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Jung's Function-Attitudes Explained [Unabridged] [Paperback]

Henry L. Thompson (Author)
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188727801X 978-1887278010 October 29, 1996 1
Focuses on and explains Carl Jung's theory of psychological types. The book is intended for the use of trainers and practitioners who already have a basic understanding of Jung's and Meyer's concepts of psychological Type. The growing use o f the MBTI-Consulting Psychologists Press, Inc., reports one million or more administrations a year-dictates a need for a definitive resource on the function-attitudes for the practitioner.


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I have been "in the grip" this morning-in the grip of [Dr. Thompson's] new book, Jung's Function-Attitudes Explained. I'm only up to chapter three, but already my understanding of Myers-Briggs has deepened, and I've been taken into new areas. It is expertly written, easy to read, but it is packed with really meaningful information and lots of the proverbial "aha" experiences! I have a suspicion that it is going to rank along with Navigating Midlife and Beside Ourselves as one of my favorite and "most-quoted" books. -- Steve Myers, Team Technology, March 3, 1997

I recently finished [Dr.] Thompson's book, Jung's Function-Attitudes Explained; an excellent book, thorough and lucidly written; recommended highly. -- Frost, April 27, 1997

In Jung's Function-Attitudes Explained, Dr. Thompson pulls together a lot of important information about the function -attitudes from the writings of Jung himself, Jung's professional colleagues and other well-known commentators and students of his theory, including Isabel B. Myers. He also provides graphic illustrations and an image label for each function-attitude to help define more clearly their distinctive characteristics. -- Georgia APT Newsletter, Jan. 1997

Jung's Function-Attitudes Explained is the most complete source published to date on the function-attitudes. As one reviewer has said: "This book is destined to become a classic . . . . a valuable reference for anyone with more than a passing interest in psychological type." -- GAPT Newsletter, December 1996

From the Author

While explaining Jung's complex theory of psychological types would be difficult at best, I believe there is a need for a deeper understanding of the eight function-attitudes and how they impact behavior. Most type practitioners can easily characterize the four functions-Sensing, iNtuiting, Thinking and Feeling-under the influence of the extraverted attitude. But describing their introverted counterparts is much more difficult. We must begin to think of type as a system, not a linear model.

All eight function-attitudes are influencing behavior and play a major role in cognitive processes.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 141 pages
  • Publisher: Wormhole Publishing; 1 edition (October 29, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 188727801X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1887278010
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,031,579 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Henry L. (Dick) Thompson, Ph.D., is President and CEO of High Performing Systems, Inc. -- Providing Leadership Solutions for the 21st Century. He is a senior executive, and psychologist, with over 30 years of leadership experience from the battlefield to the boardroom. An internationally recognized consultant, scientist, educator and speaker who helps leaders and organizations move into the High Performance Zone.

He has published numerous articles, software programs, psychological instruments and training manuals on personality, emotional intelligence, leadership, teams, cognitive ability, FIRO and stress as well as several books. He uses a systems approach with individuals and organizations and applies chaos and complexity theory and artificial intelligence applications in his work.

His interests include chaos, complexity, personality, research, cognitive ability, holistic systems, higher levels of consciousness, human interaction space, creating new advanced human systems, artificial intelligence, expert systems, the evolution of thought and others.

 

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2.0 out of 5 stars Problems, February 11, 2002
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This book has problems. The descriptions of functions are uneven and ambiguous, and full of questionable examples. Several of the descriptions of the functions are nothing more than assemblages of quotes and thin paraphrasings from Jung and other authors, strung together into long paragraphs that add up to nothing. The author also seems to have emotional biases toward and away from some types.

One good thing about the book is that it quotes extensively from Jung's Psychological Types, and those quotes do make sense. The book would have been much better if he had just quoted all of Jung's work, and left out his own mistakes.

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable resource for Type practitioners!, March 31, 2003
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This is an outstanding book - a must-have tool for type practioners, or anyone wishing to learn about type on a much deeper level.

Thompson clearly describes the function-attitudes and provides insightful examples and illustrations that help the reader to quickly understand their dynamic nature and impact on personality.

As a type practitioner, I have often struggled when trying to explain the effects of introverted and extraverted attitudes on the use of each function. Thompson has clearly and succinctly described the process so that anyone can easily understand it.

I wish someone had mentioned this book to me when I went through the MBTI qualification course - - it would have certainly made it easier to move beyond a basic level of understanding of Type theory!

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