TRANSACTIONS - THREE TYPES
When one ego-state offers a stimulus to a target ego-state, a response is expected from the target ego-state.
But a direct (stimulus-to) & (response-from) does not always happen.
COMPLIMENTARY
If the transaction is complimentary (parallel) the target ego-state DOES respond and the pattern may repeat.
CROSSED
If the transaction is crossed, the target ego-state DOES NOT respond and a NEW pattern starts.
ULTERIOR
If the transaction is ulterior, the target DOES respond AND MORE IS HAPPENING, BUT IT IS HIDDEN.
And the hidden setup finally shows up -- surprise ! |
