The 4 Aspects
Volition
Logic
Physics
Emotion
Aspect Dichotomies
The 4 Positions
Confident
Flexible
Insecure
Unbothered
Position Dichotomies
Self-focused
Others-focused
Method-focused
The 16 Attitudes
Confident Attitudes
1V
1L
1F
1E
Flexible Attitudes
2V
2L
2F
2E
Insecure Attitudes
3V
3L
3F
3E
Unbothered Attitudes
4V
4L
4F
4E
Subtypes
Blocks & Block Pairs
Functions
Lifepath
Growing Edge
Resolution
Construction
Insight
Outsource
Basic Theory
The 4 Aspects
Attitudinal Psyche is a personality system that theorizes all individuals have a set structure of fundamental attitudes that define their disposition. This disposition is categorized among four main aspects of reality: Volition (V), Logic (L), Physics (F), and Emotion (E).
Volition
Volition is the aspect that reigns over decision-making, activation energy, willpower, desires, planning, personal direction, the future, goals, responsibilities, personal character or identity, control, authority, power, purpose, dignity, and esteem.
Logic
Logic is the aspect that reigns over truth-seeking, numeric details, facts, data comparisons, rationale, reasoning, argumentation, cognition, calculations, logical assessments, computations, categorizations, systems, analyses, and proofs.
Physics
Physics (also referred to as “Foundation” or “Fundamentals”) is the aspect that reigns over physical matter, materials, material needs, location, environment, practicality or practical skills, bodily sensations, appearances or aesthetics, nutrition, health, hygiene, possessions, comfort, monetary worth, instincts and the body.
Emotion
Emotion is the aspect that reigns over reactions, moods, affect, tone, expressions, imagination, associations, bonds, relationships, morals, and passion.
Aspect Dichotomies
The four main aspects can be separated into three main dichotomies that give further meaning and clarity to how they are understood. These aspect dichotomies can be combined with attitudinal dichotomies to form an extremely refined understanding of each Attitudinal Psyche type. For example: VELF has self positive spiritual aspects, and self negative temporal aspects. VELF has aggressive expansive aspects, and passive emphatic aspects. All types can be broken down further into their dichotomies in this manner, which will offer the strongest understanding of how they manifest in attitude.
Expansive vs. Emphatic
-Volition & Logic (Expansive)
The expansive dichotomy is the traditional “yang” energy that both volition and logic hold within them. Volition is all about raw determination, making decisions, and expanding one’s own personhood to include other ideas or designations. Likewise, the logic aspect is related to volition because it too reigns over an expansive view of how things relate to other things in a way that can be given a designated numerical or statistical value. Logic is calculation, which means determining or assessing the value and effect of a situation or course of action.
-Physics & Emotion (Emphatic)
The emphatic dichotomy is the traditional “yin” energy that both physics and emotion hold within them. Physics is about raw responses to sensations, the body, objects that can affect the body, and how one places emphasis on their own relationship to their sensual perceptions. Emotions relates to our instinctive response or feeling that arises from a multitude of factors that involve people or things that affect us. It is a higher order than physics, but still retains the emphatic quality that we see in this dichotomy that differentiates it from volition and logic.
Visceral vs. Verbal
-Volition & Physics (Visceral)
The visceral dichotomy is how volition and physics relate to one another through their intrinsic drive. This drive can be felt internally by the individual and seen externally by others. Both volition and physics are often seen through physical actions and instinct rather than words, however there will still be certain attitude positions where people do describe their relation to each aspect (the flexible and insecure positions). The visceral dichotomy is often seen as raw energy in the higher order for volition, or the more fundamental order for physics.
-Logic & Emotion (Verbal)
The communicative dichotomy is how logic and emotion relate to one another by their need to compare, contrast, and differentiate themselves through verbal communication. Both aspects tend to be seen on the outside as highly language oriented. Although all individuals feel internal beliefs related to both aspects, the main point of both are to communicate something to others about what one knows or feels. The communicative dichotomy is usually seen as teaching oriented, whether that be instructing others on how things operate logically, or how to manage relationships.
Spiritual vs. Temporal
-Volition & Emotion (Spiritual)
The spiritual dichotomy relates to the higher order of human attitudes or what one feels about themselves, their character, their identity, their relationships, religion, politics, or any other conceptual notion that aligns more with the complex and abstract realm rather than what we can point to with quicker objective realization. This dichotomy is not necessarily about anything religious, but rather the idea of the human spirit itself. Volition and emotion are both aspects that need a lot of supporting information beforehand to create ideas that pertain to their concepts and this is why they can come off more complex and difficult to define right away in comparison to the temporal aspects.
-Logic & Physics (Temporal)
The temporal dichotomy relates to the more fundamental or lower order of human attitudes and how one deals with objects, specifics, details, particulars, data, information, sensations, and base needs that one might have. The temporal aspects are easier to quickly understand, because there is often real and available evidence to support their existence. This is an easy way to differentiate them from the spiritual aspects, as both logic and physics create the entire world around us at its most basic level. Everything we see, touch, taste, smell, and how those things operate with one another or are calculated in an objective way are what come together to form this temporal or real view of what comprises reality.
The 4 Positions
There are four positions in Attitudinal Psyche. Each position expresses a positive or negative disposition towards the self and others. These two dispositions are what come together in combination with the aspect held within to form a holistic portrayal of one’s attitude. Another way to look at each position or attitude is to imagine it as an energy that we perceive in a particular way.
1st: Hoarding the aspect for yourself. A one-way street of energy into the self and you are the conductor. “I take what I want from the world in relation to the aspect.”
2nd: “Surfing” the aspect. The energy is available at all times for all people. “I can choose to get on the wave or just watch it and observe it with others.”
3rd: Maneuvering through the dangers of the aspect. The energy is violent and happening to you or around you without your consent. “I cannot control the aspect naturally unless I pay extreme attention to it.”
4th: Giving the aspect away – disowning it. The energy is leaving/evaporating/being given away, and therefore moving away from the self. “I give away the aspect freely to the world. I don’t need it unless it is imperative to my survival.”
Confident
Overview: Hoarding the aspect for yourself. A one-way street of energy into the self and you are the conductor. “I take what I want from the world in relation to the aspect.”
Self-Positive (Certain • Sufficient • Strong)
The confident position is characterized by a self-positive disposition towards the aspect held within. It comes off as certain, sufficient, and holding strong beliefs.
Others-Negative (Aggressive • Subjective • Vulnerable)
The confident position also has an others-negative disposition towards the aspect held within. It comes off as aggressive, subjective, and vulnerable.
Results-Oriented (Flippant • Distinct • Local)
When we combine the self-positive, and others-negative dispositions this position holds, we see that an orientation towards desiring results comes into play. This results focus is what gives the first position a flippant, distinct, and more specific feeling to it. The confident position wants to get the results it desires, and is extremely certain in how to reach these desires. It tends to guard its own vulnerabilities at all costs, unwilling to let anyone take control of what is deemed as integral to its survival.
Flexible
Overview: “Surfing” the aspect. The energy is available at all times for all people. “I can choose to get on the wave or just watch it and observe it with others.”
Self-Positive (Certain • Sufficient • Strong)
The Flexible Position is characterized by a self-positive disposition towards the aspect held within. It comes off as certain, sufficient, and holding strong beliefs.
Others-Positive (Passive • Objective • Fearless)
The Flexible Position also has an others-positive disposition towards the aspect held within. It comes off as passive, objective, and fearless.
Process-Oriented (Wordy • Expansive • Universal)
When we combine the self-positive, and others-positive dispositions this position holds, we see that an orientation towards desiring to process comes into play. This process focus is what gives the second position a wordy, expansive, and universal feel to it. The Flexible Position wants to engage in the journeys they desire while processing the information surrounding it. They tend to be completely open to all opinions of the aspect, and rarely ever feel vulnerable or as if they should protect themselves. If someone needs help, or walked through a process, this position will gladly do so.
Insecure
Overview: Maneuvering through the dangers of the aspect. The energy is violent and happening to you or around you without your consent. “I cannot control the aspect naturally unless I pay extreme attention to it.”
Self-Negative (Uncertain • Insufficient • Weak)
The Insecure Position is characterized by a self-negative disposition towards the aspect held within. It comes off as uncertain, insufficient, and holding unassured/weaker beliefs.
Others-Negative (Aggressive • Subjective • Vulnerable)
The Insecure Position also has an others-negative disposition towards the aspect held within. It comes off as aggressive, subjective, and vulnerable.
Process-Oriented (Wordy • Expansive • Universal)
When we combine the self-negative, and others-negative dispositions this position holds, we see that an orientation towards desiring to process comes into play. This process focus is what gives the third position a wordy, expansive, and universal feel to it. The Insecure Position wants to engage in the journeys they desire while processing the information surrounding it. They tend to be unsure, hesitant, and apprehensive towards the aspect, and feel intense vulnerability that they must protect. The problem with the third position is that they overestimate what can hurt them, so this creates a bit of a vigilant aura in which they can double down on, or completely ignore if it causes too much anxiety. The Insecure Position often needs help, and desires to be walked through the process with care and respect, or else they can react badly.
Unbothered
Overview: Giving the aspect away – disowning it. The energy is leaving/evaporating/being given away, and therefore moving away from the self. “I give away the aspect freely to the world. I don’t need it unless it is imperative to my survival.”
Self-Negative (Uncertain • Insufficient • Weak)
The Unbothered Position is characterized by a self-negative disposition towards the aspect held within. It comes off as uncertain, insufficient, and holding unassured/weaker beliefs.
Others-Positive (Passive • Objective • Fearless)
The Unbothered Position also has an others-positive disposition towards the aspect held within. It comes off as passive, objective, and fearless.
Results-Oriented (Flippant • Local • Distinct)
When we combine the self-negative, and others-positive dispositions this position holds, we see that an orientation towards desiring results comes into play. The results focus is what gives the fourth position a flippant, distinct, and more specific localized feeling to it. The Unbothered Position wants to get the results they desire, but are uncertain about how to reach these desires. For this reason, this position can defer to outside knowledge to quickly figure out how to achieve a result and move on. They rarely feel vulnerable or protective over themselves regarding the aspect held within. If someone needs help with the aspect, the fourth position requires specific direction so they can provide an answer and move on.
Position Dichotomies
Each position forms a dyad with all other positions that sits in a dichotomous relationship with the other dyad. The descriptions below show us three different ways that each dyad manifests in one’s beliefs.
Self-focused Dichotomy
Self Positive (1st & 2nd Positions)
-Certain
Shows certainty towards own self-conception, ideas, beliefs, and thoughts of the aspect. Tends to speak in complete thoughts without diverting, stuttering, or wavering.
-Sufficient
Believes that they can sufficiently form an opinion, idea or thought about the aspect. Does not hesitate to trust their own reactions, attitudes, and responses that the aspect may provoke within them.
-Strong
Believes that they have what it takes to deal with complex and complicated reactions and attitudes that they may have about the aspect. Shows their strength easily to others.
Self Negative (3rd & 4th Positions)
-Uncertain
Shows uncertainty towards own self-conception, ideas, beliefs, and thoughts of the aspect. Tends to speak in broken, fractured and incomplete ideas about the aspect.
-Insufficient
Believes that they cannot form an opinion, idea or thought about the aspect without revising, laboring, or reaching out to others regarding the aspect. Hesitates and distrusts their own reactions that the aspect provokes within them.
-Weak
Believes that they do not have what it takes to deal with complex and complicated reactions and attitudes that they may have about the aspect. Requires immense effort to show strength or resiliency to others.
Others-focused Dichotomy
Others Positive (2nd & 4th Positions)
-Passive
Shows a tendency towards accepting, positively reacting, being open, acknowledging, accepting, and adopting the opinions, beliefs and thoughts of others.
-Objective
Shows a tendency towards recognizing the value of the aspect outside of their own preferences. Personal opinions, beliefs and thoughts of the aspect are often seen as equal to or less than those of others.
-Fearless
Does not view the idea of forming opinions, thoughts, and beliefs of the aspect as relevant to their own survival, safety, or identity/ego. Freely explores the aspect without the need to defend or guard the self.
Others Negative (1st & 3rd Positions)
-Aggressive
Shows a tendency towards doubting, angrily reacting, rejecting, being skeptical, overlooking, denying, and renouncing the opinions, beliefs and thoughts of others.
-Subjective
Shows a tendency towards recognizing the value of the aspect within their own preferences. Personal opinions, beliefs and thoughts of the aspect are often seen as more important than those of others.
-Vulnerable
Views forming opinions, thoughts and beliefs of the aspect as relevant to their own survival, safety, or identity/ego. Carefully traverses the aspect with defense and guarding the self as the top priorities.
Method-focused Dichotomy
Results Oriented (1st & 4th Positions)
-Flippant
Disregards the seriousness or expectations from others to discuss the aspect in depth. Quickly searches for answers to achieve a desired result in relation to the aspect. Blurts out prospective answers to problems without digging further.
-Local
Looks for constant constriction and management when dealing with all things within the aspect. Wants to keep outsiders from adding time-wasting information into all discussions about the aspect.
-Distinct
Believes each “thing” speaks for itself and should not be equated, related, or mixed with other things within that aspect. Recognizes and focuses on the differences between objects, opinions, beliefs, and ideas about the aspect. Wants only relevant ideas about the aspect.
Process Oriented (2nd & 3rd Positions)
-Wordy
Treats the aspect as an important topic, idea, or set of beliefs that must be dissected in depth in order to be understood properly. Takes time in finding answers to problems. Wants long, wordy, complex discussions to cover all nuances of the aspect.
-Expansive
Looks for constant expansion and relatability when dealing with all things within the aspect. Wants to invite outsiders to add in their perspective and information to keep the conversation growing.
-Universal
Believes each “thing” is related to all other things within that aspect. Recognizes and focuses on the similarities between objects, opinions, beliefs, and ideas about the aspect. Wants to know the universal truths or ideas held within the aspect.
The 16 Attitudes
An Attitude is formed when we place an aspect into a position. There are 16 total Attitudes in Attitudinal Psyche. These are the cornerstones of the personality types.
1V: Confident Volition
The 1V attitude is characterized by a self-positive (Vs+), others-negative (Vo-) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is acutely aware of its own strengths within the realm of volition. 1Vs understand their own power within this aspect and generally want to protect it at all costs. All incoming volitional information from others must be pushed through the 1V’s subjective interpretation before it is accepted. The strategies that each 1V employs may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitude of subjective protection over what they believe is their greatest asset will be consistent and true for all 1Vs. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 1Vs. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 1V attitude.
Attitudinal Beliefs
• Trusts in their ability to deduce what they desire and how it can change over time.
• Believes that they will never lose their sense of self.
• Assumes that their goals are ideal by default.
• Believes that others should let them express their willpower in all circumstances.
• Believes that they can always give into their urges and future desires and deal with the consequences.
• Knows that only they themselves can execute their goals.
• Assumes that they are a one-man army and their decisions are better than everyone else’s by default.
• Presumes that they are better leaders than others even if they choose not to lead.
• Figures that their own version of the future is what matters most.
• Deems others’ abilities as relevant only if they align with or connect back to their own motivations.
• Believes that they are the ultimate decider of their responsibilities.
• Credits themselves for where they are in life.
• Assumes that their own decisions are always justified for the moment in time they were made.
• Believes that it is their right to act or refuse to act whenever they wish.
• Expects that others will never be able to attack vulnerabilities in their willpower.
• Imagines that others can see the future playing out in the same way that they do.
• Feels justified in overriding others’ wishes to replace with their own.
• Believes that discussing objectives more than acting upon them is useless.
• Assumes that they have the right to boss people around if needed.
• Expects others to leave them alone and let them figure things out for themselves unless they have asked.
1L: Confident Logic
The 1L attitude is characterized by a self-positive (Ls+), and others-negative (Lo-) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is acutely aware of its own strengths within the realm of logic. 1Ls understand their own power within this aspect and generally want to protect it at all costs. All incoming logical information from others must be pushed through the 1L’s subjective interpretation before it is accepted. The strategies that each 1L employs may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitude of subjective protection over what they believe is their greatest asset will be consistent and true for all 1Ls. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 1Ls. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 1L attitude.
Attitudinal Beliefs
• Believes that their own ideas and versions of the truth are supreme.
• Trusts that their map of how things operate in the world is correct.
• Credits themselves for coming up with new opinions and changing their own mind.
• Trusts that they have superior puzzle solving abilities.
• Presumes that they know the causal links and imperative details that underlie logical constructs.
• Expects that others will either listen to and accept their opinions or leave them alone.
• Feels justified in changing their opinions whenever they desire.
• Knows that they can generate their own version of the truth in any situation.
• Assumes that they can find answers and land on the correct option despite hurdles.
• Believes that their own guidelines and logical rules are superior to others.
• Assumes that their calculations are correct by default until proven otherwise.
• Believes that their capacity to mentally organize information is paramount to their survival.
• Trusts that they can find unknown variables in situations where others may miss them.
• Figures that others’ opinions are only relevant if they are filtered through the 1L’s mind.
• Presumes that others are mostly wrong and can be corrected if necessary to an end goal.
• Feels correct by default until opinions need updated for a specific purpose.
• Knows that their concept of the world makes up the essence of who they are.
• Believes that all knowledge can be attained by the self.
• Trusts that their arguments are solid.
• Credits their own mind for their thriving in the world.
1F: Confident Physics
The 1F attitude is characterized by a self-positive (Fs+), others-negative (Fo-) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is acutely aware of its own strengths within the realm of physics. 1Fs understand their own power within this aspect and generally want to protect it at all costs. All incoming physical information from others must be pushed through the 1F’s subjective interpretation before it is accepted. The strategies that each 1F employs may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitude of subjective protection over what they believe is their greatest asset will be consistent and true for all 1Fs. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 1Fs. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 1F attitude.
Attitudinal Beliefs
• Believes that they know the best iteration of their environment at all times.
• Trusts that they can evaluate the monetary worth of objects better than others.
• Deems for themselves what is comfortable and ignores advice from others.
• Believes that they supremely understand their body and health issues (sometimes going against medical professionals).
• Knows that their aesthetic vision of reality keeps them thriving.
• Believes that they have the inalienable right to change up their environment whenever they please.
• Expects that others let them handle tasks in the way they desire.
• Feels that only their own senses will alert them to any physical need that may materialize.
• Imagines that their tastes and preferences are superior to others.
• Credits themselves for making things more beautiful, practical, vibrant, delicious, or whatever physical descriptor they believe is ideal.
• Believes that they are merged with their sensual understanding of the world and without it they would perish.
• Expects that others let them change up the physical realm whenever they desire to do so.
• Believes that they know the best way to exist in the world.
• Figures that their own subjective experience of reality is what matters most.
• Assumes that they have the right to judge the physical world if they wish: food, aesthetics, practicality, and health.
• Believes that it is their right to be greedy, selfish, and lavish despite others’ objections.
• Knows that others’ fashion sense and opinions are irrelevant to their own.
• Trusts that they can find leisure or any other desired physical state.
• Presumes that they will always know how to suffice desired sensual pleasures.
• Expects that the resources they need will always be attainable.
1E: Confident Emotion
The 1E attitude is characterized by a self-positive (Es+), others-negative (Eo-) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is acutely aware of its own strengths within the realm of emotion. 1Es understand their own power within this aspect and generally want to protect it at all costs. All incoming emotional information from others must be pushed through the 1E’s subjective interpretation before it is accepted. The strategies that each 1E employs may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitude of subjective protection over what they believe is their greatest asset will be consistent and true for all 1Es. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 1Es. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 1E attitude.
Attitudinal Beliefs
• Believes that they have the right to express themselves or refuse to do so whenever they wish.
• Trusts that they can form all necessary judgments about relationships and people.
• Deems their own emotions as paramount to all other parts of reality.
• Believes that their intuition about others predicates their feelings towards them.
• Believes that it is their right to value people over others without explanation.
• Expects that others accept their emotional expressions whether they like it or not.
• Imagines that others can feel their mood without having to explain it too much.
• Feels that emotions are the essence of their being.
• Assumes that there is always an emotional reason for all of their actions in the world.
• Expects that others take relational advice without questioning it too much.
• Believes that they do not owe anyone any explanations of why they feel a certain way.
• Knows that only they themselves can truly understand the depth of their own emotional world.
• Presumes that they can read the emotional tone of the room better than anyone else.
• Feels that their own associations between people and experiences are supreme perceptions.
• Believes that they can dole out advice about people whenever they please without retribution.
• Credits themselves for any intuitive or imaginative creations that they develop.
• Expects that others respect their current emotional obsession, be it art, music, or a relationship.
• Knows that life is only worth living if it can be felt.
• Feels that all experiences must lead back to the ever-present internal emotional current.
• Believes it is their right to reject others’ demands of emotional appropriateness.
2V: Flexible Volition
The 2V attitude is characterized by a self-positive (Vs+) and others-positive (Vo+) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is acutely aware of how volitional information can be transferred between itself and the outside world in both directions. 2Vs understand the elasticity, usefulness, and creative element within this aspect and generally feel a sense of fearlessness in discussing or sharing information within this realm. The strategies that each 2V employs may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitudinal belief in objective, flexible communication will remain consistent for all 2Vs. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 2Vs. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 2V attitude.
Attitudinal Beliefs
• Believes that all people have the right to decide how the future should pan out.
• Knows that they have the power to negotiate responsibilities.
• Assumes and embraces that goals will change and evolve over time.
• Expects that everyone will hear out all sides of a power struggle.
• Presumes that diplomacy should be the first method to use in solving a dispute.
• Believes that the future can be constructed through dialogue.
• Assumes that decisions are never final and can be changed whenever the individual decides to do so.
• Expects that others will share their own vision of the future and what inspires them to act.
• Credits themselves and all surrounding circumstances for where they are in life.
• Trusts that they will learn what they desire and why it is significant over time.
• Believes that their sense of self is easily changed or influenced and can never truly be lost.
• Assumes that no goal is ideal and will always need extra consideration.
• Believes that any situation can be manipulated to favor the individual.
• Knows that goals are a complex medley of interconnected desires, pressures, wants, and expectations that could change in an instant.
• Assumes that everyone has the answer deep within them of where they should be headed in life.
• Believes they can balance out obligations and life changes as they arise.
• Figures that the best version of the future is only possible with consistent compromises.
• Imagines that all motivation is fluid and changeable by default.
• Expects others to question their decisions to leave room for constant change.
• Believes that decisions can be communicated to all individuals they affect.
2L: Flexible Logic
The 2L attitude is characterized by a self-positive (Ls+) and others-positive (Lo+) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is acutely aware of how logical information can be transferred between itself and the outside world in both directions. 2Ls understand the elasticity, usefulness, and creative element within this aspect and generally feel a sense of fearlessness in discussing or sharing information within this realm. The strategies that each 2L employs may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitude of objective, flexible communication will remain consistent for all 2Ls. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 2Ls. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 2L attitude.
Attitudinal Beliefs
• Loves to openly philosophize of underlying theories and pieces of knowledge.
• Goes to great lengths to explain or discover the inner workings of an idea.
• Tends to be fascinated by rules and formal logic.
• Drawn to philosophical thoughts and exercises with multiple participants.
• Trusts their own abilities to investigate reasons behind any hidden truth.
• Appreciates opinions regardless of how aggressive they are.
• Excels at evolving discussions by playing devil’s advocate.
• Shares sources to help others understand how things operate on a fundamental level.
• Remains open to helping solve confusion with others regarding logic.
• Stays patient with those who are unsure or skeptical of how things work.
• Has inherent fearlessness when diving into the details of any theory.
• Believes that anyone can learn anything if they are willing to invest time into it.
• Walks people through their proofs and arguments while explaining all possibilities.
• Accepts questions from those that ask for help with logic.
• Stays patient with people who are insecure in their own intellect.
• Can bother others too much about their opinions which can cause a tense atmosphere.
• Can argue for the sake of arguing without becoming offended.
• Can spend too much time on very simple ideas in order to expand for the sake of expansion.
• Has a tendency to overlook what is the most efficient solution to a logical puzzle.
• Can be easily persuaded by others through a promise to venture through theoretical ponderances.
2F: Flexible Physics
The 2F attitude is characterized by a self-positive (Fs+) and others-positive (Fo+) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is acutely aware of how physical information can be transferred between itself and the outside world in both directions. 2Fs understand the elasticity, usefulness, and creative element within this aspect and generally feel a sense of fearlessness in discussing or sharing information within this realm. The strategies that each 2F employs may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitude of objective, flexible communication will remain consistent for all 2Fs. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 2Fs. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 2F attitude.
Attitudinal Beliefs
• Notices quality of clothing, items and every day objects.
• Believes they have a keen sense of what patterns and colors work together and how to bring value to things that flatter the senses.
• Tends to offer solutions on how to keep things tidy, neat, organized, put together, or nice.
• Converses about sensory experiences for long periods of time; always on a journey to improve.
• Pays close attention to how others physically express themselves.
• Excels at helping others reduce anxiety related to the body and personal health.
• Believes they have a natural ability to show others the physical beauty, value and worth of the world around them.
• Wants to share thoughts on healthy living, practical choices and finances while incorporating all feedback.
• Gives others resources and provides advice on the application of resources to meet practical needs.
• Looks for feedback on how others are experiencing their environment.
• Tends to everyone in a room and offers negotiable solutions to differing wants and needs.
• Has a hard time taking ownership over objects without seeing how it can be useful to others.
• Can become offended by overly critical remarks on appearance as there is a desire to continue processing which leads to a rejection sensitivity.
• May leave things entirely messy but still have a strong confidence of where and why things are in their current place.
• Can become materialistic which can cause hoarding, mindless spending, and lack of taking the physical realm seriously.
2E: Flexible Emotion
The 2E attitude is characterized by a self-positive (Es+) and others-positive (Eo+) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is acutely aware of how emotional information can be transferred between itself and the outside world in both directions. 2Es understand the elasticity, usefulness, and creative element within this aspect and generally feel a sense of fearlessness in discussing or sharing information within this realm. The strategies that each 2E employs may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitude of objective, flexible communication will remain consistent for all 2Es. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 2Es. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 2E attitude.
Attitudinal Beliefs
• Open and honest about their own emotions while simultaneously helping others to do the same through validation and active listening.
• Negotiates through any emotional landscapes to figure out who feels what in situations.
• Believes that disagreements, differences of opinion, and individuality are all to be expected and accepted for the emotional journeys they inspire.
• Appreciates learning and gathering an array of opinions about the entire emotional spectrum: inspiration, monotony, happy, sad, gleeful, disappointment, anxiety, etc.
• Has a hard time creating value judgments against people for the sake of their own emotions – will defer to other reasons for their judgment.
• Believes that everyone has an intuition for people deep inside and journeying through emotions helps unlock this natural trait.
• Focuses on validating all forms of emotions and encourages discussion.
• Listens to others’ emotional musings while offering a stable and reliable arena to express all other emotions that may bubble up.
• Tends to play listener, translator and encourager of emotional displays whenever that role is necessary.
• Considers others’ opinions on emotions and feelings as equally valid to their own, regardless of their relationship with the person.
• Focuses on how their own and others’ feelings evolve, change, or can be changed.
• Accepts others’ moods with ease and believes all moods can be dissected for entertainment or deeper meaning – choose your path.
• Has patience for the insecurities others have around relationships.
• Loves to share their inner musings of the people around them, with the hope that some form of sentiment will be returned.
• Aims to help people lower their emotional shields and accept their sentimental truths as they arise and change in the moment.
• Examines and judges the expressions and feelings of those around them in the hopes of reciprocation.
• Give impressions of intrigue in all emotions regardless of how open they truly are.
•Overlooks their own emotional hard boundaries as processing emotions can take priority.
• Shrugs off moods or environments that are hindering them due to being too engrossed in the information these environments provide.
• Can appear dramatic, overly honest, and meddling in other people’s personal business regarding their relationships.
3V: Insecure Volition
The 3V attitude is characterized by a self-negative (Vs-) and others-negative (Vo-) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is plagued by an awareness of limitations, weakness, harm, negative consequences, and manipulation within the realm of volition. This awareness applies internally, externally, and within the exchange of information in the aspect. 3Vs have a keen sense of how they can be harmed by volition. The strategies that each 3V employs to deal with the insecurity may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitude of subjective vulnerability and insecurity will remain consistent for all 3Vs. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 3Vs. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 3V attitude.
Inner Conflict
• Finds thinking about workload and end goals or objectives to be anxiety inducing and may loop-out in constant worry.
• Does not inherently trust themselves to react to power structures efficiently, and must intensely consider options.
• Feels anxious about large or complex objectives and insecure in how their ability to perform is perceived by others.
• Feels doubtful about their potential and how to conjure up motivation to reach an already unknown potential.
• Overestimates how much motivation or consideration any future plan requires.
• Panics or “spins out” when mental energy levels slip lower without warning.
• Becomes worried and unsure of how to overcome actual or perceived obstacles.
• Over-analyzes and replays what it took to accomplish any past goals that lead to the current state of being.
• Highly skeptical of self-help gurus, get-rich-quick schemes, self-promoters, and those who claim to be giving away free power.
Reactive Phase
• Obsesses over processing the possible outcomes of their own decisions.
• Questions authority or anyone that insinuates something should be done a certain way for a particular outcome.
• Pushes themselves to feel more powerful and capable of attaining a future objective, becoming aggressive and resistant towards others.
• Openly complains and worries about their future.
• Acts chaotic and unpredictable, often sabotaging their own projects or manically starting new ones with no focus on feasibility.
Dormant Phase
• Ignores thinking about decisions and how they will affect their future self.
• Abandons discussion about obligations and responsibilities as this evokes unneeded anxiety.
• Shuts off their typical strategies to mentally energize themselves.
• Gives up on projects – throws away plans.
• Tends to ignore obstacles as if they do not exist.
• Stonewalls anyone who offers advice.
• Leaves all conversations where the future is brought up.
Secure Phase
• Feels a comfort in success and how their completed goals define them.
• Feels a sense of calm in exploring their own capabilities and potential.
• Understands their own limitations of power and can accept that.
• Empathizes with those who demand or expect them to focus on a goal.
• Perceives accomplishments for what they are rather than what they could mean about their identity or character.
• Uses pressure as a form of energy rather than source of anxiety.
• Becomes accepting of outside authority through realizing their own power and authority.
3L: Insecure Logic
The 3L attitude is characterized by a self-negative (Ls-) and others-negative (Lo-) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is plagued by an awareness of limitations, weakness, harm, negative consequences, and manipulation within the realm of logic. This awareness applies internally, externally, and within the exchange of information in the aspect. 3Ls have a keen sense of how they can be harmed by logic. The strategies that each 3L employs to deal with the insecurity may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitude of subjective vulnerability and insecurity will remain consistent for all 3Ls. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 3Ls. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 3L attitude.
Inner Conflict
• Very skeptical of all logical thought.
• May spiral into anxiety when thinking about intellectual pursuits.
• Unsure of the best way to organize information and ideas in order to get it across in a way that accurately expresses their ideas.
• May choose to obsess over formal logic or reject it all together.
• Worry about the underlying meaning of the conceptual.
• Feel anxiety when they make their academic work public.
• When speaking, can overemphasize odd and out of place words.
• Often have a fascination with foreign language but insecurity in expressing thoughts outside of their native tongue.
• See the underlying negative possibilities that others ignore or miss.
Reactive Phase
• Prefer to aggressively engage with others about the tenets of logic, pushing for answers and arguments.
• Tend to spend hours rewriting any sort of opinion piece until it is exactly correct.
• Can get pulled into zealotry and aggressive ideology as a place-marker for lack of assured logical thought. Loudly question everything that is communicated as fact or truth.
• Prone to suspicion and distrust popular sources of information, sometimes believing in conspiracies.
• Question others explanations as if they are wrong by default and need more processing.
• Become overly explorative and obsessed with voicing their opinions at every chance possible.
Dormant Phase
• May disconnect due to feeling trapped when expected to offer in depth explanations.
• Can be very sensitive to criticism of their ideas and being told they are incorrect which leads to isolation.
• Have a distrust of others understanding their own concept of reality.
• Prefer to check in with others rather than openly assert their opinions.
• Have a hard time trusting that they can effectively communicate their ideas to others.
• May become trapped in negative thought loops, so they detach from thinking about logic all together.
• Have a hard time trusting their memory when it comes to detailed logic which can lead to repetition and obsession.
Secure Phase
• Feel comfort in learning and applying their logic with no fear of criticism.
• Come to understand that their ideas are useful and will develop and improve over time.
• Can accept that they are fallible and make mistakes when it comes to academic pursuits.
• Become accepting of those who make themselves an authority on a subject or idea.
• Refuse to over-analyze subjects and rather let ideas speak for themselves rather than obsessing.
• Learn how to empathize with those who heavily criticize their ideas and intellectual pursuits.
• Adopt curiosity and wonder rather than being held back by insecurity.
3F: Insecure Physics
The 3F attitude is characterized by a self-negative (Fs-) and others-negative (Fo-) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is plagued by an awareness of limitations, weakness, harm, negative consequences, and manipulation within the realm of physics. This awareness applies internally, externally, and within the exchange of information in the aspect. 3Fs have a keen sense of how they can be harmed by physics. The strategies that each 3F employs to deal with the insecurity may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitude of subjective vulnerability and insecurity will remain consistent for all 3Fs. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 3Fs. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 3F attitude.
Inner Conflict
• Have a distinct confusion and insecurity about their own bodily practical needs.
• Worry about physical flaws which, in turn, can inhibit confidence.
• May miss cues that others are intimately interested in them.
• Become overwhelmed with health concerns and lack of solutions.
• Are extremely sensitive to public opinion on style, makeup, aesthetics, fashion, and how the body operates.
• Require a lot of feedback in order to make sure they are taking care of themselves properly.
• Often feel a nagging sense of urgency to improve their living space.
• Can be sensitive to filth, dirt, and grime.
• Sometimes convince themselves they are sick, diseased, malnourished or dying regardless if evidence points to the contrary.
Reactive Phase
• Overthink purchases and their practical use.
• Get lost in indulgent moments where caution is thrown to the wind, followed by deep regret.
• Obsessively research side effects of illnesses without ever accepting a conclusion.
• Become loudly perfectionistic, expecting every physical object to have an explanation.
• Resort to jealousy and possessiveness in order to keep control over their environment.
• Heavily distrust advice on practical living and the body.
• Offer up aggressive facts about how others are doing bodily related activities wrong.
• Obsess over how to stay active and keep busy in life, spending hours upon hours in the gym or working out.
Dormant Phase
• May ignore side effects or illnesses due to the anxiety that it can cause.
• Avoid paying attention to the practical matters in their lives, missing out on opportunities to add value and worth to their surroundings.
• Distrust outside opinion of their living space, aesthetic, or anything physical but refusing to acknowledge why they disagree.
• Attempt to stay out of the lime-light, refusing to make themselves center of attention in fear of being judged for how they look or what they are physically capable of.
• Neglect keeping track of their money and finances as it invokes too much stress.
• Act as if nothing bothers them, denying any food or health related anxiety.
Secure Phase
• Become comfortable in their own skin, facing the anxiety rather than running from it.
• Learn the best way to manage their lifestyle through healthy eating and exercise in an equanimous fashion.
• Find their own unique style and preferences and are able to stick to them without fear of being judged.
• Become experts in a certain area of the material world, while being able to teach and instruct others on how it operates.
• May zone in on their ability to manage money and surroundings and feel a sense of calm once they have mastered this endeavor.
• Can become secure in how their body reacts to all foods and slowly start to reduce anxiety related to it.
• Become curious of the body and how it works despite any negative feelings that may crop up.
3E: Insecure Emotion
The 3E attitude is characterized by a self-negative (Es-) and others-negative (Eo-) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is plagued by an awareness of limitations, weakness, harm, negative consequences, and manipulation within the realm of emotion. This awareness applies internally, externally, and within the exchange of information in the aspect. 3Es have a keen sense of how they can be harmed by emotion. The strategies that each 3E employs to deal with the insecurity may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitude of subjective vulnerability and insecurity will remain consistent for all 3Es. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 3Es. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 3E attitude.
Inner Conflict
• Are confused and sometimes stunted by emotional turmoil happening inside them.
• May feel faltered in their relationships if they are not given ample reassurance that they are allowed to express themselves or withhold when needed.
• Are unsure and pressured by their intuitions of people as they do not know if they should trust them.
• At times, go on long tirades of emotional outbursts (positive or negative) due to holding them in for extended time periods.
• Can cause themselves paranoia in wondering what it means to love, like, dislike, or feel a certain way about others.
• May be puzzled by art and the emotional sensation it gives them when it is not directly clear what is being expressed.
• Do not trust what their deep desires mean and how to interpret them, but wish to understand them.
Reactive Phase
• Can over-identify with negative emotions and respond aggressively to those who reject, challenge or pressure their own perspective.
• Tend to be sensitive to personal differences with others and try to force them to behave the way they desire them to.
• Go overboard with their emotions and become venomous which causes regret that can further lead to even more explosive reactions towards others.
• Focus entirely too much on the impossible standards that they believe their relationships should live up to.
• Reject the emotions of others if they feel too judgmental, assured, or arrogant.
• Become raw, angry, loud, aggressive, and explosive to anyone who makes them feel emotionally cut off.
Dormant Phase
• Can try to ignore their emotions in order to feel a sense of calm.
• Ignores their inner reactions because it causes too much anxiety.
• Acts like they are never offended, then secretly seethes in isolation.
• Feels weary and escapes the company of people who are emotionally open.
• Convinces themselves that they do not care about their emotions.
• Avoids all situations in which they are expected to produce emotional content.
• Becomes stressed by any instance where they have to entertain or open up to others.
• Shuts off entirely and pretends that everything is fine, “going with the flow” to get along with others, despite their negative feelings.
Secure Phase
• Understand their own emotions towards certain people and become comfortable in these emotions long-term.
• An acceptance of the normal ebbs and flows of a relationship.
• Find an outlet to share their passions and emotions in a healthy, stable way.
• Feel a sense of brevity in emoting the feelings that have been swirling inside of them.
• Find hidden abilities in art, poetry or song that were unfounded until they explored it.
• Become comfortable in who they are and how that relates to those around them.
• Realize that emotions are meant to be volatile, and letting them express and pass as they are supposed to will foster a feeling of security.
• Adopts a curious attitude about the feelings of those around them.
4V: Unbothered Volition
The 4V attitude is characterized by a self-negative (Vs-) and others-positive (Vo+) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is unconcerned of how the realm of volition may affect them. 4Vs come to an understanding that outside sources have a better grasp over the aspect. The 4V feels a sense of ease regarding volition, and generally desires quick conclusions when they are forced to produce opinions in this realm. The strategies that each 4V employs may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitude of unbothered acceptance of outside information regarding volition will be consistent and true for all 4Vs. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 4Vs. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 4V attitude.
Personally Unbothered
• Can go long periods of time not worrying about taking on new responsibilities.
• Tend to only do things to feel a sense of accomplishment when needed.
• Will transition back to a quiet lifestyle afterwards, unless this is a part of their career.
• May forget to reach out to friends and family for moderate periods of time, unless they’re particularly social, but they still do not overtly worry about it.
• Usually feel that their identity and character is fixed, but can be changed slightly when needed.
• Do not concern themselves with endless life improvements or direction changes.
• They can have an ability to appear effortlessly successful due to their lax nature regarding volition.
• May not be concerned with proving themselves or showing off too much confidence.
• Can ignore how they affect others and stick to patterns until it is mentioned that they should change them. Take extra time to energize themselves.
• Sometimes let obstacles stay in the way until they actively notice them.
• Will drift between searching for inspiration and ignoring it.
• Remain unbothered by volition, even if others are pressuring them.
Connoisseurs of Volition
• Have a keen sense of knowing who can handle power, obligations and responsibilities.
• Pay close attention to who gets things done efficiently and with confidence.
• May weigh their options in deciding what to do next in life based on the feedback from others.
• Will expect quick solutions regarding how they go about executing their plans or future decisions.
• Are connoisseurs in understanding who has the strongest character and are willing to do what it takes to advance their goals.
In Practice
• Most easygoing and neutral about their goals, willpower, life’s direction and decision making.
• Tend to focus intently on the results that can be obtained from starting something new (or planning it).
• Do not like to prioritize putting mental energy towards imagining what they could achieve, or decide to do next – so quick results are expected.
• Tend to trust in the feedback they receive from others when inquiring in all matters related to volition.
4L: Unbothered Logic
The 4L attitude is characterized by a self-negative (Ls-) and others-positive (Lo+) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is unconcerned of how the realm of logic may affect them. 4Ls come to an understanding that outside sources have a better grasp over the aspect. The 4L feels a sense of ease regarding logic, and generally desires quick conclusions when they are forced to produce opinions in this realm. The strategies that each 4L employs may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitude of unbothered acceptance of outside information regarding logic will be consistent and true for all 4Ls. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 4Ls. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 4L attitude.
Personally Unbothered
• Easygoing and open to others’ points of view.
•Not overly interested in the meaning of life unless it’s relevant to their current activities.
• Can cut logically detailed conversations short if clear answers to problems are not gained.
• May depend on previous objective intellectual thought and ideas to figure things out.
• Are not overly motivated by academic success.
• Don’t tend to spend much time creating their own rules and systems to apply to reality but will gladly listen to others.
• Prefer to quickly diagnose a reason to answer a “why” question.
• May get annoyed if people pressure them to explain complex logical underpinnings.
• Zone out when conversations expect them to actively engage in epistemology, philosophy and science as they prefer to listen.
• May think they have nothing logical to add regardless of their actual level of knowledge.
• Prefer cut and dry answers to intellectual problems rather than philosophizing endlessly.
• Have a high tolerance for being corrected or constructively criticized in academia.
Connoisseurs of Logic
• Trust that other people have spent the appropriate time proving a point, which in their mind makes it more valid.
• Do not mind being around self-assured intellectuals and will defer to them for answers rather than producing answers themselves.
• Prefer to look to others in order to understand theoretical information.
• Are stellar connoisseurs of finding those who are academically gifted.
• Can traverse multiple arenas of logic in order to find what is the most effective and efficient methodology.
In Practice
• Easygoing and neutral about their opinions of higher knowledge, political arguments, scientific thought and their own abilities to reason.
• Focuses intently on the results that can be obtained from logical analysis, though this is not a top priority for them.
• Trusts in the feedback that they receive from others when inquiring in all matters related to logic.
4F: Unbothered Physics
The 4F attitude is characterized by a self-negative (Fs-) and others-positive (Fo+) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is unconcerned of how the realm of physics may affect them. 4Fs come to an understanding that outside sources have a better grasp over the aspect. The 4F feels a sense of ease regarding physics, and generally desires quick conclusions when they are forced to produce opinions in this realm. The strategies that each 4F employs may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitude of unbothered acceptance of outside information regarding physics will be consistent and true for all 4Fs. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 4Fs. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 4F attitude.
Personally Unbothered
• Unattached to the physical world around them.
• Have an unconcerned attitude about paying attention to own comfort levels.
• May miss opportunities on bettering their living environment.
• Can forget to fix or upgrade necessities.
• Leave belongings lying around until they become a hazard.
• Tend to ignore comfort and can look like they are relaxed, regardless of activities going on around them.
• Will engage in practical living when it supports a particular goal or other life interest.
• May form habits at a young age to deal with the lax attitude to their health.
• Will try any sort of new food or style and form an opinion after experiencing it.
• Have to experiment often to figure out their personal tastes.
• Do not like to go in depth about their food preferences, opinion on the value of items, or sensations they are feeling.
• Averse to being reminded of practical measures that need completed.
• Forget to schedule doctor check-ups and follow-ups.
• Have an ability to detach from what is going on around them to dive into the intuitive nature of the moment.
• Do not notice dust, clutter, or filth unless it’s directly impeding a project or goal.
• Do not usually care about the value of objects and possessions.
• Usually have an odd and unorthodox sense of style.
• Tend to completely forget how much money they have.
• Can lose track of their belongings until later stumbled upon – usually by surprise.
• Only want to think once about where they wish to carry themselves in a public space.
Connoisseurs of Physics
• Have an easy time adapting to others’ physical and practical needs.
• Trust in the practical advice they receive as long as they decide it works.
• Accept food and comfort from others without hassle or second thought.
• Prefer to defer to others when making decisions about visually pleasing spaces, aesthetics, and the value or worth of objects.
• Are stellar connoisseurs of finding those who are gifted in effectively and efficiently traversing material affairs.
• Can inquire many different experts and communities about practical skills in order to adopt what works the best.
In Practice
• They are mostly easygoing and neutral about their opinions on tastes, belongings, comforts, aesthetics and practical skills.
• These types tend to focus intently on the results that can be obtained from the material world, though this is not a top priority for them.
• They tend to trust in the feedback that they receive from others when inquiring in all matters related to physics.
4E: Unbothered Emotion
The 4E attitude is characterized by a self-negative (Es-) and others-positive (Eo+) disposition. This disposition creates an attitude that is unconcerned of how the realm of emotion may affect them. 4Es come to an understanding that outside sources have a better grasp over the aspect. The 4E feels a sense of ease regarding emotion, and generally desires quick conclusions when they are forced to produce opinions in this realm. The strategies that each 4E employs may differ in behavior or execution but the core attitude of unbothered acceptance of outside information regarding emotion will be consistent and true for all 4Es. Below are some common beliefs and behaviors that you may see with 4Es. Please keep in mind that these are generalities and do not represent the vast sub-archetypes held within the overall 4E attitude.
Personally Unbothered
• Are quick to decide what an emotion means whenever it gets in the way of other life circumstances. Have generally even-keeled moods and ways of expressing themselves.
• At any given time, are unsure of what their true feelings are.
• Do not like to be bothered to express what they are feeling unless it is relevant.
• Can go for long periods of time without viscerally feeling any sort of relevant emotion.
• Do not concern themselves too much about the things they do feel.
• Tend to feel that their relationships will come and go when they are destined to.
• Do not place too much value on relational differences between people.
• Prefer to judge people by their merit and accept any sort of emotional reaction from anyone.
• Can remain cool under most emotional pressures so long as they are not expected to emote themselves.
• Do not get many shots of intuition, but when they do, are quick to move forward with what inspired them.
• Defer to those who wear their emotions on their sleeves as they generally do not pay attention to this within themselves.
Connoisseurs of Emotion
• Trust that their partnerships and friendships will let them know when something is wrong emotionally.
• Enjoy listening to overtly emotional music and watching others perform and create art.
• Will listen to others talk about conceptual ideas related to emotions for extended periods of time so long as they enjoy it.
• Usually trust others to correctly integrate and identify their own emotions and easily reject irrelevant emotional input.
• Are connoisseurs of understanding who can quickly translate and create meaning out of emotional and relational situations.
• Can inquire many different opinions of a relationship to understand which one is the most accurate and trustworthy, then decides quickly without fear or insecurity.
In Practice
• They are mostly easygoing and neutral about their understanding of relationships, personal feelings, culture, art, deep desires and person to person interaction.
• These types tend to focus intently on the results that can be obtained from expression and emotions, though this is not a top priority for them.
• They tend to trust in the feedback that they receive from others when inquiring in all matters related to emotion.
Subtypes
The subtypes in Attitudinal Psyche are patterns of focus on specific sub-attitudes that make up the attitudes. These subtypes manifest in behavior mainly through verbal communication, and can be best observed during extended conversation.
– Depth subtypes dig deeper by quickly rifling through all three sub-attitudes (Xs+/Xs-, Xo+/Xo-, Xr/Xp).
– Self-focused subtypes overdo the self-positive or self-negative sub-attitudes (Xs+/Xs-).
– Others-focused subtypes overdo the others-positive or others-negative sub-attitudes (Xo+/Xo-).
– Method-focused subtypes overdo the approach or technique sub-attitudes (Xr/Xp).
– Adaptation/obscuring-focused subtypes hide all three sub-attitudes (Xs+/Xs-, Xo+/Xo-, Xr/Xp).
Behavioral Patterns of the Subtypes in Conversation
Depth Subtypes (1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4):
– Switches quickly between all 3 sub-attitudes
– Goes in depth, explores all angles, finds more things to say from every vantage point
– Can always explain things further, sometimes to the point of repetition
– Has a lack of hiding, obscuring, or distracting when communicating.
– Bold and vulnerable in communicating their true opinions
Self-Focused Subtypes (1-2, 2-1, 3-4, 4-3):
– Self-centered, self-absorbed, prefers to shift conversations towards their own experiences
– Monologues and references past monologues to build the narrative
– Communicates their internal reactions to things
– Autobiographical
– Haughty and opinionated; erects a wall in conversation
Others-Focused Subtypes (1-3, 2-4, 3-1, 4-2):
– Over-involves themselves in the information provided to them
– Listens, nit-picks, wonders, corrects, questions, and becomes intertwined with others
– Quickly changes and adjusts to the topic, mood, or conversation in progress
– Pries, draws attention to, and indulges in the reactions of others
– Catalogs information
Method-Focused Subtypes (1-4, 2-3, 3-2, 4-1):
– Remains impersonal and detached from reactions taking place
– Picky about information and details surrounding the aspect
– Has other overarching motives unrelated to the conversation at hand
– Becomes blind to overt personal relating and individualizing when communicating
– Talks about the structure and framework of things rather than the affects they have on people
Adaptation/Obscuring (Zero) Subtypes (1-0, 2-0, 3-0, 4-0)
– Adapts to others in conversation
– Neutralizes, suppresses, or dismisses overly penetrating questions
– Talks about universal, similar, and relatable experiences
– Dampens their own reactions to others; underexaggerates how others reacted when retelling events
– Avoids giving away too many indications of their true opinions
Blocks & Block Pairs
A block is formed when two aspects come together in Attitudinal Psyche. Each block has a dominant (written first) and supporting (written second) aspect which can be inverted to reveal the block pair. There are a total of 12 blocks, and 6 block pairs which all reign over particular sub-aspects of reality. The blocks are placed into the functions to create the 6 unique dichotomies, gifts, and traps of the AP types.
VL – Expertise
The aspect combination that reigns over punditry, expertise, and using logic and details to push an agenda or particular way of being.
LV – Action Planning
The aspect combination that reigns over action plans, scheming, diagramming, and using volition to organize a specific philosophy, detailed standards or set of rules.
VF – Command
The aspect combination that reigns over command, control, and organizing the environment to meet desires, expectations and push an agenda or particular way of being.
FV – Composition
The aspect combination that reigns over composition, configuration, survival and gathering available willpower to meet task objectives and physical needs or desires.
VE – Motivation
The aspect combination that reigns over motivation, provocation, pushing, teamwork and using the connections between individuals to push an agenda or particular way of being.
EV – Inspiration
The aspect combination that reigns over inspiration, diplomacy, encouragement, and using willpower and decision-making to fulfill an emotional inclination or need.
LF – Precision
The aspect combination that reigns over precision, detailed analysis, accuracy, and using the senses and physical energy to organize a specific philosophy, or set of rules.
FL – Logistics
The aspect combination that reigns over logistics, coordination, surveillance, prospecting, and using logic and details to meet task objectives and physical needs or desires.
LE – Education
The aspect combination that reigns over education, pedagogy, enlightenment, ideology, and using the connections between individuals to organize a specific philosophy, or set of rules.
EL – Artistry
The aspect combination that reigns over artistry, vocalization, correspondence, description, and using logic and details to fulfill an emotional inclination or need.
FE – Enjoyment
The aspect combination that reigns over enjoyment, hedonism, pleasure, and using the connections between individuals to meet task objectives and physical needs or desires.
EF – Excitement
The aspect combination that reigns over excitement, passion, portrayal, entertainment and using the senses and physical energy to fulfill an emotional inclination or need.
Functions
The functions are 6 differing block pairs that come together to form the entire growth paths, gifts, and traps of the attitudinal psyche types. The block pairs are always part of the same function. The first block is the automating force and the second block is the restrained force. If the automating force is triggered and operates independently of the restrained force, then the trap is activated. The trap is the common ways in which each AP type falls into attitudinal conundrums and conflicts. When the restrained force is triggered and operates in tandem with the automating force, the gift is activated.
The first three functions (1×2, 1×3, 1×4) are cognizant and the last three (2×3, 2×4, 3×4) are reflective. Individuals tend to place most of their own ego and personal mental energy into the cognizant functions, while conceptualizing, hypothesizing, undervaluing, ignoring, or minimizing their attitudes towards the reflective functions.
Lifepath (1st + 2nd Attitudes)
The lifepath function contains the most self-confident part of the ego. The block pair contained within is what one believes they excel in and must have control over regardless of circumstances. The mechanism at play is the ego, and what one must maintain to make sure that they are in control of their lives. The two blocks below work together to envision a secure future and sense of control within the individual that supports a healthy sense of ego and strength.
Ego Block: 1➔2
Automating Force: This block is what drives the individual to control, manage, and take power over the part of their lives they believe offers complete protection. The ego block is the driving force in one’s life and is what gives the individual a feeling of passion, meaning, security, strength, and desire to move forward. This concept is what others will notice first about a person from a shallow or outside perspective. (Example: VLFEs will appear to be experts [VL Ego] and knowledgeable in their chosen interests.)
Maintenance Block: 2➔1
Restrained Force: This block contains the idea that the individual uses to support their own ego when necessary. It is often used to seek out new information or strategies from outside sources to bolster a sense of protection and safety surrounding the ego block. When the ego block is fully in control and satisfied with the current state of its power, the maintenance block can go back to dormant and truly be unseen to outside observers.
Trap: Arrogance
The “trap” of the lifepath function is activated when the ego block becomes disconnected from the maintenance block either through excessive focus on ego itself, or isolating the first or second attitudes. The main theme that surrounds an individual who has fallen into the trap is a sense of arrogance, narcissism, pride, or callousness. The individual will often overlook the ways they lack a full understanding of a concept and refuse to update their opinions or ideas. They may overwork themselves and believe that they can ignore others and continue chasing their own desires regardless of the consequences. This will look different according to each block that is present in the function, but overall there is a sense of rigid ignorance when one falls into the trap which can turn into indifferent aggression and intimidation if challenged.
Gift: Personal Meaning
The “gift” of the lifepath function is activated when both blocks in the function work together to act as a self-managing system of error correction for the ego. Without the ability to self-reflect, one may never update their opinions or beliefs directly related to the ego. However, when an individual does remember to take care of the most vulnerable parts of the self, they tend to reach an existential sense of personal meaning that emanates from accepting the truth regardless of the form it has taken. The gift of personal meaning in this function is what one achieves when they understand that to maintain their sense of safety through their strengths, passions and desires they must also open themselves up to criticism, betterment, and improvement.
Growing Edge (1st + 3rd Attitudes)
The growing edge function contains the most vulnerable, subjective, and specialized part of the ego. The block pair contained within is what one believes they must always protect. This function represents the ideal vision that one believes they bring to the world and the frustrations of dealing with the vulnerabilities that threaten this standard. The two blocks below work together to give significance to the concealed part of the self which demands perfection and requires courage to process and present to the world. This function causes the most trouble in our lives on a consistent basis.
Frustration Block: 1➔3
Automating Force: This block is what drives the individual to recognize their idealized self and who they wish to be or become. The frustration block is constantly looking for its own version of perfection, while heavily judging anything that does not meet this subjective, ideal standard. The individual adopts this block to act as a barrier that protects their individuality with the threat of consequence to anyone who crosses the line. This concept is what appears the most aggressive from an outside perspective.
Courage Block: 3➔1
Restrained Force: This block contains the most fearful part of the ego. There is a sense of existential panic when it comes to imagining others being able to exploit or control the block contained within. The courage block requires bravery to openly express the concept or aspects held within, because the threat of being harmed lies on the other side. Most individuals believe that they must constantly keep this block in check and protect it either through careful, quiet consideration or acting as if it does not bother them in the slightest when interacting with others.
Trap: Entrapment
The ”trap” of the growing edge function is activated when the frustration block becomes disconnected from the courage block through obsession over control, dominance, grandiosity, and a reluctance to self-reflect. This creates an entrapment of the ego, where one believes that they could never be wrong, weak, vulnerable, or taken advantage of. There is a total resistance to growth, change, improvement, or admitting weakness to the self. The individual may have to resort to manipulation, aggressive underhanded tactics, or full-on fraudulence to get their needs met. This creates a false sense of self for the individual where they cannot focus on improvement because it may mean recognizing how the self is vulnerable. The entrapment can manifest as loud and aggressive dominance, or passive-aggressive sneering doubt towards anyone who questions the individual. This is mostly dependent on the individual’s introversion or extroversion levels.
Gift: Liberation
The ”gift” of the growing edge function is activated when both blocks in the function work together to recognize the vulnerability that must be carefully tended to. When the individual purposefully acknowledges their own weak points, they can realize their potential while working through the fears that stop them. The frustrations that arise from needing full control and protection are often relaxed once the individual finds courage to expose themselves to being wrong, less than, weak, or fragile. There is a sense of liberation that one feels when they attempt to better communicate the issues of the third attitude, which in turn provides a more stable sense of self via the first attitude. Once one accepts that negative experiences and feeling powerless are a part of the journey, they can feel freedom to recognize themselves. True relaxation, liberation, and happiness in knowing one’s unique perspective of the world enables an individual to grow from their vulnerabilities.
Resolution (1st + 4th Attitudes)
The resolution function contains the most efficient, stubborn, and resolute part of the ego. The block pair contained within is where one believes they must quickly adopt principles to support the basic operations of their own survival. This function is how one tracks the pivotal moments of their lives which gives a sense of continuity and meaning through completion of objectives. The two blocks below work together to inform the individual of tangible targets to aim their efforts towards that align with their own wants. This function is where we confidently and quickly make decisions because they seem the most “real” to us.
Demand Block: 1➔4
Automating Force: This block is what drives the individual to make hasty and confident decisions about their own version of their basic needs and desires. The demand block is where one fights off any feelings of existential doubt, confusion, and weakness. The individual views this block as obvious information and usually avoids discussing it in depth. This block is where questions are expected to be answered rather than expanded upon, and all other inquiries should serve the goal of meeting the current demand of the individual.
Purpose Block: 4➔1
Restrained Force: This block contains the hidden, and often surprising, desires that individuals remain unaware of until it is either brought to their attention or realized in a lucid moment. This block is often suppressed due to the individual adopting principles early on in life to deal with any of the concepts that surround the aspects held within. The information is seen as obvious because there is no need to take it into the ego beyond the explanations that others offer us. This block can be seen as mysterious and even mystical to the religiously inclined as it is where things just “seem to work however they work”.
Trap: Overlooking
The ”trap” of the resolution function is activated when the demand block becomes disconnected from the purpose block either through excessive focus on meeting demands in one’s life, or isolating the first attitude from the fourth, which is extremely common. This disconnect is what is responsible for overlooking important details, complex information, and deep meaning. Individuals who fall into the trap can become severely depressed due to the loss of discernment of the events happening in their lives. Everything can become gray, formulaic, and repetitive which can also lead to dependence on substances or other addictions. Life stops having the magical quality that makes us interested in the finer details and is replaced with an animalistic urge to feel in control through over-indulgence of the familiar. This trap is also responsible for individuals who isolate themselves due to the perceived energy loss that would happen if they were forced to engage with others. Nothing seems real unless it can be quantified and understood through the first attitude.
Gift: Depth/Discernment
The ”gift” of the resolution function is activated when both blocks in the function work together to dig into details, complexity, and the unknown. The fourth attitude is often the first to be ignored when problems arise in the psyche. This devaluing of the fourth aspect is a very common coping strategy for most of humanity as it can feel overwhelming to engage in without proper guidance. However, the gift of engaging in this attitude and how it directly feeds into your first attitude is a realization of the true depth of human consciousness. The recognition and active exploration of the purpose block is responsible for most spiritual experiences, awakenings, and emotional breakthroughs. The details in this block look foreign but feel strangely familiar as it is clear to the individual that there is an inverse relationship between how they view both the first and fourth aspects. The more that this relationship can be explored, the more one can break free from depression, meaninglessness, superficiality, and addictions. There stops being a need to demand satisfaction which is replaced with an appreciation for the intricate details outside of themselves that shape one’s beliefs about the world and how it relates to who they are. This realization of the fourth attitude’s power shows the individual that reality exists in many forms, not just what is immediately pleasing or available.
Construction (2nd + 3rd Attitudes)
The construction function contains the most thought provoking, changeable, reflective and inconsistent part of the ego. The block pair contained within is what one believes can always be deliberated upon. There are never enough options and possibilities to discover or communicate within this function, which can manifest both positively and negatively. This function represents the part of our lives that feels like an endless exploration of the unknown. Things can always become better or worse as an end point is not valued as important. The two blocks below work together to continuously construct hypotheticals and speculate about how things may unfold within the two aspects that create the blocks. This function is responsible for idea generation, rumination, anxiety, transmission of information, and constant construction of how we perceive reality.
Rumination Block: 2➔3
Automating Force: This block is what drives an individual to think deeply and explore the possible paths that may manifest from the concept held within. The rumination block is responsible for the feeling of vast endlessness which can result in a sense of being lost. There is often a vacillation between excitement and anxiety but the main concept driving this vacillation is the suspicion of the unknown. The individual uses this block as a way to deal with the unknown by attempting to subvert negativity and insecurity through intense exploration of the concept. This concept is what appears as the most energetic and neurotic from an outside perspective.
Flooding Block: 3➔2
Restrained Force: This block is what feels like an insurmountable obstacle in our own psyche. We often believe that the concept held within takes massive amounts of mental energy to overcome and therefore we must make excuses as to why it must be ignored or subverted to something more manageable. Once this block stops being ignored and is instead welcomed, the individual tends to feel an overwhelming sense of anxiety and fear. This block must be carefully attended to because the experience can lead to long term anxiety if the individual takes on too much of the aspect at once.
Trap: Foreboding
The ”trap” of the construction function is activated when the rumination block becomes disconnected from the flooding block. The individual starts to believe that every possible avenue of their lives is worth considering because one can never be sure of how things could go wrong. Positive outcomes start to be spoiled by the idea that they will never be good enough and reality can turn into a nihilistic blur of “nothing matters, so therefore I will do nothing”. Inaction is the main problem and all outside suggestions are redirected towards negative results that will continue looping into a spiral of anxiety. The third attitude poisons the second attitude and they work in tandem to imagine all worst case scenarios while doing nothing about it. This foreboding often pulls others in who are attempting to help the individual, which will be met with criticism or further questioning of the advice given. The problem with this trap is that the individual forgets that they are in control of their own lives which means they also have the key to solve the problem at hand.
Gift: Serenity
The ”gift” of the construction function is activated when both blocks in the function work together to recognize that personal action and acceptance of the most difficult and frightening parts of our own mind is what leads us to overcoming our insecurities. When the individual lets themselves carefully be flooded by the anxieties that they are resisting while taking actionable steps to resolve problems bit by bit, they can attain peace and serenity on the other side. The more that we learn to accept our anxious and insecure moments as innately human, then the easier it becomes to stay present in the bad moments. Resistance creates further avoidance mechanisms and can turn us towards runaway fear, anger, rage, shame, manipulation, and narcissism. The gift of the construction function is building our tolerances bit by bit through raw exposure to the visceral feelings that accompany insecurity and anxiety. However, this should be done carefully because any quick and careless movements can lead us right back down the path of foreboding when we take on more than we can conceivably handle.
Insight (2nd + 4th Attitudes)
The insight function contains the most accepting, open-ended, and fearless part of the ego. The block pair contained within is what one believes can never harm or threaten the sense of self that has been adopted. All options and different viewpoints are seen as equally interesting and applicable to any given circumstance within this function. The downside to this openness is that this function can be source of overwhelm and time consumption that the individual tends to be completely unaware of unless it is pointed out by others. There is also a tendency to undervalue choices within the block pair of this function. All choices are seen as malleable and the true importance of what it means to value one thing over another is lost in translation. This function is responsible for concession, compromise, listening skills, dampening of turmoil, and acceptance.
Broadening Block: 2➔4
Automating Force: This block is what drives an individual to notice the preferences, ideas and viewpoints of others that are contained within the concept. The broadening block represents the interest in how others operate and function, as well as the multitude of explanations that describe the happenings of the world outside of our own control. The individual uses this block to broaden their understanding of the unknown and listen deeply to the wisdom that foreign concepts can provide. This concept within this block is what makes individuals look like a “pushover” because they can be convinced to consider all relative information.
Sharpening Block: 4➔2
Restrained Force: This block is where all focus or consideration on the concept held within seems like a pointless endeavor that should be saved for a time when it is necessary to abruptly change. We often believe that this concept is something that others have a way stronger understanding of and would rather leave it to them to make any important decision. This block is called the sharpening block because it requires pointed and rigorous attention to notice the actual effect that the concept within is causing to the individual.
Trap: Vagueness
The ”trap” of the insight function is activated when the broadening block becomes disconnected from sharpening block. The individual becomes a doormat to all circumstances around them and refuses to take ownership of how ideas outside of their own interests affect them. All negative consequences become excused away and reframed into positive experiences. The truth is purposely hidden as the individual distracts themselves from their own lives through pointing towards others. This trap can look like mania or addiction and can take many different forms. Often when one digs deeper into the true cause of this trap, it points towards the third attitude causing intense overwhelm and pain – so it is never a bad idea to also consider the insecure aspect when self-reflecting on the insight function. This trap is responsible for how we fall asleep to ourselves and our own preferences and how these relate to objectively recognizing our overall purpose in life.
Gift: Clarity
The ”gift” of the insight function is activated when both blocks in the function work together to explore how one’s own purpose and influence are related to the outside world. Rather than ignoring what one believes is irrelevant or pointless, there is a consideration and understanding that all things affect all other things whether we ignore it or not. An acceptance of the interconnectedness of all of reality brings forth a clarity and careful consideration of events that would have previously been ignored. The individual understands how personal decisions can have a reverberating effect on all things in their immediate and extended surroundings. There is an awareness of impact and preferences that went unnoticed before which activates the exploratory part of the personality. This clarity also offers the individual a chance to become a more effective speaker about the concepts and ideas that they were previously ignorant of. The more we pay attention to how the outside world affects our internal perception, the easier it is to inspire others to recognize their own power.
Outsource (3rd + 4th Attitudes)
The outsource function contains the most problematic and often ignored part of the ego. The block pair contained within is what one believes they must outsource to others to deal with sufficiently. This area of life is where one looks for answers externally to any sort of question or negativity internally. The two blocks below work together to track information and release responsibility for the stressful areas in life.
Desperation Block: 3➔4
Automating Force: This block is what quickly drives individuals to become overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed. The desperation block is where one believes they have the least control and requires extra energy to deal with so there is often a descent into desperation when fully engaged. The block held within is the idea that others may see as one’s weakness. The anxieties and overwhelm that crop up in one’s awareness when this block is activated are automatic.
Priority Block: 4➔3
Restrained Force: This block contains the idea that individuals use to quickly prioritize their time and how things can be streamlined to waste the least amount of energy. This block is often used to calm the fears of the third attitude through repetition and routine. The more automatic and subconscious this block can become to manage the anxiety, the better. However, many people do not unlock the potential of this block because of the aforementioned anxiety, so therefore this power is often restrained.
Trap: Implosion
The ”trap” of the outsource function is activated when the desperation block becomes disconnected from the priority block through self-sabotage, anxiety, fear, and a reluctance to face the darkest parts of the self. The individual becomes trapped in dread and often imagines the worst case scenario in their future when falling into the trap. Any escape disappears from the psyche of the individual and they feel as if they are falling down an eternal spiral of doom. The anxiety of the third attitude ignites the fourth attitude to look for confirmations of the biggest fears being imminent. This negative energy continues to swirl into a vortex of panic and leads the individual into a total implosion, sometimes resulting in complete psychological breakdown. This trap is responsible for how we view the most frightening parts of ourselves and how we believe our surroundings will sabotage us when we are not looking.
Gift: Attainment
The ”gift” of the outsource function is activated when both blocks in the function work together to face the darkest parts of the self to flip the negative to positive. Rather than folding and succumbing to constant dread, the gift of attainment is achieved by turning towards the darkness and learning how to organize it to work with the native attitudes and personality structure. The individual learns to accept the dark parts of the self and welcome the anxiety that comes with it – knowing that things will turn back to their favor as long as they can accept the feelings of the present moment. Gratitude is often the feeling that replaces the anxiety because hidden growth that was unrealized prior is now present. The gift of attainment comes from enduring the dark night of the soul no matter how far down the rabbit hole it goes.