Function Analysis

Function AnalysisPolitician vs Humanist

Comprehensive cognitive function differential analysis

First Type
Second Type
Feels energetic when time is occupied but manipulates timing.
Loves constant changes, event development, contradictions. Often wants to go somewhere, completely change environment. Imposes timing convenient for themselves. Either rushes and hurries others, or delays and obstructs quick decisions. Always finds something to criticize. Loves being persuaded for long time with many examples and instructive stories from past.
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.
Presents self as original, unconventional personality.
Tends to oppose themselves to surroundings. Can support conversation on any topics, demonstrating knowledge about everything. Grasps information quickly but superficially. Periodically becomes thoughtful and introspective. In such moments feels people perceive them differently than they really are. Quite capricious and fastidious. Won't miss chance to emphasize broad possibilities and great prospects. Often argues and disagrees, defending opposite viewpoint on principle.
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.
Protective of comfort while having unique aesthetic taste.
Strongly dislikes when comfort is violated. Fears for material well-being and health. Never acts against own conveniences. Monitors cleanliness, observes hygiene rules. Fastidious. Criticizes product quality or goods reliability. Not ashamed of body and physiological processes. Has distinctive aesthetic taste not always matching generally accepted standards. Cautious in nature. Won't be first to settle unknown place. Conservative in household habits. Other extreme - indifferent attitude toward appearance.
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.
Excellent at reading and manipulating power dynamics.
Well senses force distribution. Quickly grasps who is strong, who is weak, whom to pressure, whom to avoid. Finds weak spots in people they know closely. Influences through pain points to change behavior favorably. Doesn't submit to direct pressure attempts - skillfully dodges. Knows how to defend themselves. Reacts violently when restricted in choices. Commands those less decisive and less confident. Communicates equally with stronger partners. Always finds ways to attract attention.
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.
Sensitive about logical conclusions being ignored.
Classes those ignoring their remarks as ill-wishers. Depends on established order in area where they live or work. Complains about lack of discipline and disorganization, though cannot provide it themselves as doesn't want to spoil relationships and cannot work methodically. Reacts to accepted hierarchy. Communicates either from below as subordinate or from above as boss. Allows themselves to be unceremonious with subordinates. Cannot be near antipathetic people - does everything to remove them. Doesn't know by what system they operate.
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.
Mood depends on business success and needs engaging work.
To improve emotional state, must be offered profitable business. Tends toward either great generosity to wastefulness when mood is elevated, or economy and even stinginess when emotionally depressed. Emotions important in work - cannot work if occupation seems boring. Can turn any task into entertainment, give it show character. Very nervous and angry when bypassed in business or when material resources distributed so they get less than others. May create scandal over this.
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.
Expert relationship manipulator and negotiator.
Knows how to tell person what they want to hear. However, doesn't rush to fulfill promises if doesn't feel special necessity. Balances between opposing camps' interests, successfully conducting negotiations or bargaining. If own interests require, easily reconciles with former opponents. Knows how to establish relationships. Rather plays on negative relations and antipathies than positive connections. Hard to break tedious relationships themselves. Tries to indirectly make person understand they're not interesting. Dislikes letting people get close as feels it imposes obligations. Easily makes acquaintances and feels more confident in large company than alone or in routine setting.
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.
Work capacity highly dependent on mood and excitement.
In elevated mood, tackles even heavy work. Without mood, even important work remains undone. Energetic in tasks with immediate completion. If no quick return and work is intensive, quickly cools and seeks other directions. Excitement and passion increase productivity. Creates festive, celebratory atmosphere around themselves. Does best work in informal settings. Scatters energy in different directions - handles multiple tasks simultaneously, easily switching between them. If interests continue expanding, effectiveness drops.
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