung points out, this is further confused by the observer's ownpsychology:Generally speaking, a judging observer [thinking or feelingtype] will tend to seize on the conscious character, while aperceptive observer [sensation type or intuitive] will be moreinfluenced by the unconscious character, since judgment ischiefly concerned with the conscious motivation of the psychicprocess, while perception registers the process itself. 4746 Ibid., par. 575.47 Ibid., par. 576.
44 Extraversion and the Four FunctionsIn deciding to which attitude the superior function belongs,therefore, one must closely observe which function is more orless completely under conscious control, and which functionshave a haphazard or random character. The superior function—ifthere is one at all—is always more highly developedthan the others, which invariably possess infantile and primitivetraits. In addition, one must always be mindful of one'sown typological predisposition, which inevitably colors allobservations.The Extraverted Thinking TypeWhen the life of an individual is mainly governed by reflection,so that action proceeds from intellectually consideredmotives, we can speak of a thinking type. When this way offunctioning is combined with an orientation toward the outerworld, we have an extraverted thinking type.The thinking function has no necessary connection with intelligenceor the quality of thought, it is simply a process.Thinking is taking place when one formulates a scientificconcept, reflects on the daily news or adds up a restaurant bill.It is extraverted or introverted according to whether it is orientedto the object or the subject.Extraverted thinking is conditioned by objective datatransmitted by sense perceptions. As a rational or judgingfunction, thinking presupposes a judgment. In order to make ajudgment, extraverted thinking fastens on the criteria suppliedby external conditions, that is, those that have been transmittedthrough tradition and education.Extraverted thinking types are captivated by the object, asthough without it they could not exist. Reflection, for them,revolves around outer conditions and circumstances. This canbe as fruitful and creative as introverted thinking, but to thoseof a different typology may seem quite limiting.
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