The Complete Idiot's Guide To Personality Profiles

by Miller, Alan; Shelly, Susan

• ISBN13: 9780028638157
• ISBN10: 0028638158
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-09
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

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Table of Contents

Part 1: What Is Personality?	1	(77)
The Personality Puzzle	3	(14)
An Overview of the concepts and theories of personality, and how it affects nearly everything we do.
You Are What You Believe	17	(14)
Our deepest beliefs influence and greatly affect our views of ourselves, others, and the world around us.
The Psychodynamic (Huh?) Theory of Personality	31	(12)
The psychodynamic theory of personality began with Sigmund Freud and has been important and influential ever since.
The Learning Theory of Personality	43	(10)
The learning theory focuses almost entirely on what's going on in a person's conscious mind.
The Humanistic Theory of Personality	53	(10)
The humanistic theory, which emphasizes the uniqueness of the individual, is as relevant as ever in today's society.
Other Personality Theories	63	(14)
Many other theories regarding personality are important and have influenced the field of psychology.
Part 2: Tests, Tests, and More Tests	77	(40)
The Development of Psychological Tests	79	(12)
Psychological tests must be carefully developed and controlled to be considered reliable.
For Professional Use Only	91	(12)
Professional tests generally are valid and reliable, and a notch above the nonprofessional versions.
Tests for Everyone to Take	103	(14)
There's no shortage of psychological tests out there for the taking, if you know where to look.
Part 3: Personality Characteristics	117	(54)
Personality Traits	119	(14)
Personality traits are enduring, and they influence the way that we go about living.
Schemas and So Forth	133	(12)
We use schemas to process and store our assumptions and beliefs.
The All-Important Self-Esteem Factor	145	(14)
Self-esteem, or how we think about ourselves, varies tremendously from person to person.
States of Being	159	(12)
Temporary conditions, or moods, are conditions such as anxiety and depression.
Part 4: Personality Disorders	171	(56)
Eccentric Behaviors	173	(14)
The eccentric behaviors include paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality disorders.
Dramatic Behaviors	187	(14)
Antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders are called dramatic behaviors.
Fearful Behavior	201	(12)
The cluster of disorders known as fearful behavior includes avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive behavior.
The Addictive Personality: Myth or Reality?	213	(14)
There is great debate about whether addiction is a disease or a learned behavior.
Part 5: For Love and Money	227	(38)
Your Personality and Your Love Life	229	(14)
Your personality affects your love life in ways you may not even want to hear.
Personality on the Job	243	(10)
The jobs you'll get and how you'll perform in them are directly influenced by your personality.
Molding the Future	253	(12)
Your traits, characteristics, and beliefs will largely determine the kind of parent you'll be.
Part 6: Personality and Change	265	(100)
Can a Leopard Change His Spots?	267	(12)
It's possible to change personality using cognitive therapy.
Changing What We Believe	279	(14)
Changing automatic thoughts from negative to positive can greatly lessen anxiety and boost the chances that you'll succeed.
Changing How We Behave	293	(12)
Behavior is easier to change than some other aspects of personality, but the possibility of change depends a great deal on self-efficacy.
Rewriting History	305	(12)
Core beliefs are near and dear to our hearts, but they are not unchangeable.
Do Not Attempt to Do This at Home	317	(10)
Some very serious issues should not be addressed solely with self-help measures.
Cheer Up, Will Ya?	327	(10)
There's renewed interest in the area of positive psychology.
Taking a Good, Long Look in Your Crystal Ball	337	(28)
You have more control over your life than you may believe.
Appendixes
A Glossary	347	(8)
B Additional Resources	355	(10)
Index	365