Function Analysis
Function AnalysisAnalyst vs Critic
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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