The 16 TDMI Types

Four axes describe 16 decision patterns. Explore the codes and learn how to interpret your record.

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Type illustration: KATI Optimization Officer

KATI

Optimization Officer

This record combines quick decisions with consistent responses.

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Type illustration: KATU The Double-Checking Executioner

KATU

The Double-Checking Executioner

Your responses have a consistent direction, but deciding takes time.

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Type illustration: KARI The Majority of the Day

KARI

The Majority of the Day

You often choose quickly and actively, leaning overall toward the test's preset.

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Type illustration: KARU Improvising After Long Thought

KARU

Improvising After Long Thought

You try to leave a choice of your own, but take time or change it along the way.

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Type illustration: KOTI The Calculator Who Steps Away

KOTI

The Calculator Who Steps Away

Your involvement is relatively limited, yet some decisions are quick.

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Type illustration: KOTU The Spectator of Pure Reason

KOTU

The Spectator of Pure Reason

Some answers lean toward the preset, while other responses show reluctance to decide.

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Type illustration: KORI Reflexive Cost and Benefit

KORI

Reflexive Cost and Benefit

Answers near the preset coexist with moments of leaving the decision to the system.

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Type illustration: KORU The Entrenched Spectator

KORU

The Entrenched Spectator

There are unanswered rounds and long pauses, while the choices overall lean toward the preset.

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Type illustration: SATI Principles in Immediate Action

SATI

Principles in Immediate Action

You actively and quickly chose away from the direction set by the test.

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Type illustration: SATU The Conscientious Executioner

SATU

The Conscientious Executioner

You actively take time to choose away from the preset.

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Type illustration: SARI The Emotional Reflex Intervener

SARI

The Emotional Reflex Intervener

You intervene quickly while leaving answers different from the preset.

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Type illustration: SARU Leaping After Hesitation

SARU

Leaping After Hesitation

You choose away from the preset with hesitation or changes before deciding.

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Type illustration: SOTI The Uncompromising Abstainer

SOTI

The Uncompromising Abstainer

Choices different from the preset appear alongside restrained involvement.

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Type illustration: SOTU The Innocent Bystander

SOTU

The Innocent Bystander

Choices away from the preset coexist with leaving decisions open.

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Type illustration: SORI Reflexive Indifference

SORI

Reflexive Indifference

You show limited involvement, but some choices are fast.

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Type illustration: SORU The Undecided Bystander

SORU

The Undecided Bystander

Read unanswered moments, time spent and changes together.

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NULL (no response) and FLAT (uniform response) are special states, separate from the 16 ordinary types.