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The 4 Dichotomies


By combining the following four dichotomies in all possible ways we get 16 types total. Each type has one of the traits of each dichotomy, but not both.

If you are trying to determine your type, choose between each of the four dichotomies described below and in the extended descriptions, and then use this pop-up chart for finding your type to see which type has these particular four socionic characteristics.

CATEGORY TYPES KEY WORDS STRICT DEFINITION

Rationality Rational types:
ESE, LII, EIE, LSI, LIE, ESI, LSE, EII 		sequential, linear, one-directional; consistent Movements, actions, words, and outward emotions are a direct reaction to others'. States of mind and body are the result of correct actions and emotions.
Extended description of rationality >>
Irrationality Irrational types:
ILE, SEI, SLE, IEI, SEE, ILI, IEE, SLI 		cyclical, multi-directional; flexible Movements, actions, words, and outward emotions are the result of states of mind and body (feelings, sensations, and moods). Instead of reacting directly to actions of others, reacts to state of mind and body induced by these actions.
Extended description of irrationality >>

Extraversion Extraverts (or 'extratims'):
ILE, ESE, EIE, SLE, SEE, LIE, LSE, IEE 		external; outer world; perception of world as objects outside of self Perceives world as objects. Extrapolates ties between objects from characteristics of objects. Influences relationships between objects to better reflect the objects' inherent characteristics.
Extended description of extraversion >>
Introversion Introverts (or 'introtims'):
SEI, LII, LSI, IEI, ILI, ESI, EII, SLI 		internal; inner world; perception of world as part of self (through the subject) Perceives world as ties between objects perceived through self. Extrapolates characteristics of objects from ties between them. Influences characteristics of objects based on the relationships that need to be between them.
Extended description of introversion >>

Intuition Intuitive types or "intuiters":
ILE, LII, EIE, IEI, ILI, LIE, EII, IEE 		intangible parameters; understanding of reality through concepts

Prefers to base decisions on, and gives more attention to think about, study, and work with hidden, unseen, and intangible things rather than what is visible and tangible.

categories such as intentions, values, expectations, patterns, and mental constructs

Continuously consciously receptive to and quick to react to changes in intuitive world around him (abstract situations, timing, hidden motives, changes in strategy, information). Dulled, delayed reactions to changes in sensing world (comfort and discomfort, physical surroundings, aesthetics, sensations, what people are wearing and doing).
Extended description of intuition >>
Sensing Sensing types or "sensers":
SEI, ESE, LSI, SLE, SEE, ESI, LSE, SLI 		tangible characteristics; understanding of reality through experience

Prefers to think about, study, and work with visible, quantifiable, and tangible things rather than what is invisible and intangible.

Prefers to think in terms of tangible qualities such as desires, appearance, physiological processes,

Continuously consciously receptive to and quick to react to changes in sensing world around him. Dulled, delayed reactions to changes in intuitive world.
Extended description of sensing >>

Logic Logical types or "thinkers":
ILE, LII, LSI, SLE, ILI, LIE, LSE, SLI 		material, inanimate, measurable world; deeds, words, systems, procedures; correct vs. incorrect Continuously consciously receptive to and quick to react to changes in logical world around him (systems, procedures, rules, actions, content of words, algorithms being used). Dulled, delayed reactions to changes in ethical world (people's feelings and emotions, psychological atmosphere, others' reactions).
Extended description of logic >>
Ethics Ethical types or "feelers":
SEI, ESE, EIE, IEI, SEE, ESI, EII, IEE 		human, social, subjective world; feelings, emotions; good vs. bad, nice vs. mean Continuously consciously receptive to and quick to react to changes in ethical world around him. Dulled, delayed reactions to changes in logical world.
Extended description of ethics >>

*NOTE: As you can see, I am not completely satisfied with my short descriptions here and am working on modifying them... 4/22/2006