Basic i*f*a (EcRcAu)

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This adjustment has some of the characteristics of the ef*a [EuRcAu] and the i*ra, [EcRuAu] both of which come from the same primitive ERA orientation. Essentially, the i*f*a, is a person who has developed independence, se1f-sufficiency, and an element of emotional control or conscience. The non-insightful learning of the ef*a [EuRcAu] are present, but the i*f*a has more ability to rationalize intellectually than does the ef*a. [EuRcAu]

The i*f*a adaptation is probably the most comfortable and most acceptable socially of the primitive ERA derivatives. The i*f*a has learned to be self-disciplined, appropriately affective, and is usually socially relating and active. He guards against fickle involvements, but feels responsible and affectionate toward those who are defined as appropriate objects of such attention. Since he is still susceptible to seduction or indiscriminate relationships, he responds quite negatively to stimuli that are defined as inappropriate or unsuitable. He is the sort of person who can be positive toward a group of boy scouts and very hostile toward juvenile delinquents. In general, the i*f*a tends to be conforming, conventional product of the milieu from which he develops, and is likely to experience marked guilt and depression whenever he allows his personal sensual needs to overcome his ethical-cultural-moral concepts. He has considerable pride in his self-discipline, his independence, and his sense of responsibility.

Recognition of authority, loyalty to the individuals who represent that authority, and respect for the cultural and ethical traditions of his background are primary characteristics of the i*f*a. He has considerable need to direct, train, and influence others to support and respect his beliefs. As a result, leadership drives and ambition clearly consistent with, and conventionally related to, his background are not uncommon. The i*f*a fits well into organized and well-defined groups and may become productive and enthusiastic member or leader.

Although the i*f*a is humane and tolerant by training, he can be very rejecting and even cruel toward any deviation or transgression from his accepted values and standards. The i*f*a with high intelligence can often achieve very effectively, particularly in occupations and professions that have well-defined procedures and are essentially empirically based. However, although he may be technically competent and proficient, he is rarely very creative or imaginative; once such a person becomes skilled, he rarely likes change or modification unless it has been tried and accepted by the authority figures he respects and accepts. The i*f*a, with average intelligence, is usually a "plugger", but his intellectuality has a tinge of etherealness or pedantry. Prejudice and logic-tight compartmentalization is common; it is extraordinarily difficult to get in i*f*a to modify his beliefs or accept change.