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Understanding the Dynamics of Typical People: An Introduction to Jungian Theory


Understanding the Dynamics of Typical People: An Introduction to Jungian Theory

Paperback by Bents, Richard; Blank, Rainer

Understanding the Dynamics of Typical People: An Introduction to Jungian Theory

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ISBN:
9780889373822
Publication Date:
1 Jul 2010
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hogrefe Publishing
Pages:
138 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 27 - 29 May 2024
Understanding the Dynamics of Typical People: An Introduction to Jungian Theory

Description

"Understanding the Dynamics of Typical People" is a humorous, and at the same time clear, systematic, and well-founded introduction to C.J. Jung's "Type Theory". Written in an easy-to-understand conversational style, with examples, stories, vignettes, caricatures, and cartoons, the book will help you identify patterns that exist among people, patterns that make us 'typical' while preserving each person's individuality. You will find yourself on these pages, as well as your friends, family, colleagues, and co-workers - and the clearer understanding of psychological type and dynamics gained from the book will signpost paths for continued growth and maturation. Examples of the practical applications of type theory at work and in other areas of life are provided throughout the book, as are references for further reading and investigation. Stress is a part of all of our lives that impacts on personality, and so in addition to the four well-known dimensions of psychological type - energy, perceiving, judging, lifestyle - the authors also look at stress and how the 'typical' reactions to stress depend upon our personality preferences. Learn, for example, why during times of stress some people seem to fully ignore the details while others are most absorbed in them. This easy-to-read and humorous book provides a clear understanding of the dynamics of typical people and of psychological type theory, as well as their practical use in real life.

Contents

1 Introduction 1.1 Human Typology 1.2 Typical - A" 1.3 What this book is all about 1.4 Bridging the Gap - From Empirical Observations to Typology 2 Beginnings 3 Type Theory 3.1 Introduction to Type Theory 3.2 TypicalA" Objections to TypeA" 3.3 Assumptions of Type Theory 3.4 Determining Type 3.5 The Four Basic Scales 4 Basic Functions and Attitudes 4.1 Perceiving Functions: Sensing and Intuition 4.2 Judging Functions: Thinking and Feeling 4.3 Attitude Towards Outer or Inner World: Extraversion (E) / Introversion (I) 4.4 Life Style (Attitude Towards Outside World): Judging and Perceiving 4.5 Validation 5 Type Dynamics 5.1 Dominant Function for Extraverted Types (E) 5.2 Dominant Function for Introverted Types (I) 5.3 Tertiary and Inferior Function 5.4 Summary - Dynamics of Type 6 Description of the Individual Types 6.1 Short Descriptions 6.2 Description of the 16 Types 7 Stress 7.1 Definition of Stress 7.2 Controlled Stress 7.3 Uncontrolled Stress 7.4 Summary 7.5 Stress by Type 8 Practical Application 8.1 Leadership 8.2 Communication 8.3 Learning 8.4 Teamwork 9 Summary 10 References

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