Semantic Content of Ti

General characteristics of Ti – logical normativity, logical classification of the environment, preventing entropy growth by maintaining order in the connections of surrounding material objects.

KEY EVALUATIONS: correct-incorrect (non-specific evaluation common to both logical functions), true-false, fits into the system-falls out of it (evaluations specific to Ti).

For Ti, the visual channel of information perception plays a leading role (just as it does for Fi).

Ti - THE MOST PRONOUNCED EXCLUSIVE MARKERS

(the number after the questionnaire item is the so-called exclusivity index, equal to the product of the function value by the share of its variance in the total variance of 12 functions)

Positive markers of Ti:

1. My favorite questions: Is this properly arranged? Does this something fit into the existing system or does it fall out of it? 1.39
2. I always clearly separate cause from effect; I am a master at analyzing causal relationships, primary and secondary in a chain of events. 1.30
3. I love to evaluate, compare, and classify everything I encounter. 1.30
4. I would enjoy processing sociological statistics, using mathematical methods to reveal relationships and trends in people's preferences. 1.20
5. Everything physical should be rigidly controlled – I understand those who lead a consistent, ascetic lifestyle. 1.15
6. I enjoy meticulous scientific research and analytical work related to analyzing complex phenomena and objects. 1.13
7. I have always enjoyed systematizing collections, sorting small objects, details, and facts by some criteria. 1.09
8. I am objective and blunt in judgments and principled evaluations; structures, classifications, concepts – this is my style. 1.09
9. I find it very difficult to navigate situations where other people lie, use irony, or deceive – I can’t recognize this, so I get confused. 1.09
10. I clearly lack assertiveness, sociability, agility, and the ability to sense the mood of a conversation partner, but I am abundant in stubborn work ethic and an analytical mind focused on solving scientific tasks. 1.08
11. I willingly organize and analyze everything I encounter. 1.08
12. The ideal job for me is a programmer or any other job that requires perseverance, logic, and imagination, where system analysis, schema construction, classifications, and concept development are used. 1.03
13. I love structural diagrams, and I enjoy viewing them. 1.02
14. I have been very interested in formal logical laws. 1.02
15. As a child, I enjoyed systematizing collections. 0.96
16. Key words for me: algorithm, program, dry analysis of facts. 0.96
17. I can easily convert numbers from binary to decimal. 0.95
18. I don't like changing clothes often – I get used to the same things. 0.94
19. I demand strict logical justification from others for their actions. 0.94
20. I possess well-organized scientific thinking. 0.93
21. I would enjoy engaging in issues of unification and standardization – in technology, electronics, software, documentation, laws – anything. 0.92
22. I am a broadly erudite person with a sharp, strictly analytical mind. 0.92
23. I usually like any strict, universal, and all-encompassing order. 0.90
24. My speech is logically very clear, but a bit dry, with many clarifying functional words – prepositions, conjunctions, particles, introductory phrases. 0.90
25. I love sorting diverse information into categories. 0.86
26. I often don’t understand the mood and intonations of my conversation partner. 0.85
27. I am worse than others at recognizing people's moods by their faces. 0.85
28. I would make an excellent analyst, mathematician, programmer, or geologist. 0.84
29. I am usually unaware of the feelings of my close acquaintances. 0.83
30. I have a talent for popularizing – I enjoy and can "play" with complex logical things, showing them from different perspectives. 0.83
31. I am always thinking and analyzing something. 0.81
32. I rely only on myself and rarely try to take advantage of others. 0.81
33. I am emotionally "short-sighted" and usually only distinguish very vivid and strong emotions in others. 0.81
34. I immediately notice small logical flaws in others. 0.80
35. In my reasoning, I never repeat arguments, and I rarely return to what has been said, even to reinforce meaning. 0.80
36. I have difficulty quickly figuring out whether my friends are happy or in a good mood. 0.79
37. I am better than most at building clear and convincing chains of argument for an audience. 0.79
38. I have always had difficulty understanding and knowing others. 0.78
39. I don’t always understand when people are upset or offended – when they’re crying uncontrollably, it’s clear. 0.78
40. Sometimes I collect and systematize various interesting factual data without any immediate practical goal, just for reserve and pleasure. 0.78
41. I highly value historical truth. 0.77
42. I don’t need friends, I’m used to getting by without them. 0.77
43. Any small defects in systems, structures, or classifications often "scratch" my eye, even without my intention. 0.77
44. My favorite activity is "exposing" coincidences, finding the subtle patterns behind them. 0.77
45. My opinions are always formed independently, irrespective of others' viewpoints, and objectively, they rarely match the majority's opinion. 0.76
46. I have good analytical thinking and strong logic; I enjoy generalizing facts and am good at understanding schemas, classifications, and structures. 0.76
47. I am interested in the structure of the state and its electoral system. 0.76
48. Logic always helps me make the world view clear and structured, so I can follow general principles and ideas, ignoring the details. 0.76
49. I easily endure long intellectual loads that require high concentration and frequent memory recall. 0.75
50. My thinking is clearer, more logical, and more consistent than most people’s. 0.75
51. Honestly, I’m bad at understanding people's emotions, so I am cautious in communication and prefer to maintain distance. 0.75
52. I usually don’t understand why one of my acquaintances dislikes another. 0.75
53. I love sorting and systematizing old facts and information. 0.74
54. I enjoy breaking things down into categories to better understand how the world is arranged. 0.74
55. I consider my task to discover universal, timeless laws. 0.73
56. When people try to hug me, I get embarrassed and don’t know what to do. 0.73
57. My logical chains of reasoning are always flawless and precise. 0.73
58. Sometimes it seems to me that everything around lacks logic and reasoning in the sequence of actions, while I possess a strategic sense of the correct logical sequence and perspective. 0.72
59. I can easily and accurately divide or multiply simple fractions in my head in just a few seconds (for example, try dividing 15/16 by 3/4 in your head, then check your answer with written calculation). 0.72
60. I am patient in reasoning, explaining, and clarifying. 0.72
61. I would enjoy working as a programmer or software developer. 0.72
62. I am meticulous in proving things and developing arguments in detail. 0.71
63. I am constantly driven by a strong desire to understand the deep laws and objective causes. 0.71
64. I am almost always inspired by the beauty of clear and perfect structure. 0.70
65. I am sensitive to the slightest nuances of facts or subtle "logical connections." 0.69
66. I love classifying events and objects, comparing them based on some characteristic. 0.69
67. I am always focused on objectivity and fairness, and when evaluating people, I rely not on personal sympathies or diplomacy, but only on their contribution to the common cause. 0.69
68. I am usually unaware of my friends' feelings. 0.69
69. My friends and enemies have remained the same for many years. 0.68
70. I am usually blind, deaf, insensitive, and naïve to the intrigues around me. 0.68
71. I solve intellectual tasks faster than most of my acquaintances. 0.68
72. It's true that I don't feel especially close to my relatives – I don't understand them, and they don't understand me. 0.68
73. I always derive great pleasure from finding the solution to a problem. I even enjoy "chasing" such pleasures. 0.68
74. I instantly feel even the smallest logical inconsistency, any structural "dissonance." 0.67
75. I have difficulty guessing whether my friends are happy. 0.67
76. I can quickly and deeply concentrate on contemplating an idea, without getting distracted. 0.66
77. I have "iron" logic; I never confuse cause and effect in my conclusions. 0.66
78. It's true that I am independent from the collective and its opinion, I don't like to "keep to myself" my attitude toward people, avoid diplomacy, and make compliments, and I really dislike and don't know how to feel like a beggar or listen to moralizing. 0.66
79. It's true that I am worse than others at comforting with words. 0.66
80. Subtract 7 from 100 in your head. Subtract 8 from the result. Now subtract 9. And again, subtract 7 (do the operations strictly in order). What did you get in the end? If the result is 69, rate this question with "5". If your answer doesn't match 69 on the first try, rate it with "1". 0.66
81. I can work for many hours a day without losing interest and without getting distracted. 0.66
82. I am always attentive to the smallest logical details. 0.65
83. I often get "stuck" in conversation or thought – it is difficult for me to ignore the current thought and switch to something else quickly. 0.65
84. I very rarely show any joy outwardly. 0.65
85. Any activity I undertake is always very systematic and even, so it probably creates a monotonous impression. 0.65
86. I instantly catch logical inconsistencies in someone else's speech. 0.64
87. I love coming up with complex tasks for myself that require comparing many facts. 0.64
88. I start solving problems by gathering and clarifying all the details and specifics. 0.64
89. Very often in my thinking, I apply the "razor principle" – I discard all explanations for a fact that are 100% impossible; what remains after all the eliminations is the truth, no matter how stunning, frightening, or unlikely it may seem. 0.64
90. To be honest, I am secretive, stubborn, and inflexible in relationships, I dislike uninvited guests and don't know how to entertain them; I stubbornly maintain the system of relationships to which I am accustomed. 0.64
91. As a child, I really enjoyed collecting stamps, postcards, labels, or badges and finding a suitable classification for them by type. 0.64
92. I usually doubt and am unsure about how much I control the communication situation, and how well I understand those around me and influence them correctly. 0.63
93. I am proficient in formal logical laws of thinking. 0.62
94. I have a strong need to fix everything, organize it, and make it unambiguous. 0.62
95. I have encyclopedic knowledge and sometimes act as a "walking reference book." 0.61
96. The process of thoroughly researching something useful often brings me more joy than the final stage of applying the results of the work. 0.61
97. I have difficulty interpreting people's facial expressions, so I avoid close contact and mutual gazes. 0.61
98. As a child, I enjoyed watching ants, wasps, bumblebees, etc., and torturing them a little – making them crawl somewhere or "interrogating" them with water and fire. 0.61
99. I can easily understand blueprints and spatial diagrams. 0.60
100. I can walk for a long time without feeling tired, almost forgetting about my body. 0.60
101. I wouldn't mind spending a couple of days to get to the bottom of the truth of why rain starts right after a lightning strike. 0.60
102. I always get some extra pleasure from contemplating strict, vertically organized order. 0.60
103. I would enjoy diligently and passionately cracking codes and finding the right key for them. 0.60
104. I can do the same thing for many days and weeks in a row, without tiring and without seeking variety, whether it's a task or a game that brings me pleasure. 0.59
105. In school, "exact" subjects interested me more than humanities. 0.59
106. The time spent is secondary and not as important when it comes to "polishing" a task or document in full accordance with requirements and rules. 0.59
107. Instead of dancing and parties, I would prefer to listen to serious classical music. 0.59
108. I enjoy setting very complex tasks that are difficult in terms of logical organization. 0.59
109. I am usually engaged in pleasant investigative activity aimed at satisfying purely informational needs. 0.59
110. I don't know how to communicate with people and don't like to listen to them; I find it more interesting to look at various objects. 0.58
111. In a group, I have the reputation of being a "dry person." 0.58
112. I like thinking about paradoxes and solving them by guessing and explaining the roots of contradictions. 0.58
113. I always strive for a comprehensive analytical review of a subject or phenomenon in order to answer the questions: "Why?", "What for?", "For what purpose?" 0.57
114. I am for the mass promotion of scientific knowledge and for teaching people to think independently and critically. 0.57
115. I feel embarrassed and "out of place" when suddenly the center of attention. 0.57
116. My imagination always filters out everything except one common feature from the objects and phenomena I mentally view, and from this commonality, new ideas, hypotheses, and discoveries are born. 0.57
117. In sexual relationships, I have always been very conservative. 0.56
118. I instantly see the regular structural connection between seemingly unrelated facts and events where others see no connection. 0.56
119. The profession of a historian-scientist, who reconstructs past events from fragmentary surviving facts, would suit me very well. 0.56
120. The thoughts of other people are usually mysterious and hard for me to understand. 0.56
121. I get deeply immersed in any activity for a long time, without getting distracted by other interests or tasks. 0.56
122. I enjoy when people wear badges that express their affiliation with a group (company, party, church, etc.). 0.56

Negative markers of Ti (correlating negatively with Ti):

1. I can "play" with my attitude toward a person, creating the impression of varying feelings toward them depending on the situation. -1.59
2. I can align myself with others’ moods when needed. -1.41
3. I successfully "talk people into things" and ultimately get what I want. -1.38
4. I often notice changes in the relationships among my acquaintances. -1.29
5. I am flexible in my dealings with people—knowing when to play along and when to stay silent. -1.22
6. I easily sense the nature of relationships between people and can quickly distinguish true feelings from pretense. -1.17
7. When interacting with others, I intuitively understand them and can subconsciously predict their words and actions—like knowing them "inside out." -1.07
8. I enjoy discussing relationships within a group. -1.07
9. I frequently and gladly engage in "finding the right approach" to people. -1.06
10. I am skilled at detecting others’ "emotional vibrations." -1.06
11. I easily pick up on subtle signals of sympathy. -1.01
12. It’s true that no change in the relationships of my acquaintances escapes my notice. -1.01
13. I am an excellent mediator in disputes. -1.00
14. I can quickly figure out how to approach a new person and what to bring to the table. -1.00
15. I am sensitive to others’ states of mind and skilled at smoothing over rough edges in conversations. -0.99
16. I am very attuned to how people truly feel about me—it’s hard to deceive me in this regard. -0.99
17. I find it rather dull and uninteresting to compare the details of different objects and look for common patterns between them. -0.97
18. I usually stay informed about gossip, which helps me know who to ask for favors and how to influence people to get what I want. -0.97
19. In social settings, I enjoy discussing others’ connections and actions. -0.97
20. I struggle to prioritize among desires and needs; I often simply follow the strongest one at the moment, even when reason suggests otherwise. -0.96
21. In public transport, I’ve often caught someone intently studying me. -0.95
22. I am sociable, diplomatic, and emotional—but I express emotions subtly, without being loud or flashy. I can always be charming and find common ground with anyone. -0.94
23. My talent lies in synchronizing with others’ feelings and experiences. -0.93
24. In any situation, I have good diplomatic skills—I never stubbornly hold my ground at an impasse, anticipate consequences and future developments, and can advance, retreat, or maneuver as needed. -0.93
25. I often notice emotional nuances that others miss. -0.91
26. I am good at picking up on people’s habitual behavior and mannerisms. -0.91
27. I would do well in a salesperson role—I know how to get along with people. -0.91
28. It can be said about me: I can charm almost anyone and win them over, though I rarely need to. -0.90
29. I can deeply "feel" any person or phenomenon, almost from the inside. -0.90
30. In conversation, I am emotional, charming, gentle, and tactful. -0.89
31. I maintain an optimistic tone and often smile in conversations, regardless of my actual feelings toward the person. -0.88
32. A job as an HR manager would suit me better than one as a design engineer. -0.87
33. I am skilled at soothing tensions and improving relationships in a team. -0.87
34. I often understand how and what a person feels before they tell me. -0.87
35. I quickly grasp what might interest a specific person in conversation. -0.86
36. I am diplomatic and particularly good at negotiating informally and sincerely, without exerting pressure. -0.86
37. It’s easier for me to notice changes in others’ moods than to control my own. -0.84
38. I have a peculiar "arithmetical blindness"—working with numbers is likely harder for me than for most. -0.84
39. I can easily find common ground and shared interests with anyone. -0.83
40. I usually adapt easily to the mood of others, whatever it might be. -0.82
41. I admit that I enjoy gossiping about acquaintances. -0.82
42. I always notice when someone nearby is feeling "down" and can usually figure out why and what might happen next. -0.82
43. I am gently emotional and have a keen understanding of people, which I know how to use effectively. -0.82
44. I can always detect subtle shifts in others’ moods through nuances in their voices. -0.81
45. I often "act" or "switch masks" during conversations, whether speaking to different people or even the same person. -0.81
46. I am always attentive to the mood of my guests and can make sure no one feels bored or left out. -0.80
47. I often notice when someone is tired or unwell before anyone else and am always ready to offer discreet help. -0.80
48. I easily deduce someone’s interests and goals from small actions. -0.80
49. I am drawn to capable and extraordinary personalities, and my openness and warmth inspire their trust. -0.79
50. I usually understand others’ feelings better than their words. -0.79
51. I often lose track of the topic and sequence in my speech. -0.79
52. I have an excellent understanding of people’s abilities and intentions. -0.79
53. I don’t need to empathize with someone to see into the details of what they are feeling or experiencing at the moment. -0.77
54. I perceive the world not so much through reason as through empathy and emotional evaluation. -0.77
55. I am good at harmonizing relationships within a team. -0.77
56. I know how to choose the best moment to approach someone with a request. -0.77
57. I can easily and unmistakably see when my friend is feeling happy. -0.77
58. I have a good understanding of the interests and motivations that guide different acquaintances and friends. -0.77
59. The world of people, emotions, and feelings interests me much more than the world of machines and natural laws. -0.76
60. I can usually tell immediately when my friend starts to get angry. -0.76
61. Discussions of logical contradictions typically bore or irritate me. -0.76
62. I can influence people calmly, gently, and flexibly without using pressure. -0.75
63. I can instantly tell from someone’s face if they are disgusted or uncomfortable. -0.75
64. I quickly grow tired of overly "intellectual" and serious conversations. -0.74
65. I can usually tell right away if my friends are afraid of something. -0.74
66. When working on a shared task, I focus on the other person’s feelings and opinions rather than the task itself—it’s very important to me how my partner feels, what they think of me, and whether they like me. -0.74
67. I can quickly notice when a speaker starts to get nervous by their tone of voice. -0.73
68. I can easily tell if a compliment or flattery has had an effect on someone and improved their mood. -0.71
69. I can usually figure out what "bait" might appeal to another person. -0.71
70. I know how to flatter someone to get what I need. -0.70
71. When I see positive qualities in someone, I am always happy to point them out (sincerely and without ulterior motives). -0.70
72. I know how to establish and improve relationships between people in a team. -0.70
73. I easily "read" and remember people’s facial expressions. -0.70
74. When I like someone, I might occasionally express my admiration for them publicly. -0.69
75. I can easily find common ground with people from any culture. -0.69
76. I usually know that my friend is angry even before they say anything. -0.69
77. I am better than most at calming others and relieving their emotional tension. -0.68
78. I enjoy discussions about who loves or doesn’t love someone, how they love, and why. -0.68
79. I can flexibly "play" with expressions of dissatisfaction to influence others—amplifying or suppressing it as needed. -0.67
80. People, in principle, are incomprehensible—there is too much about them that is unknowable and changeable. -0.66
81. I know how to "butter up" important and useful people when necessary. -0.66
82. Every day, I experience stretches, accompanied by squinting and pleasant shivers through my body. -0.66
83. I can easily read another person’s confidence, mood, and sometimes even intentions from their face. -0.66
84. I know how to cheer someone up—or spoil the mood of those who have disappointed me. -0.66
85. I remember the "tone" and intonation of speech better than its content. -0.66
86. I quickly recognize someone’s mood based on their behavior, facial expressions, and voice. -0.65
87. If I have to choose between a logical and ethical motive for an action, I will usually prioritize the ethical motive. -0.65
88. I am better than others at guessing what people want and pleasing them, saying exactly what they want to hear. -0.65
89. I am friendly, attentive, and compassionate with everyone. I am good at sensing others’ states of mind and gently adapting to my conversation partners. -0.64
90. I can easily read another person’s intentions from their eyes and face. -0.64
91. In business, my strength lies more in resourcefulness than in thriftiness. -0.63
92. I quickly find commonalities with others and feel a spiritual connection with them. -0.62
93. In conversations, I almost always instinctively adapt to my interlocutor—for example, I talk differently with a carpenter than with a plumber, or differently with a physicist than with a chemist. -0.61
94. I’ve solved many problems by simply flattering the right person. -0.61
95. I enjoy TV series about human relationships (like My Fair Nanny). -0.61
96. When explaining something to others, I rely more on vivid imagery and illustrations than logical reasoning. -0.61
97. I’ve always been indifferent to mathematics. -0.61
98. I instantly understand hints and grasp others’ thoughts from half a word. -0.61
99. I would prefer working as a cashier in a store (in terms of job nature and tasks) to working as a meteorologist at a remote weather station. -0.61
100. I know how to derive joy from trivial things. -0.60