Differentiation of the self is a delicate balance between emotions and intellect. On one side of the spectrum, individuals respond more emotionally and respond automatically to situations (Baege, 2006). On the other end of the spectrum, individuals automatically respond with intellectual control over emotions. Individuals' self-differential is lower when they operate outside one of the extremes of the spectrum (Baege, 2006). Greater differentiation of the self occurs when an individual can respond to a situation intellectually while being able to accept the emotions they are experiencing (Wineck, 2010). Undifferentiated individuals may be able to mask their inability to cope with stress and anxiety. Undifferentiated individuals operate according to a certain set of rules, expectations and customs (Baege, 2006). Additionally, Dr. Bowen believed that individualistic people operate on the emotional side of the spectrum. Therefore, individualistic people are undifferentiated. Dr. Bowen (1976) stated that differentiated individuals are aware of others, enjoy the company of others, laugh, have fun and