Personality Dynamics

By: Benjamin B. Wolman

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Hardcover | 31 January 1992

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In the grand tradition of Freud, this work endeavors to describe the nature of human nature. However, in light of scientific discoveries unknown in Freud's time, a new conceptual framework is introduced which includes a new approach to theory formation.

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Non-Fiction Psychology The Self, Ego, Identity, Personality Cognition & Cognitive Psychology Medicine Other Branches of Medicine Psychiatry

The Logic of Science and Psychological Theory	p. 1
The Need for a Theory	p. 1
Forming Hypotheses	p. 3
Epistemological Realism	p. 6
The Impact of the Sociocultural Climate	p. 7
Radical Realism	p. 8
Types of Logical Propositions	p. 10
Theory Formation	p. 12
Causality	p. 18
Drive	p. 19
The Psychosocial Field	p. 20
Monistic Transitionisim	p. 25
Change and Continuity	p. 25
Sleep and Dreams	p. 28
Parapsychology	p. 33
Interindividual Cathexis	p. 34
Courage to Give	p. 38
Motivation and Emotions	p. 45
Releasers of Energy	p. 45
Pain and Pleasure	p. 47
The Antigone Principle	p. 55
Lust for Life: Eros and Ares	p. 57
Destrudo	p. 63
Four Types of Hostile Behavior	p. 64
Power	p. 66
Social Relations as a Function of Power and
Acceptance	p. 69
Fear and Anger	p. 74
Fear and Perception	p. 75
Anxiety	p. 76
Courage	p. 77
Security	p. 78
Interindividual Differences	p. 79
The Need to Be Accepted	p. 80
Self-Esteem and Self-Actualization	p. 82
Love, Sex, and Violence	p. 85
Biological Factors	p. 85
Psychology of Women	p. 86
Penis Envy	p. 90
From Procreation to Pleasure	p. 93
Sex and Love	p. 94
Vectorialism	p. 96
Mutuality in Sex	p. 99
Sociocultural Determinants	p. 101
Sex and the Abuse of Power	p. 103
Emancipation of Women	p. 108
Hostile Behavior	p. 109
Child Development	p. 117
The Two Perspectives	p. 117
Nature-Nurture	p. 119
Developmental Processes	p. 121
Parents and Children	p. 123
Developmental Phases	p. 125
Personality Integration	p. 131
The Criteria	p. 131
Mental Health	p. 132
Observational Criteria of Mental Health	p. 135
Power and Self-Esteem	p. 140
Achieving	p. 142
Field-Theoretical Considerations	p. 144
The Meaning of Life	p. 146
References	p. 149
Author Index	p. 157
Subject Index	p. 161
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