Personality Psychology

The science of personality theory has advanced dramatically in recent years clearing the way for this useful and edifying speculation about the inner workings of horrific serial killers. Applying personality theory to more than a dozen of the most notorious serial killers in modern history, the mystery surrounding their crimes begins to unravel. What drives them to commit horrific crimes? How does sexual desire fit into their motivation? Why do some stop killing while others escalate? What are the different types of serial killers based on personality theory?

The Four People Types reveals powerful insights into the four primary personality types based on the work of Dr. William Moulton Marston, John G. Geier, Gordon Allport, and Dr. Robert S. Hartman. This work will enable you to understand the differences between these four people types and give you the tools you need for maximizing your relationships, communication, and people effectiveness. From our essential need to be ourselves, simple DISC Theory and personal motivations, to living a life "without wax," this book will give you the necessary tools for better personality management and people productivity.

Containing a fascinating exploration of the depths of the human mind, this insightful book takes listeners on a deep dive to discover the hidden parts of the psyche. Covering the subtle world of body language and non-verbal communication, along with the lesser-known secrets of human behavior, you’ll discover how you can draw on a rich collection of insights to protect yourself from manipulators and abusers.

In today's social media and selfie-obsessed culture, we are living in an age of narcissism - and a society that often celebrates this potentially harmful trait rather than understanding it as a psychological disorder. Scientists are beginning to learn that narcissism exists on a spectrum - much like autism - and most of us exhibit some mild narcissistic tendencies.

At the peak of his professional career, after having led the Asia Society for nearly a decade, Oxnam was haunted by periodic blackouts and episodic rages. After his family and friends intervened, Oxnam received help from a psychiatrist, Dr. Jeffery Smith, and entered a rehab center. It wasn't until 1990, during a session with Dr. Smith, that the first of Oxnam's 11 alternate personalities, an angry young boy named Tommy, suddenly emerged.

Elias Aboujaoude’s distinctive exploration of leadership provides unusual insight into understanding who should and should not be striving for leadership positions. Dr. Aboujaoude takes on the culture at large, explaining how our cult-like obsession with leadership gives narcissists an edge and results in leadership failure everywhere we look—and how resisting the imperative to rise at all costs can leave many with an inferiority complex.

There are a lot of personality disorders, so many, sometimes, that we lose track. Personally, I know someone with schizophrenia, several people who have narcissist traits, autism, and ADHD that run in my own family, and even a few people diagnosed with borderline disorder. Disorders are a part of society, whether you like it or not. We may feel, at times, that those disorders cause people to act "strange" or "rude" or "manipulative". And this may be true, but if we understand the disorders, we can more easily guess where it came from and handle them more appropriately, too.

In INTJ: Understanding & Relating with the Mastermind, you'll learn about the INTJ Myers Brigg Personality Type. This audiobook covers a variety of topics regarding INTJs (Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging) and why they are among the most strategically talented individuals in society. INTJs are one of the most rare personality types found among the general population. They have a high intellect and are driven by their ambition.

Unmask the borderline and histrionic person in your life! Does your partner (friend, family member or coworker) have difficulty controlling their emotions? Are they harmfully impulsive? Do you feel like your conversations, fights and arguments go around in circles and seem to get twisted in your partners head? Do you notice that they seem to have a problem with everyone? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this book is for you!

How to Do No Contact like a Boss explains the reasons for going No Contact and takes the listener through the initial planning stages, exit strategies, the moment of No Contact, what to expect in the days that follow, and how to deal with a persistent and/or abusive ex who refuses to respect one's request for No Contact. Also included are alternative healing methods that address what traditional therapy often overlooks.

If you're caring for someone with BPD, whether you are a spouse, family member, friend, or therapist to BPD clients, this book is for you. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) causes havoc in relationships, and difficulties for the therapist. This book introduces a completely new therapeutic approach to treatment of BPD. This revolutionary approach is called, "CCCT", which stands for, "Challenges, Consequences & Commitment Therapy." In it, you will learn a simple 3-step method that is user-friendly, and teaches you how to: 1.) Identify the Challenges that have been impeding growth 2.) ...

Introducing a 10-hour blueprint to recovering from narcissistic abuse from your mother and avoiding toxic relationships and people as an empath moving forward. It's time for you to realize you are a beautiful person and a beautiful soul. It's time for you to break generational trauma and blossom into the incredible woman you are meant to be. You deserve to be happy. You deserve happy relationships, and to be confident, you can be an amazing partner, spouse, mother, sister, and friend.

More than three years in the making: the world's leading expert on psychiatric diagnosis, past leader of the American Psychiatric Association's DSM ("the bible of psychology"), and author of the influential international best seller on the medicalization of ordinary life, Saving Normal, draws upon his vast experience to deliver a powerful critique of modern American society's collective slide away from sanity and offers an urgently needed prescription for reclaiming our bearings.

Finding Your FACE is a step-by-step guide to the FACE Personality Model, a Brain-Based Personality Model, designed to unlock the source of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In understanding the source of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, we now have a powerful and existing set of tools for improving ourselves and our relationships. The FACE Personality Model is about understanding, not judging or criticizing. It is about knowing yourself. It is about understanding Why we do the things we do: why we think, feel, and behave the way we do. There are no bad personalities. There are ...

INFJ 101 aims to awaken those of this rare personality type to their unique way of being. This audiobook provides a fuller understanding into how INFJs are wired. Above all, this audiobook serves to validate INFJs in a world that often misunderstands them. There is incredible beauty once INFJs recognize the extent to which they are needed in this world. INFJ 101 will empower INFJs to know their worth and the transformation that can occur once they embrace their full selves.

Unlock the secrets to financial empowerment with this in-depth exploration of the Enneagram and money. This groundbreaking book delves into the core motivations, fears, and unconscious patterns of each Enneagram type and how they influence financial behaviors. Discover how your personality shapes your relationship with money and gain profound insights to transform limiting financial patterns. Through fascinating explorations of each type, from the Perfectionist to the Peacemaker, this book provides a roadmap to align your values, passions, and actions with your financial life. Overcome self...

**Discover the Intricate Tapestry of Self in "The Mosaic of Personality"** Embark on a transformative journey into the rich and variegated realm of personality psychology with "The Mosaic of Personality." This compelling eBook presents an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted elements that construct human identity. **Unraveling the Enigma of Self** Dive into the foundational aspects of personality in the opening chapter, where you'll navigate the pillars on which personality theory stands. Delve into the biographical roots that have shaped our understanding of the psyche, and witness how...

Stacy Pershall grew up as an overly intelligent, depressed, deeply strange girl in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, population 1,000. From her days as a 13-year-old Jesus freak through her eventual diagnosis of bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder, this spirited memoir chronicles Pershall's journey through hell and her struggle with the mental health care system.

Use this audiobook to understand how each personality type flirts and improve your dating life and relationships. No tricks. No rouse-up motivation. No strange pickup games. It’s actionable content made to turn you into the most attractive version of yourself.

OCPD is the abbreviation for a group of mental symptoms that are collectively called obsessive compulsive personality disorder. Many people confuse OCPD with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). People can have both; however, OCPD is a pervasive condition that affects the person's entire life and all interactions. A person with OCPD may justify their rigidity and inflexibility using the morals and values their family instilled in them.