: Social Psychology . Otto Klineberg.

Willin the Psychology of Otto Rank: a Transpersonal Perspective

Current theory and practice in transpersonal psychology are based upon a variety of historical and contemporary perspectives-humanistic (Sutich, 1969), religious-spiritual (Tart, 1969),csoteric, scientific and socio-cultural (Boucouvalas, 1980). Similar perspectives can also be found in the work of the early pioneers of modern psychology, primarily in the field of psychoanalysis. In an attempt ...

Psychology, Social Psychology and Risk

Social psychology.

The historical and professional development of Sociological Social Psychology is described, with attention given to particular accomplishments from mid-century to the present. Then several of the more recent perspectives that contribute to the growth of social psychology are discussed such as symbolic interaction, social exchange theory, expectation states theory, and theories of everyday life....

Re-reading Discourse and Social Psychology: transforming social psychology.

This paper considers one theme in the contemporary legacy of Potter and Wetherell's (1987) Discourse and Social Psychology. It overviews the context that led to that book and considers a series of critical responses from both experimental and critical/qualitative social psychologists. It refutes criticisms and corrects confusions. Focusing on contemporary discursive psychology, it highlights (a...

Social Psychological and Personality Science-2012-Otto-131-8

Impulsivity is a stable personality trait associated with myopic choice behavior that favors immediate rewards over larger, delayed rewards and is often characterized as maladaptive inside and outside of the laboratory. An alternative view suggests that the consequences of trait impulsivity depend on the nature of the task environment. On this view, the optimal level of impulsivity varies acros...