These particular portraits are from Ekaterina Filatova's book "Personality in the Mirror of Socionics" (2001).

While the idea of visual identification or VI in application to Socionics types is often met with staunch skepticism, ...

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Index of type ...

Ethical-Sensory Introvert
ESI – ISFj – Dreiser (Guardian)

The orientation of main functional block of ESI: the conditions of normal life, harmony in her personal relations, observance by her sense of ethics and moral ...

Dreiser, Female portrait, ISFj by Beskova

("DRAYZERKA" is the feminine version of Dreiser, much like Alexei and Alexandra. To avoid confusion, I will substitute "DREISER" into the names, so that the relationship is more obvious. I'll also try to make the modifications to "DREISERKA" more lucid.)

Well-built and graceful, DREISERKA is in good control of her body - she moves confidently and beautifully, sits straight, demonstrating her great posture. Her clothing looks tidy and befitting of her ...

Dreiser, Male portrait, ISFj by Beskova

Male DREISER is a person who is to the highest degree decent, worthy, and conservative in his outlooks. He makes a very positive impression. Collected, sensible, well-groomed, he dresses inconspicuously but with taste. Clothing will never hang loose on him as on a hanger, nor it will be stretched out as on a drum, and neither it will jut out to different sides, haphazardly. Competently selected colors, convenience, and a good carriage ...

General description

ESI is principled and self-sustained. Externally tends to look balanced and unemotional. Provides moral evaluations of actions of a person, but usually voices them only within a familiar circle. Has a good sense for potential foes and ill-wishers, sharply dividing people into "his own" and "others". Does not recognize friendship and love if they are unrequited and the feelings aren't mutual.

Proactively and directly defends against attacks on himself and on those who are close to him. If he has decided to take revenge, he can find and deal ...