In this volume, Epstein presents a new theory of personality, referred to as cognitive-experiential theory, that is integrative of all other major personality theories. This integration is accomplished by expanding upon current basic assumptions, including the assumption that all higher-order animals automatically construct an implicit theory of reality that is necessary for adapting to their environments and that is, therefore, inherently reinforcing.
Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part I. The Theory; Chapter 1. The Basic Theory: Two Systems; Chapter 2. Evidence in Real Life of Two Modes of Information Processing; Chapter 3. The Content and Organization of the Experiential System: With an Emphasis on Basic Needs and Beliefs; Chapter 4. Motivation Further Considered and Emotions; Chapter 5. Interactions Between and Within the Two Systems: Conflict, Compromises, Synergy, Repression, and Dissociation; Part 2. Development and Adjustment; Chapter 6. Development; Chapter 7. Coping and Defense Mechanisms; Chapter 8. The Maladaptive Behavior of Everyday Life; Chapter 9. Neurosis, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychosis, and Autism; Chapter 10. Depression; Part 3. Clinical Applications; Chapter 11. Psychotherapy 1: Constructive Thinking, Cognitive Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy; Chapter 12. Psychotherapy 2: Psychodynamic Therapy, Client-centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Psychosynthesis, Cognitive-experiential Therapy, Relapse; Chapter 13. Psychotherapy 3: Communicating with the Experiential System Communicating with the Experiential System Through the Use of Fantasy; Part 4. Broader Implications; Chapter 14. Implications;
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