Was That Really Me?: How Everyday Stress Brings Out Our Hidden Personality

In this classic, psychologist Naomi Quenk explores what we keep hidden within but reveal when we are stressed. Outlining the stress patterns of the 16 personality types, she includes startling information on work-related stress and what happens to us when we operate in a stress mode over a long period. We all have experienced unexpected or inconsistent behavior in ourselves and others. Using Jungian type theory and the MBTI personality inventory as a framework to unravel this fascinating and confusing side of human personality, Quenk argues that the inferior function is a natural, healthy part of personality that can lead to enriched understanding and personal growth. The book offers a simple explanation of type dynamics, type differentiation and type development, as well as discussions of how each type functions at work and what each finds stressful or energizing.