Function Analysis

Function AnalysisLyricist vs Critic

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.
Perceptive observer of life's flow.
Notices subtle details and emerging trends. Explains causes behind effects. Immersed in the past, studies recurring phenomena. Often erudite due to associative memory and love of knowledge. Good at identifying contradictions and factual errors. Possesses philosophical mindset, appears wise and far-sighted. Cautious in decision-making, believes in staying slightly ahead of events. Always chooses safe options.
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.
Struggles with translating knowledge into results.
Worries that their awareness and intellectual abilities rarely lead to expected outcomes. Knows much but finds it difficult to create something original. Skeptically evaluates prospects of new ventures and bold ideas. Makes things seem more complicated than they actually are, though can also inspire hope in the desperate and disappointed. Tries different activities to prove abilities but rarely becomes truly well-rounded. Enjoys studying innovations in areas of interest and finding new applications for seemingly obsolete things.
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.
Cautious about comfort and health.
Carries items ensuring minimum comfort when going out or traveling. Forces themselves to maintain hygiene standards. Strives for cleanliness, washes hands frequently. Puts effort into disease prevention, including folk methods. Can be a gourmet, prepares special dishes to their taste. Prefers quality products but can manage with simple food when necessary. Appearance is either unkempt or carefully planned according to latest fashion, depending on their audience.
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.
Needs external motivation and support.
When in good physical shape, feels confident and assertive, calls for decisive action (though rarely follows through). Needs pushing from others and strong support. Lack of strong guidance leads to relaxation and laziness. Cannot tolerate direct aggression, resists with all strength. Can't endure prolonged confrontation - withdraws or becomes ill. Engages in strength sports and hardening for physical well-being, tries to overcome natural weaknesses but lacks willpower for consistency.
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.
Methodical and thorough worker.
Works strictly by technology, slowly and precisely, understanding all details. Can be scrupulous to the point of pedantry. Shows business activity and diligence only in formal systems with order and discipline. Strives to have necessary tools for work both at home and workplace. Dislikes borrowing. Independent and self-sufficient. Law-abiding and reliable. Lacks cunning and criminal tendencies. Dependable in business, plays fair.
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.
Mental calculator of actions and resources.
Seeks shortest, most profitable path to goals. Frugal with money, good at saving. Constantly monitors income, looks for profitable investment opportunities. Thoroughly plans work technology and gathers relevant information before starting. Directs business efforts toward creating stable structures. Tracks developments in areas of interest and uses accumulated information profitably. Well-oriented in market changes, maintains databases and collections.
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.
Emotional state depends on others' attitudes.
Feels depressed when ignored or when suggestions receive no response. When in bad mood, shouldn't be comforted or cheered - better left alone with thoughts while showing indirect sympathy. Polite and well-mannered with strangers. Has diplomatic traits, seeks to coordinate everyone's interests. To establish closer relationships, jokes and behaves freely. Stops attempts at closeness if partner doesn't respond.
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.
Judges attitudes by emotional expressions.
Violent, intrusive emotions irritate and depress them. In extreme situations or when sensing hidden ill-will, can openly show irritation or demand sharply. Ironic, capable of pointed and cutting remarks. When feeling bad, expresses mood through dark humor. Attraction to people depends on current mood - can be pushy when upbeat, withdraws into solitude when down.
Function-based type comparison analysis