Function Analysis
Function AnalysisHumanist vs Enthusiast
Comprehensive cognitive function differential analysis
First Type
Second Type
Lives and works at measured, steady pace.
Doesn't like falling behind or rushing ahead. Struggles to adjust to new work rhythm. Cannot tolerate wasteful time spending. Won't wait long for unreliable person. Punctual themselves, finishes assigned work exactly by deadline. Doesn't spare time for work. Evaluates labor by amount of time spent. Always separates work activity from entertainment. Knows how to calculate how much time to spend on whom. Dislikes talkative people who spend energy discussing irrelevant problems. Won't interrupt people's work with empty questions.
Poor time management.
Often starts important work at the last minute, creating harmful rush. Values people who give time warnings. Hesitates before major life decisions. Remembers past mistakes but acts on preferences rather than experience. Suppresses negative premonitions. Impatient, dislikes waiting and time-wasters.
Natural educator who develops people's abilities.
Has educator talent, understanding how to reveal people's capabilities. Treats children like adults, encouraging independence and qualities needed for adult life. Highly values friendly opinion exchange creating atmosphere of trust and respect for others' positions. Supports mutual understanding in collectives. Navigates most complex life situations. People turn to them for advice to confirm possibility of what they strive for or fear. Drawn to new and unusual. Loves self-education. Tries to find interconnections between various teachings and theories, usually spiritual-humanitarian in nature. Understands religion's impact on people's lives better than anyone.
Eagerly supports new, promising ventures.
Needs alternatives that spark enthusiasm and stimulate activity. Thrives when abilities are recognized and encouraged. Becomes depressed when unable to contribute. Supports unconventional people and generates creative ideas for events and presentations. Avoids clichés and vulgarity.
Mood heavily depends on physical state and comfort.
When surrounded by discomfort or when ill, overcome by pessimism and bad mood. Feels internal need to care for weak and sick. However, needs this to be understood, otherwise gets offended though says nothing. Feels comfortable in small but warm companies. Cares for mood of people in their circle. Will cheer up or comfort when needed. Critical of own appearance. Dislikes being told what to wear or how to look, though needs approval and advice regarding appearance and household item use. Avoids flashy, conspicuous clothing.
Very caring toward family and close ones.
Attentive and responsive, especially to sick or impractical people. Excellent host who knows how to create the right impression. Practical in daily life, quickly settles into new environments. Has refined aesthetic taste and dresses thoughtfully with good color coordination.
Impressionable but can act decisively when loved ones threatened.
Cannot pressure people or force them to do things against their will. Though very nervous in extreme situations, pulls themselves together and acts decisively if close people are affected. Wave of emotions comes only after danger passes. Chooses partners who push toward active activity and mobilize rather than those who shield from worries and remove responsibility. Sharply responds to attempts at coercion or brute force. In such situations capable of flaring up and openly expressing negative attitude. Irritable when communicating with ill-wishers.
Persistent and demanding in business matters.
Independent and self-reliant in practical affairs. Defends interests well and pushes others toward activity. Impatient with delays. Strategic shopper who seeks quality matching price. Won't let people slack off until goals are met.
Forces self-discipline and thoroughness.
Can make themselves be disciplined and diligent. Conscientious though slow in specific work execution. Shows thoroughness in details. Strictly adheres to undertaken obligations. Works modestly without noise and praise. Strives to objectively understand situation without emotions, analyzing facts. However, struggles to express problem understanding in analytical language. Appears restrained and dry in official settings. Strongly dislikes showing attitude in public. Solves difficult tasks through great natural patience reserves.
Feels confident when everything is orderly and systematic.
Needs information presented in structured format. Strong sense of duty and responsibility. Builds relationships on trust. Seeks rational organization of lifestyle and health. Good body awareness, looks for methods to avoid illness or hide figure flaws.
Cannot remain idle when others work.
Doesn't need to be convinced to work. Best way to involve them is personal example. Gets true pleasure from comfortable, well-organized labor. Likes when helped to free themselves from wasteful effort and rationally organize workplace. No need for detailed instructions or lengthy briefings. Will find necessary information themselves. Main thing is having what's needed within reach. Tends to overwork and stay late at work. Grateful to those who care for their rest and health preservation.
Forces themselves to be entrepreneurial.
Takes on many projects but gets overwhelmed. Sensitive about being seen as impractical. Works hard independently but appreciates help with details. Tackles problems head-on through multiple attempts. Tries to handle interconnected tasks simultaneously.
Expert in interpersonal dynamics and authentic relationships.
Well distinguishes relationships forming between people. Knows who gets along with whom. Perceives attitudes toward themselves less clearly, hence suffers from excessive trustfulness. Honesty and decency in human relationships mean much to them. Doesn't forgive betrayals and treachery. Breaks all relations with people who greatly disappoint them. Distinguished by thoughtfulness and gentleness in distant communication. Shows humanism through deeds, avoids declarations and beautiful words. Gifted with magnanimity. Can forgive even enemies if they sincerely repent. Maintains even, benevolent relationships with everyone.
Critically evaluates interpersonal relationships.
Openly condemns rudeness and demands respectful treatment. Teaches etiquette and good manners. Maintains close distance with people. Dislikes arrogance but strives for aristocratic image. Gets angry when contradicted, tries to shame others. Has acute sense of fairness, ensures no one is neglected. Will take risks for loved ones.
Anticipates conflicts but cannot prevent them.
Better than others anticipates brewing conflicts. Notices people's negative emotions and condemns them but cannot prevent them. Knows how to listen, sympathize, and relieve emotional tension. Can only open own experiences to very close people. Deeply experiences negative, dramatic events in others' lives even when not directly affected. Internally very emotionally tense and nervous person. Though able to control own emotions, periodically needs emotional releases. Breaks down in communication with close ones if catches them in lies, egoism, or indifference.
Strong emotional influence on others.
Uses intense emotions to achieve goals. Excellent at reading others' moods and lifting spirits. Optimistic, highly social, enjoys talking about connections and relationships. Prioritizes family over status. Great at organizing social events and ensuring everyone feels included. Dislikes skeptics and loners.
Function-based type comparison analysis