Model A Library

Function Mechanics

How Model A functions are built from block, dimensionality, and approach, and how functions interact or transition.

Function Approaches

How Function Attitudes Are Built

The same base dichotomies can be recombined to describe higher-order structures. Blocks are built from Public/Private, Strong/Weak, and Valued/Neglected. Dimensionality is built from Strong/Weak, Constant/Variable, and Obvious/Subtle. Priority is built from Valued/Neglected, Obvious/Subtle, and Stubborn/Flexible. Presence is derived from dimensionality and priority. Function approaches are built from Valued/Neglected, Stubborn/Flexible, and Obvious/Subtle. This lets the site show each idea as a structured consequence of simpler splits rather than as a separate list to memorise.

Blocks

  • EgoPublic + Strong + Valued
  • Super-EgoPublic + Weak + Neglected
  • Super-IdPrivate + Weak + Valued
  • IdPrivate + Strong + Neglected

Dimensionality

  • 4DStrong + Constant + Obvious
  • 3DStrong + Variable + Subtle
  • 2DWeak + Variable + Obvious
  • 1DWeak + Constant + Subtle
Assertive function approach illustration

Assertive

Valued + Stubborn + Obvious

The function is permitted to matter, resists outside movement, and presents itself openly.

Collaborative function approach illustration

Collaborative

Valued + Flexible + Subtle

The function matters, but works through adjustment, response, and less overt expression.

Reluctant function approach illustration

Reluctant

Neglected + Flexible + Obvious

The function is visible and situationally adjustable, but not motivationally central.

Intransigent function approach illustration

Intransigent

Neglected + Stubborn + Subtle

The function is backgrounded, difficult to move from outside, and less openly displayed.

The Functions

Eight Positions Built From Three Layers

Each Model A function is a precise intersection of block, dimensionality, and approach. The model is not just a list of eight roles: each role is constructed from the same underlying dichotomies already introduced above. Reading the cards in the Model A stack shows how the same structural ingredients combine into eight distinct function positions.

Ego

Leading function illustration
1 — Leading

Ego, 4D, Assertive

Ego 4D Assertive
Creative function illustration
2 — Creative

Ego, 3D, Collaborative

Ego 3D Collaborative

Super-Ego

Vulnerable function illustration
4 — Vulnerable

Super-Ego, 1D, Intransigent

Super-Ego 1D Intransigent
Role function illustration
3 — Role

Super-Ego, 2D, Reluctant

Super-Ego 2D Reluctant

Super-Id

Mobilising function illustration
6 — Mobilising

Super-Id, 2D, Assertive

Super-Id 2D Assertive
Suggestive function illustration
5 — Suggestive

Super-Id, 1D, Collaborative

Super-Id 1D Collaborative

Id

Ignoring function illustration
7 — Ignoring

Id, 3D, Intransigent

Id 3D Intransigent
Demonstrative function illustration
8 — Demonstrative

Id, 4D, Reluctant

Id 4D Reluctant

Function Interactions

How Two Functions Work Together

Function interactions describe paired positions that process the same information domain from different places in the model. Each pair shares the same side of three functional dichotomies: Strong/Weak, Stubborn/Flexible, and Demanding/Supplying. This means the interaction is not an accidental pairing of two roles, but a structural relation between functions that have the same domain and the same mechanical orientation.

Domination function interaction illustration

Domination

Leading + Ignoring

Strong, Stubborn, Demanding. The same domain is handled through the type's primary agenda and its capable but backgrounded counterpart.

Mastery function interaction illustration

Mastery

Creative + Demonstrative

Strong, Flexible, Supplying. The same domain is handled through skilled implementation and automatic background support.

Struggle function interaction illustration

Struggle

Role + Suggestive

Weak, Flexible, Demanding. The same domain appears as both conscious strain and unconscious need.

Hubris function interaction illustration

Hubris

Vulnerable + Mobilising

Weak, Stubborn, Supplying. The same domain is exposed at the vulnerable point and energised through attempted support.

Function Transitions

How One Function Moves Into Another

Function transitions describe movement between two positions. Where interactions show paired functions working together, transitions show how attention can shift from one function into another with the same side of three functional dichotomies: Public/Private, Obvious/Subtle, and Demanding/Supplying. The transition keeps a shared mechanical orientation while changing the role the information plays in the psyche.

Masking function transition illustration

Masking

Leading to Role

Public, Obvious, Demanding. The type moves from its primary agenda into a socially expected performance.

Substitution function transition illustration

Substitution

Vulnerable to Creative

Public, Subtle, Supplying. Pressure at the vulnerable point is redirected into a more capable public tool.

Growth function transition illustration

Growth

Demonstrative to Mobilising

Private, Obvious, Supplying. Background competence feeds the function that wants to become more alive and usable.

Distraction function transition illustration

Distraction

Suggestive to Ignoring

Private, Subtle, Demanding. Unconscious need is pulled toward a capable but neglected private agenda.

Apply It

The Types. With the function mechanics in place, the type pages show how the stack becomes a whole personality structure.

Read The Types