I know this is petty and on a slight tangent, but for some reason I get a bit irritated by the constant use of software development-specific terminology (e.g. Anti-Pattern) in articles talking about psychology, human nature, and other general topics. In this case the author could have simply used 'stereotype' or 'personality type' which would have been perfectly fine.

It provokes a similar reaction to when I see people using 'grok' unironically in general conversation: it just feels a bit awkward and almost forced.

Commenting on the actual article, I agree with others who have pointed out that this article isn't particular helpful. It's a gross simplification of human behaviour and makes me wonder what the working culture is like at an organisation that would be 'disheartened' by a newhire asking questions like that.