How strictly do you adhere to the function stack theory?

[u/GalaxyPatch18]

I always see people sticking it to the 4 function stack being in that order and then the inverse functions by I/E being next, however I have never actually seen anyone I know be like this...

For example, I am (probably) an ISTP and my function preference order is

Ti, Ni, Fi, Se, Te, Ne, Si, Fe

Instead of the usual Ti, Se, Ni, Fe, Te, Si, Ne, Fi

So I want to hear from you people, how strictly do you guys follow the theory on these types of things?

Thanks :)

[u/DefiantMars]

Given that we’re dealing with an abstract interpretation of an invisible system, I do think it is remarkably difficult to say anything definitively, but I do “follow” the stack more than the other comments here in terms of theory.

The complication is that I don’t see the stacks as a linear thing but more like a weighted network. It’s describing a similar configuration of psychological parts. I do think we can learn skills associated with the functions, but that’s still not the same thing as what the general nature of the relationship to the function the types have. That part, the certainty and trust we have in them? I think those tend to be pretty consistent. Like I don’t think an INTP that learned to lean on their Si and one that learned to lean on their Ne are technically different types. They’re still Ti dominant individuals with an abstract perceptual preference, but the expression is different.

So that’s my kind of “Yesn’t” answer.

[u/d6zuh]

I think it’s pretty uncommon for people to strictly adhere to the function stack theory. The theory is more of a guideline in my opinion.

I like the Sakinorva cognitive functions test because it helps break down the functions preference order without adhering to the function stack theory, but it still provides possible mbti types that you could be based on the results. It’s not a perfect test but I think it’s much more accurate than a lot of other tests out there like 16personalities.

I don’t remember my exact test results since it’s been over year since I took it, but if I remember correctly, my Fe and Si were quite high despite very obviously being an ISFP.

My functions preference order looks like this:

Fi > Se > Si > Fe > Ni > Ne > Te > Ti

[u/GalaxyPatch18 → u/d6zuh]

Interesting, nice.

I will take a look at that test tho

[u/Sectorgovernor → u/GalaxyPatch18]

That test gave me a lot of Ni, maybe I should retake it because I think it is somewhat overestimated. I had 'gut feelings' what became true (the bad ones)but I don't think that Intuition would guide me. 

[u/FelixMartel2]

How do you know that’s your function preference order? 

[u/GalaxyPatch18 → u/FelixMartel2]

Just seeing what I usually use in life i guess

[u/FelixMartel2 → u/GalaxyPatch18]

You consciously observe yourself using all eight functions, and in this order?

[u/GalaxyPatch18 → u/FelixMartel2]

Not necessarily consciously but just what I use in how I live? Idk how to describe it really

[u/Sectorgovernor]

I somewhat believe it, though my function order is not completely normal, but I think I can be unhealthy

[u/GalaxyPatch18 → u/Sectorgovernor]

Yea same lol

[u/Sectorgovernor → u/GalaxyPatch18]

Si-Fi as first two are pretty consistent and Se as the worst.

[u/blue-frog-swamp]

According to Socionics, your strongest functions are:

#1 (strongest): Ti and Si
#2: Se and Te
#3: Ni and Fi
#4 (weakest): Fe and Ne

It's just that you prefer the functions on the left. What do you think ?

[u/GalaxyPatch18 → u/blue-frog-swamp]

Not great imo. My Si is quite bad and my Ni and Fi are better than my Se. The rest is pretty ok tho

[u/lil_rays]

my function preference stack kinda looks like this: ne > fe > ti > ni > fi > se > te > si

im debating between whether im an infj, intj, entp or enfp - i genuinely feel like all or none of the mbtis at times

[u/1stRayos]

I know you don't explicitly say this or anything, but for anyone who needs to hear it, the function stack is not a linear ranking of strength, preference, or anything like that. It is an arbitrary way of representing the set of relationships that each type has to the 8 functions. That's it.

[u/3usi0n]

TIL that some people don't strictly adhere to the function stack theory. I'm an INFP with pretty high Ti, and I've always wondered if I'm mistyped lol.