IP, or Receptive-Adaptive Temperament (Introverted, Irrational, Dynamic)

These types exhibit the following core characteristics:

Slow to start (Introversion): It takes time for them to start a task or a project, as they are not easily energized or stimulated.
Slow to stop (Dynamic): They have difficulty halting momentum. Once they begin, they tend to carry on due to the inertia.
Slow to stop (Irrationality): When a situation changes, their attention is scattered chaotically among unrelated elements of the environment; they have nothing to anchor their focus to.

These types possess a refined physical-spiritual perception and function like a psychological radar, scanning for shifts in the environment.

Harmonious development of personality ensures that the person perceives the world accurately and reacts to it organically, free from imposed rules or simplistic templates.

If the Ego-block in these individuals has not been suppressed—if they are self-harmonized—they are open, happy, joyful, sensual, appreciative, receptive, playful, creative, and dreamy people who explore the world and actively realize their desires.

A well-functioning IP type is filled with enjoyment. When they feel good, they will not scowl, criticize, or radiate malice. This enjoyment is wide-ranging, encompassing pleasure from physical touch, sounds, aesthetic beauty, and mental satisfaction—from books, painting, works of art, conversations, and so on.

Conversely, if the Ego-block has been suppressed, we observe distortions such as the aggressively withdrawn individuals who are unresponsive to others' emotions (SLI and ILI), or the eccentric and hysterical types (IEI and SEI). They become emotionally insensitive.

An IP Temperament with a suppressed Ego-block also hinders the development of both bodily and emotional intelligence, leading to intimate disharmony—issues with libido, relationships, and general fulfillment.

The level of bitterness toward the outside world is an indicator that the temperament has morphed from perceptive-adaptive into aggressively-passive. Instead of savoring and absorbing the richness of the world, the person begins to emit venom, harboring deep contempt and hatred for what is happening. These people are closed-off, angry, quick-tempered, and highly sensitive. Instead of acceptance, they defend themselves by destroying the potential for contact. They protect themselves by collapsing inward, into their own world, becoming secluded and uncommunicative. As a result, their understanding of themselves and the world breaks down.

Furthermore, despite their attempts to project self-sufficiency and indifference, these people are actually very vulnerable. Though from the outside, we may perceive them as individuals who secretly act maliciously and derive satisfaction from it.

Diagonal Function Blocks of IP Types

Source: S. Ionkin