Sensing vs. Intuition

This is the ‘input’ scale - ie how we take in information.

Sensing types prefer the known, the factual, the actual, the concrete. They are present-oriented and prefer a grounded approach taking in information that has practical application and may see concepts and theoretical models as a bit airy-fairy.

Intuitive types prefer seeing possibilities, shapes and patterns. They like to ‘see around corners’ and will prefer information that has general principles and scope for change. They are future-oriented and like juggling possibilities and see factual material as a little dry.

Other comparisons

• Extravert vs. Introvert
• Thinking vs. Feeling
• Judging vs. Perceiving