Theory

See also:
Reinin Dichotomies
Dichotomies (Wikisocion)
The 4 Dichotomies (Socionics.us)
Function Dichotomies (Wikisocion)


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Reinin Dichotomies
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Information Elements: Descriptions ...

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Introduction to Socionics
The Socion, or Socionics Basics by A. Augusta
Type Descriptions
Information Elements: A Primer ...

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.
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Eight Elements as Leading Functions

Black (Extraverted) Intuition
shorthand designation: Ne

Perceives information about objects' potential energy — for example, information about the physical and mental abilities and potential of a person. This perception implies the ability to understand the structure of objects and phenomena and grasp their inner substance. This element determines a person's ability or inability to see the real potential energy of one's surroundings.

When this element is in the leading position, the individual has pronounced cognitive interests. He is constantly studying underlying phenomena, which he is able to communicate to others quite successfully by making complicated things simple [!! not all are able to explain things well]. Likes to explain to others his understanding of things. In favorable conditions becomes a scientist or writer [!! not necessarily true]. Is able to find optimal ways of increasing objects' potential energy. "Energizes" others with his understanding of the potential energy of surrounding objects.

Black (Extraverted) Ethics
shorthand designation: Fe

Perceives information about processes taking place in objects — first of all, emotional processes that are taking place in people, their excitation or subduedness, and their moods. This perceptual element implies the ability to know what excites people, and what suppresses them. It defines a person's ability or inability to control his emotional state, and also the emotional states of other people.

When this element is in the leading ...

Aspects in the Valued Functions by Dmitry Golihov

Original article: Аспекты в ценностных функциях

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Information Elements: A Primer
Information Elements: Descriptions by Functions
Blocks and Functions of the Socionic Model of the Psyche
Model A
About Aspects and Functions in Socionics by Prokofieva
What the IEs are not
Information Element Descriptors
Psychological Types by C. G. Jung

Introduction:

Socionics 16 types are obtained by allocation of 8 information aspects into 4 valued functions. If the first function is objective, the second one will be subjective, and vice versa. This arrangement ensures that a man neither dissolves in the environment, not having any inner substance, nor, conversely, locks himself out in his own subjective reality to the detriment of the external world, as both of these cases would imply ...