Author: F. W. H. Myers Publisher: DigiCat ISBN: Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 615
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This work, published in the 19th century, was the culmination of more than 20 years of research into the spiritualistic matters like the survival of consciousness after death. The author was fascinated with spiritualism and mediumship which led him to examine mediumistic communications in particular and psychic functioning in general.
Author: Ellen Garcia Publisher: GRIN Verlag ISBN: 3656637911 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 10
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Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject Sociology - Individual, Groups, Society, grade: A, The University of Liverpool, language: English, abstract: Trait theory was developed from the concept of trait which simply describes the characteristic behavior of individuals thus their personality. Trait encompasses all aspects of how individuals perceive, believe and feel about things. This is what distinguishes individuals from one another. Trait theories are therefore concerned with understanding the differences in peoples' personality and with establishing the causes of these perceived differences. Although different theories have been developed by different people, they are all based on the following assumptions: people genetically inherit traits from their biological parents; some traits are predominantly suited for leadership; and people who make good leaders have the correct if not sufficient combination of traits (Digman, 1990). It is through these assumptions that this theory has formed a good basis for selection of leaders thus a very important discipline in management. This essay therefore seeks to discuss ‘five factor’ trait theory highlighting some of the advantages and disadvantages of using such a theory to select leaders in the workforce. Unlike the traditional psychological researches, contemporary psychological researchers in personality have managed to come up with a more comprehensive and empirical model for analyzing personality traits known as ‘the five factor’ or the ‘big five’ theory (Digman, 1990). The ‘five factor’ theory is a five factor model with broad categories of personality traits, each category having its distinct behavioral characteristics associated with them. Though the theory is new, the five factor model has proved to be one of the most practical and applicable model in studying human personality and has thus been accorded critical attention (Digman 1990)
Author: F. W. H. Myers Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 138701501X Category : History Languages : en Pages : 186
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Ever wonder what really happens when you dream, or when death occurs? How about those moments you have an inspiration "out of the blue"? And why do affirmations work for certain people and in certain circumstances, but not for everyone and all the time? FWH Myers lived a very full life, even surviving near death in his 20's as only member of his gold-mining expedition. When he finally turned to getting trained as an M.D., his background led to the odd and unusual, the metaphysical instead of the straight materialist dogma of how the world worked. These works are but a partial presentation of an ever-growing subject on personality and its survival after the body dies. This book is an exposition rather than a proof. As William James forcefully argued, Myers made the first attempts to map out the full range of the subliminal mind as a universal human phenomenon. It was also the inspiration for Dorothea Brande in her breakthrough of Wake Up And Live. Scroll Up and Get Your Copy Now.
Author: Gerald Matthews Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 052188778X Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 601
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This essential textbook examines what personality traits are, how they influence human behaviour and the applications of personality assessment.
Author: Craig A. Hill Publisher: SAGE ISBN: 1412904838 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 577
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"Human Sexuality: Personality and Social Psychological Perspectives presents the topics typically covered in human sexuality courses, rooting the presentation in a strong psychological perspective. Author Craig Hill focuses on personality and social psychological theory to provide students with a conceptual understanding of the psychological factors involved in sexuality, and he encourages students to build upon that foundation by challenging them to think critically about the material in various ways. He also emphasizes the scientific investigation of sexuality, offering a solid review of the research literature."--Publisher's description.
Author: John Lopker Publisher: Personality Potter TYPOLOGY ISBN: 9780970581006 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 218
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The Picture of Personality reveals the first and only universal picture language of personality. The Guide deciphers the first and only standard set of definitions for human typology. The Guide shows how human nature mirrors Mother Nature. The push and pull of polar opposites creates our personality. Like day and night, we divide into a Light Side and a Dark Side that seek reunion. The conflict between our two sides creates the human journey--the search for the center.
Author: H. J. Eysenck Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1135013969 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 486
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Originally published in 1953, this third edition was first published in 1970. It was one of the early attempts at bringing together theories of personality organisation and finding empirical evidence to test their hypotheses. This third edition includes additional chapters and updated references to current research of the time. It is a particular feature of this book that a large number of figures are reproduced in the text; this is essentially a consequence of the writer’s belief that diagrammatic representations are better suited to the transmitting and remembering of information than are words or numbers. The first chapter outlines the theories and discusses some of their implications, the second and third look at methods of analysis and projective techniques, while the rest of the book is devoted to a critical presentation of the evidence, arranged according to the technique employed – rating, self-rating, objective testing, constitutional assessment, autonomic measurement, and so on. Today it can be read and enjoyed in its historical context.
Author: Jonathan Benjamin Publisher: American Psychiatric Pub ISBN: Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 384
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This volume explores the new era of study made possible by the electrifying pace of discovery and innovation in the field of molecular genetics. Questioning, critical, and strong on methodological principles, this volume reflects the point of view of its 35 distinguished contributors.
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