Function Analysis

Function AnalysisPolitician vs Critic

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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