Basic er*u* (EuFcAc)

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Test records yielding this basic formulation are quite rare. Individuals with the following formulae may also be er*u*; a determination should be made by reviewing their life history:

Ecc Rcc+ A+uc	Ecc Rcc A+uu
Ecc Rcc A+uc	Ecc Rcc A+uu+
Ecc+ Rcc A+uc	Ecc+ Rcc A+uu+
Ecc+ Rcc+ A+uc	Ecc+ Rcc+ A+uu

The er*u* adjustment is very similar to that of the eru*, [EuRuAc] with an essential difference in the intensity with which interpersonal relationships are denied or thwarted. The er*u* does not have the insulation of the eru* [EuRuAc] and cannot maintain indifference and isolation without real effort. In addition the eru* [EuRuAc] cannot maintain indifference and isolation without real effort. In addition the er*u* does not have the same capacity for rote learning and imitation seen in the eru* [EuRuAc] and is more likely to be inept or confused in his activities. As a result, the er*u* may be obviously quite inferior and inaccurate, but will violently oppose attempts too correct or change his procedures. Defiance of authority, negativism, and stubborn clinging to an idea or method of operation regardless of its inefficiency are characteristic of the er*u* adjustment. Extreme selfishness, usually manifested by a studied disregard of the rights and interests of others, is also common.

The er*u* can be a particularly unpleasant adjustment for others because this sort of individual has little control over his need to become involved. As a primitive EF, he is a particularly aggressive, interacting, and involving person. His major method of control is to resist external guidance and to overpower others in order to gain his way, his needs, and his satisfactions. This usually means that he becomes something of a bully or a "tough" guy. Unlike the i*r*u*, [EcFcAc] from the same primitive EFA cluster, he does not need an intellectual rationalization to lose his temper; he can do so directly for purely personal and selfish reasons. Since he is Eu rather than Ec, he rarely can be a completely independent person; most often, he has a tendency to make rather close, intense involvements with others. However, it's characteristic of the er*u [EuFcUu] * to resent those with whom he is involved, so he is inclined to punish his intimates. In effect, he approaches people with a large chip on his shoulder; if they "fall for him," which many will do because he is a primitive A, he will punish them for causing him to need them. Some people will feel that what the er*u* need is a little love and understanding, but the more love and understanding he gets, the more negative he becomes. Obviously, the er*u* can be a dangerous person both to an intimate or to a therapist. Alcoholic rages, paranoid panic reactions, and furor states are frequently associated with this adjustment pattern. The er*u [EuFcUu] will usually look and act mean and sullen, but the er*u* is more deceptive and, thus, is a more sinister adjustment because the violence of his reactions is unexpected.