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Pincus, Aaron L.; Ansell, Emily B.; Pimentel, Claudia A.; Cain, Nicole M.; Wright, Aidan G. C.; Levy, Kenneth N. – Psychological Assessment, 2009
The construct of narcissism is inconsistently defined across clinical theory, social-personality psychology, and psychiatric diagnosis. Two problems were identified that impede integration of research and clinical findings regarding narcissistic personality pathology: (a) ambiguity regarding the assessment of pathological narcissism vs. normal…
Descriptors: Fantasy, Interpersonal Relationship, Validity, Suicide
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Mallinger, Allan E. – Journal of Psychology, 1978
Offers a theoretical discussion of the impact a child's Oedipal experiences have on that child's concepts of succeeding and winning. Considers and discusses the most common situations in which clinical manifestations of fear of success are observed, including romantic relationships, work, and overtly competitive pursuits. (RL)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Fear of Success, Higher Education, Individual Psychology
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Apsche, Jack A.; Bass, Christopher K.; Siv, Alexander M. – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2006
This treatment research compares Mode Deactivation Therapy(MDT) to Treatment as Usual (TAU) with suicidal adolescents. This treatment research study examines the effects of MDT vs. TAU on adolescents who had co-morbid mental health issues as well as, personality disorders and traits. MDT was shown to be more effective in reducing suicidal thoughts…
Descriptors: Personality Problems, Suicide, Personality Traits, Counseling Effectiveness
Schopler, Eric; Reichler, Robert J. – 1968
In studies of preschool children, four clusters of symptoms seem most useful in characterizing those children who manifest autism: (1) failure to establish human relatedness and meaningful social attachments; (2) impairment of motivation to become competent; (3) disturbances of perceptual integration; and (4) impairment of the development of…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Problems, Child Psychology, Child Rearing
Directions in Rehabilitation Counseling, 1992
This volume of 12 separate lessons--each written by either a medical or mental health professional--provides expert information on a wide variety of medical and psychological issues in rehabilitative counseling. The lessons, each of which concludes with a few multiple-choice questions, are as follows: (1) "Adaptive Styles in the Etiology of…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Alcoholism, Anxiety, Counseling