Sensitizers, who use such defenses as intellectualization, rumination, and approach, were hypothesized to score higher on selected intellecutal measures than repressors who use repression, denial, and avoidance. The results were opposite to those hypothesized, with repressors significantly exceeding sensitizers on verbal aptitude and other…

Adjective Word Sort research into descriptors of managerial groups compared perceptions of business, industrial, and public utility executives by psychologists and other executives; psychologists' perceptions of military officers and government administrators; and training directors as viewed by members of the American Society for Training and…

The study reported here focused on the effects of the sex of the speaker and four vocal variables-speaking rate, pitch variety, vocal quality and articulation- on three dimensions of source credibility: competence, trustworthiness, and dynamism. (Author)

A volume consisting of MMPI profiles based upon groups is reviewed. (DB)

Compared scores of high- and low-risk drivers (N=100) on two personality inventories, so as to examine the relationship between personality characteristics and increased crash risk. Results indicate that both groups had comparable impulsivity and aggression scores. Furthermore, groups did not differ significantly in their achievement orientation…

Review of the research literature on the characteristics of creative individuals finds them to be concentrated in artistic and investigative occupations. Individuals in different arts and investigative fields differed considerably in personality traits, and more creative individuals did not differ from the less creative in the same ways across…

Notes profound connection between personality and developmental psychology on one hand and counseling psychology on other although relationship has been ambivalence. Discusses reasons for this and suggests relationship is moving in direction of actualization. Explores four substantive areas in which personality and developmental psychology inform…

Briefly reviews Farley's Type T theory of personality and then considers a range of issues in marital therapy from the perspective of Type T. Suggests that Type T theory may be relevant in dealing with infidelity, sexual problems, love, marital abuse, child rearing, drug and alcohol use, money, division of household labor, recreation, and…

Contends high self-monitoring leaders should benefit most from leadership training requiring leaders' behavior to change as a function of group contingencies (Track I training). Contends low self-monitoring should profit most from training that instructs leaders to alter organizational structures to produce an effective match between the leader's…

Illustrates the applicability of temperamental constructs to personality theory by mapping key temperament constructs onto Cognitive-Experiential Self-Theory (CEST). Examines the role of temperament in shaping experiences, and looks at the implications for education and socialization that stem from the synthesis of temperament constructs and…

A study of 323 gifted adolescents explored the convergence of vocational interests and personality as measured by the Multidimensional Personality Questionnaire (MPQ) and NEO Personality Inventory-Revised. The strongest convergence occurred at more specific levels--the 30 facet levels of NEO and 11 primary scales of MPQ. Convergence of Holland's…