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

Sean Connery  Actor

Carrie Fisher  Actor

Jake Gyllenhaal  Actor

Gordon Ramsay

Bill Clinton  Politician

Famous Positivist Persons

George Soros  Business Leader

Michael Moore  Actor

Maximilien Robespierre  Politician

Jake Gyllenhaal  Actor

Sergey Brin  Business Leader, Scientist

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