Hidden Agenda as reflection of Maslow Need
With each MBTI type, there is a specific arrangement of cognitive functions. The 6th function (hidden agenda) alludes to what each type comtinually searches for as part of their basic need.
This reminds me of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, where it lists basic human needs upwards to self actualization. All the lower levels, or needs must be met before a high need can be satisfied. For instance, The need for love and belonging is secondary to the need to eat and breathe.
Knowing about these two things, it's possible to put them into a table, joining the two pieces of information. Conceptually, it makes sense to relate the two.
| MBTI Type | Hidden Agenda | Maslow's Hierarchy |
| ENTP, ESFP | needs emotional stimulation and love | love and belonging |
| INTJ, INFJ | needs to be vital and enjoy physicality | physiology |
| ESFJ, ESTJ | needs to use all potential to be perfect | self-actualization |
| ISFP, INFP | needs understanding and organization | safety |
| ENFJ, ENTJ | needs to exercise will | safety |
| ISTJ, ISFJ | needs internal balance | esteem |
| ESFP, ENFP | needs to be useful, practical | self-actualization |
| INTP, ISTP | needs to love and be morally sound | esteem |
To test this, each of the MBTI types should have a set of values they live their lives by. According to this, their top values should statistically match the Maslow's Hierarchy. If this is shown to be true in reality, then it can be used as another way to understand each other and bring about more harmony and closeness.
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