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CNET Instinctual Variants & Subtypes Flashcards

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  1. What are the three instinctual variants recognized in the Enneagram system used in CNET training?

    Answer: Self-Preservation, Sexual (One-to-One), and Social

    The three instinctual variants are Self-Preservation (SP), Sexual or One-to-One (SX), and Social (SO), each representing a fundamental biological and psychological drive.

  2. A CNET teacher has a client who is a Type 2 but seems surprisingly assertive and even aggressive in their giving. Which subtype is most likely?

    Answer: Sexual (One-to-One) Type 2

    The Sexual (One-to-One) subtype of Type 2 is often called 'Seduction' or 'Aggression' and expresses giving through intense pursuit of one-on-one connection and can appear assertive or even demanding.

  3. Why is teaching instinctual variants important in CNET certification preparation?

    Answer: Variants explain why two people of the same type can look dramatically different

    Instinctual variants create 27 distinct subtype expressions (9 types × 3 variants), explaining significant behavioral differences between people who share the same core type.

  4. The Social instinct, when identified as dominant, primarily orients a person toward:

    Answer: Group belonging, rank, and contribution to the collective

    The Social instinct drives attention toward group dynamics, status, social roles, and one's value within a community or collective structure.

  5. In CNET training, what is the 'countertype' subtype and why is it significant for teaching?

    Answer: The subtype that exhibits behaviors opposite to the typical expression of its core type, making it the hardest to recognize

    The countertype subtype expresses the type's passion in a way that seems to counter the expected behavior, making it the most likely to be mistyped and hardest for teachers to identify accurately.

  6. The Self-Preservation instinct, when dominant, focuses attention primarily on:

    Answer: Practical needs like health, security, comfort, and material resources

    The Self-Preservation instinct directs attention toward maintaining the body's safety, comfort, health, financial security, and physical environment.

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