Function Analysis

Function AnalysisMarshal vs Critic

Comprehensive cognitive function differential analysis

First Type
Second Type
Responds well to reassuring words, positive forecasts, and faith in future.
Allocates time segments for any business, making final decisions when time expires - gives only one chance. Time softens their harsh nature. After series of inexplicable defeats, begins thinking about fate, may turn to religion or charity.
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.
Periodically becomes thoughtful.
Withdraws into themselves, contemplating business prospects and newly opening possibilities. Forces themselves to achieve what seems practically impossible to others. Boldly responds to challenges when abilities are questioned. Considers themselves gifted with extraordinary mind. Grasps situations holistically, flexibly restructures when business loses perspective. Enjoys demonstrating erudition and fundamental knowledge publicly. Likes playing patron or benefactor role.
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.
Comfort and good material living conditions are cherished desires.
Without this feels unrealized and unsuccessful. Doesn't respect physically weak, poorly prepared people. Proud of good physical shape or deeply worried if lacking it. Due to immoderate desires, quickly wastes natural health reserves. Gets offended when called uncaring. Appearance either undemonstrative or emphatically status-oriented. Poorly developed sense of harmony and aesthetic taste. Strongly subject to physical instincts, particularly sexual. Satisfies bodily needs before spiritual ones.
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.
Decisive person capable of applying force when situation demands.
Focused on victory at any cost. More obstacles encountered, the more focused and aggressive they become. Confident in their rightness, foreign to doubts and hesitations. Categorical in assessments, keeps the last word. Issues ultimatums - 'if you chose me, now obey.' Finds opponent's weakest point. If direct attack fails, flanks or attacks from behind. Often acts through third parties.
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.
Mentally calculates various action plans, choosing most logical for given situation.
Handles cleverness tasks well. Groups people around themselves for specific goals, assigning clear places in their team. Confidently coordinates joint actions. Controls only key points without delving into details. Interested in results, not process. Tries to explain everything simply with visual examples. Understands others' action logic well - only those who constantly change it can beat them. Gets lost in non-standard, illogical situations.
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 manager who knows how to establish business.
Extracts benefit from any enterprise. Not inclined to economize in business, doesn't value small amounts. Only frugal with large sums. Has craft skills but will hire others when workload is heavy. Loves operating complex equipment in extreme situations. Tests people in action, throwing untrained ones into deep water immediately.
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.
Difficulty establishing personal relationships in informal situations.
Intolerant and unyielding, inclined toward dictating relationships. Doesn't believe pure, platonic relationships exist. Often declares being 'for justice' - equal relationships with everyone. Nevertheless has favorites and persecuted ones. Only treats well those who respect their friends and oppose their enemies. Builds own ethical value system often disagreeing with generally accepted ones. Cannot tolerate personal obligation demands. Those they're attached to aren't released for long, seeks to make them dependent and 'tame' them.
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.
When provoked, capable of merciless rage.
Cannot stop themselves in anger during such moments. Very passionate, loves competitions and noisy companies where they can relax and emotionally discharge. Likes being inspired and having mood lifted. Emotional state largely depends on surrounding emotions. Enjoys listening to music which tunes them and creates inner balance.
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