Socionics Spectrum
(-) Negating orientation
Presuming and rejecting what is bad, wrong, and threatening.
Attention selects weaknesses, failures, and threats - detecting difference.
Default anticipation expects unfavorable outcomes.
Baseline stance is more closed and resistant.
Accumulation of problems along Reactance functions. Instrumental problem-solving along Acceptance.
General Meaning
Negativity
Biological Level
Defensive-system predominance
Cognitive Level
Critical-negativistic cognition
Psychological Level
Lower hedonic baseline, unsuggestibility
Social Level
More wary toward unfamiliar others
Clusters
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vigilant anticipation of dangers |
| 2 | Distrust and rejection of proposals |
| 3 | Critical focus on flaws and errors |
| 4 | Pessimistic, skeptical background mood |