These are not conceptions superficially attributed to Socionics. The descriptions here have been carved out of my own personal observations of the Socionics types and their functional manifestations. I consider them to have practical validity.
I'm interested in whether these descriptions accurately capture what others have witnessed and so there is a poll. People are also encouraged to speak on their own observations.
Extraverted Sensing, Volitional Sensing
Ninja / Brawler / Champion
Tunnel Vision + Ballistic
Method: Spraying / Free-For-All
Strength: Multiple targets + upfront
Weakness: One target + faraway
This type prefers to get the clear-cut and fixed state of the situation. The combination of both Tunnel Vision and Ballistic means the type tends to focus on multiple tasks that are near in actual distance, or time needed to execute them. This type tends to tackle problems as they arise, all at once. This type charges and is hands-on in its conquering of the situation, specializing in handling multiple, immediate targets.
The picture of was chosen because The Bride is surrounded by enemies thus forcing her to defeat them in an all-against-one scramble. The bar brawl picture was also chosen because of the free-for-all nature which entails a completely opposed environment. Any other picture capturing the element of a free-for-all or all-against-one can represent this type.
Introverted Intuition, Intuition of Time
Archer / Watcher / Investigator
Peripheral Vision + Directed
Method: Observing / Temporal Tracking / Waiting
Strength: One target + far away
Weakness: Multiple targets + upfront
This type prefers to get the big picture and elapsed view of the situation. The combination of both Peripheral and Directed means the type tends to focus on a limited number of tasks that are far away in actual distance, or time needed to execute them. The type tends to let problems build up and takes them out in momentous events. This type observes movement and waits for the right pivotal moments to act, specializing in handling single, distant targets.
The archery photo was chosen to represent this type because of the distant observing nature of the art, but in some ways can also be represented by a sniper or rifleman. Any other medium capturing the element of "never losing sight of the goal" can also represent this type.
Introverted Sensing, Space-settling Sensing
Sniper / Hunter / Assassin
Tunnel Vision + Directed
Method: Close Quarters / One on One / Pursue
Strength: One target + upfront
Weakness: Multiple targets + far away
This type prefers to get the clear-cut and developing view of the situation. The combination of both Tunnel Vision and Directed means the type tends to focus on a limited number of tasks that are near in actual distance, or time needed to execute them. The type tends to tackle problems as they arise, one-by-one. This type tracks progression and is hands-on in its proactive control of the situation, specializing in handling single, immediate targets.
The sniper in ghillie suit photo was chosen to represent this type because of the hunting elements associated with it; a sniper rifle is utilized for taking out a single target. The stalker with knife photo was also chosen for the proactive hunting element in a close-quaters combat engagement. Any other mediums capturing focused proactivity towards an immediate goal can represent this type.
, Extraverted Intuition, Intuition of Potential
Bomber / Mastermind / (Double) Secret Agent
Peripheral Vision + Ballistic
Method: Trapping / Playing Both Sides
Strength: Multiple targets + far away
Weakness: One target + upfront
This type prefers to get the big picture and fixed state of the situation. The combination of both Peripheral Vision and Ballistic means the type tends to focus on multiple tasks that are far away in actual distance, or time needed to execute them. This type tends to let problems build up and takes them out in orchestrated events. This type ambushes, and devises a grand plan of action, specializing in handling multiple, distant targets.
The fighter jet photo was chosen to represent this type because of the view pilots have from the cockpit. Pilots have access to intelligence by use of their instruments, especially radar and heads-Up display, which captures orchestrated methods of task handling. A minefield was also chosen due to the overwhelming expectation of danger, mines are scattered comprehensively effectively stopping direct engagement. Any other mediums capturing the element of circumvention can represent this type.
Definitions:
Peripheral Vision = Task handling which processes through mental abstraction, necessitating a substantial spatial, temporal, and mental distance from targets. Targets tend to be found on the outerbounds of a field of vision. In an everyday context tasks are those that may not seem universally relevant, important or immediate in the present situation. Eyes tend toward broader, detached views. N, intuition, Internal Abstract.
Tunnel Vision = Task handling which processes through physical engagement, necessitating close spatial, temporal, and mental distance from targets. Targets tend to be found within the center focal points of a field of vision. In an everyday context tasks are those that are universally relevant, important, or immediate to the present situation. Eyes tend toward close-up views. S, sensing, External Involved.
Directed = Task orientation which tends to focus on a limited number(1~) of targets at a time. It entails temporal & spatial tracking and focused concentrations of energy. Targets are endured and executed. Directed types tend to have a fixated view, especially the Peripheral types who may have gazes that resemble the Thousand-yard stare. Eyes tend toward fixation on a few targets. Pi, introverted perception, Dynamic Field.
Ballistic = Task orientation which tends to focus on a multiple number of targets at a time. It entails physical and mental overpowering and scattered distributions of energy. Targets are encountered and conquered. Ballistic types tend to have a moving view, especially the Tunnel Vision types as they are focused on objects in the sensate world. Eyes tend toward capturing every object. Pe, extraverted perception, Static Field.
Information Aspects correlated with Perception
: Internal Abstract Statics of Objects
: External Involved Statics of Objects
: External Involved Dynamics of Fields
: Internal Abstract Dynamics of Fields
Tunnel Vision + Ballistic
- Peripheral + Ballistic
- Tunnel Vision+ Directed
- Peripheral + Directed
Issues:
- The sniper may be able to fit into either or , but the zoom of a sniper rifle scope has hunting associations and brings the target into close-range distance as opposed to being faraway with the naked eye.
- I've yet to figure out how the Rational Information Aspects fit within this.