- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Davies-Black Publishing; Revised edition edition (31 Dec 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0891061703
- ISBN-13: 978-0891061700
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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In this update of "Beside Ourselves", psychologist Naomi Quenk explores further what we keep hidden within but reveal when we are stressed. Outlining the stress patterns of the 16 personality types, this revised edition includes revealing information on work-related stress and what happens to us when we operate in a stress mode over a long period. We have all experienced unexpected or inconsistent behaviour in ourselves and others. Using Jungian psychological type theory and the MBTI personality inventory as a framework to unravel this confusing side of human personality, Quenk argues that the inferior function is a natural, healthy part of personality that can lead to enriched understanding and personal growth. This revised edition has a simpler explanation of type dynamics, type differentiation and type development, as well as new discussions of how each type functions at work and what each finds stressful and energizing. New stories about people in the grip of their inferior functions replace stories from the first edition.
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0 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I ordered these books on behalf of a colleague for research reading.
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They arrived in the state as given in the description but I have ordered items before and I am always very satisfied with them when they are delivered.
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So, was it really me?
6 Mar 2003
Format:Paperback
This has to be one of the most interesting books I've yet read on Jungian/Briggsian personality type dynamics, and probably one of the most accurate as well, when it comes to predicting how a certain personality will react when under stress. Actually, that is the central topic to this fascinating book: how different, normal personalities react in different ways to external stressors, which vary, as well, by the 16 different types.
What's fascinating is to see, for example, that as an INTP, my stressors are radically different than they would be for an ESFJ (my polar opposite). What I find to be stressful, someone of another personality type would find to be the ideal situation in which to find him/herself. My stressors include: routine work, having my space intruded on at work, situations that involve lots of forced small talk, deadlines, inefficient paperwork and excessively (to me) emotional situations. And yet, someone else might find precisely these kinds of things heavenly.
I found typical INTP (related, ISTP) reactions to highly stressed situations to be very true for me as well. From the bitter cynicism, to blowing up emotionally and completely losing control, to losing complete touch with logic, I've seen every one of these behaviors in me when I'm pushed to the max, and am forced into the depths of emotion. Sometimes I don't stay there very long, in fact, I honestly hate being there, exactly as Quenk mentions.
What's even more interesting about this book, is that the behaviors are culled from Quenk's experiences and interviews with hundreds of different individuals from all personality types. While each person's reaction is very slightly different within the explorations of the sixteen types, it's very easy to see some very common patterns. Quenk does this in a very well thought out and a thouroughly researched manner.
My one (VERY) small gripe with the book is that there appears to have been a template used for each of the personality type chapters, because the introductory paragraphs to each subsection of each chapter are identical. But, with the sheer wealth of information in this book, it's really almost irrelevant. I've learned a lot about how to handle my "grip" and stressed behaviors a bit better, and to understand others' stressors as well.
A wonderful book, and a must-read reference for everyone!
39 of 42 people found the following review helpful
This was so accurate, it scared me.
4 April 2003
Format:Paperback
This book was incredibly accurate in describing me when I'm under stress. I never knew why, when under stress, I can't seem to keep track of ANY details and I become completely disorganized. Upon reading the book, I found out that people of my personality types (I'm an ISXJ, which means that I fit most of the description for both ISFJ, and ISTJ) tend to lose control of facts and details in their lives, which these 2 personality types are normally pros at dealing with. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of the MBTI types by learning how the types act when under stress (and "in the grip" of their inferior function).
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Hauntingly True Descriptions!
29 Feb 2008
Format:Paperback
I am learning to practise MBTI. After reading the rave reviews on Amazon, I decided to buy this book.
I have to say the descriptions in the book of my wife's and my Type is hauntingly true.
One of my classmates at the MBTI accreditation program who read her own Type description was also fascinated. She was hooked and could not put it down immediately when the training resumed.
I have to say the descriptions in the book of my wife's and my Type is hauntingly true.
One of my classmates at the MBTI accreditation program who read her own Type description was also fascinated. She was hooked and could not put it down immediately when the training resumed.
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