The Six Cognitive Archetypes
Six ways the mind
makes sense of the world.
We all think, feel, and act in our own way.
These six archetypes describe the natural patterns behind how we see the world and respond to it.
The Thinker
Deep Understanding Through Reflection
Explore
The Seeker
Exploring New Horizons and Possibilities
Explore
The Builder
Creating Structure From Vision
Explore
The Nurturer
Cultivating Growth in Others
Explore
The Spark
Igniting Inspiration and Energy
Explore
The Wanderer
Finding Wisdom Through Experience
Explore
✦From 6 Archetypes To
30 Distinct Profiles.
CAT-20 combines each archetype with a secondary direction, creating 30 different profiles based on which pattern leads and which one follows.
Which profile feels most like you?
TS
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Interpreter
Thinker + Seeker
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TB
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Architect
Thinker + Builder
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TN
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Counselor
Thinker + Nurturer
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TK
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Visionary
Thinker + Spark
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TW
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Grounded Thinker
Thinker + Wanderer
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ST
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Explorer
Seeker + Thinker
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SB
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Pathfinder
Seeker + Builder
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SN
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Gentle Guide
Seeker + Nurturer
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SK
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Catalyst
Seeker + Spark
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SW
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Adventurer
Seeker + Wanderer
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BT
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Strategist
Builder + Thinker
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BS
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Vision Builder
Builder + Seeker
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BN
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Caretaker
Builder + Nurturer
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BK
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Creative Builder
Builder + Spark
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BW
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Steady Builder
Builder + Wanderer
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NT
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Reflector
Nurturer + Thinker
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NS
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Heart Listener
Nurturer + Seeker
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NB
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Guardian
Nurturer + Builder
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NK
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Heartlight
Nurturer + Spark
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NW
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Haven
Nurturer + Wanderer
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KT
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Innovator
Spark + Thinker
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KS
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Inspirer
Spark + Seeker
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KB
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Initiator
Spark + Builder
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KN
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Encourager
Spark + Nurturer
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KW
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Adventurer
Spark + Wanderer
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WT
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Observer
Wanderer + Thinker
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WS
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Pilgrim
Wanderer + Seeker
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WB
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Settler
Wanderer + Builder
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WN
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Listener
Wanderer + Nurturer
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WK
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Nomad
Wanderer + Spark
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No two minds are the same.
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