the way one deals with the affective (emotional) quality of the numinosum. These characteristics are classified as affect characteristics, which include: 1) Asymbolism 2) Inadequate Relationship to Paradox 3) One-Sided Orientation of Consciousness 4) Inadequate Regulation of Numinous Energy 5) Externalization of Numinous Energy 6) Dissociative Selectivity 7) Reactivity 8) Fear of Change and Fear of the New
