Functions
The functions are 6 differing block pairs that come together to form the entire growth paths, gifts, and traps of the attitudinal psyche types. The block pairs are always part of the same function. The first block is the automating force and the second block is the restrained force. If the automating force is triggered and operates independently of the restrained force, then the trap is activated. The trap is the common ways in which each AP type falls into attitudinal conundrums and conflicts. When the restrained force is triggered and operates in tandem with the automating force, the gift is activated.
The first three functions (1×2, 1×3, 1×4) are cognizant and the last three (2×3, 2×4, 3×4) are reflective. Individuals tend to place most of their own ego and personal mental energy into the cognizant functions, while conceptualizing, hypothesizing, undervaluing, ignoring, or minimizing their attitudes towards the reflective functions.
Cognizant Functions
Lifepath Function
①②⎵ ⎵
Automating Force
Ego Block: Aspects 1➔2
Restrained Force
Maintenance Block: Aspects 2➔1
Trap
Arrogance
Gift
Personal Meaning
Growing Edge Function
①⎵③⎵
Automating Force
Frustration Block: Aspects 1➔3
Restrained Force
Courage Block: Aspects 3➔1
Trap
Entrapment
Gift
Liberation
Resolution Function
①⎵ ⎵④
Automating Force
Demand Block: Aspects 1➔4
Restrained Force
Purpose Block: Aspects 4➔1
Trap
Overlooking
Gift
Depth/Discernment
Reflective Functions
Construction Function
⎵②③⎵
Automating Force
Rumination Block: Aspects 2➔3
Restrained Force
Flooding Block: Aspects 3➔2
Trap
Foreboding
Gift
Serenity
Insight Function
⎵②⎵④
Automating Force
Broadening Block: Aspects 2➔4
Restrained Force
Sharpening Block: Aspects 4➔2
Trap
Vagueness
Gift
Clarity
Outsource Function
⎵ ⎵③④
Automating Force
Desperation Block: 3➔4
Restrained Force
Priority Block: 4➔3
Trap
Implosion
Gift
Attainment