Valued elements
Grouping together the elements of the Ego blocks of the Alpha quadra types, we get a picture of what aspects of life Alpha Quadra types strive to bring to the forefront of life, as well as the kind of atmosphere and lifestyle they pursue.
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Alphas frequently generate, discuss, and analyze theories for intellectual stimulation and for fun.
Alphas value logically consistent beliefs and ideas, and actions that are consistent with personal values.
Alphas enjoy telling humorous anecdotes featuring unusual events or people. (also related to )
Alphas are especially sensitive to overly PC or closed-minded opinions.
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Alphas
feel energized by the free exchange of positive emotional expression in an atmosphere pleasing to the senses (a celebratory atmosphere).
Alphas show affection for others in the form of small practical services or gifts.
[edit] Subdued elements
The elements of the Super-Ego blocks of the Alpha quadra types represent which aspects of life Alpha types strive to avoid, and keep at the periphery of their lives.
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Alphas avoid discussing controversial and unpleasant aspects of personal relationships, especially if it would lead to confrontations.
Alphas are
easily forgiving of personal offenses. They try to be on good terms with everybody, even people they may have had problems with in the past.
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Alphas are less likely to make investments that require long-term commitment and upkeep. They prefer short-term investments that offer a reliable outcome with minimal involvement. Their
long-term goals are generally "in outline" and malleable.
Alphas
avoid following direct life advice without knowing the reasoning behind it or how it applies to them. They
prefer to experience and learn for themselves. They perceive people who try to give such advice as pedantic.
[edit] Group behavior
Alphas try to create a comfortable and pleasant group atmosphere, in the emotional, sensorial, and intellectual aspects. An ideal Alpha group situation is the exchange of light-hearted jokes while
discussing novel concepts, all while enjoying pleasant food and drink. Narrating personal experiences usually takes the form of telling a joke; funny and unusual personal experiences are preferred over serious and banal ones. The fun and jokes that go along with activities are at least as important as the activities themselves. They avoid generating "heavy" moments; any dramatic expressions are limited in time, most often in service of a joke. Alphas are also perhaps the most likely types to participate in use of mind-altering substances.
Alpha discussions tend to go off on tangents, in whatever direction seems most interesting at the moment. Unusual personal observations are common, resulting from the analysis of the idiosyncrasies or inconsistencies of everyday life. If many in the group share the same observations, they are likely to express their agreement emphatically, so as to create a kind of mental harmony which enhances the group dynamic. If a new problem is encountered, it is expanded and developed in as many ways as possible, until some kind of satisfactory conclusion is reached.
Alphas
make no distinction between "insiders" and "outsiders", easily drawing people into a conversation once it has begun — though they tend to just as easily withdraw if the person is not receptive. Likewise, they prefer to have the same behavior at work as at play; they find formal speech and dress to be pretentious, unnecessarily limiting, and even ridiculous. Alphas dislike the idea that there is something going on "behind the scenes", preferring to keep things (especially personal motivations) as open and straightforward as possible.