Personality dynamics /
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| Author / Creator: | Wolman, Benjamin B. |
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| Imprint: | New York : Plenum Press, c1992. |
| Description: | ix, 163 p. ; 22 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1315251 |
Table of Contents:
- 1. The Logic of Science and Psychological Theory. The Need for a Theory. Forming Hypotheses. Epistemological Realism. The Impact of the Sociocultural Climate. Radical Realism. Types of Logical Propositions. Theory Formation. Causality. Drive. The Psychosocial Field
- 2. Monistic Transitionisim. Change and Continuity. Sleep and Dreams. Parapsychology. Interindividual Cathexis. Courage to Give
- 3. Motivation and Emotions. Releasers of Energy. Pain and Pleasure. The Antigone Principle. Lust for Life: Eros and Ares. Destrudo. Four Types of Hostile Behavior. Power. Social Relations as a Function of Power and. Acceptance. Fear and Anger. Fear and Perception. Anxiety. Courage. Security. Interindividual Differences. The Need to Be Accepted. Self-Esteem and Self-Actualization
- 4. Love, Sex, and Violence. Biological Factors. Psychology of Women. Penis Envy. From Procreation to Pleasure. Sex and Love. Vectorialism. Mutuality in Sex. Sociocultural Determinants. Sex and the Abuse of Power. Emancipation of Women. Hostile Behavior
- 5. Child Development. The Two Perspectives. Nature-Nurture. Developmental Processes. Parents and Children. Developmental Phases
- 6. Personality Integration. The Criteria. Mental Health. Observational Criteria of Mental Health. Power and Self-Esteem. Achieving. Field-Theoretical Considerations. The Meaning of Life.