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    Introduction to Socionics


    Socionics is a theory of information processing and personality type, distinguished by its information model of the psyche, called Model A, and a model of interpersonal relations. It incorporates Carl Jung's work on Psychological Types with Antoni Kępiński's theory of information metabolism. Socionics is a modification of Jung's personality type theory that uses eight psychic functions. These functions process information at varying levels of competency and interact with the corresponding function in other individuals, giving rise to predictable reactions and impressions—a theory of intertype relations.


    Socionics was developed in the 1970s and '80s, primarily by the Lithuanian researcher Aušra Augustinavičiūtė, an economist, sociologist, and dean of the Vilnius Pedagogical University's department of family science. A. Augustinavičiūtė has later shortened her last name from "Augustinavichiute" to "Augusta" to make it easier to spell for foreigners. The name "socionics" is derived from the word "society", because A. Augusta believed that each personality type has a distinct purpose in society, which can be described and explained by socionics. Augusta created symbols to represent the functions described by Carl Jung and — together with a circle of fellow researchers/hobbyists — eventually created what is known as the "socionic model of the psyche" — a description of the psyche where each of the 8 information elements has its place in each person's psyche.


    The central idea of socionics is that information is intuitively divisible into eight categories, called information aspects or information elements, which a person's psyche processes using eight psychological functions. Each sociotype has a different correspondence between functions and information elements, which results in different ways of perceiving, processing, and producing information. This in turn results in distinct thinking patterns, values, and responses to arguments, all of which are encompassed within socionic type. Socionics' theory of intertype relations is based on the interaction of these functions between types.


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    Making Duality Work by V. Meged 

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    CuriousSoul
    Published on 08-22-2012 03:49 AM  Number of Views: 1787 
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    Making duality work

    by V. V. Meged
    Published in Journal "Socionics, Mentology and Personality Psychology", N 3-6, 2000.
    original article: http://socionic.info/t/valia-00.html

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    Dimensionality of Functions (translation needed) 

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    siuntal
    Published on 08-19-2012 10:42 PM  Number of Views: 327 
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    Dimensionality of Functions



    I.M. Eglit
    original article: http://socionicasys.ru/biblioteka/st...ernost-funkcij
    [partial translation--further translation needed]
    Translator's note: leading and demonstrative - 4D, creative and ignoring - 3D, mobilizing and role - 2D, PoLR and suggestive - 1D.


    Key words: socionics, psychology, mental functions, the functions of information metabolism, information model of the psyche (model A), the dimensions of informational metabolism functions in A. B. Bukalov

    Abstract: In this article, we will describe manifestations of dimensions of functions of IM, which were introduced by A. V. Bukalov. This concept will be illustrated by examples of statements and actions that demonstrate the differences in dimensionality of functions processing the same information aspects.

    The model of A. Augustinavichiute (model A) in 1989 was augmented by the theory of dimensionality of functions.

    A. V. Bukalov proposed the concept of the existence of different dimensions of mental functions (vector model), according to which the functions of Model A can be described by four coordinates (vectors):

    1. Coordinate (vector) of time (or vector of globally).
    2. Coordinate (vector) of immediate situation on the aspect of the function.
    3. Coordinate (vector) of norms or cultural upbringing, customs accepted in society.
    4. Coordinate (vector) which includes in itself self-valuation, personal experiences, inner values and desires. [1]

    Vladimir D. Ermak described dimensions of functions as parameters of information processing:

    Ex (from English experience) – parameters of experience – characterization (description) of individual or personal (social) experience, gathered from point of birth and accumulated throughout a person's life time in process of making decisions and undertaking directive actions;

    Nr (from English norm) – parameter of norms – characterization (description) of norms, regulations, customs, accepted practices and standards (individual or social), to be followed in the decision making process or undertaking directive actions;

    St (from English situation) – parameter of the "situation" – characterization (description) of conditions, the circumstances or situation (individual or social) of the decision-making or implementation of directive actions;

    Tm (from the English. Time) – parametric time – moment of time in the past, present, or future with respect to which an individual makes or executes personal or social decision; in other words, time as a point on a timeline i.e. a "binding" parameter of information processing to some past, present, or future point [2, p. 65-66].

    Dimension of a function depends on its purpose (the task, role) in the structure of the model.

    Functions of model A have the following dimensions:


    Function 1 (four-dimensional) – the parameters of social experience (Ex*), norms (Nr*), situation (St*), time (Tm*).
    Function 8 (four-dimensional) – parameters of individual experience (Ex), norms (Nr), situation (St), time (Tm).


    Function 2 (three-dimensional) – the parameters of social experience (Ex*), norms (Nr*), situation (St*). The function is invariant on parameter of time (Tm*).
    Function 7 (three-dimensional) – parameters of individual experience (Ex), norms (Nr), situation (St). The function is invariant on parameter of time (Tm).


    Function 3 (two-dimensional) – the parameters of social experience (Ex*), norms (Nr*). The function is invariant on parameters of ...
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    Gulenko Communication Styles 

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    hkkmr
    Published on 08-16-2012 06:05 AM  Number of Views: 2077 
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    Gulenko Communication Styles


    Passionate: Extraverted ethical types – ExFx

    Their position in a dialogue is active search for feelings. They bring emotions to those around them. In their life scenarios, it is typical for them to marry earlier on average than individuals of types. They also more frequently go through divorces than representatives of other sociotypes. They understand dialogue as an exchange ...
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    Signs of Functions of Model A (+/-) 

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    Published on 08-12-2012 10:38 PM  Number of Views: 1651 
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    Signs of Functions of Model A


    I. M. Eglit
    Original article:http://socionicasys.ru/biblioteka/statji/znaki-funkcij

    Keywords: TIM model of the psyche, mental function, signs of mental functions, the concept of signs of mental functions, aspects of information flow.

    Abstract: In this publication, we will examine the theoretical background, peculiarities of manifestations, practical observations, and history of the signs of mental functions in model A. The results of this investigation will be illustrated by real examples taken from the practice of identifying TIMs. We also included practical recommendations of the experts on use of signs of mental functions for verification of TIMs.

    Signs of mental functions are an important part of the model of TIMs. Initially, signs of the functions have been introduced to match the observations of the functioning of psyche of representatives of different TIMs with the theoretical model [1]. If we draw an analogy between mental functions and a certain kind of virtual processors of information, the signs of the functions would pertain to the "operating system" of these processors, that provide for functioning of "working programs" of mental functions which process information of certain aspects. It is important to note that the information aspects in themselves, as constituents of the information flow, do not have signs in the sense that will be discussed below [4].

    Justification of the sign notation presents a difficulty, since it is related to the systemic interactions in socion, and in particular, the operation of octave rings (groups of asymmetric interactions of TIMs − see [4, Sec. 8.3]). At present time (2007), there exists no clear theoretical basis for sign notation. There is also no consensus on their definitions and implications. Despite this, the concept has taken root because it works well on a practical level and can explain phenomena of information processing that cannot be explained otherwise.

    However, not all schools of Socionics interpret and apply functional signs in the same way. Due to a different understanding of signs by different schools of Socionics, it is difficult and sometimes impossible to approach this topic outside of the paradigm of a particular approach.

    The purpose of this article is to review of the manifestations of signs of functions observed in the practice of typing within the paradigm of the School of System Socionics (SSS). The material for the article was the work of typers from School of System Socionics who conduct typing on the site socionicasys.ru     ...
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    Speaking Different Languages, Striving for the Same (Socionics vs American typology) 

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    glam
    Published on 08-08-2012 03:26 AM  Number of Views: 1565 
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    Speaking Different Languages, Striving for the Same

    © Victor Gulenko, 1996
    From V. Gulenko, V. Tyshchenko, Jung At School.
    Translated by Dmitri Lytov
    Edited by Jeffrey Bolden





    For a long time development of socionics was limited by a single country's borders, but in 1984 its founder, Ausra Augustinaviciute, learned about the MBTI test (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)19, and this was the beginning of communication between socionics and its “transatlantic cousin”.

    Comparison between the American type theory and socionics became possible due to the publication in 1995-1996 of several books by American ...
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    Socionics: Model A: Blocks and Functions of the Socionic Model of the Psyche 

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    glam
    Published on 08-05-2012 02:17 AM     Number of Views: 2045 
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    Model A:
    Blocks and Functions of the Socionic Model of the Psyche





    Article Contents

    I. Blocks of Model A
    II. Functions of Model A
    III. Function Dichotomies

    For related information, also see: Model A




    I. Blocks of Model A

    Model A divides into four blocks (or rows) containing two functions apiece. Each block contains one Rational and one Irrational element, one Extroverted and one Introverted element. Traditionally it is thought that the functions of each block are somehow connected and codependent with each other. Other socionists maintain that the functions manifest themselves separately.

    Aushra Augusta chose the terms Ego, Super-ego, Super-id, and Id by analogy with Sigmund Freud's model of the psyche. However, the meaning of the terms is somewhat different than in psychoanalysis.


    Figure 1
    Model A: The four blocks.





    1. Base function

    The leading function, also called the base, program, or simply first function, is an individual's most dominant psychic function. It describes in general terms the person's most comfortable thinking patterns, perspective on life, state of mind, and behavioral style as well as their positive motivational forces (what they pursue most vigorously when they have a choice). The leading function is critical to interpersonal dynamics because people constantly and inadvertently make judgments, assessments, and assumptions based on it. These comments and judgments portray a particular set of ...
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    The Centripetal Law of Communication. Estimate Your Chances in Business Competition 

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    glam
    Published on 08-04-2012 01:28 AM     Number of Views: 1363 
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    The Centripetal Law of Communication.
    Estimate Your Chances in Business Competition

    Victor Gulenko, April 25, 1998, Kiev.
    Translated by Dmitri Lytov, December 2005.
    Translator’s notes are given in italics.




    Even possessing enormous capacities of memorization, our brain “prefers” to compress information in order to fit it into the narrow space of our operational attention. The volume of unconscious information is huge, but our consciousness can master it only through consolidation into comparatively small number of rationally convoluted concepts.

    Only in course of time and with some galling experience many business people acquire a simple set of criteria that allow evaluating people and situations. Growth of vital experience is inevitably accompanied with more compact convolution of information and mastering of operations of its qualitative processing. In this work I would like to show that typology, as a specific form of classification, helps to significantly accelerate this painful process.


    1. Regimes Change, People Remain.

    Let us consider the concept of ideal type first developed by the German sociologist Max Weber (1864 – 1920). What is a type? According to him, it is not a mere result of generalization or averaging of a certain group of facts. An ideal type, or “pure” type, is the “interest of epoch” represented as a mental picture. This picture is not extracted from the empiric ...
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