The Role Function
The 3rd function of Model A is the Role function. It is a way of deferring to external and societal pressures, coming at some cost to the person's psychological wellbeing if used too much. It is reluctantly engaged, and can be avoided at the fulfilment of the Suggestive function.
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Eight Elements:
Pragmatism (Te), Emotions (Fe).
Eight Functions:
Mobilising (6), Suggestive (5),
Ignoring (7), Demonstrative (8).
Sixteen Types:
The Role function is defined by the following dichotomies:
- Public
vs Private Strong vsWeakValued vsNeglected- Obvious
vs Subtle Constant vsVariableStubborn vsFlexible- Demanding
vs Supplying
It forms the Superego block with the Vulnerable function.
It forms the Masking transition with the Leading function.
It forms the Struggle dynamic with the Suggestive function.
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