What does it mean to value a IE and how does it affect your personality?
Valued functions are essentially what make up the foundation of our socionic type (Ego functions 1 and 2), and the processes that complement that foundation (Super-id functions 5 and 6). Every person actively seeks to process information based on these functions, and warmly create a sense of connection to others who value similar functions. The more valued functions in common means the closer the general compatibility between two types. These functions are what make up the quadra values of the types.
Subdued functions are the remaining four functions that oppose our preferences; as a result we try to limit the use of these functions. The mental-subdued (weak) functions are found in the Super-ego block (functions 3 and 4), and the vital-subdued (strong) functions are in the Id block (functions 7 and 8). Since these functions are what we suppress as much as we can, in situations where we must use them they tend to produce dissatisfaction and distress in ourselves. Subdued functions are sometimes called non-valued although some socionists prefer not to use this name.So, how do you "prefer" your valued function? Not asking for a theoretical explanation I can easily find that, personal reasons and explanations are what I'm asking about.A possible explanation for quadra values is that the valued elements are either in the ego functions, which are conscious and strong, or the Super-Id functions, which are unconscious and weak. Because one naturally likes to have conscious control in the area of their strengths, the ego functions are valued. Similarly, because conscious engagement of one's weaknesses is painful, the conscious Super-Ego functions are subdued, and the unconscious super-id functions valued. This is directly related to the idea of complementarity, which implies that duals allow the best possible environment for each other to develop their strengths, and at the same time, support their weaknesses in a healthy way.
Quadra values are best understood in terms of preference, and are unrelated to strength. For instance, a type with Sein their Ego will necessarily have Si
in their Id and therefore be quite confident in both, but when there is a choice in priority, that type will tend to prefer to focus on Se
over Si
. A type of the same quadra, but without either function in the Ego, will likewise prefer Se
over Si
but not be particularly confident in either, so welcoming help from others on Se
issues far more than over Si
issues. Therefore both types have Se
as quadra value.




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