Function Analysis

Function AnalysisAnalyst vs Humanist

Comprehensive cognitive function differential analysis

First Type
Second Type
Strong sense of timing and deadlines.
Arrives punctually and prides themselves on organization. Calculates effort to finish work exactly on deadline, though often starts late and rushes at the end. Seeks time-efficient work methods, warns others about their busy schedule. Feels controlled by fate but succeeds when starting timely. Forgets past failures quickly but expects little from the future.
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.
Natural idea generator and system improver.
Notices alternative ideas and fills gaps in interesting systems. Strong brainstorming ability with independent thinking. Develops fundamentally new solutions intuitively, using logic only to formalize insights. Solves complex, unclear problems by finding hidden connections and compensating for missing facts with imagination.
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.
Modest lifestyle needs but responsive to care.
Content with minimal comforts but becomes energized when health and comfort are addressed. Seeks functional, harmonious clothing without artificiality. Feels uncomfortable when dressed inappropriately. Long-term discomfort leads to accumulated negative emotions that may eventually explode.
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.
Prefers easy, democratic relationships.
Evaluates relationships by their ease and naturalness. Tense relationships drain energy and cause passivity. Gentle and non-aggressive, lacks pushiness. Needs independence and personal space. Poor at subordinating others or defending daily interests. Indecisive in crises but maintains composure. Ignores force and pressure - cannot be coerced.
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.
Logical and persuasive thinking.
Builds clear schemes and concepts, separating main from secondary. Develops practical systems rather than abstract theory. Judges systems by internal logical consistency. Prefers compact, compressed information but can expand when needed. Objectively evaluates potential of formal models and connects details to the whole picture.
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.
Good at evaluating business prospects.
Can advise on bold new ventures and success strategies but lacks personal business drive. Hesitates in business activity, either too cautious or suddenly takes risks hoping for luck. In work, alternates between perfectionism and rushing to finish. Doesn't mind rough results - will return to improve later. Wants to understand how others work to inform their own approach, but quickly loses acquired skills.
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.
Struggles with social connections.
Has difficulty establishing relationships, forces themselves to be friendly. Keeps private life hidden, uncomfortable with unexpected guests. Cautious in communication, only engages in meaningful conversations. Values existing relationships and maintains stable social systems. Indifferent to criticism, doesn't fear negative attitudes. Feels tense with unfamiliar people.
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.
Responds well to positive emotions.
Becomes relaxed, sociable and witty around friendliness and good vibes. Tries to bring joy to close people. Only responds to negative emotions if they seem justified; otherwise withdraws or counters with logical analysis. Shows emotions only in familiar settings or with close people; otherwise remains cold and detached.
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