
Ranking sociotypes based on how emotionally expressive they are (based on canonical Model A, not stereotypes)
(Note: SLE should be in its own tier between A and B but it ruined the symmetry so I lumped it into A)
I ranked emotional expressiveness based on this point system:
- If Emotivist, add 2 points
- If Involutory, add 2 points
- If Static, add 1 point
- If Cyclothymic (Irrational), add 1 point
- If Merry, add 1 point if Involutory, subtract 1 point if Evolutory
- If Introthymic, add 1 point
More points = more emotional expressiveness. Using this system, you get:
7: LII, IEI
6: IEE
5: SLE
4: LIE, ESI, SLI
3: SEI, ESE, LSI, SEE
2: ILI, EII, LSE
1: ILE
−1: EIE
Most notably, LII is far from being the emotionally dead/unaware type that stereotypes often portray it as, while EIE is equally far from being the inherently dramatic type that stereotypes suggest
Explanation for this ranking scheme (it's according to Aushrinian Model A):
- Emotivist
Emotivist types have contact Fe, which makes them inclined to make more emotional contacts with the world. Constructivist types have inert Fe, so they aim to conserve emotional states to themselves. This is a very important trait, so add 2 points.
- Involutory
Involutory types have Fe(+) charge; they are inclined to maximize and intensify emotions, compared to Fe(−) types, who seek to restrict the intensity of emotions. This is a very important trait, so add 2 points.
- Static
Static types have Vital Fe, so their emotional states are understood viscerally and through action. They experience emotions literally and aim to alter emotional states. This contrasts with Dynamic types, who consciously contemplate their emotions rather than actually experiencing them.
- Cyclothymic
Cyclothymes have Producing Fe, so their emotional states are not calibrated toward the external world and are thus more stubborn and unrealistic. Augusta literally called irrational types "cyclothymes" for this reason; their emotions are uncalibrated.
- Merry
Merry types have individualistic (verbal) Fe. They have peculiar ideas about emotions and impose/test emotions onto others. If they are Involutory, they impose an intensification of emotions, so add 1 point. If they are Evolutory, they impose a restriction of emotions, so subtract 1 point.
- Introthymic
Introthymes are inclined to alter bodies (extrathymic IMEs) which includes Fe, so they are more likely to alter emotions. Extrathymes on the other hand conserve the current properties of bodies (includes Fe).