temperament

It may be taboo to say so, but some groups in this country do better than others. Mormon, Cuban, Nigerian, and Chinese Americans have all recently achieved astonishing business success. This book uncovers the secret to their success.

"Clovis used to struggle with his temper, but ever since he took over his late grandmother's china shop, he's been learning how to manage it. He pours tea, listens to soothing music, and always keeps Granny's words in mind: 'Grace, grace, nothing broken to replace.' But when rivals from his football days come to heckle him at the shop, Clovis faces a big challenge that even Granny's words and deep breaths might not be enough for"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an updated and expanded edition of Keirsey's 1978 text in which he presents his theory that people are fundamentally different from one another, provides portraits of temperament and character types, and includes a self-test for determining typology.

Includes a personality profile test, anecdotes, and advice designed to help readers identify and understand their unique personality traits, strengths, and weaknesses.

Summarizes the latest research in the field of children's temperament, looking at the inborn traits of activity, intensity, adaptability, mood, distractibility, persistence and attention span, initial reaction, sensitivity, and regularity; and offers suggestions for managing different temperament characteristics.

Draws from the theories of Swiss psychologist Carl Jung to argue that people are fundamentally different from one another, and includes a self-test readers may use to determine their own character and temperament types.

Explains the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator--MBTI-- personality test used by psychologists and describes its sixteen personality types.

Argues that an individual's superiority complex, insecurity, and impulse control determine whether he will be successful in the United States.

Discusses what causes different behaviors in children and offers advice on how parents can deal with the challenging personality traits that can arise in certain children.