Gamma Quadra

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Gamma, or the 'third' quadra, includes the types SEE, ILI, LIE, and ESI.

The Reinin traits that distinguish Gamma from other quadras are "decisive," "serious," and "democratic."

[edit] Dominant elements

The dominant IM elements of the Gamma Quadra are    ,    ,    , and    . All Gamma Quadra types have these elements in the Ego or Super-Id blocks and tend to promote or favor their use over subdued elements.

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• Gamma types take a longer-term view regarding efficiency and practicality, considering the short term inconsequential. Likewise, they tend to aim at the larger scale of decisions, rather than only at those affecting themselves, giving them an inclination for "self-sacrifice," as others might see it.

• Gamma types like to talk about where present trends are leading in terms of profitable events and undertakings.

• Gamma types tend to give more value to ideas and concepts that can produce something worthwhile.

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• Gamma types take a hard-line approach regarding wrongdoing, and the punishment, even revenge, on those who cross the line.

• Gamma types place high value on personal loyalty, once they feel a close relationship has been established.

• Gamma types like to discuss personal relationships in a realistic manner, as the way things are. Not as they could be or should be.

[edit] Subdued elements

The subdued IM elements of the Gamma Quadra are    ,    ,    , and    . These elements reflect aspects of reality which Gamma Quadra types prefer to keep to themselves and not discuss openly.

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• Gamma types don't tend to form or maintain groups based on fun, emotional interaction, but only take groups seriously that perform some common productive activity or discuss serious topics.

• Gamma types reject the idea that it's best to avoid confrontations so as not to spoil the mood of those present, they prefer directness in settling or at least discussing disagreements.

• Gamma types have difficulty relating to emotional atmospheres connected to "special dates" such as public holidays.

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• Gamma types do not see much point in deeply analyzing ideas that they see as having little practical application or connection to reality.

• Gamma types are more inclined to speculate and discuss possible developments of present circumstances, or how these came about, than to speculate or analyze alternative scenarios or possibilities.

[edit] Group behavior

Groups made up of primarily Gamma types tend to be small in size; perhaps 6 at most. Laughter and very obvious displays of emotion are subdued, instead, there is a lot of smiling, amusement with ironic and witty remarks or, when serious subjects or not very happy personal experiences are discussed, a serious demeanour. Even such small groups tend to split into smaller ones; perhaps 3 is the ideal "group" size for Gammas.

Group discussions are focused on exchange of information and ideas on subjects of mutual interest, discussing and planning activities together, or on personal experiences. The latter are usually discussed not with the purpose of making people laugh or to boast one's position but to get an insight into the lessons to be drawn from such experiences.

Gammas usually dislike being "drawn" into larger groups where loud exchanges of jokes and quick shifting of one subject to the other are the norm, as in a large dinner table in an informal environment, especially if the group is also somewhat "artificial" as in work colleagues or business partners where personal relationships weren't really spontaneously formed. In such situations, Gammas will tend to focus on the persons sitting immediately near them in order to engage them in more individual conversations or will tend to remain mostly silent, not really participating in the group atmosphere, making the impression of being "introverts" in the everyday meaning of the term.

Once a group is formed, it tends to be wary for some time of "newcomers", being neither exclusive nor inclusive on purpose. Conversations often focus on trends regarding material and yet personal issues, such as career prospects and developments, success or failure of financial investments and enterprises, and the future prospects of romantic relationships, as well as the reasons for the failure of past ones. In more light-hearted moments, such talks get a "bawdy" flavor with some slight teasing.

Other subjects tend to focus on internal work politics from the point of view of how it jeopardizes general efficiency, the nonsense of bureaucracy, and how to be better than competitors.

[edit] Romance styles

Gammas usually have little time for "romance" in the "wooing" meaning of the term; relationships tend to develop rather as the meeting of two individuals interested in a relationship and each other. Elements of "courtship" or "romance" are seen as rituals with less meaning than the feelings involved. Relationships, also friendships, usually develop from exchanges of information, ideas, personal experiences of special significance, and mutual help, proceeding to activities together.

Gamma romantic interactions tend to focus on the longer-term prospects of the relationship in terms of definition, that is, for instance, even if it is to be a temporary relationship, this should be more or less clear, or at least in one's mind, from the beginning. General impatience with flirting for flirting's sake, or for fun; approaches and moves are made with a purpose, which may be altered down the road, nonetheless. Assumption that sexual innuendo and approaches are backed by some sort of emotional attachment. Once a relationship is established as being romantic, interactions tend to focus on physical and somewhat tough interplay and innuendo. Playful power-games, focusing on intensity of interactions and feelings.

[edit] Perception of other quadras

[edit] Alpha

Gammas tend to perceive Alpha types as creative, generally well-meaning, and friendly and pleasant people, especially as a group, as a first impression. Later, Gammas tend to see Alphas as lacking ambition in the longer term, overly concerned with sensorial pleasure and comfort, and overly demanding of, and sensitive to, external emotional expression without making much effort to focus on deeper feelings involved.

Gammas prefer to keep a formal or businesslike relationship when interacting with Alphas. Small annoyances can continually arise when both parties try to form a closer psychological distance. Gammas have a tendency to be quite critical of Alphas when they are not around. However, when they meet again the Gammas and Alphas once again try to show good will towards one another, even though this usually comes off the wrong way from the other's point of view.

Gammas can sometimes wish Alphas would be more mature, or just leave them alone. Alphas wish Gammas would lighten up every once and wonder how Gammas can be so heartless sometimes.

[edit] Beta

Gammas tend to regard Beta types as driven, ambitious people with a sense of purpose and who can get things done, usually with very strong views, as in political issues or ways of approaching work, which Gammas tend to see as not backed by sufficient factual confirmation and therefore too ideological. Gammas also may regard Betas as two-faced when bent on achieving a goal, and too concerned with their social status, and that of others, within any given social group.

During one on one interaction with a Beta who the Gamma is close to, the Gamma can find a sympathetic listener. Both parties find the other's point of view to be helpful and insightful. Interaction is rarely hostile, and is usually accompanied by a mutual feeling of security and understanding. A wide range of topics can be discussed with quite a large bit of useful information for addressing various problems.

[edit] Delta

Gammas tend to perceive Delta types as kindly, well-meaning and creative people, but perhaps too present-focused and lacking ambition with a longer-term perspective, as well as being overly welcoming and forgiving of people whom Gammas may regard as undeserving. Deltas are perceived by Gammas as generally loyal and well meaning friends, however Deltas may seem to have a tendency to be focused on the "wrong things" in life. This can lead to frustration and conflicts of interest when trying to cooperate to accomplish a goal. When such conflicts occur, a Gamma and Delta type can separate for a short period "going their own way" until they acquire what is needed for satisfaction, then they are able to join up again in agreement.