The Socion: Overview of Small Groups

The Socion: Overview of Small Groups.

Quadras

Small Group Characteristics Dichotomies SEI, ILE, LII, ESE Alpha Quadra

"Relaxed" or "Preparers"

Valued elements:

Subdued elements: Democratic

Merry

Judicious LSI, EIE, IEI, SLE Beta Quadra

"Maximalists" or "Creators"

Valued elements:

Subdued elements: Aristocratic

Merry

Decisive ILI, SEE, ESI, LIE Gamma Quadra

"Realists" or "Vibrators"

Valued elements:

Subdued elements: Democratic

Serious

Decisive EII, LSE, SLI, IEE Delta Quadra

"Finalizers" or "Perfectors"

Valued elements:

Subdued elements: Aristocratic

Serious

Judicious



Clubs

Small Group Characteristics Dichotomies SEI, ESE, SEE, ESI Club of Socials (SFs)

Strong in:

Weak in: Sensing

Ethical

Democratic ILE, LII, ILI, LIE Club of Researchers (NTs)

Strong in:

Weak in: Intuitive

Logical

Democratic LSI, SLE, LSE, SLI Club of Pragmatists (STs)

Strong in:

Weak in: Sensing

Logical

Aristocratic EIE, IEI, EII, IEE Club of Humanitarians (NFs)

Strong in:

Weak in: Intuitive

Ethical

Aristocratic



Bouquets, or Temperaments

Small Group Characteristics Dichotomies SEI, IEI, ILI, SLI IP temperament

"Receptive-adaptive"

Base function or Introverted

Irrational

Dynamic ILE, SLE, SEE, IEE EP temperament

"Flexible-maneuvering"

Base function or Extraverted

Irrational

Static LII, LSI, ESI, EII IJ temperament

"Balanced-stable"

Base function or Introverted

Rational

Static ESE, EIE, LIE, LSE EJ temperament

"Linear-assertive"

Base function or Extraverted

Rational

Dynamic



Communication Groups

> Logical groups: psychological atmosphere is dry and dull (Coldblooded, Businesslike)

> Ethical groups: psychological atmosphere is hectic, emotionally overloaded (Sincere, Passionate)

> Extraverted groups: members compete for influence and often conflict (Passionate, Businesslike)

> Introverted groups: members move towards self-isolation (Sincere, Coldblooded)

Small Group Characteristics Dichotomies SEI, IEI, ESI, EII "Sincere" (IxFx)

Base or Demonstrative function

Suggestive or PoLR function Introverted

Ethical

Yielding ILE, SLE, LIE, LSE "Businesslike" (ExTx)

Base or Demonstrative function

Suggestive or PoLR function Extraverted

Logical

Yielding LII, LSI, ILI, SLI "Cold-blooded" (IxTx)

Base or Demonstrative function

Suggestive or PoLR function Introverted

Logical

Obstinate ESE, EIE, SEE, IEE "Passionate" (ExFx)

Base or Demonstrative function

Suggestive or PoLR function Extraverted

Ethical

Obstinate



Stimuli Groups

Small Group Characteristics Dichotomies SEI, LSI, ESI, SLI "Subjective materialists" (ISxx)

Incentive: Well-being, welfare

Base or Demonstrative function

Suggestive or PoLR function Introverted

Sensing

Carefree ILE, EIE, LIE, IEE "Objective idealists" (ENxx)

Incentive: Originality, uniqueness

Base or Demonstrative function

Suggestive or PoLR function Extraverted

Intuitive

Carefree LII, IEI, ILI, EII "Subjective idealists" (INxx)

Incentive: Self-worth, intrinsic value

Base or Demonstrative function

Suggestive or PoLR function Introverted

Intuitive

Farsighted ESE, SLE, SEE, LSE "Objective materialists" (ESxx)

Incentive: Status, prestige

Base or Demonstrative function

Suggestive or PoLR function Extraverted

Sensing

Farsighted



Outlook Groups, or Erotic Attitudes

Small Group Characteristics Dichotomies SEI, ESE, LSE, SLI "Territorial development" outlook

"Caregivers"

Base or Creative function Sensing

Judicious

Dynamic ILE, LII, EII, IEE "Insight" outlook

"Infantiles"

Base or Creative function Intuitive

Judicious

Static LSI, SLE, SEE, ESI "Territorial control" outlook

"Aggressors"

Base or Creative function Sensing

Decisive

Static EIE, IEI, ILI, LIE "Timeliness" outlook

"Victims"

Base or Creative function Intuitive

Decisive

Dynamic



Modus Operandi Groups

Small Group Characteristics Dichotomies SEI, ESE, IEI, EIE "Inspirers"

Base or Creative function Ethical

Merry

Dynamic ILE, LII, SLE, LSI "Conceptualists"

Base or Creative function Logical

Merry

Static ILI, LIE, SLI, LSE "Methodologists"

Base or Creative function Logical

Serious

Dynamic SEE, ESI, IEE, EII "Harmonizers"

Base or Creative function Ethical

Serious

Static



Argumentation Groups, or Health Groups**

> Diplomats:

> Restructurists:

> Constructors:

> Guardians:

Small Group Characteristics Dichotomies SEI, IEI, SEE, IEE "Diplomats" (xxFp)

or Creative function Ethical

Irrational

Emotivist ILE, SLE, ILI, SLI "Restructurists" (xxTp)

or Creative function Logical

Irrational

Constructivist LII, LSI, LIE, LSE "Constructors" (xxTj)

or Base function

**Health Group Logical

Rational

Emotivist ESE, EIE, ESI, EII "Guardians" (xxFj)

or Base function

**Health Group Ethical

Rational

Constructivist



Perceptual Groups, or Health Groups**

> Commutative:

> Associative:

> Dissociative:

> Distributive:

Small Group Characteristics Dichotomies SEI, SLE, SEE, SLI "Commutative" (xSxp)

or Base function

**Health Group Sensing

Irrational

Strategic ILE, IEI, ILI, IEE "Associative" (xNxp)

or Base function

**Health Group Intuitive

Irrational

Tactical LII, EIE, LIE, EII "Dissociative" (xNxj)

or Creative function Intuitive

Rational

Strategic ESE, LSI, ESI, LSE "Distributive" (xSxj)

or Creative function Sensing

Rational

Tactical

Squares, or Relaxation Groups

Small Group Characteristics Dichotomies SEI, ILE, IEE, SLI Alpha + Delta Irrational dyads

or Base function Irrational

Judicious

Carefree LII, ESE, LSE, EII Alpha + Delta Rational dyads

or Creative function Rational

Judicious

Farsighted LSI, EIE, LIE, ESI Beta + Gamma Rational dyads

or Creative function Rational

Decisive

Carefree IEI, SLE, SEE, ILI Beta + Gamma Irrational dyads

or Base function Irrational

Decisive

Farsighted

Business Squares

Small Group Characteristics Dichotomies SEI, ILE, SLE, IEI Alpha + Beta Irrational dyads

Creative function Irrational

Merry

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> Represent 4 groups that share unspoken values and compatible strivings> Quadras strive to assert their Valued elements, to give them the greatest freedom of expression> Members are charged with energy, share synergism and common language> Groups provide an ideal atmosphere for fun, relaxation, and/or work> Tendency for the group interest to prevail over anything else> Quadras seek a world in which their Subdued elements serve the cause of their Valued ones> Within the socion, each Quadra plays a unique role in[Gulenko]> Each group shares 4 Valued IM elements, and 4 Subdued IM elements> Groups contain types from 2 compatible Clubs, 2 compatible Erotic Attitudes, and 1 of each TemperamentAlpha and Gamma, Beta and DeltaAristocracy-Democracy, Merry-Serious, Judicious-DecisiveDuality, Activity, Mirror, Identity.> Groups represent 4 "occupational mindsets": common interests and activities> Are a common point of formation for social groups and spontaneous social interaction> Good for brainstorming, discussion, improving professional skills, and practicing one's own business> Not fit for communal physical work, struggling against competitors, or adapting to changing environments> Different POVs together can capture the whole picture, but types within a Club have no energy to work together> Groups contain types from 2 opposing Quadras, and 1 of each TemperamentSocials with Researchers, Pragmatists with HumanitariansSensing-Intuition, Logic-Ethics, Aristocracy-DemocracyMirror, Quasi-identity, Contrary, Identity.> Groups represent 4 socionic(see also the Classical Temperaments > Types in each Bouquet are prone to certain illnesses and ailments [Reinin]> When together, weaknesses/symptoms are aggravated and accentuated> Long-term presence in a Bouquet results in a lack of energy, feeling of physical fatigue> Energy/rhythm of each Temperament is balanced out by interaction with types of the compatible Bouquet> Groups contain 1 type from each Quadra, and 1 from each ClubIP with EP, IJ with EJExtraversion-Introversion, Rationality-Irrationality, Static-DynamicBusiness, Kindred, Superego, Identity.> Groups represent 4 styles of communicability> Achieving psychological homeostasis and smoothness of communication is difficult within groups:> Self-sustaining equilibrium (within and without) is naturally achieved thru communication w/compatible group> Each group shares the same 4-dimensional and 1-dimensional Rational functions> Groups contain types from 2 Clubs, 2 Temperaments, and 1 from each QuadraSincere with Businesslike, Cold-blooded with PassionateExtraversion-Introversion, Logic-Ethics, Yielding-ObstinateKindred, Business, Quasi-identical, Benefit, Identity.> Groups represent 4 kinds of incentives that drive the types, stimulating and encouraging work/activity> Types in each Stimuli group can best realize their potential when considering these motivations [Gulenko]> Groups can also be described by their philosophical motivations [Gulenko]> *Note: Stimuli groups represent motivations of, rather than(who can embrace any philosophy.)> Each group shares the same 4-dimensional and 1-dimensional Irrational functions> Groups contain types from 2 Clubs, 2 Temperaments, and 1 from each QuadraISxx with ENxx, INxx with ESxxExtraversion-Introversion, Intuition-Sensing, Carefree-FarsightedKindred, Business, Quasi-identical, Benefit, Identity.> Groups represent 4 ways types process information thru the Irrational Ego block function (> Groups also represent 4 psycho-sexual tendencies of the types [Gulenko]> Romantic/sexual behavior is described thru> Members may feel frustrated, confused, or unsatisfied w/those of incompatible Romance Styles> Each group shares the same Irrational function in their Ego block (Base or Creative function)> Groups contain types from 2 Quadras, 2 Clubs, and 2 TemperamentsCaregivers with Infantiles, Aggressors with VictimsSensing-Intuition, Judicious-Decisive, Static-DynamicMirror, Business, Kindred, Supervision, Identity.> Groups represent 4 ways types process information thru the Rational Ego block function> Each group shares the same Rational function in their Ego block (Base or Creative function)> Groups contain types from 2 Quadras, 2 Clubs, and 2 TemperamentsInspirers with Conceptualists, Methodologists with HarmonizersLogic-Ethics, Merry-Serious, Static-DynamicMirror, Business, Kindred, Supervision, Identity.> Groups represent 4 ways types form reasonings, judgments, and come to conclusions> Groups contain types from 2 Clubs, 2 compatible Temperaments, and 1 from each QuadraDiplomats with Restructurists, Constructors with GuardiansLogic-Ethics, Rationality-Irrationality, Constructivism-EmotivismBusiness, Semi-duality, Contrary, Identity.**Reinin also characterizes 2 of these groups as, marked below:> Members of Health groups provide each other with additional energy> Within 1.5 to 2 hours of being together, members experience improved conditions of health> Objective health parameters are normalized, including blood pressure and pulse> Groups represent 4 ways types perceive, understand, and form ideas and abstractions> Groups contain types from 2 Clubs, 2 compatible Temperaments, and 1 from each QuadraCommutative with Associative, Dissociative with DistributiveIntuition-Sensing, Rationality-Irrationality, Tactics-StrategyIllusion, Kindred, Contrary, Identity.**Reinin also characterizes 2 of these groups as, marked below:> Members of Health groups provide each other with additional energy> Within 1.5 to 2 hours of being together, members experience improved conditions of health> Objective health parameters are normalized, including blood pressure and pulse> Squares represent 4 groups who are spontaneously, naturally relaxed when together> There is no need for introductions, suggestions, or relaxing music to produce these immediate results> Relations in this group are calm and lax, and communication takes an unhurried, calm, and measured pace> Theoretical debates do not occur in these groups, and practical issues are quickly resolved> Groups work well for sessions of stress relief, meditation, and autogenic training > Squares are ideal for group vacations/holidays, providing members with the opportunity to rejuvenate> Groups contain types from 2 Quadras, 2 compatible Temperaments, 2 compatible Erotic Attitudes, and 1 from each ClubRationality-Irrationality, Judicious-Decisive, Carefree-FarsightedDuality, Semi-duality, Kindred, Identity.> Represent 4 groups who> Groups contain types fromRationality-Irrationality, Merry-Serious, ???Duality, Business, Illusion, Identity.??