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Imagine your
child reading this in a few years...
Do your
relationships tend to follow the same destructive pattern? Do
you feel trapped by your family's expectations of you? Does
your life seem overwhelmingly governed by jealousy or
competitiveness or lack of confidence?
Some people
believe that this is all down to genes - that we are the
victims of what we inherit and can do little to change that. Based
on 20 years of research, eminent
clinical psychologist Dr. Oliver James - author of 'They F***
You Up' - disagrees.
Dr. James'
research shows that, more than genes, it is the way we were
cared for in the first six years of life that has a crucial
effect on who we are and how we behave. The legacy of this
early care is lifelong and startlingly far-reaching. Through
case histories and his own wide-ranging research, James
reveals that childhood experience dominates our choice of
friends and lovers, defines our interests and professional
drive and even determines how prone we might be to emotional
and mental problems.
The influence
of the formative years, James contends, actually affects the
development of our brains, moulding their chemistry and
patterns of electrical messages. Nurture, in effect, shapes
our very nature. In his book Dr. James combines scientific
study with revealing interviews with, among others, Stephen
Fry and Jeffrey Archer, and he explores the psychobiographies
of the likes of Woody Allen, Mia Farrow and Prince
Charles.
They F*** You
Up
Author: Oliver James
Publisher: Bloomsbury; ISBN: 074756177X
If
you are a parent, a parent to be, selecting a carer or a Nanny
take a look at the Parenting
Profile Questionnaire.
Analyse
Another
We
have all got our own opinion about life, love, family and work
relationships. It's often said
that opposites
attract. Do you agree? Do you disagree? We
don't know the answer. What we do believe is that one of
the best ways of enhancing relationships is to appreciate the
uniqueness of other people and of yourself. The French
say it better... Vive
La Différence!
We also believe that, if
they are willing, everyone can learn to appreciate the
difference. That's why, for the majority of our
tests, we provide you with an
opportunity to 'Analyse Another' for the majority of our
tests. However, please remember these will only be of
value, accurate and meaningful if you know that person really
well.
Life
Tests
A
brief history of ‘Testing on the Net’
Generation
1 Tests
Tiny, short, very simple tests such as ‘Does she/he truly love me?'
- 'Is he a hunk or a wimp?' - 'What's his/her kissing style?'
- 'Are you a 'Tease?' All likely to be fun and
harmless but unlikely to change your life.
Generation
2 Tests
Somewhat longer questionnaires ranging from ‘fun’ tests,
created by journalists and copywriters, to tests based on more
serious psychometric principles usually offered free.
For example our 'What
kind of job seeker are you?' .
Generation
3
Tests
Adaptations - designed for personal use - of tests widely used
by Human Resource departments; therapists; vocational,
behavioural/relationship counselors and psychological
research scientists.
TestsontheNet.com
Virtually all of the personality and behavioural tests on
TestsontheNet are Generation 3 tests. They are
based on sound psychometric research, test construction and
validation.
Personality
largely determines people's behaviour, motivations - the way
in which they respond to situations, opportunities,
relationships, trauma, environment, failure, success etc.
Increased
awareness - being more conscious of your personality
and how it impacts on other people - will almost certainly
increase the probability of you achieving your goals and
improving relationships.
The
test results and reports that you receive will:
-
focus
your attention on areas of personality and behaviour
associated with effectiveness in a particular role in
life.
-
identify
behavioural options and provide insights and advice.
-
help
to stimulate discussion.
The
'feed-back' you will obtain may lead you to want to experiment
and, perhaps, modify your behaviour to increase your personal
effectiveness. To do this efficiently you will
need to concentrate on particular aspects of your personality
and behaviour and put into practise new skills and
disciplines. Please remember, this can only be done a
step at a time - you can't change the world or yourself over
night!
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...will
he or she make a good work, love or life partner...?
What
Jung type am I?
Are our Jung
types compatible?
What's
my Emotional IQ?
Are
we compatible?
Am
I more anxious than other people?
How
resilient am I to stress - distress?
What's
my coping mechanism?
What's
my burn-out level?
How
can we reach a compromise?
Will
jealousy spoil my relationship?
Is
it me - or is it them?
How
do I stand up for myself?
How
good am I at time management?
What's
my SQ (survival quotient)?
How's
my self-esteem now? What is it likely to be in the
future?
Find
out what makes them 'tick'.
Mentally
tough?
How
can I get through to them?
Will
they ever change? Will I?
How
will my anger affect my relationships?
Are
they likely to change their attitude?
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