How Do You Make Decisions?
The TF Scale
T: Thinking* F: Feeling*

People who prefer to use Thinking in decision making tend to look at logical consequences of a choice or a action. They tend to mentally remove themselves from a situation to examine it objectively and analyze cause and effect. Their goal is an objective standard of truth and application of principles. Their strengths include figuring out what is wrong with something so they can apply their problem-solving abilities.

People who prefer to use Feeling in decision making tend to consider what is important to them and to other people. They mentally place themselves in a situation and identify with people involved so that they can make decisions based on person-centered values. Their goal is harmony and recognition of individuals, and their strengths include understanding, appreciating, and supporting others..
Characteristics of most people who prrefer
thinking:
  • Analytical
  • Logical problem-solvers
  • Use cause-and-effect reasoning
  • "Tough minded"
  • Strive for impersonal, objective truth
  • Reasonable
  • Fair
Characteristics of most people who prefer
Feeling:
  • Sympathic
  • Assess impact on people
  • Guided by personal value
  • "Tender-hearted"
  • Strive for harmony and individual validation
  • Compassionate
  • Accepting

*Note: While the names of some of the MBTI preferences are familiar, in everyday use they have meanings that are different
from their MBTI meanings: