Convergent ira Cluster

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The convergent ira cluster consists of people who seek to control, contain, or structure their individuality and tendency toward autism by becoming externally non­involving, socially adept, and non-empathic. Succor dependency needs are important for such people. Although some of the individuals in this convergent cluster appear to be independent, authoritarian, or committed to social activity, these are but means to obtain the security they need. The convergent ira does not need reciprocal emotional relationships, as do those from the convergent e clusters; he does need someone or something that will protect him from being autistic or withdrawn.