Enneagram Triads and Harmonic Groups Flashcards

What are the three Harmonic Groups in the Enneagram, developed by Riso and Hudson?

Answer: Positive Outlook, Competency, Reactive

The three Harmonic Groups describe how types cope with conflict and stress: Positive Outlook (2, 7, 9), Competency (1, 3, 5), and Reactive (4, 6, 8).

Which Enneagram types belong to the Positive Outlook Harmonic Group?

Answer: 2, 7, 9

Types 2, 7, and 9 form the Positive Outlook group, and they cope with difficulty by reframing negative experiences in a positive light and avoiding acknowledging pain directly.

The Competency Harmonic Group (types 1, 3, 5) responds to conflict by:

Answer: Setting aside personal feelings to deal with problems objectively and efficiently

Types 1, 3, and 5 cope by becoming efficient, objective, and competent — setting aside feelings to solve problems through mastery and effectiveness.

Which group is known for its emotional intensity and for wanting to be met in that intensity when facing conflict?

Answer: Reactive Group

The Reactive Group (types 4, 6, 8) responds to conflict with strong emotional reactions and wants others to acknowledge and meet them in that emotional intensity.

What are the three 'Hornevian' or 'Social Style' groups in the Enneagram?

Answer: Assertive, Compliant, Withdrawn

Based on Karen Horney's work, the three Hornevian groups are Assertive (3, 7, 8), Compliant (1, 2, 6), and Withdrawn (4, 5, 9), describing how types move in relation to others.

Which types make up the Withdrawn Hornevian Group?

Answer: 4, 5, 9

Types 4, 5, and 9 form the Withdrawn group; they tend to move away from others and retreat into inner worlds — imagination, knowledge, or comfort — to meet their needs.