John Beebe's 8 Function Model

Priority request: As one of several personality models based on the Cognitive Functions as described by Carl Jung in his book Psychological Types, it seems to offer a complimentary view on the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and related matters.
Posted or updated March 20, 2025.
The archetypes of the roles of the 8 cognitive functions of the personality per John Beebe, M.D. - Anita Ashland
Your personality is like an inner stage where the eight “characters” of the functions interact. Jungian Analyst John Beebe created an 8 function model that assigns archetypes to each of these eight functions. Understanding the underlying archetype of the cognitive functions in your personality type will make it easier to improve your relationship with your […]
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