Questionnaire Items Differentiating Fi and Fe

The lists are compiled according to the following principle:
Fe = extraversion + cheerfulness + dynamics
Fi = introversion + seriousness + statics

“Verticity” (extraversion/introversion) makes the greatest contribution, for this reason functions align with their base versions.
If we want to avoid this, then we must either reduce the contribution or remove it from the addition altogether. Then you will get descriptions that are closer to the creative positions of the corresponding functions.

However, if we are interested in the magnitude of a function in a person as such, we should not manipulate the verticity to reduce its contribution. Ultimately, even though IEI is formally a black ethicist, about half of its representatives have Fi as strong as Fe (or even stronger). It is thanks to this that the IEI adapts well to its dual, and not only. Similarly, SEE and IEE often have well-developed Fe, no worse than their Fi (hence the typically noisy and lively impression they leave).

Questionnaire items that are exclusively indicative of high Fi (and not Fe, which in this case remains at an average level):

1. I know how to never quarrel with friends or with influential and necessary people.
2. As a child, I was polite and always said “please” and “thank you.”
3. If a person says something correct, useful, and interesting in essence but does so without sufficient politeness, it irritates and alienates me.
4. I remember help and favors done for me for a long time - even after three years, I won’t forget.
5. I try to observe religious fasts.
6. Strict respect for the moral norms of honest and fair behavior is more valuable and necessary than even respect for state laws.
7. I like books that contain some moral lesson or the author’s evaluation of events.
8. In conversations, I almost always unconsciously adapt to my interlocutor - for instance, I’ll talk differently with a carpenter than with a plumber, or differently with a physicist than with a chemist.
9. Before saying something, I always consider whether it could lead to conflict or harm my relationship with the person.
10. When glancing briefly at a picture, it’s easier for me to describe the people and objects depicted than to explain what they are doing.
11. A large variety of “diverse” information that needs sorting quickly tires me.
12. I often show considerate care for others’ comfort.
13. Rather than spending tens of millions of dollars on researching chimpanzee and mouse brain cells, it would be better for Europe and America to use that money to feed the hungry.
14. I am very sensitive to ethical remarks from acquaintances.
15. Key concepts for me: spirituality, guilt, vulnerability, compassion, attentiveness, decency, morality, reliability, modesty, responsibility, consistency.
16. Under tight deadlines, I quickly lose the ability to logically analyze the situation.
17. Compared to others, I have a unique talent for patience, empathy, nurturing, and selflessness.
18. I often feel a sense of guilt.
19. Very often, and not without pleasure, I spend time “finding common ground” with people.
20. I feel almost physical disgust when observing some repulsive actions by people.
21. Sometimes I experience prolonged feelings of guilt, self-reproach, and remorse.
22. I can deeply “sense” any person or phenomenon from within.
23. I am very observant of people’s ethical behavior and always notice improper actions among my friends and acquaintances.
24. The world continues to exist only because of ethical principles and moral norms.
25. I am deeply affected when I quarrel with loved ones or feel their neglect or bad attitude toward me.
26. I tend to recall past worries for a long time afterward.
27. Puzzles like “Peter is shorter than Vasya, and Peter is taller than Sergey” make me seriously think about who is taller in the group - it’s hard to figure out mentally.
28. I enjoy watching TV series about human relationships (e.g., My Fair Nanny).
29. I always feel a slight lack of clarity in understanding things.
30. I often think about spirituality and morality, God, and fate.
31. I am observant and have a good memory for others’ connections, relationships, and actions.
32. I often think about my loved ones.
33. I frequently recall and feel deep gratitude toward those who have supported me throughout my life.
34. I enjoy mediating conflicts among peers.
35. I begin to doubt my decisions if a friend thinks I’ve made a mistake in solving a problem.
36. After solving mathematical problems, I always doubted whether I solved them correctly.
37. I often worry about the immoral actions of my acquaintances.
38. I easily notice someone’s negative or self-serving attitude toward me, even if they try to hide it.
39. I can sense how people truly feel about me - it’s hard to deceive me in this regard.
40. I can compromise on logical issues and easily find common ground in matters, but it’s very hard for me to compromise on what is good or bad, moral or reprehensible.
41. I’m very good at reconciling disputing parties.
42. I avoid troubles by perceptively seeing through people.
43. I always know who in a group is my friend and who isn’t.
44. In books, I am more interested in the relationships between people than the plot.
45. I can be flexible in relationships - playing along when necessary and staying silent when appropriate.
46. I always intuitively sense what to expect from a person at any given time.
47. I am skilled at calming and harmonizing relationships in a team.
48. I always notice and remember who knows whom and the basis of their relationships.
49. I am very tolerant, even toward “difficult people,” as I can feel their motives and adapt to their weaknesses.
50. I can easily sense people’s relationships with each other and quickly distinguish genuine feelings from pretended ones.
51. I enjoy discussing relationships within a team.
52. I know how to choose the right moment to approach someone with a request.
53. I can instantly tell by someone’s face when they feel disgusted or uncomfortable.
54. I always pay attention to who knows whom and what their closeness is based on.
55. I often notice changes in the relationships of my acquaintances.
56. I can always sense when someone stops being my enemy.
57. I quickly notice signs of dissatisfaction in a person’s behavior.
58. I enjoy participating in conversations about who loves whom, how they love, and why.
59. I am very empathetic and kind-hearted, with a keen sense for nuances in relationships.
60. I read people like an open book.
61. I am sensitive to others’ feelings and can smooth over rough edges in communication.
62. I am polite, attentive, and considerate with everyone, easily attuning to the emotional state of others.
63. It’s true that I never miss a single change in the relationships of my acquaintances.
64. I easily develop compassion for others; I often take on the problems of even strangers as if they were my own.
65. I usually notice before others when someone is tired or feeling unwell, and I’m always ready to help subtly.
66. I have a strong sense for interpersonal relationships and can discern intrigues and schemes from adversaries.
67. I always know who in a group likes me and who doesn’t.
68. I usually immediately sense when my friend starts to get angry.
69. I am gently emotional and very skilled at understanding people, which I know how to use effectively.
70. I automatically notice any changes in the relationships of my acquaintances.
71. My personality makes me well-suited to professions like social worker, psychologist, educator, or veterinarian.
72. I understand people so well that I sometimes feel like I can read their thoughts.
73. When I sense the pain or fear of someone nearby, all logical reasoning immediately becomes unimportant.
74. I can easily and accurately see when my friend is happy.
75. I can read a person’s intentions easily by looking into their eyes and face.
76. Behind any episode or phrase spoken by someone, I immediately sense and understand all the emotions and intentions behind it.
77. I pay more attention to the tone and intonation of speech than to its content.
78. I always quickly sense changes in a conversation partner’s mood.
79. I immediately notice anxiety in someone’s voice.
80. By observing a person’s behavior, facial expressions, and voice, I can quickly determine their mood.
81. If I have to choose between a logical and an ethical motive for action, I will give preference to the ethical one first.
82. I always notice when someone’s mood “sinks,” and I can usually tell the reasons for it and predict how it will develop.
83. I am sensitive and observant of sudden, small shifts toward a more positive and “warm” mood in my partner or conversation partner.
84. Even when I have my own opinion, I often yield to an opponent just to avoid upsetting them.
85. I find it hard to grasp the meaning of long and complex sentences, whether spoken or written.

Questionnaire items that are exclusively indicative of high Fe (and not Fi, which in this case remains at an average level):

1. I prefer situations with rising emotional intensity over those where enthusiasm and passion are ridiculed or subdued.
2. I like people with strong emotions.
3. I am drawn to the intensity and passion of emotions.
4. I literally infect others with my powerful positive energy.
5. Sex without emotions, purely as a physiological act, is unimaginable to me.
6. I can be obsessive in my behavior or desires.
7. I deeply resonate with characters like Caligula, Nero, Zhirinovsky, Arkady Raikin, or Roman Viktyuk - people who brought emotional challenges and intense passions to politics or life.
8. My emotionality is bright and straightforward.
9. I love a life full of emotional intensity.
10. I enjoy creating “emotional whirlwinds” around me, becoming the focal point of human emotions and passions.
11. I don’t hide my feelings or emotions; I know how to express them and enjoy doing so.
12. Any passion completely absorbs me.
13. I am more sensitive, irritable, and quick-tempered than others.
14. I am a fiery person, easily creating my own mood and passing it on to others.
15. I have experienced strong love at first sight.
16. My feelings in love are often intense and unpredictable.
17. Sometimes my emotions spiral out of control.
18. I can express my feelings in an elevated way, inspiring and leading others.
19. Over the past month, I’ve often felt happiness, joy, satisfaction, elation, or even ecstasy.
20. I am always the life of the party and can control the mood of those around me.
21. All my desires are filled with strong and confident emotions.
22. My voice in conversations is usually highly modulated, and I’m particularly good at reciting poetry “with expression.”
23. My emotional expressions often have a theatrical, demonstrative quality.
24. During conversations, I often unintentionally “play” with my facial expressions - raising eyebrows, pouting lips, etc.
25. It’s difficult for me to control my internal intensity of feelings and passions.
26. I can mimic other people’s facial expressions and gestures.
27. My speech is very expressive in terms of intonation.
28. My facial expressions are lively and expressive.
29. I can emotionally entice people into the future, using feelings to “paint” tomorrow’s possibilities.
30. I am a person of strong and often changeable romantic passions.
31. I’m better than most at creating and maintaining high emotional energy in the group I’m part of.
32. I always want something, and I am constantly emotionally drawn to something.
33. My face always reflects my feelings.
34. I strongly “play” with intonations in my speech.
35. Compared to many, I know how to both love more intensely and selflessly and hate more fiercely.
36. In many situations, my emotions escalate to high intensity almost immediately.
37. I enjoy stirring people up and lifting their spirits.
38. I could make a good dancer or ballet performer.
39. I love to speak passionately and poetically about my feelings.
40. I never leave my guests to themselves or their emotions; if they visit me, I feel I must manage their feelings every moment.
41. I can “play” with my face, showing different emotions, and often take advantage of this skill.
42. I easily manage my emotional expressions, shifting from dramatic to uplifting.
43. I can exaggerate emotions, turning a molehill into a mountain.
44. I can closely mimic another person’s facial expressions.
45. I often intervene in others’ emotions and experiences with my own feelings.
46. I react strongly and immediately to surrounding impressions.
47. I am very familiar with feelings of shock, amazement, and wonder - I’ve experienced them several times this past month.
48. Instant emotions often drive me.
49. I have a gift for charming others and convincing them of truths with the sheer power of my charm and persuasion.
50. My speech contains many adjectives.
51. I can beautifully express my feelings, ranging from elevated intonations to subtle irony.
52. Sometimes I “play” with various emotions in my imagination.
53. My emotions are deep, dramatic, and persistent.
54. I am a romantic in my feelings - artistic and elevated.
55. Being a psychotherapist, actor, or music radio host would suit me well.
56. If I see something truly terrifying or horrifying, I won’t be able to contain my emotions - an outburst or even hysteria is likely.
57. I enjoy feeling united with others in shared emotions, outrage, or other vivid feelings - like sitting with like-minded people at a stadium.
58. Ignoring my emotional intensity, some of my actions might seem strange, illogical, or absurd.
59. Tears easily well up in my eyes.
60. I always make others open up emotionally.
61. I enjoy taking an active, leading role in emotions and feelings.
62. Unexpected situations always provoke an emotional reaction in me.
63. My enthusiasm often lacks cold analysis or calculation - it can be inefficient and haphazard.
64. I sometimes have emotional outbursts or something akin to hysteria, especially when I feel danger or instability.
65. I have many emotionally intense memories, even from childhood.
66. At any moment, I sense the emotional significance of what’s happening, the “taste of life” in every situation.
67. I can easily evoke vivid emotional memories.
68. I know how to “envelop with words” and reach into the very soul of those I need.
69. Resentment easily turns into quarrels for me.
70. I am a lyricist and romantic, characterized by sentimental sensitivity and vulnerability.
71. On holidays or joyous occasions, people have every right to express their emotions loudly, as long as they don’t break the law.
72. I love attracting attention, admiration, and amazement from others.
73. I enjoy situations with growing emotional tension.
74. In conversations, I often circle back to the same amusing episode, drawing my interlocutor’s attention to it again.
75. Sometimes losing at cards has driven me to emotional outbursts, even tears.
76. Over the past month, I’ve often experienced amazement, wonder, or even shock mixed with delight.
77. I react strongly and emotionally when the expected course of events is disrupted.
78. I enjoy operettas and musical comedies.
79. I sometimes publicly express my admiration for people I like.
80. I often complain to others about my poor health, their lack of care, or their indifference toward me.
81. I sometimes behave with an exaggerated, theatrical emphasis.
82. My laughter is contagious.
83. In conversations, I quickly become lively, restless, talkative, and playful.
84. I often spend long periods in front of the mirror.
85. When I’m anxious, anyone standing near me might unjustly bear the brunt of my feelings.
86. I’m not shy about telling friends about my romantic affairs or declarations of love.
87. I often quarrel and take offense.
88. When searching for an item in a room, I first focus on its color rather than its shape.
89. I frequently and strongly “pour out” my loud positive emotions compared to most of my acquaintances.
90. I have a natural inclination toward movements or mass gatherings inspired by “great ideas.”
91. I would enjoy working as an organizer of celebrations or corporate parties.
92. I like being in the spotlight.
93. I often feel the need to discuss my problems with friends