Are socionics and MBTI related?

Socionics was developed in the 1970s and 80s by a Lithuanian sociologist and economist called Aushra Augusta. The basic premise of socionics is the same as that of the MBTI; the interaction between Carl Jung’s cognitive functions, both in the “function stack” and in relationship to other people.

Is socionics more accurate than MBTI?

Yes, it’s far better than the version of MBTI used by most people (letter dichotomies, stereotypes etc…). At the same time socionics can be correlated with the 8 functions model of MBTI, as long as you keep in mind the differences in nomenclature.

What is MBTI Infj in socionics?

In socionics, the dominant function for the INFJ, Introverted iNtuition (Ni), is really strong, able to adapt, create and monitor any information that flows through it. INFJs can intuitively read people and the context they are in and know how to influence it to their advantage.

What is socionics personality type?

Socionics is a modification of Jung’s personality type theory that uses eight psychic functions, in contrast to Jung’s model, which used only four. This in turn results in distinct thinking patterns, values, and responses to arguments, all of which are encompassed within socionic type.

What MBTI type is LII?

Socionics Types: LII-INTj.

What is Infp in Socionics?

INFps are usually uneconomical in financial matters. They find it difficult to refuse their whimsical desires. INFps more than any other type are inclined to marry because of wealth instead of love. INFps will often accumulate their complaints in order release them all in one go in an appropriate situation.

What is Infp in socionics?

What is Entj in socionics?

ENTjs are very optimistic and they love life. When they are in dangerous situations, they mobilise all their recourses very quickly and effectively. ENTjs like travel and adventure, especially where love is concerned. They also pay great attention to their physiques.

Is Infj in socionics Infp?

Socionics is confusing at first glance. Their descriptions of types and functions seem to overlap a little, they break down the order of the functions differently, and they assign the last letter different. INFp in Socionics aligns functionally with INFJ in MBTI. INFj in Socionics aligns functionally with INFP in MBTI.

Why is Socionics different from MBTI?

Socionics also has a theory of relationships between types, which is absent from MBTI. Socionics makes a distinction between strengths and values, whereas in MBTI it is not clear that you can value something, yet be bad at doing it for yourself.

What is Enfp in Socionics?

ENFP (Extroverted iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving) is one of the sixteen personality types from personality type systems based on C.G. Jung, which best known are the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Keirsey Temperament Sorter and Socionics.

What is Isfp in socionics?

ISFps often have a characteristic stout or chubby, rounded figure. ISFps are often inclined to give advise concerning will power and initiative. ISFps have a well developed aesthetic taste. Their clothes are usually neat, colourful and radiate a warm, comfortable feeling.

What is the difference between Myers-Briggs and socionics?

What Myers-Briggs calls a cognitive function (Te, Si, Ne, etc.), socionics calls an “information element”. This comes from the theory of information metabolism, which was combined with Carl Jung’s idea of cognitive functions in the creation of socionics. While it’s not a huge difference, it does influence the way we see the two systems.

What is socionics based on?

The theory is based not only on Carl Jung’s work on cognitive functions, but also a theory called information metabolism. The basic premise of socionics is the same as that of the MBTI; the interaction between Carl Jung’s cognitive functions, both in the “function stack” and in relationship to other people.

What are the different MBTI® groupings?

These groupings, as well as Myers and Briggs’ groupings of SFs, STs, NFs and NTs are the most commonly described groupings among MBTI® practitioners. Socionics, however, does something that in the eyes of someone more used to MBTI® may seem unconventional and counter-intuitive.

How to deal with functions in the socionics “stack”?

Two of the blocks in the socionics “stack” are strong (ego and id); we can easily deal with the functions in these blocks. The other two blocks, the super-ego and super-id, contain weak functions, and we need help or advice about them. If a function is valued it is preferred, and if it is subdued it is less-preferred, but may still be strong.