What Kind of Socionics Is This?
If you are coming from the English-speaking community, you may be familiar with the "Humanitarian" (Model G) or "Early Classic" (Aushra’s initial notes) versions of the theory.
Practical Socionics focuses on what is widely considered the "Modern Classical" mainstream in the former Soviet Union. This approach is rooted in:
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Refined Model A: Using function dimensionality and signs (
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The Semantic School: A rigorous focus on the linguistic and cognitive markers of information aspects.
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Reinin Dichotomies & Small Groups: Utilizing the full mathematical structure of the 16 types.