The uncompensated Role Uniform orientations are represented as [u=Uu] and [u+=Uu+], In these adjustments, the individual continues into adolescence primarily on the basis of the primitive tendency, without undertaking serious efforts to modify his inherent lack of social sensitivity and adaptability. On the one hand, he is relatively free from the tension and anxiety which he would have experienced had he been forced to compensate. However, on the other hand, he has failed to adjust to the requirements of his society and his culture. The [u+=Uu+], in particular, has acquired little or no role-playing flexibility. In consequence, his social behavior tends to be highly individualistic, and, at times, even bizarre.
Theoretically, a [u+=Uu+] adjustment differs considerably in Externalizers and Internalizers. In an Internalizer, it is almost always thought to be pathological. The Role Adaptive "I" child can maintain satisfactory, though somewhat bland social contacts on the basis of his inherent Role Adaptive. In childhood, then, the autistic quality of his thinking may be successfully concealed. The internalized [u+=Uu+], on the other hand, lacks the ability to mask his tendency towards schizophrenic thinking. He is therefore exposed to early pressures to discipline and control his autistic tendencies by developing intellectual and procedural skills.
The ultimate adjustment of the internalized [u+=Uu+] is clearly a function of the extent to which he can develop realistic intellectual or procedural activities. Even should he be successful in these respects, he will nevertheless retain his inherent inadequate social patterns, unless he is forced to compensate or modify in the social dimension. Even without compensation, his lacks in this area may be overlooked at least to an extent, if he is successful in other respects. Otherwise, his immaturity will be too great for him to acquire sufficient skills for adequate functioning, and his social appeal is insufficient to permit him to get by without them. In any event, an internalized [u+=Uu+], remains characterized by detachment, lack of interpersonal sensitivity, and social ineptitude.
The tendency of the [u+=Uu+] Externalizer, on the other hand is to escape from his failure to find interpersonal acceptance, and to turn to a dream world for the satisfaction of his fundamental needs. He is likely to identify with fictional characters, or to become preoccupied with external media such as motion pictures and television. In behavior, the externalized [u+=Uu+] is apt to be hostile and negativistic in situations which require social versatility. He may also become somewhat lazy, and tend toward excessive procrastination. His factual experiences are not as satisfying as his own daydreams. He therefore tends to withdraw, but, while the Internalizer withdraws into autism, the Externalizer turns more to identification.
Unlike the "A," a "U" child has generally been forced to find ways of gaining acceptance relatively early. He has not been able to get by at the superficial level, and has been called upon, fairly consistently, to prove that he has really acquired some amount of abilities, maturity, and skill. He frequently achieves in physical or intellectual areas, in order to win interpersonal acceptance. In some ways, then, he has escaped protection in childhood, and is not totally unprepared for the demands of adolescence. However, a [u+=Uu+] adjustment, at adolescence, is less likely to be conducive to this favorable developmental turn than is the more moderate [u=Uu]. The major disadvantage of the [u+=Uu+] basic state is the extreme nature of the individual's lack of flexibility in adjustment, at a time when increasing social and interpersonal demands are being made upon him.
The [u=Uu] adjustment, being the more moderate type, is the less socially inept. Like the [u+=Uu+]. the success of adjustment depends on the extent to which appropriate and effective development is achieved in the other dimensions of the personality structure. Of the two types, the [u=Uu] is more likely to succeed in this connection. Theoretically, the particular areas in which the individual will strive for success are, at least in part, determined by whether he is an Externalizer or an Internalizer.
The externalized [u=Uu] generally has ceased to make direct attempts for social-interpersonal acceptance, and turns instead to satisfactions which can be obtained from activity. He may even avoid extensive social and interpersonal involvements, because of his many past failures. The externalized [u=Uu] may nevertheless find some amount of satisfaction by expressing and emphasizing his inherent inclination toward activity. For example, he may turn to athletics or engage in various types of outdoor activities. The internalized [u=Uu], on the other hand, is more likely to achieve in impersonal, intellectual areas, such as science and mathematics.
The [u=Uu], whether externalized or internalized, does not exert major efforts toward achieving social skills, but looks for his satisfactions in the development and utilization of other aspects of his personality. The primary advantage of the [u=Uu] adjustment is the ability to displace social and interpersonal needs, and substitute realistic and meaningful utilization of intellectual and procedural abilities. The chief risk in the [u=Uu] orientation is the individual's essential lack of social sensitivity, which he retains from his original "U" predisposition.