Whenever Fives feel overwhelmed by people or circumstances, instantly and reflexively they detach from direct engagement with their senses and emotions and retreat into their minds. In effect, they are trying to find a safe vantage point from which they can more objectively assess their situation. When Fives move into their heads in this way, they cease connecting directly with their experience and instead become more engaged with their mental commentary on the experience. They turn experiences into concepts and then see how those concepts fit in with their previous understanding of reality.
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