In stressful situations, "contact" types tend to stay in place or even move closer to the source of danger or stress. Conversely, "distance" types behave in the opposite manner, attempting to get as far away as possible from the source of danger. This difference in reaction is linked to the prevalence of different stress hormones in their blood.
This video introduces Dr. Victor Gulenko's DCNH subtype system within the framework of Socionics. The discussion explains the necessity and application of subtypes, introduces the concept of the "core shell," and details the three dichotomies (Distance, Order, Connection) that form the basis of the DCNH model. The video also touches upon how subtypes are formed and provides examples of their manifestation, as well as discussing an experiment related to the system.
The three core dichotomies that define the DCNH subtype system are:
The "core shell" concept posits that a person's psyche has an unchangeable, firm core and a surrounding, changeable shell. Personality subtypes are understood to exist at the junction of these two layers. This means that while subtypes are relatively stable, they also possess the potential for change, particularly when influenced by strong external environmental pressure or a significant inner motivation to change.
The key finding of the experiment was that the group whose profiles had volitional sensing strengthened emerged as the winner. This outcome supported the theory that in the context of fulfilling tasks involving physical and emotional load and stress, the group capable of more quickly producing and giving out a larger amount of energy, which is associated with volitional sensing, would have an advantage.
The video discusses Dr. Victor Gulenko's DCNH subtype system within Socionics. The discussion begins by explaining the necessity of subtypes in Socionics, highlighting that they account for significant variations within a single socionic type, impacting compatibility, personal development, and group dynamics.
The concept of the "core shell" is introduced, suggesting that a person's psyche has a stable core and a changeable shell, with subtypes situated between these layers. Subtypes are generally stable but can change under significant external pressure or strong internal motivation, typically occurring during critical life periods or personal crises.
The DCNH system is built upon three dichotomies:
The video explains that these dichotomies can be measured scientifically, unlike the more subjective measures often used for traditional socionic dichotomies.
An experiment was described where two groups of three girls competed. One group had strengthened practical logic, while the other had strengthened volitional sensing. The group with strengthened volitional sensing was deemed the winner, as they could more quickly produce and expend a greater amount of energy, which is advantageous in tasks involving stress.
The DCNH system is defined as a structural-functional model for analyzing and forecasting complex communicative systems. It's noted that while subtypes are generally stable, environmental shifts and strong motivation can lead to changes. For example, an analyst type in a humanitarian environment might shift towards emotions or intuition, potentially forming a creative subtype. Similarly, an analyst in a management environment might shift towards practical procedural logic, potentially forming a dominant subtype.
The discussion also touches on how different combinations of strengthened functions within a type lead to specific subtypes:
Questions from the audience explored the nuances of subtype shifts, the characteristics of "lyric" types with certain accentuated functions, and the potential for subtypes to evolve into distinct types over time. The video concludes by mentioning that Dr. Gulenko has written booklets on the 64 types and is working on a more scientific book about eight functions.
