The Socion: Overview of Small Groups

See also:
More articles on Small Groups
Reinin Dichotomies
The 4 Jungian Dichotomies
The Socion: Overview of the 16 Sociotypes
Information Elements: Descriptions by Functions
Model A: Blocks and Functions of the Socionic Model of the Psyche
Small Groups (Quaternions) by D. Lytov (Russian)

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Quadras

> 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 Social Progress [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 Temperament

Opposing Quadras: Alpha and Gamma, Beta and Delta
Shared dichotomies: Aristocracy-Democracy, Merry-Serious, Judicious-Decisive
Intertype relations: Duality, Activity, Mirror, Identity.

Further reading:
Four Quadra
Quadra (Wikisocion)
Quadras (Socionics.us)
Descriptions of Small Groups by Reinin
Quadra (Russian)
Articles on Quadra Progression and Social Progress

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Clubs

> 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 Temperament

Compatible groups: Socials with Researchers, Pragmatists with Humanitarians
Shared dichotomies: Sensing-Intuition, Logic-Ethics, Aristocracy-Democracy
Intertype relations: Mirror, Quasi-identity, Contrary, Identity.

Further reading:
Club (Wikisocion)
The Clubs (Socioniko)
Descriptions of Small Groups by Reinin

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Bouquets, or Temperaments

> Groups represent 4 socionic Temperaments (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 Club

Compatible groups: IP with EP, IJ with EJ
Dichotomies shared: Extraversion-Introversion, Rationality-Irrationality, Static-Dynamic
Intertype relations: Business, Kindred, Superego, Identity.

Further reading:
Temperament (Wikisocion)
Temperaments (includes pictures)
Descriptions of Small Groups by Reinin
Temperaments and Stimuli Groups by Gulenko

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Communication Groups

> 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 Quadra

Compatible groups: Sincere with Businesslike, Cold-blooded with Passionate
Dichotomies shared: Extraversion-Introversion, Logic-Ethics, Yielding-Obstinate
Intertype relations: Kindred, Business, Quasi-identical, Benefit, Identity.

Further reading:
Communication Styles (Wikisocion)
Gulenko Communication Styles
Life Scenarios by Gulenko (Russian)

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Stimuli Groups

> 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 types, rather than individuals (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 Quadra

Compatible groups: ISxx with ENxx, INxx with ESxx
Dichotomies shared: Extraversion-Introversion, Intuition-Sensing, Carefree-Farsighted
Intertype relations: Kindred, Business, Quasi-identical, Benefit, Identity.

Further reading:
Temperaments and Stimuli Groups by Gulenko
Philosophical Motivations of Types by Gulenko

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Outlook Groups, or Erotic Attitudes

> Groups represent 4 ways types process information thru the Irrational Ego block function (Outlook)
> Groups also represent 4 psycho-sexual tendencies of the types [Gulenko]
> Romantic/sexual behavior is described thru Erotic Attitudes/Romance Styles
> 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 Temperaments

Compatible groups: Caregivers with Infantiles, Aggressors with Victims
Dichotomies shared: Sensing-Intuition, Judicious-Decisive, Static-Dynamic
Intertype relations: Mirror, Business, Kindred, Supervision, Identity.

Further reading:
Erotic Attitudes
Romance Styles (Wikisocion)
Information Elements: Descriptions by Functions
Model A: Blocks and Functions of the Socionic Model of the Psyche
Life Scenarios by Gulenko (Russian)

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Modus Operandi Groups

> 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 Temperaments

Compatible groups: Inspirers with Conceptualists, Methodologists with Harmonizers
Dichotomies shared: Logic-Ethics, Merry-Serious, Static-Dynamic
Intertype relations: Mirror, Business, Kindred, Supervision, Identity.

Further reading:
Information Elements: Descriptions by Functions
Model A: Blocks and Functions of the Socionic Model of the Psyche

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Argumentation Groups, or Health Groups**

> 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 Quadra

Compatible groups: Diplomats with Restructurists, Constructors with Guardians
Dichotomies shared: Logic-Ethics, Rationality-Irrationality, Constructivism-Emotivism
Intertype relations: Business, Semi-duality, Contrary, Identity.

**Reinin also characterizes 2 of these groups as Health Groups, 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

Further reading:
Typological Integrity of the Socion by Gulenko (Russian)
Descriptions of Small Groups by Reinin

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Perceptual Groups, or Health Groups**

> 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 Quadra

Compatible groups: Commutative with Associative, Dissociative with Distributive
Dichotomies shared: Intuition-Sensing, Rationality-Irrationality, Tactics-Strategy
Intertype relations: Illusion, Kindred, Contrary, Identity.

**Reinin also characterizes 2 of these groups as Health Groups, 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

Further reading:
Typological Integrity of the Socion by Gulenko (Russian)
Descriptions of Small Groups by Reinin

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Squares, or Relaxation Groups

> 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 Club

Dichotomies shared: Rationality-Irrationality, Judicious-Decisive, Carefree-Farsighted
Intertype relations: Duality, Semi-duality, Kindred, Identity.

Further reading:
Descriptions of Small Groups by Reinin
Small Groups in Socionics by Shekhter & Kobrinskaya (Russian)

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Business Squares

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Dichotomies shared: Rationality-Irrationality, Merry-Serious, ???
Intertype relations: Duality, Business, Illusion, Identity.

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