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30-Dimension Behavioral Taxonomy

Trading Psychology
Dimension Lexicon

Prop firm evaluation algorithms test more than market analysis — they test behavioral limits. Explore the 30 psychological dimensions that govern trader performance.

Risk & Drawdown Management

(6 dimensions)
R1

Drawdown Limit Respect

Low: Loose LimitsHigh: Hard Stops
R2

Tilt Resistance

Low: Revenge TraderHigh: Emotionally Detached
R3

Drawdown Recovery Speed

Low: Lingering TraumaHigh: Instant Reset
R4

Trading Community Dependency

Low: Lone WolfHigh: Herd Seeker
R5

Overtrading Tendency

Low: Sniper PatienceHigh: Machine Gunner
R6

High-Impact News Reaction

Low: News GamblerHigh: Flat & Safe

Stimulus Need & Execution Environment

(6 dimensions)
S1

Information Isolation

Low: Noise FilterHigh: Data Overload
S2

Liquidity Trap Susceptibility

Low: Liquidity ProviderHigh: Liquidity Hunter
S3

Ego-Driven Sizing

Low: Strict 1% RiskHigh: Full Margin Sniper
S4

Boredom Trading

Low: Session StrictHigh: Chart Addict
S5

High-Beta Preference

Low: Slow & Steady (ES/Forex)High: Hyper Volatile (NQ/Gold)
S6

Hopium Factor

Low: Objective RealityHigh: Bias Attachment

Cognitive Style & Market Reading

(6 dimensions)
C1

Data vs Narrative

Low: Tape ReaderHigh: Macro Thinker
C2

Indicator Reliance

Low: Naked Price ActionHigh: Algo/Indicator Heavy
C3

Discretionary vs Systematic

Low: Strict AlgoHigh: Pure Discretion
C4

Strategy Hopping

Low: One Trick PonyHigh: Shiny Object Syndrome
C5

Edge Adoption

Low: Classic ChartingHigh: Modern Concepts
C6

Regime Adaptability

Low: Rigid SystemHigh: Dynamic Chameleon

Game Theory & Independent Decision

(6 dimensions)
D1

Liquidity Engineering Awareness

Low: Retail ThinkerHigh: Institutional Thinker
D2

Orderflow Reading (DOM)

Low: Chart OnlyHigh: Tape/Footprint Reader
D3

Position Attachment

Low: Ruthless CutterHigh: Hope Holder
D4

Signal Reliance

Low: Self-Sourced EdgeHigh: Copy Trader
D5

Locus of Control

Low: Market BlamerHigh: Extreme Ownership
D6

Execution Hesitation

Low: Flawless ExecutionHigh: Analysis Paralysis

Execution Discipline & Consistency

(6 dimensions)
E1

Market Mastery Belief

Low: Probability ThinkerHigh: Market Dictator
E2

Playbook Strictness

Low: FreestylerHigh: Checklist Driven
E3

Daily Loss Limit (DLL) Adherence

Low: Limit IgnorerHigh: Walk Away Power
E4

Scaling Ambition

Low: Payout ProtectorHigh: Max Allocation Scaler
E5

Plan vs Actual Execution

Low: Divergent ExecutorHigh: Robotic Execution
E6

Setup Patience (POI)

Low: FOMO EntryHigh: Zone Strict