APTI Subtype Descriptions Translated From
APTI Subtype Descriptions Translated From
APTI Subtype Descriptions Translated From
LOGIC
1L subtypes // 2L subtypes // 3L subtypes // 4L subtypes
VOLITION
1V subtypes // 2V subtypes // 3V subtypes // 4V subtypes
PHYSICS
1F subtypes // 2F subtypes // 3F subtypes // 4F subtypes
EMOTION
1E subtypes // 2E subtypes // 3E subtypes // 4E subtypes
LOGIC
1L Subtypes
(1) Introduction
1L is a result attitude: it does not pay much attention to the opinion-forming process. Knowledge
should be reliable, usable, and not require a winding path to the point.
1L is an aggressive attitude: it forms its own opinion on an issue, and doesn't particularly look to
work with others or enter their thought process.
And 1L is a strong attitude: therefore, it is difficult for others to convince them of things, they
reach their conclusions independently. But they influence others (often without meaning too),
since lower L will be drawn to agree with such a confident opinion.
For any 1L, one of the above three properties is accentuated, manifesting to a greater extent
than the other two (the exact way this happens is described below). But remember, all three of
these properties should still be found to type someone as 1L.
(2) Result-1L
A 1L with result subtype wants to understand something once and for all. Usually their
explanations seem brief/low-effort; a "discussion" on a topic will often seem more like a Q+A
session with an expert.
If result-1L does not know something, they will defer to expert opinion just fine.
Discussing a concept with result-1L is difficult. Either they will straightforwardly share everything
they know, or else say something like "I don't know", "I don't understand this at all", "go ask
someone else".
It sometimes seems like result-1L is uninterested in thinking, which makes them look like a 4L.
But 4L is not so concerned about matters of correctness. Result-1L still takes it very seriously:
even if a source is very authoritative, result-1L will want to digest it on their own terms. They will
check everything themselves: if their check reveals incorrectness, the source will be discarded.
Result-1L usually comes off as more calm and straightforward than the other two.
(3) Aggressive-1L
A 1L with aggressive subtype is quite disinclined to accept someone else's opinion, even if quite
authoritative.
How can you get aggressive-1L to agree with you? It is not easy. You must explain exactly how
you arrived at all your conclusions and where your information came from: then they will decide
for themselves whether to believe you.
This can look like 3L, especially aggressive-3L. Still, there are differences. 3L desires dialogues
where they can consider others' arguments. 3L doubts their own opinion and this leads to new
discussions. But aggressive-1L will come to new conclusions alone.
If you have proved your point to aggressive-1L, they will go and reflect on it. If they've decided
to believe you: congratulations! Your new knowledge has been marked as "truth" and will not be
doubted. But don't expect it to be easy.
(4) Strong-1L
You can see the strong-1L subtype come out in how they express their opinion.
Once strong-1L believes they have a viable opinion the only possible true and correct
opinion), they start to convince others of its truth.
It is difficult for strong-1L to accept that someone may genuinely disagree with them, or that
someone may truly feel that they don't have enough understanding to make a decision.
As a result of this, strong-1L does not just share their opinion, they defeat the opinions of others.
They will listen to the other person's arguments, so they can come up with rebuttals.
This tendency toward persuasion makes strong-1L possible to confuse for 2L. But 2L genuinely
is interested in discussion and in others' opinions: when 2L makes "arguments", it is skillfully on
the fly.
Strong-1L is interested in the correct opinion, though (theirs), and it wants the supremacy of
their opinion established as quickly as possible. Thus their style of argument is not so free-
flowing: they refer to authoritative sources, well-known facts, and practical observations, rather
than soliciting input or asking genuine questions.
Strong-1L usually comes off as more active and energetic than the other two.
2L Subtypes
(1) Introduction
2L is a process attitude: they devote frequent attention to the formation of their own and others'
views. They love to exchange opinions, discuss various topics, maybe debate.
2L is a passive attitude: others' opinions are more interesting than their own. They may not
really know their opinion on a particular topic, and even if they do they can change their view
easily.
2L is a strong attitude: they feel empowered to engage logically whenever they want. If 2L does
not wish to be convinced, they will not be (they will find new arguments and present new
information that miraculously supports their point). They enjoy convincing others, even more so
if their interlocutor seems fully engaged in the details and subtleties.
These three properties form the heart of how 2L is portrayed, but not all 2Ls act the same.
Some of this can be explained by subtypes.
Process-2L loves discussions, even aimless ones. Even if their conversation partner seems kind
of apathetic and wants the conversation to end (this happens often enough with result-L), it is
hard to turn off the thirst for explanations.
Process-2L is willing to discuss or question almost anything: what they're less willing to do is be
silent. It's painful if a person does not seem to listen to their thoughts and reasoning.
They tend to be verbose, spending hours rambling about whatever's in their head (improvising
to stay relevant to the thread of conversation).
Process-2L usually likes public speaking: it's a way to share the thoughts that bounce around
their head all day every day.
Similarly, if process-2L can write, they may get "graphomania". They can't stop! Even with a
negative reaction they can't stop!
Process-2L may look like 3L because they are skeptical of conventional wisdom and often
challenge it, and also tend to challenge things others put forth authoritatively.
Unlike 3L, process-2L is not so afraid of being wrong, and will not lose confidence in their point
just because someone disagrees. (Instead, the objector will usually either be seen as stubborn
or unintelligent).
Unlike the other subtypes, passive-2L does not insist on their own opinions: they will not debate
unless it feels constructive.
They admit the existence of different points of view: usually they do not bother to prove their
case, but if they must, they will do it kindly and carefully.
This tendency toward hiding their opinion makes passive-2L seem like 4L. But they can be
distinguished: passive-2L is more interested in people's opinions, and will be more likely to
prompt discussion and expression of viewpoints.
Also, passive-2L is still a process attitude, if you ask them to explain something, they will try
their best and probably enjoy it (where 4L finds this boring: they want something tied up neatly,
not something requiring analysis and reflection).
Passive-2L is the subtype that is most likely to quote and cite others.
They are great at teaching and explaining: they will give examples and properly control the
pace.
They are also good writers of articles, books, and papers: they will have an interesting and
layered argument where concepts form together in a pleasing way.
Strong-2L doesn't usually like interacting with others as equals in logical discussions: their
natural default is to see themselves as "teacher" and the person they're talking to as "student".
This naturally leads to being easily mistaken for 1L.
Still, strong-2L makes more mental space for others' point of view. If strong-2L thinks someone
is wrong, they feel obligated to actually convince the other person, to not just leave them with
delusions. 1L, in comparison, would just think "what does it matter who has what opinion: I know
mine is correct, but obviously you can't convince everyone".
Also, strong-2L will cover more ground in their reasoning, leading to longer arguments: the
reason for this is they want to make it easy for the other person to change their mind internally.
They want to put in the necessary bells and whistles to seem credible (referring to something
well-known, giving their own resume, noting when important figures agree with them).
(1) Introduction
3L is a process attitude: it spends much time in reflection and discussion, wants to share
opinions with others, and listens to others' points of view.
3L is an aggressive attitude: its primary aim is to make a correct judgment that corresponds to
reality (others' explanations serve this end). It does not matter as much if they convince others
that they are correct, more that they are confident in being right internally.
3L is a weak attitude: it does not often reach a place of conviction and becomes easily thrown
into doubt. They are torn between a desire for benevolent help with their reasoning, and a fear
that they will be considered stupid or incompetent. Therefore they are wary of freely expressing
their thoughts.
These three properties lead to three 3L subtypes.
4L Subtypes
(1) Introduction
4L is a result attitude: it is not interested in how you formed your opinion, it wants to extract the
knowledge and apply it. Thus 4L does not want to explain their viewpoints, preferring
authoritative opinions and direct observation to involved reasoning.
4L is a passive attitude: it does not need to promote its own opinion (or sometimes even to have
one). Others' thoughts and knowledge are also viewed as interesting. Thus 4L often succumbs
to others' opinions, like a sponge, absorbing everything (it's also a weak attitude).
Which one of these (result, passive, weak) comes out most strongly, determines subtype.
VOLITION
PHYSICS
1F subtypes
(1) Introduction
1F is a result attitude: it is not inclined to constant physical activity. Not because it lacks the
strength for this, but because it only pays so much attention to the body and the material world.
There are a set of needs that must be satisfied (maybe eat good food, have personal space,
dress well), but after that attention shifts to process attitudes.
1F is an aggressive attitude: their own physical needs come first. This gives them a possessive
nature, and unstable fluctuations between greed and generosity.
1F is a strong attitude: it imposes its ways of interacting with the material world on others
(everyday habits, tastes, and preferences).
The extent to which these qualities are expressed determines the three subtypes.
2F subtypes
(1) Introduction
2F is a process attitude. A 2F notices small details of its own and others' physical state, seeks to
interact with this and modify it. This makes 2F very mobile, interested in issues of appearance,
health, personal care, exercise, and the outdoors.
2F is a passive attitude. It finds the physical needs of others worth noting, helps them to relax
and get in touch with their body.
2F is a strong attitude, it is confident in its evaluations and desires influence. 2F knows how to
evaluate their own and others' appearance, how to eat right and have a healathy lifestyle, how
to interaact with the material world. They shaare these ideas with others, trying to change their
lives for the better.
Some of these properties will stand out more than others and risk typing errors. Thus we should
discuss what different subtypes look like.
3F subtypes
(1) Introduction
3F is a process attitude: it has a constant focus on physical needs and satisfaction. This means
they notice many subtleties in interaction with the material world.
3F is an aggressive attitude: guided primarily by their own state. They pay attention to their own
body, health, appearance, and home, seeking to bring them to an ideal.
3F is a weak attitude: it needs help with its physics-related needs. 3F lacks confidence in its
influence on the material world.
These are the three concepts 3F consists of, which forms three subtypes.
4F subtypes
(1) Introduction
4F is a result attitude: it does not pay much attention to its physical needs or the material world
as a whole. 4F does not really bother to focus much on clothes, food, or home decor, nor do
they usually enjoy physical activity much.
4F is a passive attitude: other people's needs and preferences in the physical world seem at
least as interesting as their own. One way this usually plays out is that 4F's self-esteem does
not depend much on their financial situation, this is not close to their core.
4F is a weak attitude, inclined to give into outside influences, compromises on its real-world
needs. On one hand, these people are unpretentious in everyday life and it is easy to get along
with them. On the other hand, they lack the assertiveness to "defend their territory" when
necessary.
One of these properties is usually more noticeable than the others, hence subtypes.
EMOTION
1E subtypes
(1) Introduction
1E is a result attitude: it wants to remain in its current emotional state for as long as possible,
and reacts poorly to changes in the emotions of others (because it does not track them and is
not interested in them).
1E is an aggressive attitude: it has more interest in its own emotions and feelings than those of
others. They love to dive into their own emotional world.
1E is a strong attitude: it touches the environment with its emotions, influences the general
atmosphere, does not allow itself to be influenced easily by others.
One of these manifestations usually shows up more than the others, which leads to three
different subtypes.
2E subtypes
(1) Introduction
2E is a process attitude: it keeps its own and others feelings in its sphere of attention. They are
interested in talking about these feelings and expressing them through various creative forms.
2E does not only worry about the realization of their own talent, but also the response of others
to their creations.
2E is a passive attitude: often the feelings of others are more interesting than 2E's own feelings.
2E loves to observe others' emotional manifestations, to liberate them, to open their inner world
if shy.
2E is a strong attitude: it seeks to influence others emotionally, create an atmosphere, does not
have problems using this for either good or ill.
Thus, three subtypes.
3E subtypes
(1) Introduction
3E is a process attitude, paying much attention to its own and others' emotions, how they are
formed and expressed.
3E is an aggressive attitude, focused mostly on its own experiences, immersed in its inner
emotional world.
3E is a weak attitude, easily influenced. It is easy to hurt 3E, which is unfortunate because they
cannot cope with resentment or sadness very well on their own, not being in easy control of
their own emotional state. It is also difficult for them to exert an emotional impact on others by
creating a particular atmosphere. But they can support the general fun if they feel "on the same
wavelength" with others.
Let's look at these three tendencies in detail.
4E subtypes
(1) Introduction
4E is a result attitude: it doesn't pay much attention to its own experiences, how they've been
formed, what affects them, not characterized by self-examination. They have trouble
understanding what impression they make on others also, since they do not much track others'
emotions.
4E is a passive attitude, focused more on the emotional states of others. They can show and
feel emotions that are expected of them, or emotions that are already contained in the situation.
When alone, typically they remain calm and do not react strongly to things.
4E is a weak attitude, it is susceptible to outside influences. Their mood depends on people
around them, people who can give 4E some emotional problems to consider, which both
amuses them and elevates their state of mind.
Different 4Es do not behave in the same way: we therefore discuss the different ways 4E
manifests.