Core Values by Behavior Style: Analyzer

In ethics and social sciences, our values reflect how significant we perceive something or an action to be. While some values are commonly shared, the level of importance and how they’re understood and shown can vary widely among individuals.

In the realm of behavioral styles, there are four core values, each corresponding to a particular style. These values aren’t limited to any one style; in fact, many individuals consider all four to be highly important. They’re also not the sole core value someone might hold, but they tend to be prioritized more than other values based on an individual’s style preference.

For those with an Analyzer preference, Integrity is a core value, which links to the high-quality, accurate work they produce. When someone withholds information that an Analyzer needs to create quality work or dismisses the accuracy of their work, it violates this value, which triggers the tension-reaction behavior of withdrawing. This relates to their driving need of “getting it right”. If an Analyzer perceives someone does not believe they have integrity in their work or words, it can trigger an emotional reaction that would cause them to say or do something they would regret. Since an emotional reaction might cause them to say something they might later regret (something that would be out of integrity), they withdraw (think of turning off a light) so they can privately review the facts, data and history (their greatest strength) that relate to whatever triggered the tension.

Knowing the importance of this core value can help us understand why our Analyzer coworker, family member, or friend might withdraw. There may or may not have been an incident that raised doubts about their integrity, but their reaction could be related to how they interpret specific words or actions.

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