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Instinctual centers

This document outlines the three instinctual centers according to the Enneagram framework: Preservation, Sexual, and Social instincts. Each center lists related emotional or behavioral themes such as anxiety, aggression, ambition, security, jealousy, and shame, which reflect different human survival and interaction drives. It is useful for those exploring personality types or looking to understand instinct-driven behaviors in themselves or others.

What this touches on

  • instinctual centers
  • preservation instinct
  • sexual instinct
  • social instinct
  • anxiety
  • jealousy
  • shame
  • ambition
  • confidence
  • survival
  • relationship dynamics
  • behavior patterns

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