On the manifestations of Qe and De

(their correlation with hyperthymic and paranoid personality traits, respectively)

Black Declamation (De) encompasses four sociotypes. Two of these (ESE and LIE) exhibit it in a particularly strong, inert state, while in the other two (SEI and ILI), it is significantly weaker and more manipulative. The latter two types are notable not so much for their strong De but for their very weak Qe.

Similarly, four sociotypes value Black Questimity (Qe). In EIE and LSE, Qe is in a strong, inert state, while in IEI and SLI, it is weaker and more manipulative. However, in these latter types, De is extremely weak, taking on a painful quality: paired with Te in IEI and Fe in SLI.

What are the marker manifestations of De and Qe?

V.L. Talanov's Perspective:

Markers of High De and Low Qe:

1. I rarely recall old fears—anything unpleasant or burdensome from the past is quickly forgotten as unnecessary.
2. I can easily interact on equal terms with someone I do not respect.
3. It is true that I have no intrusive memories.
4. I find it hard to focus on one thing for long; therefore, I strive to act on any idea immediately before I lose interest, such as calling someone right away without waiting for a more convenient time.
5. In arguments, I often concede to my opponent's point of view.
6. The condition and status of society’s lower classes matter much more to me than those of its upper classes.
7. Every minute of my life is filled with vibrant energy and happiness.
8. I easily let go of past events and move on.
9. My forehead is often cool to the touch, which I notice when I place my hand against it.
10. What characterizes you more: distrust or trust?
11. Greed is worse than stupidity.
12. My attitude toward others has almost always been trusting.
13. If someone speaks quietly, I sometimes have difficulty understanding what they say.
14. Most of the time, I feel calm, content, and satisfied.
15. I am not very demanding when it comes to the sound quality of TVs or computer speakers—as long as the speech is clear and free of static, I am satisfied.
16. I am highly cooperative with others.
17. I am content with my talents and abilities.
18. I find rewards much more exhilarating than punishments.
19. Positive emotions dominate my mood, fostering feelings of brotherly love.
20. My slogans are: "Live and let live," "Avoid dominance," and "Respect others' freedom."
21. My mood is generally upbeat and positive rather than downbeat or negative.
22. I have a subtle, kind sense of humor that highlights the amusing aspects of things without malice.
23. My first reaction to new ideas is almost always positive and curious.
24. Human rights to life and freedom are more important than any state or national interests.
25. I quickly revise my opinions when faced with new facts.
26. I rarely find reasons to worry or feel nervous.
27. I have a poor memory for melodies.
28. I love myself, and others love me for my kind and unintrusive nature.
29. I am almost unfamiliar with the sensation of physical disgust.
30. Transformative work is always better than even the most perfect but stagnant order.
31. My emotions are easily and immediately discharged; they never accumulate to a breaking point.
32. I skillfully convince myself that even unpleasant events are for the best.
33. I dislike scandals because I never know how to handle such situations.
34. I lean more toward liberal than conservative views.
35. I am forgiving, readily adjust my moral judgments, and easily adapt my relationships with others based on circumstances.
36. I am not very sensitive to the tone of others’ speech.
37. If there’s no language barrier, nationality doesn’t matter when making friends.
38. I consciously avoid unpleasant or disturbing thoughts.
39. I have poor memory retention for past events.
40. I often act differently than I originally intended because I’m easily swayed by others’ requests.
41. My baseline mood is generally cheerful and upbeat.
42. I rarely experience bad moods—I am a natural optimist, like an Airedale Terrier.
43. If I’m very hungry and hear someone unwrapping a chocolate bar, I instinctively swallow and lick my lips.
44. If I were President, I would increase transparency and reduce the classification of state secrets.
45. I am generally indifferent to offenses and tend to ignore them or turn them into jokes.
46. I performed better in long-distance running than short sprints in physical education.
47. I like most of the people I know.
48. I enjoy bright, sunny-yellow colors in design.
49. In clothing, I follow the same fashion trends as most people.
50. Failures don’t upset me, and I quickly forget mistakes.
51. I couldn’t run barefoot over hot coals—I’m afraid of anything hot.
52. I often forget conversations shortly after they happen, leaving only a vague impression.
53. Even the highest state interests shouldn’t override citizens’ rights and laws.
54. The greatest human virtue, in my opinion, is respecting one’s own and others’ freedom.
55. I am drawn to innovation, love exploring novelties, and frequently create my own (more so than my acquaintances).
56. Concealing important events from the public is always a terrible idea.

Main Traits of De:

Predominantly positive mood background, no "getting stuck" on unpleasant experiences, avoids fixating on unpleasant matters, and even more so avoids dwelling on them for extended periods. In general, a subject with De is not predisposed to remain "stuck" on anything for long. Weakened reaction of disgust. Inclined to change, quite easily changes its point of view under external influence. More sensitive to rewards than to punishments. Weak auditory analyzer. Tolerant of other opinions (often in the spirit of indifference), and in this sense, liberal. Indifferent to the values ​​of hierarchical subordination, easily erases any social and interethnic barriers in its activities. Reduced likelihood of left-handedness. For De, as with Di discussed in the previous post, increased normativity is inherent in comparison with the corresponding questim function (in this case, Qe). If Qe, as we will see later, is characterized by emphasizing its special position and intolerance of other people's opinions (and in general - any "otherness"), then De is aimed at cooperation and broad, horizontal, democratic connections. And even in fashion, it strives to adhere to the same trends as the majority. If De stands out from the crowd with its bright temperament, it is not because of an intentional effort to do so (as is the case with Qe, which deliberately highlights its subject's "specialness"), but simply because it naturally happens that way. Particularly strong De (vividly manifested, for example, in mixed psychotypes between ESE and LIE) closely resembles in its manifestations the so-called "hyperthymic accentuation".

FOR REFERENCE: HYPERTHYMIC TYPE

(Hyperthymic personality according to K. Leonhard)

Main features:

• Elevated mood background
• Unstoppable activity
• Cheerfulness and optimism
• Indiscriminate in the choice of acquaintances
• Striving for informal leadership
• High or inflated self-esteem
• Quick adaptation to new environments
• Superficiality
• Frivolity

Markers of high Qe and low De:

1. I sometimes experience sudden bursts of irritated anger in response to someone’s questions.
2. At least two or three times a week, I find myself in a prolonged bad, angry mood, wanting to take it out on someone.
3. I cannot tolerate any form of disrespect, even subtle hints of it.
4. I often suffer from spleen—a state of bad temper or melancholy.
5. People can be so disgusting that I often feel like doing something nasty to them.
6. I frequently experience an almost physical sense of disgust—toward certain foods, smells, animals, or the behavior and speech of some people.
7. It’s true that I dislike most people.
8. I often find myself noticing unpleasant sensations.
9. I know how to hate intensely.
10. In my opinion, domestic media is overly populated with enthusiasts of Western liberalism.
11. I’m secretive, detest familiarity, and know how to put someone "in their place"; commands as a form of address mean nothing to me—I’ll do things the way I see fit.
12. I’m often grumpy.
13. I involuntarily seek situations where I can frown rather than smile.
14. At least once a month, I experience a feeling of heat coursing through my blood, as though my body is burning from the inside.
15. I am always prepared and inwardly ready for potential betrayal by friends.
16. Equal rights for natives and immigrants in work, education, and social benefits are harmful nonsense.
17. I’m jealous of someone else’s thoughts and time—if I see them as a student or comrade, they should belong only to me.
18. I strongly dislike strangers on my territory.
19. I always feel an unpleasant irritation if loved ones leave unwashed dishes, displaced chairs, crooked curtains, etc., in "my territory."
20. It’s true that I don’t like answering questions and sometimes get irritated when people ask me something.
21. Sometimes (at least once a week), the hairs on my body stand on end, as if "bristling."
22. I’m often or constantly tense and ready to defend myself.
23. Occasionally, I enjoy spoiling someone’s mood by injecting pessimism into their optimism.
24. I categorically cannot tolerate anyone touching my belongings or interfering in my affairs without permission.
25. I am vindictive.
26. I often experience a depressed mood, sometimes for no apparent reason.
27. I become enraged if I am unnecessarily woken up or distracted while eating.
28. I insist that family members ask permission before entering my room.
29. Over the past year, I’ve experienced heart pain several times (whether strong or weak doesn’t matter).
30. I’m picky about food.
31. Other people’s arguments rarely change my established views on the relationship between events.
32. Vindictiveness is a characteristic of mine.
33. At least once a month, I envy someone else’s appealing item of clothing that I don’t own.
34. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to take everything I own with me to the grave.
35. I enjoy hurting certain people—sometimes I even like pushing them to emotional distress or tears.
36. Admittedly, I’m sometimes curious to observe other people’s physical pain.
37. Excessively good moods of others sometimes irritate me.
38. I frequently experience painful sensations in my body.
39. In diplomatic negotiations with opponents, my motto is usually: "All or nothing!"
40. There are people who evoke in me strong, deep-seated hatred.
41. In arguments, I’m less interested in defending my point of view than in cornering my opponent.
42. If a man isn’t a warrior, he’s not a man.
43. It’s possible that some sadistic notes occasionally emerge in my behavior.
44. Tight headgear, taut bandanas, hair ties, and headbands often provoke severe headaches that don’t immediately dissipate even after the cause is removed.
45. I like to maintain strict control over any situation that involves me.
46. Sometimes I entertain myself by psychologically "pressuring" another person—to see how they get nervous and how their mood gradually worsens.
47. I get annoyed if someone on public transport peers into my newspaper or book while I’m reading it.
48. Society needs strict and even fierce leaders.
49. I often fear being "undermined" by someone and always try to prevent it.
50. I enjoy playing around on internet forums, orchestrating others’ emotions like a conductor.
51. There are people I hate and feel deep-seated anger toward.
52. The world is divided into plebeians and aristocrats, and that’s how it should be.
53. I am intolerant of disorder and strive to bring order as quickly as possible.
54. I dislike show-offs who claim to be unique and original.
55. Sometimes I have dreams "with sequels," where the dream continues the next night.
56. I like to note and remember how people deviate in their behavior from the moral norms they claim to uphold.
57. My gaze often carries a subtle hint of suspicion and judgment.
58. I sometimes "get stuck," rhythmically and monotonously repeating a movement over and over, almost unable to break the sequence.
59. Without external coercion, most people won’t work or follow laws.
60. It’s true that I don’t enjoy answering questions and sometimes get irritated when asked something.
61. Sometimes, I have the strange feeling that the people around me are soulless gray masks playing some sort of game.
62. At least a couple of times a week, I experience emotional outbursts of rage and anger in my relationships with close people.
63. Territorial expansion of the empire is generally more valuable than any democracy.
64. I often notice barely audible sounds—from the street, plumbing pipes, neighbors above, etc.

Main Traits of Qe:

Predominantly negative, frustrated emotional background. Vindictive, capable of long-term hatred. Strongly developed and often violent reaction of disgust. Often gets stuck on its dissatisfaction//Frequently remains stuck in dissatisfaction and unpleasant feelings for a long time. Dislikes strangers/outsiders. Intolerant of intrusions into its personal space. Strong reaction of defensive aggression. Distrustful of people, conservative in views, and resistant to changing them under external influence. Unyielding, becoming even more obstinate when confronted with opposition. Set up for other people's intrigues. Prefers spoiling others’ moods over lifting them. Enjoys observing other people’s bad moods. Dislikes vertical social mobility, favoring long-term fixation of social levels with a division of people into elites and masses// into the chosen, higher, and the mass of lower; inclined/tends to preserve social hierarchies/elevators (aristocratic in this sense). Increased probability of left-handedness. Increased sensitivity of the auditory analyzer. Particularly strong Qe (observed when mixing LSE and EIE, with some advantage of LSE retained) closely resembles in its manifestations (see its markers 1-64) the so-called "paranoid psychopathy" (and partly the closely related epileptoid psychopathy).

FOR REFERENCE:

"The main feature of psychopathic personalities of the paranoid group is a tendency to form overvalued ideas, which are formed by the age of 20-25. However, already from childhood they are characterized by such character traits as stubbornness, straightforwardness, one-sidedness of interests and hobbies. They are touchy, vindictive, self-confident and very sensitive to others ignoring their opinions. A constant desire for self-affirmation, uncompromising categorical judgments and actions, egoism and extreme self-confidence create the basis for conflicts with others. With age, personality traits usually intensify. Fixation on certain thoughts and grievances, rigidity, conservatism, and the “struggle for justice” are the basis for the formation of dominant (overvalued) ideas concerning emotionally significant experiences. Overvalued ideas, unlike delusional ones, are based on real facts and events, are specific in content, but judgments are based on subjective logic, a superficial and one-sided assessment of reality, corresponding to the confirmation of one’s own point of view.”