PMC

Devant and his Obliging Tea Kettle [].

IIP-32 subscales with structure indicated by circumplex models of interpersonal behavior ¹
Note: Domineering/Controlling = Manipulative, has difficulty relaxing control; Vindictive/Self-Centered = Mistrustful, preoccupied with revenge, readily expresses anger; Cold/Distant = Minimal affection or connection with others, difficulty maintaining relationships; Socially Inhibited = Introverted, avoidant, anxious in the presence of others; Non-Assertive = Low self-confidence, difficulty taking initiative and expressing needs; Overly Accommodating = Obliging, deferential, gullible, easily exploited by others; Self-Sacrificing = Overly caring and empathic, difficulty setting and maintaining boundaries; Intrusive/Needy = Histrionic, over-discloses personal information, poor sense of boundaries
¹ Scale interpretations drawn from the IIP manual ().

Schematic representation of host metabolic pathway for mammalian biogenic polyamine synthesis.