CNET CNET Wings & Triadic Groupings

Question 1

In Enneagram theory, a 'wing' refers to which of the following?

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One of the two adjacent types on either side of a core type on the circle

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A type's integration path under conditions of growth

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An alternate personality type that temporarily replaces the core type

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The instinctual subtype that modifies a type's expression

Question 2

What are the two wing options for Enneagram Type 4?

Accepted Answer

Types 3 and 5

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Types 2 and 6

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Types 3 and 6

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Types 5 and 6

Question 3

A Type 9 with a strong 8-wing (9w8) is sometimes informally referred to as:

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The Bear

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The Referee

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The Dreamer

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The Mediator

Question 4

How do wings differ from integration and disintegration points in the Enneagram?

Accepted Answer

Wings are directly adjacent types on the perimeter; integration/disintegration points are connected by the inner lines of the figure

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Wings represent stress responses; integration/disintegration points represent healthy growth only

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Wings change throughout a person's life; integration/disintegration points remain fixed from birth

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Wings are determined by instinct; integration/disintegration points are determined by center

Question 5

According to the Narrative Enneagram tradition, which statement about wings is most accurate?

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Most people tend to lean toward one wing more than the other

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Every person uses both wings equally throughout their lifetime

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Wings only activate during times of significant stress or growth

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Wings must be formally assessed by a certified teacher to identify correctly

Question 6

What are the wing options for Enneagram Type 6?

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Types 5 and 7

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Types 4 and 8

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Types 5 and 8

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Types 4 and 7

Question 7

In the Narrative Tradition, wings are best understood as:

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Flavors or nuances that add complexity to the core type's expression

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Separate personality types that alternate with the core type based on context

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Subtypes that modify instinctual drives and survival strategies

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Growth points reached only through sustained personal development work