Planning Style
The four distinct small groups within a category and their psychological implications for personality diagnostics.
Category's Small Groups
Adversarial
Group Properties
Lack of responsibility, selfish disregard for others' interests and social norms. Low work ethic, prefers to exploit others. Dislikes explaining and sharing information. Believes punishment is a more effective incentive than reward.
Chaos and unpredictability of evil, a struggle of all against all.
Controlled
Group Properties
Living life by plan, not by situation, without distractions from entertainment. Constant mobilization, tension, difficulty relaxing. Suspicion, subconscious readiness for trouble.
Tense, full of prohibitions and difficulties, defending long-term goals in a hostile world.
Impromptu
Group Properties
Spontaneity, rejection of life planning and daily routines, difficulties with time management. Background relaxation as a lifestyle. Lack of vindictiveness, no tendency towards paranoia.
Good-naturedness, relaxation, carefree existence.
Dutiful
Group Properties
Social responsibility, obligation, integrity. Absence of criminal tendencies. Absence of sadistic tendencies. Desire and love for life in a predictable, stable world order.
Predictability and fidelity, productive work for the common good.