Enneagram Flashcards

Which Enneagram type is known as 'The Achiever' and is primarily motivated by the desire to feel valuable and worthwhile?

Answer: Type 3

Type 3, The Achiever, is driven by the need to succeed and be seen as valuable and admirable.

In Enneagram theory, what are the three 'Centers of Intelligence' also called triads?

Answer: Body, Heart, Head

The three centers are Body (types 8, 9, 1), Heart (types 2, 3, 4), and Head (types 5, 6, 7).

A Type 6 experiencing stress typically disintegrates toward which type's negative behaviors?

Answer: Type 3

Under stress, Type 6 moves toward the unhealthy behaviors of Type 3, becoming competitive and image-driven.

Which Enneagram type is most associated with the core fear of being without support or guidance?

Answer: Type 6

Type 6, The Loyalist, has a core fear of being without support, security, or guidance from trusted others.

What does 'wing' mean in the Enneagram system?

Answer: The adjacent type numbers that flavor your core type

A wing refers to one of the two types adjacent to your core type on the Enneagram circle, adding nuance to your personality.

Which type is called 'The Peacemaker' and has a core desire to maintain inner and outer peace?

Answer: Type 9

Type 9, The Peacemaker, seeks harmony and avoids conflict, often merging with others' agendas to keep the peace.

The Enneagram's three instinctual subtypes are Self-Preservation, Social, and which third subtype?

Answer: Sexual (One-to-One)

The three instinctual subtypes are Self-Preservation (sp), Social (so), and Sexual/One-to-One (sx).