Core needs for the Artisan include having the freedom to respond to impulses, the freedom to choose the next action they are going to take. Psychological death for an Artisan is to have no impulses to respond to or to be so bound and constricted they cannot respond to any of the impulses they have. This does not mean they are always impulsive. This is their other core need-to have the ability to make an impact. It means to see a tangible result from their actions.
Favorite abilities provide a means to get the needs met even further.
It is in operating, troubleshooting, maneuvering around obstacles, tactics, performing, adapting, promoting etc. that Artisans meet their needs for having an impact, getting results and having the freedom to respond to impulse. The core needs, values and abilities are true for each of the four types that embody the Artisan temperament. As a broader classification, good temperament descriptions must be true for all four of the types that share that temperament theme. Many are not. When a description, such as a temperament description, centers around the core needs, the individual readily recognizes something profound about themselves that wasn't known before.