Basic e*ru* (IcRuAc)

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The e*ru* has not only repressed his internalized or ideational tendencies, but has also denied or reacted against social-interpersonal relationships. The independence and self-reliance of the e*ra [IcRuAu] is also characteristic of the e*ru*, but the role playing skill and interpersonal exploitation are not present. As a result, the e*ru* is an active athletic person, but is much more seclusive and socially withdrawn than the e*ra. [IcRuAu] Fundamentally, he is a seductive and interesting person in the same way as the e*ra, [IcRuAu] since both adjustments stem from the primitive IRA orientation. Negativism, rejection, and hostility are more apparent in the e*ru* than in the e*ra, [IcRuAu] since he must defend himself against the involving attempts of others. The eru* [EuRuAc] and the i*ru* [EcRuAc] have the dual problem of defending themselves against the involving attempts of others and controlling or repressing their own needs for involving themselves. This need is not present in the e*ru*, so his negativism and defensiveness are not as sharp and punishing. The eru* [EuRuAc] is most likely to be negativistic toward those who are the most attractive; in this sense, there is some selectivity in his hostile behavior. The e*ru* does not have the same ability to be selective, since his own involvement needs are not as well established. He tends, thus, to be generally rejecting. Since he does not know what to protect against, he defends against everyone. He is as a sullen, defensive person who appears always to have a chip on his shoulder. He usually commits himself to very intensive physical pursuits or, in some cases, to intense mental activities, as a means of avoiding social-interpersonal responsibilities.

The e*ru* has the same self-oriented motivation as the e*ra; rarely, if ever, does he become dedicated to a cause or a principle unless it is frankly self-fulfilling. He can develop marked skill in well-defined motor-manipulative tasks and highly structured mental operations with external application. Some highly effective engineers are found in this cluster, but in most cases, they are highly independent, self-sufficient, and demanding of their own prerogatives. Pilots, particularly those who have no interest or desire to be responsible for others, are common here, also. All manner of men willing to take personal risks for high stakes come from this group.

The primary problem of the e*ru* is that he tends to misperceive and misinterpret his external environment. In the extreme, this can result in psychotic paranoid delusions that are bizarre and unrealistic. In the better adapted e*ru*, this may take the form of profound self-confidence coupled with a distinct suspicion of the ability and competence of others. The e*ru [IcRuUu] * may undertake and successfully complete tasks and activities that other more perceptive individuals will either deem impossible or unrealistic.

The e*ru* is a brusque, impatient person who has limited compassion and psychological understanding. He is rarely deliberately cruel, but he is unfeeling and insulated toward the needs and demands of others He is a good supervisor and leader in the sense that he will not tolerate incompetence or lack of confidence. When he sees what he interprets as weakness, he is ruthless and unfeeling in eliminating the offender. The e*ru* is almost universally feared and respected, but he rarely engenders the bitter hatred characteristically directed against the ira* [IuRuUc] and the era*. [EuRuUc] The i*ra [EcRuAu] and the e*ra [IcRuAu] are also apt to be more hated than loved.