Does temperament add anything other than describing commonalties in a grouping of four types. The accumulation of traits, or even dichotomous differences do not reflect the pattern. Meaningful information lies in the relationship between the core needs, core values, favorite abilities, time sense, attitudes, communication style and characteristic behaviors. Our temperament targets display the information better than any words can. Needs, Values, Abilities . . .
Psychological needs are as essential to our existence as physical needs like water, air and food.
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.