Psychological Function (Qi)

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Individualism

The Sovereignty of the Singular.

Differentiation of Self and Collective / Autonomia

Individualism

Independence, authenticity, individualism, freedom, truth, integrity, skepticism, non-conformism, criticism, personality, justice, intellect, protest, emancipation, reformism, progress, solitude

Essence: autonomous individualism and freedom.

The individual as irreducible unit - social pressure, group norms, inherited identities, and hierarchies are experienced as impositions to be resisted. Truth and independence rank above consensus. Belonging is voluntary or not at all.

Manifests as self-directed, nonconformist, and egalitarian behavior.

Extreme manifestations: ideological intransigence, intellectual solipsism, external authority intolerance, inflexible truth-seeking, perceived injustice hypersensitivity, depressive isolationism.


Individualism with

Possibilities Intuiting > strong preference for freedom, unconventional thinking, and independence

Power Sensing > firm pride and a highly developed sense of personal dignity and self-worth

Temporal Intuiting > preference for solitude, reflecting a reluctance to share personal time or living space with others

Comfort Sensing > tendency to avoid heavy labor and stressful situations in order to maintain physical and mental comfort

Structural Logic > uncompromising pursuit of truth and adherence to principles over social conformity or networking

Relational Ethics > dedication to equal rights and a strong opposition to authoritarian leadership or group coercion

Business Logic > desire for financial independence and self-reliance to ensure personal talents directly benefit oneself

Emotive Ethics > inclination to openly share personal problems and seek emotional support from the surrounding environment

Boundary Reactivity > developed sense of self-worth coupled with a reluctance to sacrifice personal boundaries for unchosen collective goals

Collectivism > advocacy for flexible social boundaries, free movement of people, and the unrestricted spread of ideas


Individualism without

Possibilities Intuiting > consistent and deliberate self-control over personal speech and actions

Power Sensing > preference for a gentle society that respects vulnerabilities and avoids intense physical or stressful demands

Temporal Intuiting > confident demeanor that avoids pandering or submitting to authority figures

Comfort Sensing > critical thinking approach that inherently questions established authorities and norms

Structural Logic > preference for self-employment over formal bureaucratic systems to maintain operational independence

Relational Ethics > highly independent approach to social norms relying on personal judgment over public opinion

Business Logic > preference for flexible working conditions and personal agreements rather than exhaustive formal demands

Emotive Ethics > strong and persistent drive for independence from other people

Boundary Reactivity > indifference to social prestige markers prioritizing authentic self-presentation over manipulative status-seeking

Collectivism > preference for focused solitary thought over distracting group interactions

Social Plasticity > deep individualism that values autonomy and demands personalized fairness

Analysis based on correlation patterns and empirical data