Socioncis Basics step 1: Dichotomies
The Dichotomies are the part of Socioncs theory that was derived from Jung Psychologische Typen. Jung had four dichotomies, two of which are also dichotomies in Socionics: Rationality vs Irrationality and Introversion vs Extraversion, with the other two being subdichotomies of Rationality/Irrationality. The combination of dichotmies creates Socionics Aspects.
Rational-Irrational dichotomy
Irrational
Irrational side of dichotomy is about unconscious perceptions and reactions. It is further devided into Intuition-Sensorics dichotomy.
| Sensorics | Intuition |
|---|---|
Sensorics is geared towards here and now. It obtains information from physical objects and deals with the material world. |
Intuition concerns itself with the past and the future. It obtains information from intangible sources and deals with abstract concepts. |
Rational
Rational side of dichotomy is about consciously arriving at conclusions. It is futher devided into Logic-Ethics dichotomy.
| Logic | Ethics |
|---|---|
Logic is is about coming to conclusions by reasoning |
Ethics is about coming to conclusions based on feeling. |
Extraversion-Introversion dichotomy
| Extraversion | Introversion |
|---|---|
Extravertion’s focus is tilted towards interacting with the outside world. |
Introversion’s focus is tilted towards interacting with the inner world. |