There are three factors in Scientology which are of the utmost importance in handling life. These three factors answer the question: How should I talk to people? How can I give new ideas to people? How can I find what people are thinking about? How can I handle my work better? These three factors in Scientology are called the ARC Triangle. ARC stands for Affinity, Reality and Communication.

Learn more about how to use this principle through the booklet The Components of Understanding and its accompanying course.

Affinity is any emotional attitude which indicates the degree of liking for someone or something.

Reality is the degree of agreement reached by people. It also includes the solid objects, the real things of life.

Communication is the interchange of ideas across space.