Prejudices Function Block of EJ Types (Ti-Fi)

These types possess fixed preconceptions regarding the appropriate way to treat and interact with others.

There is a restricted range for individual feelings and nuances in their relationships. They interact with everyone in a neutral or even deliberately standardized manner, often elevating this consistent, detached approach into an absolute principle. This results in a "by-the-book" attitude and a fixed, impersonal distance.

The emphasis is on discipline and the perceived need for fulfilling specific obligations.

The person actively rejects the complexity and diversity of relationships, preferring instead to establish a blanket environment of perceived "equality and brotherhood."

The core temptation here is the urge to categorize the inner motivations of others, to quickly assign labels, and subsequently treat each person's behavior as a "typical case" following a predictable script.

Because they tend to combine a broad range of interests with a methodical approach, and because their interests include traditions, the pronouncements of authorities, and historical precedent, their creative expression is often hampered. It's usually limited by conservatism in their views, a deference to established norms, and a lack of confidence in their own judgments and feelings.

True self-expression, therefore, cannot be achieved without first breaking free from the pressure of public opinion.

Sources: S. Ionkin, E. Shepetko