The new personality self-portrait - John M Oldham

The New Personality Self -portrait
is the only guide to personality types based on
the American Psychiatric Association's
just-published official diagnostic system -- the DSM
-IV -- and written by one of today's
leading personality researchers. A long-time
backlist bestseller in its previous edition, it has now
been completely updated to include all the
fascinating new information about how we become who we
are-and how we can change. The self-test in
The New Personality Self -portrait is
already used extensively in mental health and
business settings. It reveals a profile so personal,
so accurate, that it's as individual as a
fingerprint. Readers discover their unique mix of 14
distinct personality styles -- and learn how those
traits impact their relationships, work and home
life. Fascinating case histories show each style in
action, with tips on how to live and work with
every type, and exercises for turning
vulnerabilities into strengths -- plus warnings about when
individual differences develop into personality
disorders.