Background
Cramer, Phebe was born on December 30, 1935 in San Francisco, California, United States.
( This volume is about a particular kind of story-telling...)
This volume is about a particular kind of story-telling. Known as the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), it is a systematic approach to story-telling that provides clinicians with an effective method for investigating those original and highly personal themes that constitute the unique personality of each individual. The first half of the book illuminates the meaning of narratives and the second half explores their implications for therapeutic understanding and treatment. Topics covered include: The history and development of the TAT The importance of context in storytelling How stories are transformed over time What narratives may reveal about personality organization How narratives may alter according to age, gender, or as a result of defense mechanisms The use of the TAT for research studies
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(The idea that the human mind-that faculty of the intellec...)
The idea that the human mind-that faculty of the intellect which we use to define and discern the truth-might also be used to deceive itself is not new. The classic orator Demosthenes warned of this possibility in 349 B.C. when he wrote that "Nothing is more easy than to deceive one's self; what a man wishes he generally believes to be true." 1 Even Jean Jacques Rousseau, who suggested the possibility of man as "noble savage," alerts us to this paradox, when he writes "Jamais fa nature ne nous trompe; c'est toujours nous qui nous trompons" ("Nature never deceives us; it is always we who deceive ourselves). 2 But it was Sigmund Freud who placed this idea firmly into the field of psychopathology and then, later, into a general psychological theory. According to Freud, understanding the function of a defense mechanism means not only fathoming the origin of pathological symptoms but also comprehending a model of the mind that includes both conscious and unconscious mental processes. From this initial focus on the general process of defense, Freud and his followers went on to identify various forms this process might take, with the result that today we have a list of 3 more than 37 defense mechanisms described in the literature.
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( Integrating theory, research, and practical application...)
Integrating theory, research, and practical applications, this timely book provides a comprehensive examination of defense mechanisms and their role in both normal development and psychopathology. The author describes how children and adults mobilize specific kinds of defenses to maintain their psychological equilibrium and preserve self-esteem, particularly in situations of trauma or stress. Many lucid examples illustrate what these mechanisms look like in everyday life; the impact of age, gender, and personality differences; what happens when defenses are used maladaptively; and how they are affected by psychotherapy. Challenges in assessment are considered, and empirically supported instruments and approaches are discussed in depth.
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Cramer, Phebe was born on December 30, 1935 in San Francisco, California, United States.
Bachelor, University of California, Berkeley, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1962.
Clinical psychologist, Malmonides Hospital, Brooklyn, 1962-1963; assistant professor Psychology, Barnard College, New York City, 1963-1965; visiting assistant professor Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, 1965-1970; associate professor Psychology, Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1970-1973; professor Psychology, Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, since 1973. Private practice in clinical psychology, Williamstown, since 1970. Chief psychologist Berkshire Mental Health Center, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 1978-1986.
( Integrating theory, research, and practical application...)
(The idea that the human mind-that faculty of the intellec...)
(The idea that the human mind-that faculty of the intellec...)
( This volume is about a particular kind of story-telling...)
(very good book)
Judge United States Figure Skating Association, since 1989. Member of American Psychological Association, Association Research Personality, Society for Personality Assessment.
Children: Mara, Julia.