Psychological Types

Key Concepts and Strategies

In «Psychological Types», Carl Gustav Jung introduces the concept of psychological types, classifying people based on their mental functions and orientation of consciousness. The main concepts include introversion and extraversion as two opposing directions of psychic energy. Introverts direct their energy inward, towards internal experiences and reflections, while extraverts direct it outward, towards the external world and interaction with others. Jung also identifies four main mental functions: thinking, feeling, sensation, and intuition. These functions are divided into rational (thinking and feeling) and irrational (sensation and intuition). Each of these functions can be dominant in a personality, determining its behavior and perception of the world. The combination of orientation (introversion or extraversion) and dominant function forms different psychological types. Jung's strategy involves understanding and acknowledging these differences, which fosters deeper self-awareness and improves interpersonal relationships. Jung emphasizes the importance of balance between different aspects of personality and the pursuit of wholeness, which he calls the process of individuation.