World Socionics

The 8 Information Metabolism Elements, often shortened to  'IM' Elements  or even 'IMEs', are the building blocks of the Socionics theory. They represent the processes by which a person approaches one of the 8  'Aspects'  of reality, presented as information from the external world, as well as our internal thoughts and feelings, before metabolising it into our cognitions and behaviours, essentially personality. In this Two-Part series, I will go over comprehensive definitions of these IM Elements, covering  1)  the Aspect of information, i.e. the kind of information we interact with;  2)  the process by which we  metabolise  this information into the output of our personality;  3)  a description of how a  'Strong' , capable usage of this IM Element manifests; and  4)  a description of how one would  'Value'  this IM Element, appreciating its presence and use. IM Elements can be most broadly split in...

It can be time-consuming when writing Socionics articles and saying "Leading Extroverted Ethics" every single time. For this reason, I have put together a shorthand system, as used by members of World Socionics Society. The abbreviated terms for the IM Elements are thought to have been coined by Viktor Gulenko (although some think they came from Aušra Augustinavičiūtė). The numbers for the Functions are as those given in Model A.  Semantics   Information Metabolism Elements a.k.a. 'IMEs'  (to learn more, click here .) Extroverted Intuition = "Intueor" or "Ideas" = I Introverted Intuition =  "Tempus" or "Telos" = T Extroverted Sensation =  "Factor"  or "Force" = F Introverted Sensation =  "Sensus"  or "Senses" = S Extroverted Ethics =  "Emoveo" or "Emotions" = E Introverted Ethics =  "Relatio" or "Relations" =  R Extroverted Logic =...

In Socionics, each type is thought to have a certain, set relation to each other type, resulting in 16 separate relations and 136 possible pairings to be had between people of specific types. In the previous three articles on Socionics & Relations, we covered relations that were 'symmetric' in nature. This means that the relation was shared in the same way between both parties, each having the same attitude towards the other. In this fourth instalment, we look instead at the asymmetric, 'wonky' relations. These are where there is an element of imbalance, or something is unrequited. Frequently, participants in 'wonky' relations will relate to each other in different ways. Consequently, any difficulty in these relationships is one-sided, rather than felt mutually. Unlike with symmetric relations, the interaction that one type has with another in 'wonky' relations is not returned in kind. Instead, the interaction is passed on to another, third type....

In Socionics, each type is thought to have a certain, set relation to each other type, resulting in 16 separate relations and 136 possible pairings to be had between people of specific types. Previously, I focused on the symmetric relationships that take place between people of the same quadras, and then those between people of adjacent quadras. In this article, I will focus on the four relationships that tend to be quite 'rocky', with people often greatly misunderstanding each other and failing to reconcile their contrary world views, which can often lead to mutual bemusement and argument. Such relations take place between types of opposing quadras, where no values are shared, leading to a full mismatch.  As discussed in previous articles of the Socionics Relations series, there are two value dichotomies: Uniting together under shared structures vs. staying independent with individuals we trust.  Accepting and exploring reality vs. rejecting and fighting to chan...

In Socionics, each type is thought to have a certain, set relation to each other type, resulting in 16 separate relations and 136 possible pairings to be had between people of specific types. In this article, I will focus on the four 'nicest' relationships. These are the ones that occur within the same Quadra and so share the same fundamental values for what is important in life. This means that there are no clashes in terms of:  Uniting together under shared structures vs. staying independent with individuals we trust.  Accepting and exploring reality vs. rejecting and fighting to change reality. As such, these relations are usually the most positive for friendships and relationships. Identity In this relation, the two types are the same, e.g. ILE-ILE. Consequently, all aspects of personality relevant to Socionics type will be identical for such a pair, with them sharing not only the same values of the Alpha Quadra, but the same strengths and weaknesses, ener...