Behavioral Principles:

1. Based on Bayesian Probabilities:

These behavioral descriptions are based on Bayesian statistics, identifying traits statistically linked to specific functions or types, and which are distinct from the population's average. However, this doesn't necessarily mean most individuals of a given type will display these traits. For instance, if 80% of vegans are Fi users but only 6% of the population is vegan, it follows that the majority of Fi users are still not vegan due to the overall low prevalence of veganism. However, this would still indicate a valid statistical correlation between Fi and veganism. These profiles describe correlations of this kind, which are true at the population level.

2. Universal (Not Individual) Predictors:

Because of this, CT's behavioral profiles are more about outlining general trends within a type rather than predicting the traits of individual people. For example, if you're a Te-lead, you might have a 75% higher likelihood of being a News Anchor than the population's average, but the odds of you being one will still be low. Yet these statistical insights still shed light on the broader characteristics of the type. So, while you may not be a News Anchor yourself, the traits associated with that profession could still resonate with your personal attributes or potential.

3. Essential (Non-Holistic) Descriptions:

Cognitive Typology profiles are also crafted to capture the pure essence of each function, presenting these traits in their most concentrated form for clearer understanding. However, in the multifaceted reality of human psychology, traits rarely manifest in such an undiluted form. Emotions, interplay with other functions, and life experiences change how these traits manifest. Therefore, it's essential to focus on the underlying cognitive processes that drive those behaviors, rather than exclusively searching for textbook traits when identifying with a profile.

https://cognitivetype.com/what-relationship-does-ct-have-to-relatability/

Careers:

The term "career" is used more broadly to refer to any important occupation or role a person may be in, whether or not it is a traditional job. CT tracks career data on all its samples, making it publicly available on vultology.com. These careers are used in research studies to help understand the essential psychology of a given vultology cluster.

https://vultology.com/career-statistics/

Motifs:

The term "motifs" refers to topics, themes and interests that the person talks about repeatedly. CT tracks motif data on all its samples, making it publicly available on vultology.com. These motifs are used in research studies to help understand the essential psychology of a given vultology cluster.

https://vultology.com/motif-statistics/

Shades:

The term "shades" refers to holistic lifestyle differences among a type grouping. Examples of shades may be the "Fe Life Coach", "Se Rockstar" or "Ni Mystical Guru." As a general rule, a new shade requires at least 3 database samples fitting that lifestyle, to qualify as a new shade. CT tracks shades data on all its samples, making it publicly available on vultology.com. These shades can be used in research studies along with motif and career data.

https://vultology.com/shade-definitions/

Surveys:

Cognitive Typology does not use tests and questionnaires as its primary method of determining type, due to the inherent limitations in this approach. However, psychological survey data is collected and used to triangulate the data gathered from other behavioral domensions, and extract from that a more accurate picture of an individual's cognition. Below are a few surveys currently devised, as well as upcoming surveys:

Research Studies:

The following is a list of research studies performed on the behavior domain:

Function Profiles:

The profiles below are evolving descriptions, which change as we obtain more information on that function or type. However, it takes time to rewrite materials, and not every insight has been implemented into the profiles yet. The table below shows the revision-status of the behavioral profiles from most to least in need of updates.

https://cognitivetype.com/category/functions/

Judgment:

Judgment embodies a deep-seated desire for control over reality, utilizing concepts and ideas to achieve a sense of rational certainty. This process is driven by an unyielding quest for truth, guiding individuals to discern and act upon their understanding of what is ethically and rationally right. It often manifests in roles such as ethicists, activists or idealist, where the application of these rational discernments can influence hearts and minds. Judgment seeks to maintain order and dispel chaos, and effect change based on a firm comprehension of truth.

https://cognitivetype.com/judgment-perception-types/

Perception:

Perception is characterized by its impressionistic and metaphorical nature, which allows for a more nuanced and poetic grasp of reality. Perception captures reality not through definite, rational arguments but through a seamless blend of experiences. Flowing with perception leads to an aptitide with dynamic domains such as music, painting, narrative-writing, screen-writing, as well as understanding social evolutions and cultural nuances. Perception understands the world through shades of grey; via gradients and spectrums rather than definite categories.

https://cognitivetype.com/judgment-perception-types/

Je Articulator:

Je, the Articulator, is so named because its expression is linked both to verbal articulation as well as the articulation of our body towards a given aim. It is chiefly concerned with ordering causality, either personally or by delegation, into an optimal arrangement. Je understands cause-effect relationships and excels in rational, procedural thinking. In executive roles, Je wields command with decisiveness, guiding others effectively. It embodies willpower, confronting challenges with determination. As a leader in the realms of politics and sociology, Je plays a pivotal role by shaping societal structures and ideologies.

https://cognitivetype.com/je-articulator-function/

Ji Compass:

Ji, the Compass, is so named because its purpose is to point the individual ever north regardless of context, obstacles, or circumstances. There is an obsession in Ji to live right by one's ideals, to be true in word and deed, and to never yield for practicality's sake. Ji also cultivates a unique identity, independent of origin, always striving to embody a perfect ethical and aesthetic self. Ji cherishes personal dignity, despite often feeling inadequate compared to its own high aspirations. It's perfectionism also manifests in meticulous attention to detail and a preference for quality over quantity.

https://cognitivetype.com/ji-compass-function/

Pe Explorer:

Pe, the Explorer function, is so named because it's purpose is to seek and absorb the full richness of life, its opportunities, potential discoveries and the newness brought to us by every waking moment. Pe is insatiably curious and this often leads to restlessness in monotonous environments, driving Pe types to continually seek new horizons, whether physical or intellectual. Pe's plasticity allows for constant adaptation and reinvention, making learning new skills second nature. However, this quest for novelty can lead to societal disruption and a flirtation with danger, as boundaries are tested and old structures dismantled.

https://cognitivetype.com/pe-explorer-function/

Pi Worldview:

Pi, the Worldview function, is so named because it provides a mental tapestry that informs us of what the social, physical and global terrain is like in the present context. It interprets every moment as fitting within a bigger story, never leaving the individual lost or uncertain as to where they are in the wider world, or in history. Pi builds global narratives and accumulates a depth of knowledge over time. It manifests a sense of steadiness and temperance, viewing things with a measured skepticism. Pi excels in predicting future trends, using its understanding of history to anticipate what's to come.

https://cognitivetype.com/pi-worldview-function/

Te:

The Te function approaches life with a mechanical mindset, seeking truth through understanding clockwork relationships. They thrive in domains with logical computation and interactions between variables, such as computer programming, physics and engineering. Their strategic approach often leads them into entrepreneurial ventures and politics. In professional settings, their result-oriented mindset and ability to tackle necessary tasks makes them able leaders, although navigating the social aspects of teamwork can be a challenge. Yet, despite their blunt communication, Te users bring a refreshing honesty and wit to discussions, cutting through ambiguity with forthrightness.

https://cognitivetype.com/te-behaviorism-mythology/

Ti:

The Ti function is driven by a quest for ideal platonic descriptions, seeking to distill concepts to their purest form, beyond sensory or temporal constraints. Ti users often engage in reductionism, questioning fundamental assumptions and dissecting ideas to their core, leaving only a minimalist framework behind. In finding these platonic forms, Ti is driven by a gestalt intuition for what forms are most elegant. It engages in frame-formation, altering how a concept is understood by finding a better semantic framing of what that idea is. This often leads to idiosyncratic interpretations that Ti users steadfastly adhere to, regardless of popular consensus.

https://cognitivetype.com/ti-behaviorism-mythology/

Ne:

The Ne function is characterized by a relentless quest for novelty and creative associations. It is adept at linking disparate ideas, leading to unique interpretations and "what if" scenarios. Ne users often find themselves engrossed in their own imaginative worlds, becoming inattentive to their surroundings. They have a talent for juggling a variety of hobbies, though mastery in one area is rare due to a preference for topic-hopping. They often exhibit quirky humor and are naturals at improvisation, using wordplay and off-the-wall associations. They are adept at mimicry and parody, effortlessly assuming different personas in social contexts.

https://cognitivetype.com/ne-behaviorism-mythology/

Ni:

The Ni function synthesizes data into visual schemas and metaphors, interpreting reality through image-encoded relationships. This results in a worldview based on canonical symbolic representations, such as the Taoist yin-yang symbol, giving Ni an affinity for symbology, numerology, sacred geometry and the like. Ni users often view reality as a convergent whole, unified through isomorphic relationships that span between disparate domains - whether they be mental, physical, social or spiritual. This gives Ni users a holism when analyzing global narratives and social structures, as embodiments of eternal patterns manifesting in time.

https://cognitivetype.com/ni-behaviorism-mythology/

Fe:

The Fe function seeks to understand the organizational principles of collectives, percieving relationships as a network of transactions and implicit social contracts, constantly being negotiated. It sees humans has having a malleable character, shaped by these interactions for better or worse, and aims to move itself and the collective towards ideal mind-heart states by optimizing interactions. Fe advocates for having strong willpower, believing in the power of the mind over physical limitations, using discipline and resilience to overcome obstacles that restrict people from doing what they were meant to do in life and reaching the destiny and higher purpose they are called to fulfill.

https://cognitivetype.com/fe-behaviorism-mythology/

Fi:

The Fi function is on a quest to find the living principles lying at the core of the universe and nature, and to live in harmony with these ideals. This journey unfolds internally, guided by a profound connection to a deeper, often spiritual, essence that leads them towards the authenticity of their true selves. This includes removing internal emotional distortions that dissalow them from being well attuned to the divine spirit residing within them. As they search, many Fi users find in their core something raw, wild and untamed, leading them embody that nature in idiosyncratic artistic expressions.

https://cognitivetype.com/fi-behaviorism-mythology/

Se:

The Se function is characterized by an acute awareness of the present, giving users a vivid, photographic perception of the world. This leads to a strong appreciation for realism and a focused, immersive attention to tasks. This focus translates into a clear sense of volition and desire, often making them proactive and opportunistic in chasing their favored rush. They excel in situations that require flow, where they can react instantly to dynamic pursuits like music, dance and athletic activities. Their keen sensitivity to stimuli also gives them an egonomic and aesthetic focus, and a natural familiarity with sensual energy and expression.

https://cognitivetype.com/se-behaviorism-mythology/

Si:

The Si function understands life as a series of events located in specific moments in time, and tied to each other in definite relationships. Si is keenly focused on accuracy and readily notices misquotations, invalid facts and is generally skeptical of unverified data. Si users emphasize the importance of understanding the historical context of things, frequently incorporating additional narrative details in their discussions. Thus, Si users often have an appreciation for history which drives them to gather extensive knowledge, often becoming avid readers, storytellers, and experts in many fields like anthropology, geography, and archeology.

https://cognitivetype.com/si-behaviorism-mythology/

Development Profiles:

The development profiles are short writeups of the 4 energetics (Ji, Je, Pi, Pe) in the eight developments (l---, ll--, l-l-, l--l, lll-, ll-l, l-ll, llll), giving rise to 32 total profiles. These profiles are still being written, with the completed ones listed below. While the 8 function profiles aim to epitomize the unique features of each function, the development profiles aim to demonstrate how the functions interact when placed in an holistic cognitive hierarchy. Thus, the development profiles are more accurate depictions of how the functions would manifest in an individual.

https://cognitivetype.com/profiler/

Ji l--- Brief Profiles:

The following is a list of the four Ji l--- brief profiles.

Ji ll-- Brief Profiles:

The following is a list of the four Ji ll-- brief profiles.

Pe l--- Brief Profiles:

The following is a list of the four Pe l--- brief profiles.

Pe ll-- Brief Profiles:

The following is a list of the four Pe ll-- brief profiles.

Pe l-l- Brief Profiles:

The following is a list of the four Pe l-l- brief profiles.

Pi l--- Brief Profiles:

The following is a list of the four Pi l--- brief profiles.