Underdeveloped Fe introversion

[Saeros]

It's quite possible that this post will only show my ignorance in mbti, but I was wondering if an underdeveloped Fe function can result in an extrovert thinking that they're an introvert. Based on the definition in this link: http://www.cognitiveprocesses.com/extravertedfeeling.html, it seems like it has a lot to do with our ability to socialize. or does that have nothing to do with our ability to be extroverted? maybe it would just make you an extroverted sociopath ? What do you think? feel free to correct me if i'm wrong, i'm still kind of new to this

 

[Words]

It happens. It happens in that sometimes Introverts themselves believe they're extrAverts. The issue is not whether you can "socialize well", it's about which is more stimulating for you. There are also misanthropic extroverts, I believe.

Take House for example, a fictional "perhaps ENTP" sociopathic character.


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Edit: What about those with Fi? I guess Fe is not the only "social" tool.

 

[Cognisant]

Actually I've been theorizing lately that extroversion/introversion has more to do with self expressive/secretive behavioural preferences and that one's social tolerance is merely derivative of this.

I was wondering if an underdeveloped Fe function can result in an extrovert thinking that they're an introvert

A high NT function doesn’t necessitate a withdrawn/contemplative personality, instead ENT's tend to be witty, inventive, and clever in the more socially appreciated here-&-now ways.

Metaphorically,
ENT'P/J: Limited per-scenario processing, quick results (what I call "shallow divers").
INT'P/J: Exhaustive per-scenario processing, slow results ("deep divers").

Some seek pearls among the reef, others the secrets of the great deep.

 

[ckm]

Take House for example, a fictional "perhaps ENTP" sociopathic character.

I really doubt he is an ENTP. INTJ is far more likely.

 

[Starfruit M.E.]

I think that if you read enough on I versus E you start to understand that they are just based on which energizes you... For example would you might ask whether you would rather hang out with a large group of friends or just one friend? Would you rather go to a party or stay home on the computer by yourself? Stuff like that.

 

[Saeros]

Yea, i guess i understand that. But what I meant is that humans don't like to think of themselves as irrational, or stupid. So someone who gets energised by extroversion but is socially inept might try to rationalize the eccentric behaviour by saying that they're an introvert and isolating themself. The isolation might then prevent the person from improving their social skills and further convince her/him that s/he is an introvert. What do you think?

 

[Starfruit M.E.]

So someone who gets energised by extroversion but is socially inept might try to rationalize the eccentric behaviour by saying that they're an introvert and isolating themself. The isolation might then prevent the person from improving their social skills and further convince her/him that s/he is an introvert.

I see what you're saying now. I suppose that would be entirely possible, although I've never met an extrovert who could successfully isolate him or herself and not get really depressed. lol Although... I don't think that all extroverts need rely on an Fe to be loud... they could be loud and insensitive.

 

[Words]

Yea, i guess i understand that. But what I meant is that humans don't like to think of themselves as irrational, or stupid. So someone who gets energised by extroversion but is socially inept might try to rationalize the eccentric behaviour by saying that they're an introvert and isolating themself. The isolation might then prevent the person from improving their social skills and further convince her/him that s/he is an introvert. What do you think?

The information of "Introverts are X" could serve as an extra motivation. But there must be a greater reason to hate what energizes you.

I really doubt he is an ENTP. INTJ is far more likely.

"Perhaps ENTP". His character displays experimental Ne and playful Fe but he does seem to show Te and Ni as well. I would say a hybrid of ENTP/INTJ---with a fictional character, its possible.

 

[ckm]

"Perhaps ENTP". His character displays experimental Ne and playful Fe but he does seem to show Te and Ni as well. I would say a hybrid of ENTP/INTJ---with a fictional character, its possible.

True, he probably isn't a pure type. However what you consider "experimental Ne" and "playful Fe" could both be Se. After all, he mainly relies on getting ideas from others and then responding these ideas as opposed to coming up with the ideas himself. He's the epitome of Ni - the way he gazes off halfway through a sentence when he "solves" the diagnosis.

 

[Words]

Hm..I've only seen individual episodes of the show but, if you want to read more arguments about his type, you could try this link.