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.
Clubs
The Clubs are 6 groupings of AP types that share the same two aspects in either the Confident (1st) or Flexible (2) positions. The Clubs are shallow similarities in attitude that color the appearance of each type. The closer one examines the types within a club, the quicker the differences are seen. However, there is value in identifying the Clubs due to the common similar interests in fields of study and career. These similarities are simply patterns not rules.
The Adept Club
VLFE • VLEF • LVFE • LVEF
The Adept Club types are interested in becoming experts at enacting their vision. These types tend to be highly technical and geared towards mastery of their interests. It is common to find these types as pundits, thought leaders, cutting edge technology developers, or specialists of their trade. If anyone needs expert advice, the types in this club are where to go.
The Vigorous Club
VFLE • VFEL • FVLE • FVEL
The Vigorous Club types are highly energetic both physically and volitionally. They are usually exceptionally present in their bodies and are constantly on the move. The types in this club can amass a lot of possessions due to the robust experiences they find themselves a part of throughout their lives. If something needs done, these types will do it.
The Spirited Club
VELF • VEFL • EVLF • EVFL
The Spirited Club types are generally expressive idea generators. These types are able to motivate and inspire those around them with relative ease. One may find the types in this club leading communities, taking responsibility for groups of others, or engaging in activities that bring people together. If anyone needs uplifted, these are the types to consult.
The Thorough Club
LFVE • LFEV • FLVE • FLEV
The Thorough Club types are interested in systematizing the ways they perceive their environment. These types tend to rigorously explore details and desire accuracy. It is common to find these types as technical experts, historians, merchants, or organization implementers. If something needs a thorough second look, these are your types to consult.
The Enlightened Club
LEVF • LEFV • ELVF •ELFV
The Enlightened Club types are interested in higher communication between individuals. These types tend to focus on how information affects people, so there’s a strong fascination in how its distributed. It is common to find these types as teachers, editors, philosophers, actors, or writers. Lengthy discussions are common within this Club.
The Festive Club
FEVL • FELV • EFVL • EFLV
The Festive Club types are interested in how their environment affects their mood states. These types tend to explore the aesthetic atmosphere in depth. It is common to find them as planners, designers, caretakers, creatives, artists, musicians, or organizers. If something needs a festive touch, consult these types to bring the collective state of mind to life.