Plus Minus Functions
Notes: Remember. These are +/- descriptions. They're not de-
scriptions of the full functions, which are much, much more com-
plex. They only describe how one Reinin dichotomy (process/re-
sult) alters the function -- one out of a possible fifteen. That's
right! Just one stinking dichotomy. So don't complain that they're
simplistic descriptions of your personality, because they're not
meant to convey very much about you anyway.
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ALPHA
-Fe = minimization or avoidance of negative emotions, preven-
tion of quarrels, scandals, and other situations causing emotional
instability, which is valued as more important than creation of
positive emotional effect.
-Ti = global structural logic. Systematic analysis is the instru-
ment that they use in understanding the world. They are primarily
interested in the universal laws that govern its workings. To that
end, all traditions, conventions and restrictions are discarded.
Everything is subjected to analysis, redefinition, analogies. Their
main goal that they are pursuing is the creation of a comprehen-
sive, breathtaking, singular picture of the world. The idea of
unity, reasonableness and the fairness in all things permeates
their vision completely.
+Si = positive feelings of comfort. They cannot effectively realize
their potential if their lifestyle is full of hardships. Style of activ-
ity is characterized by relaxation, freedom, by conveniences. Re-
lations with the external environment, where their activities un-
fold, must be friendly and pleasant. Their groups are always com-
fortable, relaxed as if at home, and never rough or eccentric.
+Ne = promising ideas. In this quadra, which can be attributed
the element of air, there are frequent talks about the future, the
unexplored and unknown possibilities. They may seem to be in-
corrigible dreamers. And this is so: they look out further than
anyone, beyond the horizon, they put forward "crazy" theories
and discuss them with pleasure. Some of these theories, how-
ever, are destined to have long lives, so long that they will out-
last their creators.
BETA
+Fe = maximization of positive emotions. Even small doses are
enjoyed. Against the backdrop of the dramatic, turbulent emo-
tions that always accompany this quadra, every small occur-
rence deserving a positive response is seen as an occasion for
joy and uplifts their spirits.
+Ti = organizational logic. They have a developed sense of duty,
citizenship, loyalty to the elected project. It is therefore the most
disciplined and organized quadra that knows how to quickly rally
its forces in the event of imminent danger or emergency situa-
tions.
-Se = minimization of weaknesses, i.e. steadfastness in the
struggle against deprivation and resistance against the enemy.
In this quadra, the force of will is an indispensable condition for
effective operation. Persistence, determination, endurance and
firmness are always the supreme authority.
-Ni = desire to bypass danger. They aim t avoid previously com-
mitted mistakes. In their groups, experience, skill, know-how, so-
phistication are highly valued. They feel confident in extreme sit-
uations.
GAMMA
-Fi = minimization of negative relationships. This element is criti-
cal of evil. They desire to get away from bad people and poor re-
lationships, and to protect themselves from enemies and adver-
saries. They want to minimize negative experiences, because as
we know from psychoanalysis, all extruded problems are liable to
generate an emotional reaction one way or another, with a physi-
cal cost for the purification of the subconscious.
-Te = business logic of risk and entrepreneurship. For them it is
characteristic to reject that which is useless, insignificant, mun-
dane. This aspect is valued as more important than accumulation
and rational consumption. Gammas successfully operate in envi-
ronments of economic scarcity, where in order to survive it is
necessary to use something that may appear useless at first
glace, but which is present in abundance.
+Se = durability and resistance. This quadra is well capable of
defending itself and its position. For them power is not easy to
acquire, as to do this they must resist the volitional Beta quadra.
However, once it is seized, they can hold on to it despite all at-
tempts at restoration. Protectiveness, ability to defend them-
selves against all force, ability to keep that which was acquired -
these are the principles that they respect. This quadra can be
called the quadra of criticism and reforms. In contrast to the 'fire'
Beta quadra, which is oriented primarily politically, this quadra is
oriented more socially.
+Ni = constraining their hot temper, these sociotypes prefer to
advance gradually into the future, though they may sharply reject
obsolete ideas, criticizing past mistakes. Advancing step by step,
they generally believe in the linearity of development, i.e. accord-
ing to their deep convictions, it is only necessary to remove ob-
stacles, remnants of the past, and immediately this will open
endless possibilities for growth. This quadra is not afraid of
chaos and upheavals: they know how to conduct their work un-
der conditions of change, risk and confusion.
DELTA
+Fi = positive, warm relationships. Psychological factors play a
vital role for them. Without recognition of ethical values such as
individuality and the uniqueness of others, religion and spiritual-
ity, non-interference in others lives, concrete humanism, etc., the
stability they strongly desire is hardly possible.
+Te = logic of use and rational management of resources. This is
the most cost-conscious quadra that consumes rationally and
prefers high-quality long-lasting products. Risk, rushed jobs, eco-
nomic chaos and manipulation are not characteristic of this
quadra. The society of quality consumption should be stable.
-Si = minmization of discomfort. They value good working condi-
tions and are reluctant to change their routines. This element ex-
cludes harmful influences from external environment. This
quadra cannot work during emergencies. They highly value con-
venience, comfort at their workplace, and good coordination at
work.
-Ne = the unusual, alternative and bizarre. Despite its grounded-
ness, this quadra respects unusual and talented people who offer
creative alternative possibilities. The spread of new information
is not impeded, no matter how avant-garde it might be. In Delta
groups, there occur periodic flashes of sensationalism and
spikes of interest centered around original people who put for-
ward alternative ideas of development.
The full article goes into a bit more detail about each of the
quadras.
