Références – Self Explore

References

Built upon the great works in psychology and in behavioral sciences, our behavioral analysis tool offers a unique and comprehensive approach to better understand human dynamics. By compiling and integrating reference theories and models such as:

Carl Jung

Works on psychological types

MBTI®

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

HBDI®

Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument

David Keirsey

Temperament analysis

Other approaches

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Bibliography

Jung, C. G. (1921). Psychological Types. Princeton University Press.

This foundational book presents the concepts of psychological types developed by Carl Jung, including the distinctions between introversion and extraversion, and between different psychological functions.

Plato. (1997). The Republic (trans. A. L. de Dufour). Flammarion.

In this work, Plato explores notions of justice, virtue and the good life, offering a philosophical foundation for understanding human nature.

Myers, I. B., & Briggs, K. C. (1980). Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Consulting Psychologists Press.

Based on Jung's theories, this instrument is widely used to assess personality types and understand individual preferences.

Socrates. (1998). Apology of Socrates (trans. J. A. M. de R.). Editions Garnier.

In this text, Socrates defends his method of questioning and his pursuit of wisdom, illustrating the importance of self-knowledge.

Hirsh, S. K., & Kummerow, J. M. (1998). Introduction to Type: A Guide to Understanding Your Results on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. CPP.

This practical guide helps users interpret their MBTI results and understand how their personality type influences their daily life.

Lewin, K. (1947). Frontiers in Group Dynamics: Concept, Method and Reality in Social Science; Social Equilibria and Social Change. Human Relations.

This foundational article introduced key concepts in psychosociology, including group dynamics and social change.

McCrae, R. R., & Costa, P. T. (2008). The Five-Factor Theory of Personality. In O. P. John, R. W. Robins, & L. A. Pervin (Eds.), Handbook of Personality: Theory and Research (3rd ed.). Guilford Press.

Although this model is not directly based on Jung, it offers a complementary perspective on personality traits through five major dimensions.

Tajfel, H., & Turner, J. C. (1986). The Social Identity Theory of Intergroup Behavior. In S. Worchel & W. G. Austin (Eds.), Psychology of Intergroup Relations. Nelson-Hall.

This article presents the social identity theory, which explores how group identity influences individual behavior and intergroup relations.

Harris, T. A. (1967). I'm OK - You're OK: A Practical Guide to Transactional Analysis. Harper & Row.

This work presents the principles of Transactional Analysis in an accessible way, emphasizing the importance of understanding interpersonal dynamics.

Milgram, S. (1974). Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View. Harper & Row.

This landmark study examines obedience to authority and its ethical and psychosociological implications.

Quenk, N. L. (2000). In the Grip: Understanding Type, Stress, and How to Make It Work for You. CPP.

This work explores how different personality types react to stress, drawing on Jungian theories.

Goffman, E. (1959). The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life. Anchor Books.

Goffman explores how individuals present themselves and interact in everyday life, which is fundamental to understanding social behavior.

Beebe, J. (2004). Energizing Your Leadership: The Eight Functions of Personality. The Center for Applications of Psychological Type.

Beebe applies Jungian concepts to leadership dynamics, examining how personality types influence leadership styles.

Bandura, A. (1977). Self-Efficacy: Toward a Unifying Theory of Behavioral Change. Psychological Review, 84(2), 191-215.

This article introduces the concept of self-efficacy, which plays a crucial role in personal development and motivation.

Berne, E. (1964). Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships. Grove Press.

This foundational book on Transactional Analysis explores human interactions and personality dynamics through the lens of psychological transactions.

Foucault, M. (1975). Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison. Vintage Books.

This work examines power relations and how they influence individual and institutional behavior.

Hogg, M. A., & Vaughan, G. M. (2018). Social Psychology (8th ed.). Pearson.

This manual covers a range of topics in social psychology, including attitudes, persuasion, group dynamics and intergroup relations.

Bourdieu, P. (1986). The Forms of Capital. In J. Richardson (Ed.), Handbook of Theory and Research for the Sociology of Education. Greenwood Press.

Bourdieu explores the different forms of capital (economic, social, cultural) and their impact on social dynamics and individual trajectories.