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by George Kelly (Author) "In this chapter, instead of starting immediately with a statement of our theoretical position, we reach back to uncover some of its philosophical roots..." (more)
Key Phrases: regnant construct, preverbal constructs, preemptive construct, Kenneth Norton, Ronald Barrett, Rorschach Test (more...)
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. . . by raising critical questions that challenge our fundamental assumptions about human change processes, Kellys work meets its intended mark. Issued from an age nearly two generations past, the value of Kellys treatise remains undiminished in contemporary times, assuring its generative, as well as historical, value in the years ahead.
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Unavailable for many years this is a reissue of George Kelly's classic work. It is the bible of personal construct psychology written by its founder. The first volume presents the theory of personal construct psychology.

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 424 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge; New edition edition (May 21, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0415037972
  • ISBN-13: 978-0415037976
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,158,094 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In this chapter, instead of starting immediately with a statement of our theoretical position, we reach back to uncover some of its philosophical roots. Read the first page
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regnant construct, preverbal constructs, preemptive construct, elaborative choice, present boy friend, constellatory construct, assumptive structure, impermeable constructs, loosened construction, prescribed constructs, good clinical test, rep test, core role structure, realm membership, contrasting construct, propositional constructs, greater possibility for extension, group expectancies, role construct repertory test, implicit pole, therapeutic series, peripheral constructs, emergent pole, creativity cycle, credulous approach
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Kenneth Norton, Ronald Barrett, Rorschach Test, Modulation Corollary, Role Title List, Pitied Person, Role Construct Repertory Test, Attractive Person, Creativity Cycle, Overlay Sheet, Experience Corollary, Rejected Teacher, Accepted Teacher, Choice Corollary, Commonality Corollary, Dichotomy Corollary, Fragmentation Corollary, Repertory Grid, Thematic Apperception Test, Individuality Corollary, Organization Corollary, Sociality Corollary, Dick Benton, Mildred Beal, Construction Corollary
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, November 11, 1998
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This is a good book. I recommend to you (especially for psychologists and constructivists) to read this book (and also the Vol. 2). The publisher should reprinted this book!
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4.0 out of 5 stars everyone should read this, June 13, 1997
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This is a very well wriiten psychology book. It will help you to understand yourself better. I wish the publisher will do the reprint
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5.0 out of 5 stars It is a very good and interesting book about psychoterapy, October 29, 1999
I believe that this book is one of the most importants books of this century. You should read it.
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