- Nov 12, 2008
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I propose the addition of 3 letters to MBTI types, H, L, and M. this would be the fifth letter position. So for example you could have ISTPH as a possible type. Here is my theory behind it.
Type is based off of the cognitive functions. However, there are 8 of them total, and only four are distinct for a certain type in a certain order. However the other four functions are not accounted for. From what I have noticed, it is these four other functions that create the inner differences within one specific type. Within these four shadow functions as they are called, I have noticed a pattern within them. It is often that the person will either lean on either their 5th and 6th shadow function, or their 7th or 8th shadow function (it is also possible that there is no lean, which is the third extension, more on that later). The effects of this, causes the other four letters to shift in different ways.
Just for some clarity. When I say the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th shadow function, I am referring to the total order for a type. I will use ESFP as an example. Their order would be as follows: Se>Fi>Te>Ni>Si>Fe>Ti>Ne. This is the ideal case that nearly no one ever possesses. Note that Se would be first; Fi would be second, and so on and so forth.
I will now describe each of the letters I propose:
L : Lowering Shadow.
The L letter denotes a lean on the 5th and 6th shadow function. For types of this, it causes a lowering of their P/J access. The reason being that the functions in this position, combine to form a set counter to the types letter. As an example an INTPL would in theory lean on Ni/Te, a judging combination. Therefore, their P score would drop off. Also, this often causes a heightening of N and T, as there is the addition of extra N and T element. I use the term lowering as it lowers the distinction within a type by a lot. I/E can be blurred if the i or e function has a disparity in overall use.
H : Heightening Shadow.
The H letter denotes a lean on the 7th and 8th shadow function. This is sort of the reverse effect of L. This causes a rise in the J/P axis, and a lowering of the mid two letters. Again, as an example an ENFJH would lean on Te/Si, a judging combination. Causing a rise in the apparent J score, and a drop in apparent N and F score, due to added S and T element to the type. This causes slight nondistinction within a type, but not to the extent of L. I/E can be blurred if the i or e function has a disparity in overall use.
M : Midline Shadow.
The M letter denotes either no lean, or an unclear lean of shadow functions. This in essence fills out the other two. It is common that a person will lean on a certain shadow set, but they will not always do so. You could in essence call this the "wild type". M would have the lowest level of nondistinction between types, and could be considered the "purist".
So what would be the point of all this. It explains the differences that are pretty obvious within a type, and it could help sort out a person's type more easily. You might think by the addition of another letter it would make things more difficult. This letter arises out of the preexisting letters, and also emerges from the cognitive functions. This of course jumps the number of types up to 48, but compared to the 7 billion people on the planet, that isn
Type is based off of the cognitive functions. However, there are 8 of them total, and only four are distinct for a certain type in a certain order. However the other four functions are not accounted for. From what I have noticed, it is these four other functions that create the inner differences within one specific type. Within these four shadow functions as they are called, I have noticed a pattern within them. It is often that the person will either lean on either their 5th and 6th shadow function, or their 7th or 8th shadow function (it is also possible that there is no lean, which is the third extension, more on that later). The effects of this, causes the other four letters to shift in different ways.
Just for some clarity. When I say the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th shadow function, I am referring to the total order for a type. I will use ESFP as an example. Their order would be as follows: Se>Fi>Te>Ni>Si>Fe>Ti>Ne. This is the ideal case that nearly no one ever possesses. Note that Se would be first; Fi would be second, and so on and so forth.
I will now describe each of the letters I propose:
L : Lowering Shadow.
The L letter denotes a lean on the 5th and 6th shadow function. For types of this, it causes a lowering of their P/J access. The reason being that the functions in this position, combine to form a set counter to the types letter. As an example an INTPL would in theory lean on Ni/Te, a judging combination. Therefore, their P score would drop off. Also, this often causes a heightening of N and T, as there is the addition of extra N and T element. I use the term lowering as it lowers the distinction within a type by a lot. I/E can be blurred if the i or e function has a disparity in overall use.
H : Heightening Shadow.
The H letter denotes a lean on the 7th and 8th shadow function. This is sort of the reverse effect of L. This causes a rise in the J/P axis, and a lowering of the mid two letters. Again, as an example an ENFJH would lean on Te/Si, a judging combination. Causing a rise in the apparent J score, and a drop in apparent N and F score, due to added S and T element to the type. This causes slight nondistinction within a type, but not to the extent of L. I/E can be blurred if the i or e function has a disparity in overall use.
M : Midline Shadow.
The M letter denotes either no lean, or an unclear lean of shadow functions. This in essence fills out the other two. It is common that a person will lean on a certain shadow set, but they will not always do so. You could in essence call this the "wild type". M would have the lowest level of nondistinction between types, and could be considered the "purist".
So what would be the point of all this. It explains the differences that are pretty obvious within a type, and it could help sort out a person's type more easily. You might think by the addition of another letter it would make things more difficult. This letter arises out of the preexisting letters, and also emerges from the cognitive functions. This of course jumps the number of types up to 48, but compared to the 7 billion people on the planet, that isn
