The Negativist/Positivist Dichotomy

Introduction

Positivist / negativist is one of the 15 Reinin dichotomies. More research is needed to fully understand this dichotomy.

Typical Characteristics

Positivists

1. More inclined to optimize already functional systems of things and processes.
2. "This glass is half-full"; "We have already collected $438,000 for that project."
3. Usually more complimenting than reprimanding
4. Socially and intellectually more trusting.
5. Explains what things are (irrationals) or should be (rationals).

Negativists

1. More inclined to solve problems in systems of things and processes.
2. "This glass is half-empty"; "We need $62,000 for that project."
3. Usually more reprimanding than complimenting.
4. Socially and intellectually more mistrusting.
5. Explains what things are not (irrationals) or should not be (rationals).

Negativist Types: LII (INTj)  SEI (ISFp)  SLE (ESTp)  EIE (ENFj)  ESI (ISFj)  ILI (INTp)  IEE (ENFp)  LSE (ESTj)  

Positivist Types: ILE (ENTp)  ESE (ESFj)  LSI (ISTj)  IEI (INFp)  SEE (ESFp)  LIE (ENTj)  EII (INFj)  SLI (ISTp)  

Famous Negativist Persons

Salvador Dali  Artist

Mischa Barton  Actor

Al Gore  Politician, Actor

Robert Downey Jr.  Actor

Danny Devito  Actor

Famous Positivist Persons

Albert Einstein  Scientist

George Soros  Business Leader

Abraham Lincoln  Politician

Donald Rumsfeld  Politician, Business Leader

Michael Jackson  Musician

This article incorporates text from Wikisocion.