Function Analysis

Function AnalysisLyricist vs Humanist

Comprehensive cognitive function differential analysis

First Type
Second Type
Guided by intuitive premonitions in behavior.
Can survive in difficult situations by quickly detecting artificiality, falseness, hypocrisy, and degradation. Freely manages both own and others' time, always acts as if having time reserves. Postpones much until tomorrow. Big dreamer and lyrical nature - imagination creates bright, attractive pictures more appealing than mundane life. Believes in good future, comforts people by instilling hope with phrases about quick positive changes. Doesn't focus on past mistakes.
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.
Life values and ideals are vulnerable points.
Suffers greatly when time passes and compromises and concessions drag on without resolution. Cannot tolerate oppression or leveling of abilities, both their own and others'. Lives by principle of non-interference in personal inner world. Could give valuable advice on ability development if approached. Very critical of own abilities, often underestimates them. Fears remaining talentless and unwanted. Needs compliments and encouragement. Good at selecting most promising ideas from available ones. Always seeks occupation corresponding to their ideal of serving people.
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.
Puts much effort into appearance.
Graceful, pleases the eye with aesthetic movements. Never imposes on others. Strives to maximally fit into people's habits and tastes. Very accommodating. Complains to people about health, poor self-care, and indifference. However, gathers strength and suppresses pain in extreme situations. Gains confidence and strength in comfortable settings with familiar circles. In such cases allows themselves to command.
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.
Gets along with strong, decisive, self-confident people.
Won't allow things to reach despotism, openly declares primitiveness of brute force. Good at sensing what force to apply to achieve goals. Only resorts to forceful methods when feeling physical threat to themselves or loved ones. If constantly in discomfort, begins behaving ostentatiously rude and provocative to hide soft, victim-like character. Without firm leadership becomes relaxed and scattered to the point of carelessness. Easily led astray or tempted by pleasant sensations. Develops bad habits easily, can only be freed from them by force.
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.
When lacking clarity and unambiguity in situation understanding, mood deteriorates and confusion sets in.
Chaos, disorganization, and lack of support plunge them into despondency. Acts with enthusiasm when relying on thoughtful, logically verified plan with clear final goal. Greatly needs schemes and technologies. Becomes cool-headed in extreme situations - thinking works clearer, easier to make sound decisions. Mood severely damaged by over-regulation and petty control. Constant firm discipline is not for them.
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.
Cannot save money or keep strict financial records.
Spends on beautiful (from their view) but not always useful things. When in financial difficulties, knows whom to ask for help. In such cases finds what to sell last. Long-term relationships often combined with pragmatic calculation. Marriages of convenience prove more durable than love unions. Poor relationships with those who force them to work in unnatural rhythm. Hopes for indulgence, breaks, and smoke breaks during hard work.
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.
Backs up attitude with action.
Can do much for those they love. Enterprising when feeling they're winning others' sympathy. Stably performs current duties only in collectives with established interpersonal systems. Warns that personal enmity and disagreements will lead to business collapse. Works to ensure business relationships accompany favorable informal connections. Brings harmonizing element to work collectives. Manages relationships through persuasion to turn business in favorable direction. Successfully uses acquaintances and personal charm.
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.
Well understands patterns of people's emotional life.
Knows how to approach someone at the right moment when they're in good spirits with requests that are hard to refuse. Subtly reacts to humor in life, loves jokes. Jokes around, fools about, teases close people, evoking positive emotions through various means. Peaceful, cannot tolerate quarrels between close people. Easily reconciles, readily sacrificing themselves to extinguish conflict. Internally anxious, worries much but hides anxiety and bad mood behind gentle smile.
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.
Function-based type comparison analysis