FIRO_B stands for Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation Behavior.
The primary pruposes of this test are:
(1) to measure how an individual acts in interpersonal situations, and
(2) to provide an instrument that will facilitate the prediction of interaction between people.Expressed Behavior example comments:
Inclusion: I make efforts to include others in my activities and to get them to include me in theirs. I try to belong, and to join social groups, to be with people as much as possible.
Control: I try to exert control and influence over things. I take charge of things and tell others what to do.
Affection: I make efforts to become close to people. I express friendly and affectionate feelings and try to be personal and intimate.