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Psychology is clear: We’re not.

R. Chris Steilberg, PhD — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 01:52:45 +0000

Perspective. In a word, that’s as close as it gets to a synonym for psychology – at least the type I practice. Many may debate, “It’s too narrow”, or, “It’s too broad.” But that’s their perspective. {Don’t you hate clever, contrived?} Here’s mine. Everything we “know” (i.e., that which we perceive via our senses or …

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Why Personality Inventories Don’t Tell the Whole Story

R. Chris Steilberg, PhD — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 22:10:19 +0000

The vast majority of personality inventories rely on “self report” for their input. Quite simply, individuals assess themselves on what I’ll call the “first level.” Since I refer to a “first level,” there obviously must be at least one more level. There is, and it’s a level of assessment that individuals can NOT provide by …

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“I’m okay” – “I’m not okay”: The ultimate test

R. Chris Steilberg, PhD — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:32:48 +0000

At the end of the day, our ultimate test of well being boils down to one of two sentiments: “I’m okay” – “I’m not okay“. This may seem a bit simplistic, but if you really dig deep into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, this simple phrase sits at the crux of our prevailing psychological state. It’s so …

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Birds of a feather? vs. Opposites attract? Attraction in selection

R. Chris Steilberg, PhD — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:02:28 +0000

It’s fairly common to get this question when reviewing feedback from a personality inventory with a group. Many times people’s minds go to the effects of attraction in selection — but not always at work. It goes something like this: When it comes to personality types, which of the following is more true, “Birds of a …

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