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Edelstein, Linda.
Adult Nonfiction PN3383.C4 E34 1999
Edelstein, Linda.
Adult Nonfiction PN3383.C4 E34 1999
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| Contents | Page |
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| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Chapter 1 - Real People and Believable Characters | p. 7 |
| Cohesiveness and Consistency | p. 7 |
| Empathy | p. 11 |
| Believable Characters | p. 11 |
| Diversity | p. 12 |
| Stereotypes and Cliches | p. 13 |
| Chapter 2 - Adult Styles | p. 14 |
| Adventurer Style | p. 15 |
| Bossy Style | p. 17 |
| Conventional Style | p. 19 |
| Conformist Style | p. 20 |
| Creator Style | p. 21 |
| Dependent Style | p. 22 |
| Eccentric Style | p. 24 |
| Extrovert Style | p. 25 |
| Fall Guy Style | p. 26 |
| Fearful Style | p. 27 |
| Flamboyant Style | p. 28 |
| Hyper Style | p. 29 |
| Loner Style | p. 30 |
| Man's Man Style | p. 32 |
| Passive-Aggressive Style | p. 33 |
| Personable Style | p. 34 |
| Problem Solver Style | p. 36 |
| Resilient Style | p. 37 |
| Show-Off Style | p. 38 |
| Ultra-Femme Style | p. 39 |
| Victim Style | p. 40 |
| Chapter 3 - Child and Adolescent Types | p. 43 |
| Child Development | p. 44 |
| The First Year | p. 45 |
| Toddlerhood | p. 47 |
| Childhood | p. 49 |
| Middle Childhood | p. 53 |
| Adolescent Development | p. 58 |
| Early Adolescence | p. 58 |
| Middle Adolescence | p. 65 |
| Early Adult Transition | p. 66 |
| Chapter 4 - Psychological Disorders | p. 68 |
| Problems in Child Development | p. 68 |
| Early Influences Shape Personality | p. 69 |
| Mild Disorders of Childhood | p. 69 |
| Moderate and Severe Childhood Difficulties | p. 74 |
| Problems in Adolescent Development | p. 81 |
| Problems in Adult Development | p. 83 |
| Severe Disorders of Adulthood | p. 98 |
| Chapter 5 - Criminal Styles | p. 108 |
| Nondeadly, Nonsexual Criminals | p. 108 |
| Sexual Criminals | p. 123 |
| Murderers | p. 131 |
| Chapter 6 - Sexual Styles | p. 140 |
| Traits of Normal Sexuality | p. 140 |
| Types of Adult Sexual Orientation | p. 141 |
| Traits of Sexual Problems | p. 142 |
| Genetic Sexual Types | p. 150 |
| Traits of Religious Attitudes Toward Sex | p. 151 |
| Traits of Sexual Excitement | p. 153 |
| Chapter 7 - Love and Marriage | p. 154 |
| Falling in Love | p. 154 |
| Choosing a Partner | p. 155 |
| Rituals, the Engagement, and the Wedding | p. 163 |
| Marriage | p. 165 |
| Parenting | p. 167 |
| Problems in Love and Marriage | p. 169 |
| Separation and Divorce | p. 176 |
| Chapter 8 - Turn of Events | p. 187 |
| Birth Order | p. 188 |
| Friendship Throughout Life | p. 192 |
| Crises of Adolescence | p. 193 |
| Transitions | p. 196 |
| Young Adulthood | p. 197 |
| Constructing a Family | p. 199 |
| Aging | p. 207 |
| Chapter 9 - Physical Disorders | p. 216 |
| Remembering and Forgetting | p. 216 |
| Pseudophysical Disorders | p. 223 |
| Sleep Problems | p. 228 |
| Substance Abuse | p. 229 |
| Eating Disorders | p. 235 |
| Communication Disorders | p. 238 |
| Sexually Transmitted Diseases | p. 239 |
| Sexual Dysfunction | p. 242 |
| Alternative Healing Practices | p. 245 |
| Occult Practices and Mystics | p. 246 |
| Chapter 10 - Career Traits | p. 248 |
| Career Choice | p. 248 |
| Career Problems | p. 249 |
| Traits of People in Forty-Six Careers | p. 251 |
| Chapter 11 - Group Influences | p. 269 |
| Family Types | p. 270 |
| Group Development | p. 272 |
| Traits of Leaders and Members in Groups | p. 277 |
| Roles of Group Members | p. 279 |
| Traits of Specific Groups | p. 281 |
| Chapter 12 - Nonverbal and Verbal Communication | p. 290 |
| Nonverbal Traits | p. 290 |
| Faces | p. 291 |
| Body Actions | p. 294 |
| Dress | p. 298 |
| Names | p. 300 |
| Verbal Communication | p. 301 |
| Chapter 13 - The Big Index | p. 303 |
| Styles, Adult Normal | p. 303 |
| Styles, Adult Problems | p. 304 |
| Styles and Symptoms, Child Problems | p. 304 |
| Traits (Emotions, Personality Characteristics, Behaviors, and Attitudes) | p. 304 |
| Careers | p. 314 |
| Physical Disorders and Symptoms | p. 315 |
| Criminals | p. 317 |
| Bibliography | p. 318 |
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