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Frameworks9 min read · February 2026

MBTI Cognitive Functions Explained (Without the Jargon)

The four-letter code is shorthand. The cognitive functions are the actual model. Here's what all 8 functions do, how they stack for each type, and why understanding them is the real upgrade.

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By PersonaDepth Team·February 2026·9 min read
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