Do most people (like NTs) think binary, like approval or disapproval? — even if it’s more like a score.
A follow-up question: Are they obsessed with it?
Do most people (like NTs) think binary, like approval or disapproval? — even if it’s more like a score.
A follow-up question: Are they obsessed with it?
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Cypher@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 321d
venkman_lemmy@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 321d
I like this answer :)
Lexam@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 321d
No. I believe the stereotype is that we think in more binary terms than neurotypicals. Which can be frustrating in a nuanced world.
venkman_lemmy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 321d
I don't think we think like approval/disapproval. NTs are more obsessed with approval than us and that's how we can be odd.
wizzor@sopuli.xyz · 5 pts · 321d
I'm not sure if I get the question, but I think the answer is no. In terms of approval of someone, it's a gradient with multiple dimensions. Example: I have a friend whose political views I dislike - but they are not too bad. At the same time I like how he treats his family and friends with care and respect. How I weigh these depends on the context. Over time you could perhaps arrive at a long term approval score, but still not a binary one.
venkman_lemmy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 321d
But you do think about that? I mean, in terms of approval and disapproval — even if it’s more like a score.
wizzor@sopuli.xyz · 1 pts · 321d
Hard question. My native language lacks a direct translation of the words, but I interpret the question to mean how my overall liking of a person affects my interactions. I do think about that, perhaps more subconsciously than not. I will go out of my way to help people I feel are competent, share my values or goals, are kind or speak with the right mix of honesty and tact or simply... Have helped me when I needed help. I usually don't perform this calculus consciously though.
But yea, I don't use those words, but that may be because due to language they don't come to me naturally.
Kojichan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 309d
I'll say a 'yes' to this, because this is how I've behaved with relationships all my life.
Is this person my friend? Yes/No.
Either I'm their friend or I'm not.
And, it stays that way until it changes opinions.