Semantic Content of Te

General characteristics of Te – creation of negentropy through actions, business transformation of the environment.

KEY EVALUATIONS: correct-incorrect (nonspecific evaluation common for both logical functions), beneficial-detrimental/advantageous-disadvantageous (evaluation specific to Te).

For Te, manual practice is more important than the auditory channel of perception and transmission of information, and the auditory is, in turn, more important than the visual.

Te - THE MOST PRONOUNCED EXCLUSIVE MARKERS

(the number after the questionnaire item is the so-called exclusivity index, equal to the product of the function value by the share of its variance in the total variance of 12 functions)

Positive markers of Te:

  1. Key words that are very important to me: pays off or does not pay off, beneficial - not beneficial, reasonable - unreasonable. 1.68
  2. I constantly perceive time as the most important resource and deliberately rationalize and plan its use. 1.59
  3. I try to manage other people not through willpower but using economic methods. 1.52
  4. I often browse internet forums dedicated to financial and investment issues. 1.50
  5. I am always interested in questions of money, product prices, and comparing earnings. 1.49
  6. I often think in terms of benefit, efficiency, and utility. 1.47
  7. I always enjoy discussing which technology will yield a better result or which business decision will provide more profit. 1.44
  8. I often subconsciously weigh and assess the efficiency of my expenses and efforts, pondering how to optimize them. 1.42
  9. Using resources to the greatest benefit is always a task that interests me. 1.39
  10. I am always excited by ideas to improve the efficiency of enterprises, often suggesting technical innovations, unconventional methods, and eagerly taking business risks. 1.37
  11. The phrases "Time is money" or "Time waits for no one" could be my motto and truly describe me. 1.35
  12. I always pay attention to the benefit, calculatedness, and reasonableness of actions. 1.30
  13. In my reasoning, I am always consistent and rely on facts, not emotions. 1.26
  14. I am distinguished by business acumen, care for my loved ones, practicality, and thriftiness. 1.24
  15. I am better at noticing and quickly grasping subtle nuances when comparing deals by their profitability. 1.22
  16. I always compare my actions in terms of benefit, profit, and maximum efficiency. 1.20
  17. I am better at operating with symbols of things and concepts, and better at calculating time and money than others. 1.16
  18. Current efficiency in tasks is always more important to me than principles. 1.15
  19. I am better organized than the average person in my circle and control myself better. 1.13
  20. I use facts and rational arguments more often than feelings. 1.12
  21. I love to rationalize and make my work easier to execute - this is where my creativity manifests primarily. 1.12
  22. I always carefully calculate if I will get enough for the money spent. 1.10
  23. I have good business skills. 1.07
  24. It is typical for me to love rationalizing labor. 1.06
  25. My strengths lie in not performing inefficient or wasteful actions. 1.05
  26. What do you more often strive for? - 1) Eternal truth 5) Immediate benefit 1.05
  27. When making decisions, I rely on necessity and benefit, without emotions. 1.04
  28. People around me value my active business qualities, high organization, and ability to act rationally and logically on a solid foundation of proven methods and reliable facts. 1.03
  29. My mind is often occupied with thoughts of how I can save money or time on small things. 1.03
  30. I always prefer people around me to have steady emotions, without "outbursts." 1.02
  31. Compared to many others, I always think first, then speak. 1.02
  32. I am more concerned with the technology of working with objects than the objects themselves. 1.01
  33. I live more by reason and calculation than by heart, and logic and order are my defense against rudeness. 1.01
  34. Practical benefit is more important than any flawless, immobile beauty. 1.00
  35. I am better than others at achieving maximum results with minimal energy expenditure. 1.00
  36. My main principle is the principle of utility. Not beauty or harmony (in scientific theory, they may exist or in the soul - I don’t care), but specifically and only practical benefit for activity - this is what I value most. 1.00
  37. In most cases, I am guided by benefit, reasonableness, and necessity, ignoring fleeting emotions. 1.00
  38. I am proud that I never do anything useless. 0.97
  39. Almost always, for me, rest is not relaxed idleness, but just switching to another useful activity. 0.93
  40. I am a calculating and consistent person in using my time. 0.93
  41. A peaceful life is always more valuable to me than defending abstract principles. 0.92
  42. Like a sleeping lion on a tree, I always sense when it’s time to wake up and act, to do a whole lot of tasks with just two or three moves. 0.90
  43. It’s true that I really dislike interlocutors or partners with "emotional outbursts." 0.90
  44. In any business, I always have reserves on hand, ready to use when needed. 0.89
  45. I enjoy discussing plans for wealth, possible gains and losses from some actions out loud. 0.89
  46. I like to tell others how well and efficiently my life is organized, according to the best "glamorous standards." 0.89
  47. I am skeptical of slogans and calls, and I treat enthusiasts and "smart guys" with irony; I rely only on common sense, direct material interest, and healthy conservatism. 0.88
  48. Any distraction from work is perceived by me as a loss, as a pointless waste of time. 0.87
  49. I often think about the resources I’ve invested. 0.86
  50. I would make a good businessman – practical and clear-thinking. 0.86
  51. I strive to be more informed and competent than others, relying only on facts in conversations, I love clarity and precision, and I don’t tolerate inaccuracy. 0.86
  52. I am indifferent to discussions about the quality of my work – it’s enough for me to know its value. 0.86
  53. I would be an excellent entrepreneur – I am always on the move, engaging people, making them move and work, interested in technical innovations, and I see the profitability or lack thereof, prospects or hopelessness of any ventures better than others. 0.83
  54. More than most others, I would enjoy the job of coordinating the introduction of innovations. 0.83
  55. Compared to many acquaintances and relatives, I am more economical and calculating with money – I weigh what benefit I’ll get from a purchase, I can plan expenses and balance them with income, create reserves, etc. 0.82
  56. In my assessments, I am always a sober realist, relying only on collected facts, without any assumptions or fantasies. 0.82
  57. I devote a lot of time to my professional growth. 0.81
  58. I have clear "legal" thinking. 0.81
  59. Knowledge and facts usually occupy me much more than beauty and feelings. 0.81
  60. I understand the saying "Time for work, time for fun." 0.81
  61. When making decisions, I almost always rely on calculation and scientific knowledge. 0.81
  62. If I don’t work for a while and have no income, I feel as if I’ve been robbed. 0.80
  63. I always approach the evaluation of my imagination’s products critically and rationally. 0.78
  64. If a job is poorly paid, it is inherently uninteresting to me. 0.78
  65. I am often "tempted" to correct another person when I see that they are working inefficiently and ruining equipment. 0.77
  66. What I enjoy most in work is managing overall direction, organizing the smooth and rhythmic work of employees, and combining and integrating various technologies. 0.75
  67. My energy and businesslike demeanor sometimes resemble a fast-moving locomotive. 0.75
  68. I find it easy to postpone all pleasures "for later" in favor of something that will bring me more substantial benefits in the future. 0.75
  69. When writing on paper, I often make mistakes in the correct spelling of word endings out of carelessness. 0.75
  70. I enjoy talking about "work in general", about various talents, skills, and abilities, about how to nurture and develop them, and how to achieve one’s goals. 0.75
  71. Calculating expenses while performing a task is always an interesting process to me. 0.74
  72. By nature, I am a "workaholic". 0.74
  73. I am a "workaholic". 0.74
  74. I often think about the useful properties of things in my home and how they can be used more effectively. 0.73
  75. I couldn’t engage in any kind of meditation – I can’t sit idle and think about nothing; I must either create something or learn something. 0.73
  76. In most cases, I am a person of action, not of deliberation. 0.72
  77. I often hide in work to escape anxiety, and then I cannot detach from it – as if I fear my own fear. 0.72
  78. I almost always "hide" from a bad mood by engaging in intensive work to the limit of my abilities. 0.72
  79. Laughter without any subsequent tangible benefits like money or popularity is usually a meaningless activity. 0.71
  80. I know how to save money. 0.71
  81. I know how to combine tasks and use every minute of my time effectively. 0.70
  82. In any task, I immediately notice the aspects that need significant improvement. 0.70
  83. Key concepts for me include: administration, care, healthy body, energy, profit, minimizing losses, organization, production, dynamism, professionalism, competence, practicality, better quality, product representation, consistency, order, stability. 0.70
  84. I enjoy comparing objects based on their quality, usefulness, and price. 0.70
  85. I pay more attention than others to the careful quality of what I have done. 0.69
  86. I hate filling out long surveys with "too many words" – I don’t even know how I managed it this time. 0.69
  87. The job of a commercial director would suit me more than that of a free artist. 0.69
  88. I enjoy browsing internet forums dedicated either to the renovation and construction of private homes or to automotive topics. 0.68
  89. It’s difficult for me to read another person’s mood from their eyes and facial expressions. 0.68
  90. I admire people who know how to "make money." 0.68
  91. My walking pace is faster (I walk with a higher frequency) than that of other people my age. 0.68
  92. My work almost always has high quality. 0.68
  93. I weigh and evaluate any action I plan to take beforehand. 0.67
  94. I keep up with the latest sports news. 0.67
  95. I am able to work for long periods and properly allocate my tasks over time. 0.66
  96. I’m more interested in work methods, techniques, and technologies than in its specific objects and subjects. 0.66
  97. I jokingly say that I am a "news addict"; I always watch or listen to all news programs on TV or radio, even replays, with great interest. 0.66
  98. The next 10 minutes always feel like an inseparable part of my present because I automatically keep in mind, feel, and anticipate the entire situation for that period, and there are no surprises for me in such a near future. 0.66
  99. If my conversation partner’s mood changes during communication, I usually find it difficult to understand where it came from. 0.66
  100. I generally have fast thinking, heightened perception, and high self-esteem with a sense that I can solve any problem. 0.65
  101. I try not to clutter myself up and throw away, give away, or sell books and reference materials that won’t be needed in the near future. 0.65
  102. If people consider me a fool – that’s fine, but if they say I’m poor – that’s humiliating. 0.65
  103. I am distinguished by the persuasiveness of my arguments and the inviolability of my reasoning. 0.63
  104. If I go to a café with friends, I always calculate how much money each person should bring. 0.63
  105. I don’t like problems; in company, I prefer to discuss simple and universally understandable things. 0.62
  106. My strong side is businesslike behavior, energy, and persistence. 0.62
  107. From experience, I know that intense work is the best preventive measure against bad moods and illnesses. 0.62
  108. If someone is late for a meeting, I don’t care if I have business to attend to. But if I’m just waiting for someone, I get irritated. 0.62
  109. I always take on tasks that have a 99% guarantee of reliable profit. 0.62
  110. Compared to my acquaintances, I can’t stand wasted, empty time — boredom, timelessness, and prolonged periods of staying in one state. 0.62
  111. My close friends rarely change. 0.62
  112. I value concreteness and practicality more than the ability to engage in abstract reasoning. 0.62
  113. If I were a pharmacologist, I would prefer to work on new antibiotics rather than on drugs for cancer or AIDS. 0.61
  114. I am diligent in any task I undertake. 0.61
  115. I am a good logician and analyst. 0.61
  116. I am an excellent technologist; I carefully think through all stages of a specific task and prepare all necessary tools, materials, and documentation before starting it. 0.60
  117. I prefer reading about simple human everyday life in literature, rather than about the intensity of passions in times of heroic change. 0.60
  118. I am quick to notice any useful opportunities around me. 0.60
  119. I would greatly suit professions like political analyst, futurist, or futures trader. 0.59
  120. When thinking about a problem or task, I try to come up with not just one, but several alternative solutions. 0.59

Negative markers of Te (correlating negatively with Te):

  1. My behavior is often unreasonable. -1.31
  2. My thoughts are more occupied with feelings, passions, emotional memories, and experiences than with logical reasoning or practical calculations. -1.10
  3. I find it difficult to balance my desires with my current financial possibilities. -1.09
  4. I comprehend the world through feelings, emotions, and empathy. -0.95
  5. My inner world of ethical feelings and experiences is the field where decisions are made. -0.94
  6. Today I feel sadder and more tired than usual (if so, rate 5 or 4; if the opposite, rate 1 or 2; if no difference, rate 3). -0.93
  7. I find it very difficult to save money or be pragmatic in financial matters. -0.90
  8. I’d enjoy directing a grand night celebration marking the solemn end of all humanity. -0.88
  9. I’m better at understanding feelings and relationships, and social norms, than I am at business logic. -0.87
  10. In politics, I give more importance to:
    1. Economic policy
    2. Ideological policy -0.86
  11. I have more moral resilience than business talent. -0.82
  12. I like people with strong emotions. -0.81
  13. I constantly sense "emotional vibes" and messages from others. -0.81
  14. I have some very strong preferences and dislikes that are beyond my control. -0.80
  15. My enthusiasm is often wasteful and unorganized, lacking cold analysis and calculation. -0.79
  16. Principles are usually more important to me than current practicality. -0.77
  17. Principles are often more important to me than results. -0.77
  18. Others’ good fortune has sometimes made me indignant or nearly hysterical. -0.75
  19. I am a dreamer, unable to bear dullness and conformity; for me, beauty in art and life is paramount. -0.75
  20. My primary focus is on my inner ethical world, my feelings, and experiences. -0.73
  21. My fantasies often unfold as elaborate, time-spanning plots, like films or theatrical scenes. -0.72
  22. I often find it very hard to "gather my focus," but with effort, I can do so—though only briefly. -0.72
  23. "Art for art’s sake" resonates with me; not every activity needs to aim for a tangible result. -0.71
  24. I am more of an impulsive and frivolous person than a prudent one. -0.70
  25. I usually sense what someone is feeling before they say it. -0.67
  26. I can easily tell whether someone’s smile is genuine or forced. -0.67
  27. I often amuse myself with trivial things that have no practical value but are entertaining. -0.67
  28. My home typically contains trinkets, figurines, and statuettes—I think they make the space cozier. -0.67
  29. Which group of words do you use more frequently to describe colors?
    1. Red, yellow, green, blue
    2. Crimson, orange, lemon, pistachio, emerald, azure, aquamarine (choose a number, or rate 3 if unsure) -0.66
  30. I enjoy the atmosphere of tragic passions. -0.66
  31. I spend most of my free time at home in a chair or on the couch. -0.64
  32. I’m largely indifferent to my job and profession—they interest me very little. -0.64
  33. The world is ruled by powerful passions and emotions, which are generally stronger than rationality—and stronger than us. -0.64
  34. I sometimes experience bronchial spasms, making breathing difficult—my breathing becomes rapid and wheezy, yet I still feel short of breath. -0.64
  35. What is more likely to provoke impulsive aggression or violence in you?
    1. Large sums of money at stake
    2. Strong emotional agitation (e.g., indignation) -0.63
  36. What are you more critical about?
    1. How prudent close acquaintances are and how they manage time
    2. How interesting and original (or banal) their statements and thoughts are -0.63
  37. I often feel like an hour has passed when only a few minutes have gone by. -0.63
  38. Over the past year, I’ve had chest pains (whether mild or severe) several times. -0.62
  39. I find it hard to control my desires and adapt them to current financial circumstances. -0.62
  40. In an orchestra, I can easily focus on one instrument and follow its part, ignoring the others. -0.61
  41. Snide remarks about my—or anyone else’s—financial struggles always irritate me. I find people who measure everything by money unpleasant to deal with. -0.61
  42. I often "float along" on waves of sensation, as if dissolving into my surroundings. -0.61
  43. I am far less attached to money than most people. -0.61
  44. When people in a group start singing, I feel like joining in. -0.60
  45. I fantasize more for personal enjoyment than for solving practical problems. -0.59
  46. I know how to communicate with people who are suffering. -0.59
  47. Choosing between two nearly identical options is very hard for me—sometimes I even agonize over picking yogurt in a store. -0.58
  48. In practice, I ignore gradual accumulation of quantity and quality—I believe in decisive shifts, heroic leaps, and breakthroughs. -0.58
  49. I often act impulsively, and as time shows, I don’t always think things through. -0.58
  50. In work, I’m often distracted by irrelevant conversations. -0.57
  51. I have vivid dreams almost every night. -0.57
  52. Bad moods come to me easily and can last for days. -0.56
  53. I can usually tell immediately if someone is in a cheerful mood. -0.56
  54. Attempts by acquaintances to measure my success in monetary terms irritate me. -0.56
  55. I struggle to manage a household economically and am often tempted by attractive but overpriced items. -0.56
  56. When choosing between several options, I often make mistakes because I act impulsively without thinking. -0.55
  57. Sometimes I feel as though my arms, legs, and whole body have become heavy, my face feels frozen, and I even have to force myself to breathe. -0.55
  58. I’m better than most at adapting and pretending. -0.55
  59. I know for certain I never had mumps in childhood or adolescence (rate 5 if sure you didn’t, 4 if unsure but suspect not, 1 if you did). -0.54
  60. Verbs in sentences—even long ones—are often placed at the very end of my phrases (e.g., I’d say "That’s how I think about it" rather than "I think about it this way" or "That’s how I think"). -0.54
  61. I have predominantly developed interests in the humanities and possess a refined perception of the world. -0.54
  62. I get irritated when interrupted while listening to music. -0.53
  63. When planning something I want to write, my thoughts jump chaotically from one section to another, rather than flowing sequentially from beginning to end. -0.53
  64. I only seek income when faced with unavoidable expenses. -0.53
  65. If I like something, I feel the need to have it almost immediately. -0.53
  66. I constantly crave something new, unexpected, and exciting. -0.52
  67. Sometimes, I feel like 4 plus 5 could equal 49. -0.52
  68. People often point out that I can’t balance my expenses with my income. -0.52
  69. I’m impulsive and whimsical with money, ready to spend my last savings on a sudden "splurge for the soul". -0.52
  70. Sometimes, I feel like I can’t breathe, as if there’s not enough air. -0.52
  71. Occasionally, I laugh excessively or inappropriately, like giggling at the slightest thing. -0.52
  72. I have a tense relationship with complex household appliances. -0.51
  73. I enjoy watching water flow. -0.51
  74. I love tuning in to the tone, rhythm, and emotional nuances of music and language. -0.51
  75. I sometimes perform work carelessly and lack diligence. -0.50
  76. I enjoy watching rap battles. -0.50
  77. I often make poorly thought-out decisions. -0.50
  78. I frequently feel lonely. -0.50
  79. I know I have a tendency to suffer from jealousy. -0.50
  80. When alone, I sometimes talk out loud to myself, saying whatever I’m thinking at the moment. -0.49

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