One of humanity’s greatest mysteries lies in self-knowledge. That alone seems to spark curiosity and interest in psychology. Each specific trait makes us unique complex beings we’re never able to completely understand. To decode that complicated diagram, several sciences have studied temperament, to classify into four types that describe human personality in broad terms.
It was later revealed that everything that makes up our individual environment, goals, and experiences create an important part of our character. This information helps us improve our self-awareness and that of others. That being said, no subject of science has been able to unravel the entire makeup of personality. Many of these analyses are based on the contributions of Carl Gustav Jung, who developed the concepts of introversion and extroversion.
Beside these terms, Jung researched other relevant elements of personality such as thoughts, feelings, perspective, and cognitive function. Taking all his years of research, presently there are 5 defining personality traits: mind, energy, nature, strategies, and identity. These in turn have created four distinct groups that are classified into four personalities, that psychology believes describe us perfectly.
Analysts
Pros: Strategic
Cons: Antisocial and conflictive.
Rationality and objectivity rules this personality type. People who fall into this category stand out in intellectual debates, as well as fields related to science and technology. They are highly independent, open minded, strong-willed, and imaginative individuals. They can address subjects from a practical perspective, since they’re more interested in how it works for them rather than how it could benefit others.
1. Architects – Imaginative, strategic, and thinkers.
2. Logical – Inventive, curious, and innovative.
3. Commander – Daring, tenacious, and leaders.
4. Innovator – Intelligent, challenging, thinkers.
Diplomats
Pros: Rational
Cons: Distrusting, indecisive
Diplomats focus on empathy and cooperation to demonstrate their knowledge and ability to give advice. Those who belong to this group are incredibly imaginative. They serve as mediators most of the time, since they’re known to be influential and warm people.
1. Lawyer – Quiet, mystical, and inspiring.
2. Mediator – Poetic, kind, and idealistic.
3. Protagonist – Charismatic, captivating, and leaders.
4. Activist – Enthusiastic, creative and sociable.
Sentries
Pros: Efficient
Cons: Not flexible
It’s easy for sentries to be cooperative and highly practical. This personality seeks order, security, and stability. Hardworking, meticulous, traditional, and organized people belong to this group that is based by hierarchy and norms. Despite sentries meeting goals by sticking to their plans, they tend to be wary of different points of views.
1. Logistician – Practical, focused, and trustworthy.
2. Defender – Protectors, devoted, and warm.
3. Executive – administrators, perfectionists, and methodical.
4. Consul – considerate, social, and popular.
Explorers
Pros: Artistic, astute.
Cons: Impulsive, hedonistic.
The explorer personality is the most spontaneous of all. It’s characterized for easily establishing a connection to everything and everyone surrounding them. For them, utility and practicality are what matters. They’re the best at coping with difficult and improvised situations. They’re excellent at using tools and techniques in ways that are different to what others would easily trust.
1.Virtuoso – Experimenters, daring, practical.
2. Adventurous – Artists, flexible, charming,
3. Entrepreneur – Intelligent, energetic, perceptive.
4. Entertainer – Spontaneous, dynamic, enthusiastic.
We all know our positive and our negative traits. Be honest when matching all those aspects to your own. There might be one that describes you to a tee, or it might be a combination of two that create your entire personality. Psychology continues to try and clarify humanity’s greatest mysteries. This is great opportunity for all of us to find the name and descriptors that best explain who we are.
Translated by María Suárez
