The New Personality Self-Portrait: Why You Think, Work, Love and Act the Way You Do

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John Oldham Lois B. Morris

The New Personality Self-Portrait

Why You Think, Work, Love and Act the Way You Do

John Oldham, Lois B. Morris

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Bantam Books Inc
31 March 1999

Psychology

The New Personality Self -portraitis the only guide to personality types based onthe American Psychiatric Association'sjust-published official diagnostic system -- the DSM-IV -- and written by one of today'sleading personality researchers. A long-timebacklist bestseller in its previous edition, it has nowbeen completely updated to include all thefascinating new information about how we become who weare-and how we can change. The self-test inThe New Personality Self -portrait isalready used extensively in mental health andbusiness settings. It reveals a profile so personal,so accurate, that it's as individual as afingerprint. Readers discover their unique mix of 14distinct personality styles -- and learn how thosetraits impact their relationships, work and homelife. Fascinating case histories show each style inaction, with tips on how to live and work withevery type, and exercises for turningvulnerabilities into strengths -- plus warnings about whenindividual differences develop into personalitydisorders.

By: John Oldham, Lois B. Morris
Imprint: Bantam Books Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 227mm, Width: 151mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 465g
ISBN: 9780553373936
ISBN 10: 0553373935
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 31 March 1999
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Oldhamis the interim chair of the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Baylor College of Medicine. He is a leading expert on personality disorders and has been active in the American Psychiatric Association for much of his tenure. His works include The New Personality Self-Portrait- Why You Think, Work, Love and Act the Way You Do and Dynamic Therapy in Brief Hospitalization. Lois B. Morris has written books on various topics from mental health to Chinese opera. Her books include The New Personality Self-Portrait- Why You Think, Work, Love and Act the Way You Do and Along the Roaring River- My Wild Ride from Mao to the Met. She lives in New York with her husband and dog.

Reviews for The New Personality Self-Portrait: Why You Think, Work, Love and Act the Way You Do

You cannot read this book without attaining a deeper and clearer understanding of yourself and the people you care about. -- Herbert Pardes, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Brilliantly transforms a wealth of scientific information into an exciting and easy-to-follow format. -- Stuart C.Yudofsky, M.D., Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine. You cannot read this book withoutattaining a deeper and clearer understanding ofyourself and the people you care about. --Herbert Pardes, M.D., Dean of the Faculty ofMedicine, Columbia University College of Physicians andSurgeons. Brilliantly transforms a wealthof scientific information into an exciting andeasy-to-follow format. -- Stuart C.Yudofsky, M.D., Professor and Chairman, Department ofPsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College ofMedicine. You cannot read this book without attaining a deeper and clearer understanding of yourself and the people you care about. -- Herbert Pardes, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Brilliantly transforms a wealth of scientific information into an exciting and easy-to-follow format. -- Stuart C.Yudofsky, M.D., Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine.