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?