Extraverted Sensing (Se) - Volitional Sensing
Se is about understanding the power or influence needed to achieve a goal in the external world. Se is action-oriented, thriving in competitive and intense interactions. It prefers direct, impactful behavior.
Se’s semantic field focuses on tangible objects, direct interaction with the environment, and on the immediate, observable reality.
Key areas:
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Force, Energy, and Action: Think words like active, powerful, struggle, achieve. They experience the world through physical action and impact.
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Visual Perception: Se users are acutely aware of visual details and the act of seeing – 'look intently', 'make it beautiful', 'visual example', 'disappear from sight'.
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Physical Properties of Objects: They're keenly aware of color, size, shape, weight, texture, and the spatial relationship of objects – heavy, smooth, round, close, far.
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Object Manipulation: Their language reflects their physical engagement with the world – throw, catch, hold, push, pull.
Example of Se expression:
"A red sports car screeched to a halt. The driver, muscular and sharp, slammed the door and strode purposefully toward the building. He pushed open the heavy oak door and disappeared inside, leaving behind a scent of cologne and an impression of power.”
Manifestation in Different Types:
- SLE's Program Se
SEE's Program Se - LSI's Creative Se
ESI's Creative Se - ILE's Role Se
IEE's Role Se - LII's Vulnerable Se
EII's Vulnerable Se - IEI's Suggestive Se
ILI's Suggestive Se - EIE's Activating Se
LIE's Activating Se - SEI's Observational Se
SLI's Observational Se - ESE's Demonstrative Se
LSE's Demonstrative Se
Source: The Semantics of Information Elements by L. Kochubeeva, V. Mironov, and M. Stoyalova