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

Jessica Alba  Actor

Heather Graham  Actor

Grace Kelly  Actor

Immanuel Kant  Writer, Scientist

Albert Einstein  Scientist

Famous Positivist Persons

Mel Gibson  Actor

John Goodman  Actor

Donald Rumsfeld  Politician, Business Leader

Andy Warhol  Artist

Katharine Hepburn  Actor

This article incorporates text from Wikisocion.