Orientation to the Study

Why Study Pressures?

During the discovery of psychosocial pressures, an attempt was made to link Types in Principal Typologies with particular pressures.

Subsequently pressures were assigned to Types by analysis of the derived modes that generate the primal means as a spiral of growth.

The present task involves using the posted accounts of the Typologies to determine:

  • the likely primary psychosocial pressure underpinning the identity, structure, essence or existence of the Type;
  • the likely secondary psychosocial pressure that drives the use of the Type in practice.

If the 1° pressure accords with current assignments which are now well-established, alternatives will not be considered. Because the 2° pressure is a relatively new conception, alternatives will be considered.

In each case, the reader is assumed to have the necessary background knowledge which will not be repeated. If this is not the case, a link is provided to the relevant posted details.

Warning

In performing these investigations, it is easy to get confused and lose focus on the essence of a pressure.

Remember that the goal is to identify a neuro-biologically based instinct-type force, the psychosocial pressure, that is dominant for a particular Type—either for its existence (1°) or its operation (2°).

The term used for this pressure must not be confused with the same word referring to phenomena or feelings that occur during the process or following the result e.g. the well-being pressure is not the same as a feeling of well-being. Pressures may be counterproductive, so succumbing to well-being may lead to discontent or misery.

Originally posted 31-Aug-2026.