Fundamental Interpersonal Relationship Orientation – Behavior (FIRO-B).
The FIRO-B tool examines three fundamental dimensions of interpersonal needs:
- Inclusion recognition, belonging, participation, contact with others, and how you relate to groups.
- Control influence, leadership, responsibility, and decision making you relate to groups
- Affection closeness, warmth, sensitivity, openness, and relating to others
The FIRO-B assessment also indicates preferences in regard to two distinct aspects of each of these needs areas:
Expressed Behaviour
- How much does an individual prefer to initiate the behavior?
- How does the individual behave with respect to the three fundamental interpersonal needs?
- What is the individual’s comfort level engaging in the behaviors associated with the three needs?
Wanted Behaviour
- How much does an individual prefer others to take the initiative?
- How much does an individual want to be on the receiving end of those behaviors?
- What is the individual’s comfort level when others direct their behaviors associated with the three needs to them?