Types of people: visuals, audials, kinesthetics - who is it? Most likely, each of us more than once noticed that two, three people perceive the same situation in completely different ways. Even if you ask to visualize, for example, the sea, one will describe the blue immense expanse, the second - the sound of the waves, and the third - the sun's rays and hot sand. This applies not only to the presentation of a particular picture, but also to other situations related to the manner of behavior or perception of the world as a whole.
This includes the circumstances in which each of us was: you are trying to explain something to others, but they seem to not hear you. Now it’s clear that in a situation where loved ones didn’t feel or understand you, the type of perception plays a big role. Even close relatives of the methods of contemplation can radically differ. Of course, this is sometimes frustrating, but you can not argue with nature.
This phenomenon is absolutely normal for people, since for one the world is a picture, for the second it is sounds, and the third perceives the environment by touch. All people are divided into three types according to the perception of the world: visuals, kinesthetics and audials. How to understand what type a person belongs to, and how to characterize him?
How to identify visuals, audials and kinesthetics?
Of course, each person has five senses: hearing, sight, smell, touch and taste. But at the same time, not everyone perceives one situation in the same way, since everyone has one dominant sense organ, and it is he who divides people into the three above types and characterizes visual, audio, and kinesthetics.
Visuals
The types of perception by people of the surrounding world were suggested by psychological studies, on the basis of which the characteristic of visuals, audials and kinesthetics was determined. Observations show that about 45% of the population are of the first type. This percentage of people sees everything that is happening around them visually, that is, perceive it by eye. They usually keep their backs straight, their eyes look up a bit. Often they have the habit of speaking loudly and quickly. If the person is too close, it causes discomfort to the visual, as he needs more visibility.
Interesting Facts
Visuals are very good storytellers. They will tell you exactly about a walk in the park, about foliage and landscapes. But they will not tell you anything about the singing of birds or the tunes of street musicians.
Diagnostics of visuals, audials and kinesthetics in the work showed that the former are dreamers. But this does not stop them from clearly planning everything. The distribution of labor tasks is always talented, so their affairs and the affairs of employees (if any) are always completed on time. Before starting any work activity, they must have a clear strategy and action plan for all occasions. In work, they like to use visibility: manuals, tables, as well as correctly formatted reporting. Wards of the visual should know: in order to quickly find a common language at work, in a business conversation, you should use graphs, tables, photographs and other visual material. Noise practically does not prevent them from working.
People visuals, audials and kinesthetics are very different. For the first, the main thing is that everything should be beautiful. This also applies to clothing. Most likely, the visual will put on something bright, even if uncomfortable. Appearance for them is the main thing. Accordingly, it is almost impossible to see them in soiled or wrinkled clothes.
In conversation, visuals are usually sharp and choppy. In communication, it is important for them to carefully look into the eyes and the same they require from the interlocutor. If in the dialogue they see that there is no visual contact, they regard it as the fact that the opponent does not listen to them.
They really value personal space. The smallest interference on their territory will result in the crossing of arms and legs, thereby showing that they are "closing" from the outside world.
This type of people is loved with their eyes, so jewelry and decor items will be the best gift.
When diagnosing kinesthetics, audials and visuals, it was revealed that the latter often use phrases in their speech: “I see that ...”, “After that I will see”, “Look ...” and others related to the visual perception of the world.
Audiences
When determining visuals, audials and kinesthetics, it was revealed that audials are people who perceive the world around them through auditory channels. This is a very rare type of people who have amazing keen hearing and impeccable memory. 30% of the total population refers to this type of perception of the world.
In communication, they do not have to feel the interlocutor or have visual contact with him. The main thing for them is just to hear. Thanks to their memory, audiences can easily reproduce a conversation to the smallest detail. In no case should they be interrupted, otherwise they may close and stop the conversation. When audiences speak, they bloom.
Interesting Facts
At first glance, the audiences seem stubborn and arrogant. But this is not at all true: this type of people is distinguished by their attentiveness and sincerity. They also know how to hear and listen to the interlocutor and give practical advice, if necessary.
The characteristics and diagnostics of visuals, audials and kinesthetics showed that for the latter there are no topics or questions that they could not discuss. Often they support their conversation with active gestures, and are too verbose. During a conversation, audials do not like eye contact, so their eyes always "run". The stereotype says that if a person does not look into the interlocutor's eyes, then he is lying, in the case of this type - a complete fallacy. A constant visual connection causes discomfort to the audio, nothing more. It's just that they are very sensitive to all surrounding sounds and they tend to react even to what the interlocutor might not even hear: a dog barking, a passing car, and others.
The world of audio consists of sounds, melodies and rhythms. They are just looking for a reason to talk. To the question "How are you?" they will be happy to tell you in all permissible details. This type of people can often talk to themselves when no one is around.
This psychotype finds itself in the profession of musicians, and also become excellent psychologists, teachers and speakers.
When characterizing and diagnosing visuals, kinesthetics, and audials, it was revealed that the latter like to use certain words in their speech: “Listen”, “Annoy me ...”, “Interesting”, “Sounds tempting” and other phrases related to the auditory perception of the world .
The best gift for the audio will be that he will be able to listen with pleasure, based on individual preferences.
Kinesthetics
This psychotype is the most material knowledge of the world. When determining visuals, audials and kinesthetics, it was revealed that the latter feel everything that happens with the help of touch, smell, touch, and movement. 20% of people are kinesthetics.
This type of people do not know how to hide their feelings, they give out their eyes. In making decisions, they also rely on their own feelings and intuition. Their conversation is slow, measured.
Kinesthetics just love touch. Often people negatively relate to the fact that someone is excessively invading their personal space. But this is absolutely not about kinesthetics! If you have met a person who kisses and hugs you warmly at a meeting or shakes hands with fervor, you should not be afraid of him. This is typical behavior for this psychotype of people. They will not understand and do not recognize a person until they touch him.
Interesting Facts
In determining the three psychological types: visual, audial, and kinesthetic, it was revealed that only the latter are capable of experiencing the strongest feelings. Their affections are always long, strong. In case of failure on the "love front" or in another sphere, they are very worried and nervous.
Despite the fact that kinesthetics are open to touch, not everyone can get into their inner world. But those who are on the list of "favorites" receive a one hundred percent return of love and warmth.
This psychotype of people cognizes the surrounding world also through movements. But this does not mean that all kinesthetics are mobile and energetic people. Just for them the main tool of knowledge is the body, and the way they get to know the environment is through action and movement. It is very difficult for them to figure out how to do something until they themselves perform this action. During the psychological study of visuals, audials, and kinesthetics for stress resistance, it was revealed that the latter are extremely difficult to tolerate certain experiences. This is due to the fact that kinesthetics, in the literal sense, pass everything through themselves or, as they say, take to heart. Therefore, in unpleasant situations, which are not paid attention to by the visual and the audio, the kinesthetic will be very worried, torment himself with thoughts for a long time: “But if I said so ...” or “Everything could be different if ... "
Also an important fact: it is difficult to refuse kinesthetics to other people. They are guided by the fact that their refusal will hurt the interlocutor. This, of course, may be far from the case. In this regard, many often use this feature for their own purposes. Having analyzed all the facts, we can say that this psychological type of people is the most vulnerable and sensitive among all.
In terms of choosing clothes, they are guided only by convenience, beauty for them is in second place. The same applies to the choice of interior in an apartment or house. Planning something is not for them. In this case, you can’t invent, but only follow a clear scheme. For kinesthetics, this is very difficult. It is also difficult for them to concentrate on one thing, their attention is easy to distract.
The genre of literature and film is chosen according to the plot, but beautiful descriptions and dialogues do not interest them.
Relations with other people are, first of all, actions, and then communication. When studying visuals, audials and kinesthetics, it was possible to find out that the latter are the most fiery. They prefer to deal with the offender in a fist fight, and only after finding out what was said and why.
Kinesthetics in their speech like to use the expressions: “Popped out of my head”, “I feel”, “Control myself and keep calm”, “Pincushion” and others.
The best gift for them will be that they can touch.
Digital
Recently, psychologists have begun to add another psychological type - digital. The characterization of audials, visuals and kinesthetics is more common, yet this type cannot be ignored.
Digitalians perceive the world around them with the help of logical thinking, numbers and signs. Only 5% of the population are of this type. These are very peculiar people who value the meaning, functionality and significance of all information.
The digital channel controls speech. In their perception, they are not similar to any of the above psychotypes. The comparative characteristics of visuals, audials, kinesthetics, and digital reveals how they relate differently to speech. For the first three, access to experience is opened through words, and for the latter, experience is these words.
Interesting Facts
The main problem of the digital system is that it cannot change information without resorting to other systems, and everything that happens returns to the starting point. They practically do not gesticulate in a conversation, since they do not see the point in this.
There is a judgment that digitalis come from kinesthetics. If it’s hard for a person to endure all piled up experiences, he is fed into reasoning. And they no longer feel, but simply know.
A special talent for digital is writing business letters and other documents. They compose them so that there is no superfluous "water", everything is clear, the words are in place. The digital channel is precisely responsible for formulating sentences and phrases.
The best gift for this psychological trait is something that he can use functionally.
Visual, kinesthetic, audio. Who you are?
You are probably wondering what kind of psychotype you or your loved one are. Determining the type of perception (visual, audio, kinesthetic) is very simple.
You are a visual if:
- In appearance, you can understand what is happening in your life.
- People around you are often judged by their appearance and clothing.
- When making decisions, you will choose what looks best.
- In discussing something, you feel comfortable with a certain visualization.
- You easily remember what you wrote after the first reading.
You are an audio if:
- When communicating with people, the tone of the conversation partner is important to you.
- You like to talk, even if you told this story in full detail more than once.
- My favorite pastime is listening to music.
- You know people better by voice than by appearance.
- You can understand your mood by intonation.
You are a kinesthetic if:
- When making decisions, you rely on your own feelings.
- When choosing furniture, you can easily choose the most comfortable sofa or chair, crouching in it only once.
- Your wardrobe consists mainly of natural fabrics and materials. They are pleasant to the touch. When buying a new item you do not buy the most fashionable dress, if it does not give pleasure to touch.
- You didn’t write something - you don’t remember it.
- When communicating, you can easily understand the mood and state of the interlocutor.
You are a digital if:
- You are serious and collected.
- You are friends with math, numbers, and other digital notations.
- You are a lover of speculating on matters of urgency. Trying to distance yourself from experiencing your own problems, you just need to understand why this happened.
- It is easy for you to draw up business papers and documents.
A detailed description of psychotypes will help you better know yourself, and also quickly find an approach to your interlocutor. It is worth noting that children audials, visuals, kinesthetics have the same characteristics as adults.