Interpersonal Underworld

Problem situations in groups and

interpersonal dealings

• Consensus for decision

• Authority Problem
• Problem member (overactive/ under
active)
 Framework for Behaviour
• Individual’s Fundamental Interpersonal
Relations Orientation (FIRO)
• The need for Inclusion
• The need for Control
• The need for Affection
• Expressed Behaviour/ Wanted Behaviour
 Extreme Types on Three
Interpersonal Dimensions
Expressed Dimension Wanted
Behaviour Behaviour

Extremely Extremely Extremely Extremely

High Low High Low

Over-social Under-social Inclusion Social- Counter-

Compliant social

Autocrat Adbdicrat Control Submissive Rebellious

Over- Under- Affection Personal- Counter-

personal personal Compliant personal
 Schema of Interpersonal Behaviours
Expressed Dimension Wanted
Behaviour Behaviour

I initiate INCLUSION I want to be

interaction with included
people
I control people CONTROL I want people to
control me

I act close and AFFECTION I want people to

personal toward get close and
people personal to me
 Group Development
Three interpersonal phases of
• Inclusion (In/Out)
• Control (Top/Bottom)
• Affection (Near/Far)

• Awareness of one’s needs

• Clearing the air