Npa Theory of Personality

by A.M. Benis, Sc.D., M.D. This is an updated paperback edition of NPA personality theory, originally published as "Toward Self & Sanity: On the genetic origins of the human character" by Psychological Dimensions Press in 1985. It has been updated and contains recently published work: a seventeen page synopsis of NPA personality theory, and articles on dopamine and trait aggression, and on personality traits in the Australian Aborigines. It contains the original version of the "NPA personality theory" derived from the ideas of Karen Horney. The NPA traits, posited to be of genetic origins, are narcissism, perfectionism and aggression. Most of the text is written in question-and-answer (Q & A) format. Book properties: Trade quality paperback (6" x 9"), 558 pages, 22 figures, 9 tables, 48 plates, glossary, addendum, index.