Positivist and negativist
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Positivism / Negativism is one of the Reinin dichotomies. Positivists focus on the presence of something, whereas negativists focus primarily on the absence of something.
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[edit] Positivist and negativist types
- Positivist types are: ILE, ESE, LSI, IEI, SEE, LIE, EII and SLI.
- Negativist types are: SEI, LII, EIE, SLE, ILI, ESI, LSE and IEE.
- In four-letter code, positivists are: ENTx, ESFx, ISTx, and INFx, while negativists are: ISFx, INTx, ENFx, ESTx. "x" means that both "j" and "p" types with these letters belong to the dichotomy.
[edit] Theoretical properties
Plus and minus IM elements are not accepted by many socionists.
- Positivist types have either a static plus element or a dynamic minus element in base function.
- Negativist types have either a dynamic plus element or a static minus element in base function.
[edit] Typical characteristics
[edit] Positivists
- More inclined to optimize already functional systems of things and processes.
- "This glass is half-full", "We have already collected $438,000 for that project"
- Usually more complimenting than reprimanding.
- Socially and intellectually more trusting.
- Explains what things are (irrationals) or should be (rationals).
[edit] Negativists
- More inclined to solve problems in systems of things and processes.
- "This glass is half-empty", "We need $62,000 for that project"
- Usually more reprimanding than complimenting.
- Socially and intellectually more mistrusting.
- Explains what things are not (irrationals) or should not be (rationals).
