Te - Everything Unknown and Little-Known About the Eight Functions of the Psyche

Table 7.6. Main characteristic properties and manifestations of the socionic function Te (“black”, “dynamic” logic)

Correlations of type property profiles with reference type function profilesFunctional profile of the property in absolute values (recalculation of the type profile of a property into a functional one according to the formulas in Table 2.3.)
Generalized psychological or psychophysiological properties (content clusters)total number of responses (taking into account all respondents and all questions of the cluster)NiNeSiSeTiTeFiFeNiNeSiSeTiTeFiFeIndex characteristics of the property for Te (=<4>*<12>)
1Saving time resources (focus and abilities)5114-0,26-0,20-0,050,12-0,080,89-0,36-0,06-0,27-0,21-0,050,12-0,080,91-0,37-0,060,81
2Strategic long-term "progressively upward" planning of one's life and career (narrow list of 9 questions)6073-0,18-0,23-0,43-0,170,160,81-0,210,26-0,20-0,26-0,49-0,190,180,91-0,240,300,74
3Constant evaluation and optimization of financial or other material benefits, with key concepts being - benefit, expediency, calculation, efficiency13498-0,16-0,240,14-0,020,260,80-0,41-0,37-0,17-0,250,15-0,020,280,85-0,44-0,390,68
4Not characterized by a lyrically-poetically-sentimental orientation towards his own internal spiritual-ethical world (he is by no means soft or suggestible, highly values his knowledge and skills)5447-0,200,110,030,150,190,67-0,71-0,25-0,280,160,050,220,270,95-1,01-0,350,64
5Strategic long-term "progressively upward" planning of one's life and career, persistence and consistency in implementing career plans, in pursuing set goals (extended list of 16 questions)9599-0,42-0,26-0,270,010,280,75-0,300,21-0,47-0,30-0,300,020,310,84-0,340,240,63
6Business-minded and clear-thinking, a good organizer and leader in large structures4396-0,31-0,19-0,030,270,200,73-0,47-0,21-0,35-0,21-0,030,300,220,82-0,52-0,230,60
7Fast, lively speech with little intonation496-0,240,280,01-0,15-0,060,68-0,540,01-0,300,360,01-0,19-0,080,88-0,690,020,60
8Perfect stress resistance, not anxious or fearful, does not experience emotions under stress, including threats and real fear that would slow others down only stimulate him6282-0,240,10-0,010,20-0,010,74-0,59-0,19-0,260,10-0,010,21-0,010,80-0,64-0,200,60
9Never relaxes and does not tolerate idle pastimes, highly physically excitable2491-0,27-0,12-0,25-0,300,370,74-0,190,03-0,30-0,13-0,27-0,330,400,81-0,210,030,59
10Tactless, likes to criticize others, often rude, verbally harsh and straightforward, scornfully biting - essentially, it’s not just a lack of emotional perception, the Te subject often subconsciously provokes people into negative emotions, which he understands better than positive ones7485-0,230,10-0,180,28-0,210,76-0,50-0,02-0,220,10-0,180,28-0,210,74-0,49-0,020,56
11Rarely experiences pleasant anticipation and hope885-0,05-0,240,29-0,160,180,74-0,38-0,38-0,05-0,240,29-0,160,180,75-0,39-0,380,56
12Ability to highlight the main and discard the secondary, large-block logic guided by the overall meaning and final goal, never fixating on small details3390-0,21-0,250,130,210,110,74-0,57-0,17-0,21-0,250,130,210,110,73-0,57-0,170,54
13Lacks emotional flexibility and restraint, immediate logical vocal response to emotional frustration2814-0,200,12-0,12-0,220,350,66-0,57-0,03-0,240,15-0,14-0,270,430,80-0,69-0,030,53
14Enjoys shooting, hunting, fishing, enjoys martial arts (hunter type)3853-0,440,030,050,090,060,75-0,53-0,01-0,400,020,040,080,050,69-0,48-0,010,52
15Not characterized by loud exclamations in pre-scoring moments2230,27-0,03-0,25-0,310,200,67-0,37-0,180,30-0,03-0,28-0,350,230,76-0,42-0,200,51
16High intellectual self-esteem (rates his intellectual and especially business abilities very highly, believes he thinks faster than others, can handle any task; fast mental and perceptual pace; stands his ground easily)25725-0,350,24-0,200,190,100,67-0,64-0,02-0,390,27-0,220,210,110,75-0,71-0,020,50
17Professions like confectioner and cook (sensory-ethical) are not among his favorites6350,040,16-0,51-0,45-0,050,690,060,060,040,16-0,52-0,45-0,050,700,060,060,48
18Leadership qualities; likes to seize initiative21118-0,450,05-0,320,34-0,210,63-0,360,33-0,550,06-0,380,41-0,250,75-0,440,400,47
19Not characterized by feelings of painful weakness, disorganization, or worthlessness4079-0,62-0,09-0,120,14-0,090,70-0,250,33-0,60-0,09-0,110,13-0,090,67-0,240,320,47
20Stubbornness5818-0,360,14-0,180,160,250,65-0,61-0,05-0,390,15-0,200,180,270,70-0,66-0,060,46
21Will stand with the minority and without hope of victory if the minority is right275-0,230,44-0,12-0,41-0,040,68-0,21-0,12-0,230,44-0,12-0,40-0,040,67-0,20-0,120,46
22Gestures little and talks a lot2490,010,11-0,060,15-0,060,70-0,46-0,380,010,10-0,050,14-0,050,65-0,43-0,350,45
23Very low sensitivity to subtle emotional nuances in people’s behavior24820-0,050,130,10-0,190,440,55-0,65-0,34-0,070,190,15-0,270,650,81-0,96-0,500,45
24High constancy of visual size perception (an object appears nearly the same size even when moving away)4000-0,340,02-0,18-0,100,250,62-0,330,07-0,400,02-0,21-0,110,290,72-0,390,080,44
25Even if distracted, does not lose his train of thought when speaking4790,07-0,06-0,35-0,370,430,66-0,400,030,07-0,06-0,34-0,370,420,65-0,400,030,43
26Weak skin-galvanic response (negatively correlated with sensitivity to weak stimuli, sensitivity to subtle emotional nuances in others’ behavior, lyrical-poetical-sentimental orientation; overall profile - not vulnerable, not soft, decisively combative, not sentimental, not aesthetic, no memory for complaints)1410-0,280,21-0,090,060,220,71-0,61-0,22-0,240,18-0,080,050,190,60-0,52-0,180,43
27Effective short-term planning of available resources5032-0,17-0,45-0,22-0,110,520,68-0,09-0,17-0,16-0,41-0,20-0,100,470,62-0,08-0,150,43
28Tendency toward managerial and administrative work3016-0,51-0,510,300,150,180,61-0,12-0,10-0,58-0,580,350,170,200,69-0,14-0,110,42
29Tendency and ability for furious indignation, overwhelming others3930-0,380,17-0,140,33-0,010,60-0,620,05-0,440,20-0,160,37-0,010,69-0,720,060,42
30Emotional blindness, very low ability to discern emotions, especially positive ones8320-0,020,030,20-0,140,410,55-0,61-0,44-0,020,040,27-0,190,570,76-0,83-0,600,42
31Friendly, relaxed relations with complex household appliances170-0,48-0,050,010,42-0,170,68-0,24-0,18-0,43-0,040,010,38-0,150,60-0,21-0,160,41
32Energetic, goal-oriented diligence - opposed to laziness, relaxation, passivity, and disorganization65876-0,61-0,20-0,35-0,010,110,590,000,47-0,72-0,24-0,42-0,010,130,700,000,560,41
33Not inclined to love figurines and trinkets in his home1555-0,05-0,09-0,190,170,250,69-0,29-0,49-0,04-0,08-0,170,150,210,60-0,25-0,420,41
34Active organization and responsibility4974-0,72-0,31-0,080,140,180,60-0,050,25-0,81-0,34-0,090,160,200,67-0,060,280,41
35The role of a thoughtless, emotionless observer-contemplator is distant and alien to him7642-0,670,06-0,260,22-0,050,59-0,250,36-0,780,07-0,300,26-0,050,68-0,290,420,40
36While walking through a field, he calmly and indifferently steps on flowers, without avoiding or noticing them2140,05-0,260,23-0,01-0,180,63-0,490,030,05-0,260,23-0,01-0,180,63-0,490,030,40
37Doesn’t “zone out” during lectures or teacher explanations299-0,410,05-0,010,090,080,55-0,420,08-0,540,06-0,020,120,100,72-0,560,110,40
38Believes he has the right to be the master of others' lives and destinies, supports the death penalty, enjoys the role of judge, prosecutor, or investigator1500-0,19-0,07-0,10-0,060,220,65-0,36-0,09-0,18-0,07-0,09-0,050,200,60-0,33-0,080,39
39Dislikes ethical-sensory professions (florist, horticulturist, designer, makeup artist, stylist, confectioner, fashion designer, secretary-receptionist, phone support operator)42090,150,24-0,36-0,220,410,59-0,43-0,390,170,27-0,40-0,240,450,66-0,47-0,430,39
40Mood background - overly brave optimist, underestimates dangers and overestimates possibilities6840-0,430,28-0,040,31-0,230,61-0,540,05-0,450,29-0,040,32-0,240,63-0,570,050,38
41No inclination or potential for artistic creativity2325-0,30-0,380,03-0,030,430,63-0,18-0,22-0,29-0,360,03-0,020,420,61-0,17-0,210,38
42Believes in the correct and righteous power of dictatorship and monopoly, alien to ideals of competition506-0,080,01-0,340,33-0,190,73-0,25-0,19-0,060,01-0,250,24-0,140,52-0,18-0,140,38
43Uses many verbs in speech2126-0,24-0,33-0,060,04-0,360,690,050,21-0,19-0,27-0,040,03-0,290,550,040,170,38
44Dislikes working as a photographer1229-0,41-0,05-0,130,060,320,72-0,43-0,08-0,30-0,04-0,100,040,240,52-0,31-0,060,38
45Insensitive to danger, self-confident, seeks adrenaline rushes, strives to test himself in high-risk situations20768-0,210,32-0,320,28-0,270,58-0,570,20-0,240,36-0,360,32-0,310,65-0,640,220,38
46Never afraid of looking foolish, confident in communication, not self-conscious3034-0,360,440,060,01-0,360,60-0,430,03-0,370,450,070,01-0,370,62-0,440,030,37
47Easily manages his desires and need for pleasure, high ability to suppress them, indicating a weak emotional sphere16510,13-0,17-0,03-0,310,430,62-0,23-0,440,13-0,17-0,03-0,300,430,61-0,22-0,430,37
48Energetic enterprise with faith in his own abilities1905-0,57-0,04-0,290,42-0,080,59-0,190,16-0,61-0,04-0,300,45-0,090,63-0,210,170,37
49Likes hunting2391-0,470,010,070,280,140,57-0,620,02-0,550,010,080,330,160,66-0,710,020,37
50His hearing is not attuned to speech nuances of others (pauses, tempo, coughs, verbal quirks, etc.)22670,060,26-0,07-0,260,410,54-0,56-0,380,080,33-0,09-0,330,520,69-0,71-0,490,37
51Predisposed to heavy sports837-0,45-0,110,310,140,130,58-0,39-0,22-0,49-0,120,340,160,150,63-0,42-0,240,37
52Holds a lot of factual data in memory5200-0,14-0,250,16-0,180,530,61-0,34-0,39-0,14-0,250,16-0,180,530,60-0,34-0,390,37
53Sees surrounding objects and people through the lens of possible manipulation29320,11-0,01-0,29-0,08-0,230,66-0,480,300,09-0,01-0,24-0,06-0,190,55-0,400,250,36
54The role of a boss "leading from the front" is close to him//Feels at home in the role of a leader who "pushes forward with his belly."4646-0,630,08-0,160,27-0,100,58-0,340,31-0,680,09-0,180,29-0,110,62-0,370,330,36
55Interest focus on the external, not internal world3965-0,490,38-0,220,18-0,370,54-0,290,27-0,600,46-0,270,22-0,450,66-0,360,330,35
56Loves disrupting established orders, calm conservative activities are not for him5871-0,050,36-0,400,19-0,290,58-0,550,16-0,050,37-0,410,20-0,300,61-0,570,160,35
57Likes heavy rock music427-0,110,30-0,120,000,170,59-0,54-0,28-0,110,30-0,120,000,170,60-0,55-0,290,35
58Not characterized by ease in mentally visualizing vivid images on demand - mental visualization of perceptual images is difficult or impossible7399-0,020,24-0,35-0,470,430,60-0,23-0,19-0,020,24-0,35-0,470,430,59-0,23-0,190,35
59Intrapunitive about his own successes (places responsibility solely on himself)6167-0,39-0,030,01-0,200,550,66-0,33-0,27-0,31-0,020,01-0,160,440,53-0,27-0,220,35
60Likes telling jokes995-0,480,030,15-0,220,100,63-0,310,11-0,420,020,13-0,190,090,55-0,270,100,35
61Very low sensitivity to weak stimuli5817-0,230,31-0,25-0,020,290,62-0,56-0,16-0,200,28-0,23-0,020,260,56-0,50-0,150,34
62Does not believe in fate, destiny, or predetermination905-0,360,33-0,11-0,210,140,60-0,480,08-0,340,31-0,10-0,200,130,57-0,460,080,34
63Greedy for money54000,01-0,470,140,110,170,67-0,34-0,300,01-0,360,110,090,130,51-0,26-0,220,34
64High self-conceit with no interest in others' opinions3015-0,490,25-0,210,180,020,54-0,530,24-0,570,30-0,240,210,020,63-0,620,270,34
65In aesthetics, prefers sharply defined forms over smooth ones170-0,42-0,23-0,220,000,300,68-0,07-0,04-0,31-0,17-0,160,000,220,50-0,05-0,030,34
66Not inclined to compare people with animals or see too much animalistic nature in humans369-0,410,18-0,10-0,10-0,240,59-0,380,46-0,400,18-0,10-0,10-0,240,58-0,370,460,34
67Not characterized by fearfulness1565-0,11-0,070,320,210,180,53-0,57-0,50-0,13-0,080,390,260,220,64-0,69-0,600,34
68Can always speak easily, even when nervous201-0,540,20-0,360,140,300,61-0,13-0,22-0,490,18-0,330,130,280,55-0,12-0,200,34
69Comfortable with high-intensity incoming information flow1203-0,24-0,02-0,47-0,32-0,170,620,110,49-0,20-0,02-0,40-0,27-0,140,530,090,410,33
70Not inclined to constantly mentally replay scenarios with imagined participation of real people166-0,34-0,120,240,060,340,49-0,58-0,09-0,46-0,170,330,080,470,68-0,80-0,130,33
71Mood background - without tendencies toward doubt or fear, extremely self-confident, convinced of his competence8650-0,60-0,080,160,380,010,55-0,510,09-0,64-0,080,170,400,010,59-0,550,100,32
72Ignores his appearance, cleanliness of his apartment, disregards sleep and bed comfort (but not meals)56340,150,46-0,35-0,400,260,53-0,38-0,270,170,53-0,40-0,450,290,60-0,43-0,310,32
73Hardworking, always ready to work, hides from bad moods in work, knows no other way to improve his mood8659-0,62-0,32-0,08-0,140,360,57-0,060,29-0,61-0,32-0,08-0,130,350,56-0,060,280,32
74Tactically flexible - quickly and flexibly adjusts to the situation, makes changes to plans, changes views with new facts, learns and relearns fast, shifts between relaxation and mobilization easily; impatiently moves ideas into practice, sometimes abandons tasks for new ones7431-0,190,20-0,110,40-0,250,58-0,660,03-0,180,19-0,100,38-0,240,55-0,620,020,32
75More interested in politics than others11890,000,15-0,64-0,130,280,62-0,09-0,180,000,12-0,53-0,110,230,51-0,08-0,150,32
76Ignores outside interference and advice regarding his work, which is usually planned and optimized from his perspective, skeptical and distrustful of others' opinions48980,300,010,010,080,160,58-0,59-0,550,280,010,010,070,150,54-0,55-0,510,32
77Not inclined to find shapes in wallpaper patterns2197-0,55-0,150,160,13-0,150,730,02-0,19-0,32-0,090,090,08-0,090,430,01-0,110,31
78Confidence and decisiveness outweigh indecision, doubt, and hesitation in decision-making11113-0,480,020,120,470,050,52-0,60-0,10-0,550,020,130,530,060,60-0,69-0,110,31
79Doesn't live "in a fog", doesn’t sense other people’s “vibes”, and recent events don’t feel dreamlike476-0,36-0,03-0,24-0,230,350,59-0,140,06-0,32-0,02-0,21-0,210,310,53-0,120,050,31
80More interested in the future than the past1724-0,140,49-0,420,07-0,320,59-0,340,07-0,130,44-0,380,06-0,290,53-0,300,060,31
81Low suggestibility (extended list of 10 questions)5698-0,020,03-0,050,040,480,55-0,69-0,34-0,020,03-0,050,040,500,57-0,72-0,350,31
82No predisposition to daytime sleepiness8821-0,64-0,13-0,090,270,070,57-0,400,34-0,61-0,12-0,080,260,070,55-0,380,330,31
83Cannot and does not know how to be an ethical harmonizer in a team3886-0,11-0,010,010,050,490,52-0,64-0,31-0,13-0,010,010,060,560,59-0,73-0,350,31
84Not inclined to be meekly led3826-0,170,20-0,310,170,220,58-0,69-0,01-0,160,18-0,280,160,200,53-0,62-0,010,31
85Not prone to freeze in shock from fear1464-0,350,02-0,050,26-0,030,57-0,660,23-0,330,02-0,040,25-0,030,54-0,630,220,31
86Doesn’t avoid conflicts, discomfort, or worry; doesn’t fear overworking; doesn’t seek conflict-free situations; doesn’t avoid excess or complexity, so he starts with the hardest and most difficult tasks10564-0,150,42-0,61-0,040,000,53-0,440,27-0,160,45-0,66-0,040,000,58-0,470,300,31
87Prioritizes benefit, efficiency, and expediency - "money must work", "always bargain when buying" - mostly evaluates efficiency in everyday matters4364-0,59-0,200,200,35-0,050,56-0,360,10-0,57-0,200,190,34-0,050,55-0,350,100,31
88Good memory, easy memory recall1888-0,35-0,030,02-0,030,450,59-0,61-0,04-0,31-0,020,02-0,030,400,52-0,54-0,030,30
89Maliciousness and subconscious desire to feel anger5675-0,04-0,01-0,410,080,350,61-0,590,00-0,040,00-0,340,070,290,50-0,490,000,30
90High activity of the brain’s serotonergic system (serotonin transport intensity in CNS neurons - assessed via several dozen characteristic symptoms)30000-0,340,090,170,270,190,56-0,70-0,24-0,320,080,160,260,180,54-0,67-0,230,30
91Loves driving vehicles at high speed20590,000,20-0,300,31-0,270,56-0,630,130,000,20-0,290,30-0,270,54-0,620,130,30
92Proud, does not tolerate humiliation or the role of a supplicant8960,040,22-0,10-0,350,430,52-0,41-0,350,050,25-0,11-0,400,490,58-0,46-0,400,30
93No predisposition to coronary heart disease686-0,450,220,05-0,270,050,69-0,25-0,03-0,290,140,03-0,180,030,44-0,16-0,020,30
94Alien to the role of a wealthy hedonist205-0,190,00-0,05-0,400,500,510,03-0,40-0,210,00-0,06-0,460,570,590,04-0,450,30
95Emotionally finds it easier to deal with large audiences than with small groups - linked to a big life "swing"2117-0,350,36-0,350,08-0,020,51-0,510,29-0,400,41-0,400,09-0,030,59-0,590,330,30
96Intolerant of others’ opinions2578-0,56-0,01-0,380,38-0,070,56-0,220,30-0,540,00-0,360,37-0,070,54-0,210,290,30
97Lacks the capacity for deep tragic feelings and empathic grief or despair1830-0,400,140,420,08-0,050,54-0,49-0,25-0,400,140,420,08-0,050,54-0,49-0,250,29
98A radical with fast extroverted intellect, his mission - to disrupt balance and stability, to bring a cleansing storm3281-0,220,38-0,480,22-0,030,50-0,520,14-0,250,44-0,560,26-0,030,58-0,600,160,29
99No tendency to confuse the order of past events1984-0,53-0,50-0,120,100,280,56-0,060,28-0,50-0,47-0,110,090,270,52-0,060,260,29
100Low, weak empathy106100,05-0,040,110,170,320,53-0,68-0,470,05-0,040,120,180,330,55-0,71-0,480,29

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