I think we are all on a spectrum between these dichotomies. This is not exactly Cognitive Functions but my take on it.
Introverted vs Extroverted
Describes the kind relationship we have between us and the world. Where do we give weight as being the “real” world. The “Inner” world or the “Outer” world.
Intuitive vs Conceptual
Describes the interaction we have in how we process our relationship to the world. What process are we using to sort and organize that information. What senses are we using to perceive the information around us. And what criteria are we giving meaning and prioritizing that information. How do we determine what information is important and relevant.
Individualistic vs Collective
The third dichotomy describes how do we make decisions based on the information we’ve processed. I think there are many factors in how decisions are reached. Everyone wants what’s best. Everyone is wanting a beneficial outcome. Everyone is using reason or logic as they see it. Everyone is making value judgments. Everyone has a belief system they are trying to uphold. Everyone has principles and morals they believe in. Everyone has a goal, objective or mission statement.
So why are people’s decisions and actions so drastically different. I think in the end, the underlying principle comes down to, we make decisions based on the outcome for the individual vs the collective. Many times the easiest, most obvious answer or path forward is a decision that benefits either the individual or collective at the expense of the other. There is usually a less obvious, more difficult decision that can benefit both the individual and collective but rarely accepted or sought after because it requires sacrifice on both parts.
Introspective vs Expressive
The fourth dichotomy is how do we express our decisions, actions and thought process. Is it introspective. That is, do we internalize, direct our thoughts, decisions and actions internally back into ourselves, content to not leave our internal being, idealized thoughts are just as real as anything. Or is it expressive, do our thoughts, decisions and actions get directed outward to the outer world. As in, it has to live outside of, expressed out into the outer world, interact and participate with the world for it to be “real”.